New born assessment -- WITH EXPECTED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 2024

when educating new parents about cord care, the nurse knows that an important principle to include is... a. cord care is done only to control bleeding b. keeping the cord dry will decrease bacterial growth c. alcohol is the only agent used for cord care d. it takes a minimum of 24 days for the cord to seperate - CORRECT ANSWERS-b. keeping the cord dry will decrease bacterial growth when teaching the new patient how to cleanse their infant's penis that is not circumcised, the nurse evaluates that the parent has a good understanding when the parent states... a. "I should cleanse the penis three times a day with alcohol." b. "I need to just squeeze water over the penis with the bath and not rub it.." c. "I should not try to retract the foreskin but cleanse the penis with soap and water." d. "I should retract the foreskin, wash the area, and then replace the foreskin - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. "I should not try to retract the foreskin but cleanse the penis with soap and water." parents can expect their baby's cord to detach from the umbilicus in: a. 24 hours b. after 1 month c. the first 2 hours post-delivery d. 7-14 days - CORRECT ANSWERS-d. 7-14 days baby girl Beth has milia on her nose. What is the necessary therapy for this? a. warm heat to increase circulation b. ice packs to reduce inflammation c. lancing the lesions so they drain d. no therapy is necessary for milia - CORRECT ANSWERS-d. no therapy is necessary for milia