Exam 9: Health Problems of Newborns

Which is the most common cause of anemia in preterm newborns?

When should the nurse expect jaundice to be present in a newborn with hemolytic disease?

Which is defined as a vaguely outlined area of edematous tissue situated over the portion of the scalp that presents in a vertex delivery?

Early clinical manifestations of bilirubin encephalopathy in the newborn include:

When should the nurse expect breastfeeding-associated jaundice to first appear in a normal newborn?

The nurse is caring for a newborn with hyperbilirubinemia who is receiving phototherapy.Which is an appropriate nursing intervention for this newborn?

Which is a bright red,rubbery nodule with a rough surface and a well-defined margin that may be present at birth?

Several types of seizures can occur in the newborn.Which is characteristic of clonic seizures?

The nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who requires mechanical ventilation for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome.The nurse should recognize that,because of the mechanical ventilation,there is an increased risk of:

Which is most descriptive of the clinical manifestations observed in neonatal sepsis?

The nurse is caring for a newborn receiving an exchange transfusion for hemolytic disease.Assessment of the newborn reveals slight respiratory distress and tachycardia.Which should the nurse's first action be?