AACN CCRN Neonatal Practice
Questions and Answers
A 27 day old neonate had a VP shunt placed for hydrocephalus. In planning for d/c home,
information the parents need includes? - AnswerA. Prompt tx of ear infections
B. a development specialist to examine the infant when developmental problems occur.
C. Keeping the infant's head positioned off the shunt side.
D. Notifying the provider
when the infant's activity changes and the fontanelle appears depressed.
ANS: (A) Parents need to know when to seek prompt tx of any of the infants health problems,
including otitis media and skin infections, to prevent spreading to the shunt.
Anemia is most likely the result of:: - AnswerA. Caput succdaneum
B. germinal matrix hematoma
C. subgaleal hemorrhage
D. cephalohematoma
A patient with chest pain is admitted and told the spouse, who is the power of attorney of the wish
not to be intubated. Following cardiac cath, the patient was deemed not to be a surgical candidate.
And later developed respiratory distress due to pulmonary edema that did not respond to diuretics
and a non-rebreather mask. The provider called anesthesia to intubate the patient. Which is the
most approp. nursing intervention? - AnswerA. Explain to the spouse why the pt. needs to be
intubated.
B. Speak with the provider and suggest the use of BiPAP.
C. Call the respiratory therapist for a ventilator.
Questions and Answers
A 27 day old neonate had a VP shunt placed for hydrocephalus. In planning for d/c home,
information the parents need includes? - AnswerA. Prompt tx of ear infections
B. a development specialist to examine the infant when developmental problems occur.
C. Keeping the infant's head positioned off the shunt side.
D. Notifying the provider
when the infant's activity changes and the fontanelle appears depressed.
ANS: (A) Parents need to know when to seek prompt tx of any of the infants health problems,
including otitis media and skin infections, to prevent spreading to the shunt.
Anemia is most likely the result of:: - AnswerA. Caput succdaneum
B. germinal matrix hematoma
C. subgaleal hemorrhage
D. cephalohematoma
A patient with chest pain is admitted and told the spouse, who is the power of attorney of the wish
not to be intubated. Following cardiac cath, the patient was deemed not to be a surgical candidate.
And later developed respiratory distress due to pulmonary edema that did not respond to diuretics
and a non-rebreather mask. The provider called anesthesia to intubate the patient. Which is the
most approp. nursing intervention? - AnswerA. Explain to the spouse why the pt. needs to be
intubated.
B. Speak with the provider and suggest the use of BiPAP.
C. Call the respiratory therapist for a ventilator.
