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Question 1 of 5

What condition can result from a long, difficult labor and is characterized by a localized, soft area on the newborn's head?

A. caput succedaneum

B. molding

C. depressed fontanelles

D. cephalohematoma

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: caput succedaneum

Question 2 of 5

A student nurse is caring for an infant who was just circumcised. What assessment finding should the student report to the registered nurse?

A. No voiding for 8 hours

B. Slight blood on the diaper

C. Swelling on the glans penis

D. Wishes to be held continuously

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: No voiding for 8 hours

Question 3 of 5

An infant at term was born at 0105 hours. The nurse is developing a plan of care for the newborn. During which time range will the nurse plan on performing the assessment to determine a Ballard score?

A. 0115 to 0130

B. 0200 to 0600

C. 1400 to 1800

D. 2000 to 2300

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 0200 to 0600

Question 4 of 5

A mother asks the newborn nursery RN why her newborn's eyes are yellow. Which offers the mother the most accurate explanation?

A. Your newborn may have kernicterus; I will notify the doctor immediately.'

B. A newborn's liver is immature and can't conjugate bilirubin; this is nothing to worry about.'

C. Jaundice sometimes occurs in newborns because of increased levels of bilirubin; we may need to do some laboratory work.'

D. Because your newborn was premature, he is at a higher risk of having jaundice or hypobilirubinemia.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Jaundice sometimes occurs in newborns because of increased levels of bilirubin; we may need to do some laboratory work.'

Question 5 of 5

A mother worries about her infant feeling pain during a heel stick for a blood test. What action by the nurse is best?

A. Encourage breastfeeding during the heel stick.

B. Ice the infants heel prior to the blood draw.

C. Massage the infants heel after the needle stick.

D. Reassure the mother that infants dont feel pain.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Encourage breastfeeding during the heel stick.

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