Questions and Verified Correct Answers
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. 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 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.
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, C. Arms and legs adducting.
D. Arms falling backwards after starling.
E. Head turning to the right. 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 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 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
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