PN Newborn Adaptation Assessment UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1. A nurse is educating new "The nurse will send your baby's collected blood in a specimen
parents about the univer- tube to the lab."
sal screening tests that
will be performed on their "The nurse will repeat your baby's hearing test prior to discharge
newborn within 24 to 48 if the first attempt indicates unexpected results."
hours following birth. The "The nurse will place a pulse oximeter probe on your baby's right
provider has prescribed
pulse oximetry screen-
hand."
ing, hearing screening, "The nurse will place a probe in your baby's ear canal for the
and metabolic screening. otoacoustic emission test."
Which statements should
the nurse include to accu-
rately explain these proce-
dures to the parents? Select
all that apply.
2. Vernix caseosa Vernix caseosa is a white, creamy substance covering a newborn's
skin at birth. It protects the baby's skin in the womb, moisturizes it
after birth, has antimicrobial properties, and helps regulate body
temperature.
3. A nurse is reinforcing teach- "The average length of a newborn is 50 centimeters or 20 inches."
ing to a newly hired nurse
about newborn measure-
ments. Which of the follow-
ing statements should the
, nurse include in the teach-
ing?
4. A nurse is contributing to "Ensure the cord is outside the diaper."
the plan of care for a new- This helps keep the umbilical cord dry and prevents irritation or
born's umbilical cord. Which infection from contact with urine or feces.
of the following should the
nurse include in the plan?
5. A nurse is reinforcing "Pain from male circumcision is controlled with analgesics and
teaching about newborn swaddling."
care with a newly hired
nurse. Which of the follow- Swaddling is wrapping a newborn snugly in a blanket to provide
ing statements should the comfort and security, helping them feel calm and sleep better.
nurse include?
6. How is respiratory syn-
cytial virus (RSV) preven-
tion currently managed for Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention for high-risk infants
high-risk infants, and at involves administering palivizumab, an antibody injection given
what age is it typically ad- monthly during RSV season (fall to spring). It is typically admin-
ministered?
istered to infants under 2 years of age who are at increased risk
7. What is surfactant therapy, for severe RSV disease, such as those with certain heart or lung
and how is it administered conditions or who were born prematurely.
to premature infants with
underdeveloped lungs? Surfactant is given to premature infants with underdeveloped
lungs to help them breathe by reducing surface tension in the
alveoli, preventing collapse. It is administered directly into the
lungs through a tube inserted into the trachea shortly after birth or
when respiratory distress is evident. This treatment improves lung
function and oxygenation, aiding in the management of respiratory
distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies.
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CORRECT Answers
1. A nurse is educating new "The nurse will send your baby's collected blood in a specimen
parents about the univer- tube to the lab."
sal screening tests that
will be performed on their "The nurse will repeat your baby's hearing test prior to discharge
newborn within 24 to 48 if the first attempt indicates unexpected results."
hours following birth. The "The nurse will place a pulse oximeter probe on your baby's right
provider has prescribed
pulse oximetry screen-
hand."
ing, hearing screening, "The nurse will place a probe in your baby's ear canal for the
and metabolic screening. otoacoustic emission test."
Which statements should
the nurse include to accu-
rately explain these proce-
dures to the parents? Select
all that apply.
2. Vernix caseosa Vernix caseosa is a white, creamy substance covering a newborn's
skin at birth. It protects the baby's skin in the womb, moisturizes it
after birth, has antimicrobial properties, and helps regulate body
temperature.
3. A nurse is reinforcing teach- "The average length of a newborn is 50 centimeters or 20 inches."
ing to a newly hired nurse
about newborn measure-
ments. Which of the follow-
ing statements should the
, nurse include in the teach-
ing?
4. A nurse is contributing to "Ensure the cord is outside the diaper."
the plan of care for a new- This helps keep the umbilical cord dry and prevents irritation or
born's umbilical cord. Which infection from contact with urine or feces.
of the following should the
nurse include in the plan?
5. A nurse is reinforcing "Pain from male circumcision is controlled with analgesics and
teaching about newborn swaddling."
care with a newly hired
nurse. Which of the follow- Swaddling is wrapping a newborn snugly in a blanket to provide
ing statements should the comfort and security, helping them feel calm and sleep better.
nurse include?
6. How is respiratory syn-
cytial virus (RSV) preven-
tion currently managed for Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention for high-risk infants
high-risk infants, and at involves administering palivizumab, an antibody injection given
what age is it typically ad- monthly during RSV season (fall to spring). It is typically admin-
ministered?
istered to infants under 2 years of age who are at increased risk
7. What is surfactant therapy, for severe RSV disease, such as those with certain heart or lung
and how is it administered conditions or who were born prematurely.
to premature infants with
underdeveloped lungs? Surfactant is given to premature infants with underdeveloped
lungs to help them breathe by reducing surface tension in the
alveoli, preventing collapse. It is administered directly into the
lungs through a tube inserted into the trachea shortly after birth or
when respiratory distress is evident. This treatment improves lung
function and oxygenation, aiding in the management of respiratory
distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies.
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