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Question 1 of 5

The nurse notices that a 6-hour-old newborn patientÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s urethral opening is on the dorsal side of the penis. The nurse knows that this is called what?

A. hypospadias

B. epispadias

C. phimosis

D. unispadias

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: epispadias

Question 2 of 5

Why is the Dubowitz/Ballard assessment tool used on newborns following delivery?

A. To determine whether the infant is transitioning to extrauterine life

B. To predict any growth and development problems that the infant may have

C. To determine the neuromuscular and physical maturity of the infant

D. To compare the newborn with other newborns born at the same gestational age

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To determine the neuromuscular and physical maturity of the infant

Question 3 of 5

What does the nursing process describe?

A. what nurses do

B. how nurses think

C. where nurses provide care

D. who nurses care for

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: what nurses do

Question 4 of 5

The nurse notes swelling in the scrotum of a newborn infant. Transillumination reveals a reddish-yellow reflection. What action by the nurse is best?

A. Document the findings and reassure the parents.

B. Elevate the scrotum and apply ice for 20 minutes.

C. Notify the health-care provider immediately.

D. Obtain informed consent for emergent surgery.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Document the findings and reassure the parents.

Question 5 of 5

A nursing student is measuring a newborn babys head circumference. Which action by the student demonstrates good understanding of this procedure?

A. Measures three times records the average

B. Places tape measure at the hair line

C. Records the largest of three measurements

D. Uses two finger-breadths to estimate size

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Records the largest of three measurements

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