NR 327 Exam 2 Review for 2025.
Includes maternal–newborn nursing
study notes, exam-style questions, and
verified correct answers. Ideal for
nursing students preparing for NR 327
assessments and clinical application
exams
Know how to determine the newborn APGAR score based on the assessment
information provided. (review table 15.4 on page 425 of your required textbook) -
CORRECTANSWER 0
A (Activity) limp
P (pulse) absent
G (Grimace/Reflex) no response
A (apperance/color) pallor or cyanosis
R (Respiration) . No spontaneous
Apgar score 2 reveals -CORRECTANSWER -Greater than 100 hr
-spontaneous lust, strong cry
-Flexed body posture
-responds promptly
-pink (white)
,-cyanosis (black)
-pink mucous membranes.
Common medication administered to newborns at delivery and how to administer them -
CORRECTANSWER 1) Vitamin K Phytonadione- intramuscular- vastus lateralis
muscle.
2) Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment- From inner to outer canthus
3)Hepatitis B immunization- the schedule is at birth, 1 month, and 6 months. different
site than vit k.
What is the treatment for newborn born to mother who is Hep B positive -
CORRECTANSWER hepatitis B immunoglobulin and the hepatitis B vaccine is given
within 12 hr of birth. (dif sites)
Know priority interventions for immediate newborn care -CORRECTANSWER 1)
Stabilize infant. cough reflex, then suction mouth then nose.
2) 2 identification
3) warm infant
Know normal newborn assessments (review table 20.2 on pages 555-559 of your
required textbook) -CORRECTANSWER Vitals
length (19-21 inches)
Head circumference (13-15 in)
, chest (12-14in) 2 less than head
APGAR
3 vessels in cord
Know normal newborn vital signs range -CORRECTANSWER Temp: 97.7-99.5 F
HR: 120-160
RR: 30-60
BP- 65/30
Know care of the newborn umbilical cord stump and parent teaching -
CORRECTANSWER Make sure it is clamped. 24-48 hours- comes off when they go
home.
Use only water
look for erythema, edema, and drainage with each diaper change.
cord falls off 10-14 days
Keep diaper folded down.
do not submerge in water.
Know normal versus abnormal healing of the circumcised penis -CORRECTANSWER
Normal
- Yellowish scab or crust
- should be healed within 10 days
Abnormal
Includes maternal–newborn nursing
study notes, exam-style questions, and
verified correct answers. Ideal for
nursing students preparing for NR 327
assessments and clinical application
exams
Know how to determine the newborn APGAR score based on the assessment
information provided. (review table 15.4 on page 425 of your required textbook) -
CORRECTANSWER 0
A (Activity) limp
P (pulse) absent
G (Grimace/Reflex) no response
A (apperance/color) pallor or cyanosis
R (Respiration) . No spontaneous
Apgar score 2 reveals -CORRECTANSWER -Greater than 100 hr
-spontaneous lust, strong cry
-Flexed body posture
-responds promptly
-pink (white)
,-cyanosis (black)
-pink mucous membranes.
Common medication administered to newborns at delivery and how to administer them -
CORRECTANSWER 1) Vitamin K Phytonadione- intramuscular- vastus lateralis
muscle.
2) Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment- From inner to outer canthus
3)Hepatitis B immunization- the schedule is at birth, 1 month, and 6 months. different
site than vit k.
What is the treatment for newborn born to mother who is Hep B positive -
CORRECTANSWER hepatitis B immunoglobulin and the hepatitis B vaccine is given
within 12 hr of birth. (dif sites)
Know priority interventions for immediate newborn care -CORRECTANSWER 1)
Stabilize infant. cough reflex, then suction mouth then nose.
2) 2 identification
3) warm infant
Know normal newborn assessments (review table 20.2 on pages 555-559 of your
required textbook) -CORRECTANSWER Vitals
length (19-21 inches)
Head circumference (13-15 in)
, chest (12-14in) 2 less than head
APGAR
3 vessels in cord
Know normal newborn vital signs range -CORRECTANSWER Temp: 97.7-99.5 F
HR: 120-160
RR: 30-60
BP- 65/30
Know care of the newborn umbilical cord stump and parent teaching -
CORRECTANSWER Make sure it is clamped. 24-48 hours- comes off when they go
home.
Use only water
look for erythema, edema, and drainage with each diaper change.
cord falls off 10-14 days
Keep diaper folded down.
do not submerge in water.
Know normal versus abnormal healing of the circumcised penis -CORRECTANSWER
Normal
- Yellowish scab or crust
- should be healed within 10 days
Abnormal
