OB/Peds Final exam Questions and
Correct Answers 100% PASS!!!
The nurse measures a newborn's temperature immediately after birth and finds it to
be
... [Show More] 99°F (37.2°C). An hour later, it has dropped several degrees. The nurse
understands that this heat loss can be explained in part by which factor in the
newborn? - CORRECT ANSWER-lack of subcutaneous fat
As a part of the newborn assessment, the nurse examines the infant's skin. Which
nursing observation would warrant further investigation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
bright red, raised bumpy area noted above the right eye
A red bumpy area noted above the right eye is a hemangioma and needs further
investigation to determine whether the hemangioma could interfere with the infant's
vision.
The nurse is providing teaching to a new mother who is breastfeeding. The mother
demonstrates understanding of teaching when she identifies which characteristics as
being true of the stool of breastfed newborns? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER-yellowish gold color
stringy to pasty consistency
To indicate that the infant is making a successful transition immediately after birth,
the nurse checks the heart rate. The newborn is 4 hours old. Which rate would the
nurse identify as a cause for concern? - CORRECT ANSWER-108 bpm
The heart rate of a fetus in utero averages between 110 and 160 beats/minute.
The nurse is caring for a newborn after the parents have spent time bonding. As the
nurse performs the assessment and evidence-based care, which eye care will the
nurse prioritize? - CORRECT ANSWER-Instill 0.5% ophthalmic erythromycin.
A nurse does an initial assessment on a newborn and notes a pulsation over the
anterior fontanelle that corresponds with the newborn's heart rate. How would the
nurse interpret this? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is normal to feel pulsations that
correlate with the newborn's heart rate over the anterior fontanelle.
A nursing mother calls the nurse and is upset. She states that her newborn son just
bit her when he was nursing. Upon examining the newborn's mouth, two precocious
teeth are noted on the lower central portion of the gums. What would be the nurse's
best response? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Precocious teeth can occur at birth but we
may need to remove them to prevent aspiration." [Show Less]