Question 1

With regard to the gastrointestinal (GI) system of the newborn, nurses should be aware that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The newborn's cheeks are full because of normal fluid retention. 
B)  The nipple of the bottle or breast must be placed well inside the baby's mouth because teeth have been developing in utero, and one or more may even be through. 
C)  Regurgitation during the first day or two can be reduced by burping the infant and slightly elevating the baby's head. 
D)  Bacteria are already present in the infant's GI tract at birth, because they traveled through the placenta. 
A)  The newborn's cheeks are full because of normal fluid retention. 
B)  The nipple of the bottle or breast must be placed well inside the baby's mouth because teeth have been developing in utero, and one or more may even be through. 
C)  Regurgitation during the first day or two can be reduced by burping the infant and slightly elevating the baby's head. 
D)  Bacteria are already present in the infant's GI tract at birth, because they traveled through the placenta.

Question 2

What infant response to cool environmental conditions is either NOT effective or NOT available to them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constriction of peripheral blood vessels 
B)  Metabolism of brown fat 
C)  Increased respiratory rates 
D)  Unflexing from the normal position 
A)  Constriction of peripheral blood vessels 
B)  Metabolism of brown fat 
C)  Increased respiratory rates 
D)  Unflexing from the normal position

Question 3

The transition period between intrauterine and extrauterine existence for the newborn:

Accepted Answer

A)  Consists of four phases, two reactive and two of decreased responses. 
B)  Lasts from birth to day 28 of life. 
C)  Applies to full-term births only. 
D)  Varies by socioeconomic status and the mother's age. 
A)  Consists of four phases, two reactive and two of decreased responses. 
B)  Lasts from birth to day 28 of life. 
C)  Applies to full-term births only. 
D)  Varies by socioeconomic status and the mother's age.

Question 4

While assessing the newborn, the nurse should be aware that the average expected apical pulse range of a full-term, quiet, alert newborn is:

Accepted Answer

A)  80 to 100 beats/min. 
B)  100 to 120 beats/min. 
C)  120 to 140 beats/min. 
D)  150 to 180 beats/min. 
A)  80 to 100 beats/min. 
B)  100 to 120 beats/min. 
C)  120 to 140 beats/min. 
D)  150 to 180 beats/min.

With regard to the gastrointestinal (GI) system of the newborn, nurses should be aware that:

What infant response to cool environmental conditions is either NOT effective or NOT available to them?

The transition period between intrauterine and extrauterine existence for the newborn:

While assessing the newborn, the nurse should be aware that the average expected apical pulse range of a full-term, quiet, alert newborn is:

21st Century Maternity Nursing: Culturally Competent, Family and Community Focused

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Common Concerns

Contraception, Abortion, and Infertility

Genetics, Conception, and Fetal Development

Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy

Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy

Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Labor and Birth Processes

Management of Discomfort

Fetal Assessment During Labor

Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth

Maternal Physiologic Changes

Nursing Care of the Family During the Fourth Trimester

Transition to Parenthood

Assessment and Care of the Newborn and Family

Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy

Pregnancy at Risk: Preexisting Conditions

Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational Conditions

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Exam 16: Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn

With regard to the gastrointestinal (GI) system of the newborn, nurses should be aware that:

What infant response to cool environmental conditions is either NOT effective or NOT available to them?

The transition period between intrauterine and extrauterine existence for the newborn:

While assessing the newborn, the nurse should be aware that the average expected apical pulse range of a full-term, quiet, alert newborn is:

21st Century Maternity Nursing: Culturally Competent, Family and Community Focused

Assessment and Health Promotion

Common Concerns

Contraception, Abortion, and Infertility

Genetics, Conception, and Fetal Development

Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy

Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy

Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Labor and Birth Processes

Management of Discomfort

Fetal Assessment During Labor

Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth

Maternal Physiologic Changes

Nursing Care of the Family During the Fourth Trimester

Transition to Parenthood

Assessment and Care of the Newborn and Family

Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy

Pregnancy at Risk: Preexisting Conditions

Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational Conditions

Labor and Birth at Risk

Postpartum Complications

The Newborn at Risk

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