NSG 212 Unit 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
Which findings would lead to increased bilirubin levels in the
newborn? SATA
A. Cord clamped immediately following delivery of newborn
B. Meconium passed after 24 hours
C. Initiation of newborn feedings delayed following birth
D. Hyperglycemia
E. Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
B. Meconium passed after 24 hours
C. Initiation of newborn feedings delayed following birth
E. Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
A nurse caring for a newborn should be aware that the sensory
system least mature at the time of birth is:
A. Vision
B. Hearing
C. Smell
D. Taste
A. Vision
With regard to the respiratory development of the newborn,
nurses should be aware that:
A. Crying increases the distribution of air in the lungs.
B. Newborns must expel the fluid at uterine life from the
respiratory system within a few minutes of birth.
C. Newborns are instinctive mouth breathers.
,D. Seesaw respirations are no cause for concern in the first hour
after birth.
A. Crying increases the distribution of air in the lungs.
While evaluating the reflexes of a male newborn, the nurse notes
that with a loud noise, the newborn symmetrically abducts and
extends his arms, his fingers fan out and form a "C" with the
thumb and forefinger, and he has a slight tremor. The nurse
documents this finding as a positive:
A. Tonic neck reflex response
B. Glabellar (Myerson) reflex response
C. Babinski reflex response
D. Moro reflex response
D. Moro reflex response
In most healthy newborns, blood glucose levels stabilize at __
mg/dL during the first hours after birth:
A. 80 to 100
B. Less than 40
C. 50 to 60
D. 60 to 70
C. 50 to 60
The nurse is providing discharge instructions related to the
baby's respiratory system. Which statement should not be
included as part of discharge teaching?
A. Prevent exposure to people with upper respiratory tract
infections.
B. Keep the infant away from secondhand smoke.
,C. Avoid loose bedding, waterbeds, and beanbag chairs.
D. Don't let the infant sleep on his or her back.
D. Don't let the infant sleep on his or her back.
A mother expresses fear about changing her infant's diaper after
he is circumcised. What does the woman need to be taught to
take care of the infant when she gets home?
A. Cleanse the penis with prepackaged diaper wipes every 3 to 4
hours.
B. Apply constant, firm pressure by squeezing the penis with the
fingers for at least 5 minutes if bleeding occurs.
C. Cleanse the penis gently with water and put petroleum jelly
around the glans after each diaper change.
D. Wash off the yellow exudate that forms on the glans at least
once every day to prevent infection.
C. Cleanse the penis gently with water and put petroleum jelly
around the glans after each diaper change.
With regard to umbilical cord care, nurses should be aware that:
A. The stump can easily become infected.
B. A nurse noting bleeding from the vessels of the cord should
immediately call for assistance.
C. The cord clamp is removed at cord separation.
D. The average cord separation time is 5 to 7 days.
A. The stump can easily become infected.
Which statement is incorrect regarding bathing of a new baby?
A. Newborns should be bathed every day, for the bonding as
well as the cleaning.
, B. Tub baths may be given before the infant's umbilical cord
falls off and the umbilicus is healed.
C. Only plain warm water should be used to preserve the skin's
acid mantle.
D. Powders are not recommended because the infant can inhale
powder.
A. Newborns should be bathed every day, for the bonding as
well as the cleaning.
When placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer to
stabilize temperature after birth, the nurse should:
A. Place the thermistor probe on the left side of the chest.
B. Cover the probe with a nonreflective material.
C. Recheck temperature by periodically taking a rectal
temperature.
D. Perform all examinations and activities under the warmer.
D. Perform all examinations and activities under the warmer.
A nurse must administer erythromycin ophthalmic ointment to a
newborn after birth. The nurse should:
A. Instill within 15 minutes of birth for maximum effectiveness.
B. Cleanse eyes from inner to outer canthus before
administration if necessary.
C. Apply directly over the cornea.
D. Flush eyes 10 minutes after instillation to reduce irritation.
B. Cleanse eyes from inner to outer canthus before
administration if necessary.
(The newborn's eyes should be cleansed if necessary before the
Which findings would lead to increased bilirubin levels in the
newborn? SATA
A. Cord clamped immediately following delivery of newborn
B. Meconium passed after 24 hours
C. Initiation of newborn feedings delayed following birth
D. Hyperglycemia
E. Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
B. Meconium passed after 24 hours
C. Initiation of newborn feedings delayed following birth
E. Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
A nurse caring for a newborn should be aware that the sensory
system least mature at the time of birth is:
A. Vision
B. Hearing
C. Smell
D. Taste
A. Vision
With regard to the respiratory development of the newborn,
nurses should be aware that:
A. Crying increases the distribution of air in the lungs.
B. Newborns must expel the fluid at uterine life from the
respiratory system within a few minutes of birth.
C. Newborns are instinctive mouth breathers.
,D. Seesaw respirations are no cause for concern in the first hour
after birth.
A. Crying increases the distribution of air in the lungs.
While evaluating the reflexes of a male newborn, the nurse notes
that with a loud noise, the newborn symmetrically abducts and
extends his arms, his fingers fan out and form a "C" with the
thumb and forefinger, and he has a slight tremor. The nurse
documents this finding as a positive:
A. Tonic neck reflex response
B. Glabellar (Myerson) reflex response
C. Babinski reflex response
D. Moro reflex response
D. Moro reflex response
In most healthy newborns, blood glucose levels stabilize at __
mg/dL during the first hours after birth:
A. 80 to 100
B. Less than 40
C. 50 to 60
D. 60 to 70
C. 50 to 60
The nurse is providing discharge instructions related to the
baby's respiratory system. Which statement should not be
included as part of discharge teaching?
A. Prevent exposure to people with upper respiratory tract
infections.
B. Keep the infant away from secondhand smoke.
,C. Avoid loose bedding, waterbeds, and beanbag chairs.
D. Don't let the infant sleep on his or her back.
D. Don't let the infant sleep on his or her back.
A mother expresses fear about changing her infant's diaper after
he is circumcised. What does the woman need to be taught to
take care of the infant when she gets home?
A. Cleanse the penis with prepackaged diaper wipes every 3 to 4
hours.
B. Apply constant, firm pressure by squeezing the penis with the
fingers for at least 5 minutes if bleeding occurs.
C. Cleanse the penis gently with water and put petroleum jelly
around the glans after each diaper change.
D. Wash off the yellow exudate that forms on the glans at least
once every day to prevent infection.
C. Cleanse the penis gently with water and put petroleum jelly
around the glans after each diaper change.
With regard to umbilical cord care, nurses should be aware that:
A. The stump can easily become infected.
B. A nurse noting bleeding from the vessels of the cord should
immediately call for assistance.
C. The cord clamp is removed at cord separation.
D. The average cord separation time is 5 to 7 days.
A. The stump can easily become infected.
Which statement is incorrect regarding bathing of a new baby?
A. Newborns should be bathed every day, for the bonding as
well as the cleaning.
, B. Tub baths may be given before the infant's umbilical cord
falls off and the umbilicus is healed.
C. Only plain warm water should be used to preserve the skin's
acid mantle.
D. Powders are not recommended because the infant can inhale
powder.
A. Newborns should be bathed every day, for the bonding as
well as the cleaning.
When placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer to
stabilize temperature after birth, the nurse should:
A. Place the thermistor probe on the left side of the chest.
B. Cover the probe with a nonreflective material.
C. Recheck temperature by periodically taking a rectal
temperature.
D. Perform all examinations and activities under the warmer.
D. Perform all examinations and activities under the warmer.
A nurse must administer erythromycin ophthalmic ointment to a
newborn after birth. The nurse should:
A. Instill within 15 minutes of birth for maximum effectiveness.
B. Cleanse eyes from inner to outer canthus before
administration if necessary.
C. Apply directly over the cornea.
D. Flush eyes 10 minutes after instillation to reduce irritation.
B. Cleanse eyes from inner to outer canthus before
administration if necessary.
(The newborn's eyes should be cleansed if necessary before the
