New born exam 2 Questions and Verified
Correct Answers 2025\2026 update
A nurse is assessing a newborn. Which of the following findings suggest a
newborn is post mature.
A. Pale translucent skin.
B. Nails extending over fingers.
C. Weak gag reflex.
D. Thin covering a fine hair on shoulders and back. Correct Answer >>>B. Nails
extending over fingers.
A nurse is caring for a newborn directly after birth. Which of the following
medication should the nurse administer to the newborn within 1 to 2 hours of
delivery Correct Answer >>>Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
A nurse is performing a physical assessment of a full-term newborn and eliciting
the Moro reflex. Which of the following movements are expected responses to
this reflex? Select all that apply.
A. Thumb and forefinger forming a C.
B. Legs extending before pulling upward.
C. Arms and legs adducting.
D. Arms falling backwards after starling.
, E. Head turning to the right. Correct Answer >>>A. Thumb and forefinger forming
a C.
B. Legs extending before pulling upward.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is planning to breast-feed her
newborn, which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of teaching Correct Answer >>>My baby may sometimes feed
every hour for several hours in a row
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postpartum and does not plan to
breast-feed her newborn. Which of the following instruction should the nurse
include in the teaching Correct Answer >>>Please ice packs on your breast
Community health nurse is planning care for 4 high risk newborns who
were discharged yesterday. Which of the following newborn should the
nurse plan to care for first. A. A one week old newborn, who needs
another phenylketoscreening test.
B. A four day old newborn, who has an elevated bilirubin level and requires
phototherapy.
C. A 10 day old newborn, who is small for gestational age and requires daily
weight
D. Correct Answer >>>B. A 4 day old newborn eho has an elevated bilirubin level
and requires phototherapy
Correct Answers 2025\2026 update
A nurse is assessing a newborn. Which of the following findings suggest a
newborn is post mature.
A. Pale translucent skin.
B. Nails extending over fingers.
C. Weak gag reflex.
D. Thin covering a fine hair on shoulders and back. Correct Answer >>>B. Nails
extending over fingers.
A nurse is caring for a newborn directly after birth. Which of the following
medication should the nurse administer to the newborn within 1 to 2 hours of
delivery Correct Answer >>>Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
A nurse is performing a physical assessment of a full-term newborn and eliciting
the Moro reflex. Which of the following movements are expected responses to
this reflex? Select all that apply.
A. Thumb and forefinger forming a C.
B. Legs extending before pulling upward.
C. Arms and legs adducting.
D. Arms falling backwards after starling.
, E. Head turning to the right. Correct Answer >>>A. Thumb and forefinger forming
a C.
B. Legs extending before pulling upward.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is planning to breast-feed her
newborn, which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of teaching Correct Answer >>>My baby may sometimes feed
every hour for several hours in a row
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postpartum and does not plan to
breast-feed her newborn. Which of the following instruction should the nurse
include in the teaching Correct Answer >>>Please ice packs on your breast
Community health nurse is planning care for 4 high risk newborns who
were discharged yesterday. Which of the following newborn should the
nurse plan to care for first. A. A one week old newborn, who needs
another phenylketoscreening test.
B. A four day old newborn, who has an elevated bilirubin level and requires
phototherapy.
C. A 10 day old newborn, who is small for gestational age and requires daily
weight
D. Correct Answer >>>B. A 4 day old newborn eho has an elevated bilirubin level
and requires phototherapy
