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Question 1 of 5

During an assessment, a healthcare provider observes small pearly white nodules on the roof of a newborn's mouth. This finding is a characteristic of which of the following conditions?

A. Mongolian spots
B. Milia spots
C. Erythema toxicum
D. Epstein's pearls

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Epstein's pearls

Question 2 of 5

When reinforcing teaching with new parents on bathing a newborn, a nurse observes a bluish-brown marking across the newborn's lower back. Which of the following statements should the nurse make concerning the variation?

A. This is more commonly seen in newborns who have dark skin.
B. This is a finding indicating hyperbilirubinemia.
C. This is a forceps mark from an operative delivery.
D. This is related to prolonged birth or trauma during delivery.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: This is more commonly seen in newborns who have dark skin.

Question 3 of 5

When assisting a client with breastfeeding, which of the following reflexes will promote the newborn to latch?

A. Babinski
B. Rooting
C. Moro
D. Stepping

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Rooting

Question 4 of 5

While assisting with the care of an infant with a high bilirubin level receiving phototherapy, which finding should the nurse prioritize for reporting to the charge nurse?

A. Conjunctivitis
B. Bronze skin discoloration
C. Sunken fontanels
D. Maculopapular skin rash

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sunken fontanels

Question 5 of 5

A nurse on a labor unit is admitting a client who reports painful contractions. The nurse determines that the contractions have a duration of 1 minute and a frequency of 3 minutes. The nurse obtains the following vital signs: fetal heart rate 130/min, maternal heart rate 128/min, and maternal blood pressure 92/54 mm Hg. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take?

A. Notify the provider of the findings.
B. Position the client with one hip elevated.
C. Ask the client if she needs pain medication.
D. Have the client void.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Position the client with one hip elevated.

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