Exam 17: Physiological Transition of the Newborn

A new mother with a 6-hour-old infant calls the nursing station complaining that her baby is so cold he is shivering.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nursing instructor is explaining passive acquired immunity to a class of nursing students.What information does the professor include?

A perinatal nurse suspects that a newborn may be experiencing polycythemia.What further assessments should be made to confirm this condition?

What action by the nurse is most important to prevent respiratory depression in a newly born infant?

A woman gives birth to a healthy baby boy at 35 weeks' gestation.What factor regarding the development of the normal respiratory system should the nurse consider when performing an assessment of the neonate?

A mother-baby nurse assesses newborns for their risk of developing hypoglycemia.Which infant would the nurse assess as being at highest risk?

A neonatal nurse who is caring for newborns suggests the best time for a mother to first attempt breastfeeding is during which of the following stages of activity?

A mother brings her 1-week-old baby to the clinic with complaints that the baby is not eating well.The mother is attempting to bottle feed about 120 mL every 2 hours.What action by the nurse is best?