Exam 8: Health Problems of Newborns

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

Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention for the newborn who is jittery and twitching and has a high-pitched cry?

Which is an important nursing consideration in preventing the complications of congenital hypothyroidism (CH)?

The nurse is preparing a parent of a newborn for home phototherapy. Which statement made by the parent would indicate a need for further teaching?

What is an early clinical manifestation of bilirubin encephalopathy in the newborn?

Which should the nurse anticipate in the newborn whose mother used cocaine during pregnancy?

Which is the primary treatment for hypoglycemia in newborns with feeding intolerance?

Which refers to a newborn whose rate of intrauterine growth was slowed and whose birth weight falls below the 10th percentile on intrauterine growth charts?

To whom is RhIG (RhoGAM) administered to prevent Rh isoimmunization?

Which are clinical manifestations of the postterm newborn? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who requires mechanical ventilation for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome. What is the preterm newborn at increased risk of due to the mechanical ventilation?

A preterm newborn requires oxygen and mechanical ventilation. Which complications should the nurse assess for?

The nurse needs to obtain blood for ongoing assessment of a high-risk newborn's progress. Which tests should the nurse monitor? (Select all that apply.)

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

A newborn is diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity. What should the nurse know about this diagnosis?

Which is an important nursing action related to the use of tape and/or adhesives on preterm newborns?

A nurse is admitting a preterm newborn to the NICU. Which interventions should the nurse implement to prevent retinopathy? (Select all that apply.)

What causes meconium aspiration syndrome?

A preterm newborn of 36 weeks of gestation is admitted to the NICU. Approximately 2 hours after birth, the newborn begins having difficulty breathing, with grunting, tachypnea, and nasal flaring. Which is important for the nurse to recognize?

Which is characteristic of newborns whose mothers smoked during pregnancy?