Exam 29: The Newborn at Risk: Acquired and Congenital Problems

Which are potential maternal-fetal ABO incompatibilities? Select all that apply.Express answer in small letters followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

A pregnant woman presents in labour at term,having had no prenatal care.After birth,her infant is noted to be small for gestational age,with small eyes and a thin upper lip.The infant also is microcephalic.On the basis of her infant's physical findings,this woman should be questioned about her use of which substance during pregnancy?

Which infant is at highest risk of neurological birth injuries?

When caring for a newborn that is experiencing withdrawal syndrome,which will the nurse assess for in the infant? Select all that apply.Express answer in small letters followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

The use of which substance during pregnancy is the leading cause of cognitive impairment?

Which should nurses be aware of with regard to injuries to the infant's plexus during labour and birth?

Which will the nurse observe when assessing a 2-week-old newborn with congenital hypothyroidism? Select all that apply.Express answer in small letters followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

Which infant is more likely to have Rh incompatibility?

During a prenatal examination,the woman reports having two cats at home.The nurse informs her that she should not be cleaning the litter box while she is pregnant.When the woman asks why,what is the basis for the nurse's response?

What does a careful review of the literature on mothers addicted to various recreational and illicit drugs reveal?

What is the most important nursing action for preventing neonatal infection?

How can human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)be transmitted from mother to infant?

For infants of mothers who used heroin during their pregnancy,which statement is true?

Providing care for a neonate born to a mother who uses substances can present a challenge for the health care team.Nursing care for this infant requires a multisystem approach.What is the first step to take when providing care for this infant?

Which bacterial infection is definitely decreasing because of effective drug treatment?

While completing a newborn assessment,the nurse should be aware that which is the most common birth injury?

What should the nurse understand about the treatment of infants born to mothers who are substance users?

What should be included in a plan of care for an infant experiencing symptoms of drug withdrawal?

What should the nurse be aware of concerning hemolytic diseases of the newborn?

Which drug is contraindicated for infants born to narcotic-addicted mothers?