Healthcare and Nursing Maternal & Newborn Nursing 2

Question 1

What is the normal respiratory rate for a term newborn?

Accepted Answer

30–60 breaths per minute

Answer

10–20 breaths per minute

Answer

20–30 breaths per minute

Answer

60–80 breaths per minute

Question 2

Why is vitamin K administered intramuscularly to newborns shortly after birth?

Accepted Answer

To prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn

Answer

To prevent neonatal sepsis

Answer

To promote intestinal colonization with beneficial bacteria

Answer

To enhance passive immune function

Question 3

Physiologic jaundice in a term newborn typically appears at what time?

Accepted Answer

Between 48–72 hours after birth

Answer

At birth

Answer

Within the first 24 hours of life

Answer

After 7 days of life

Question 4

Which sleep position should the nurse teach parents to reduce the risk of SIDS?

Accepted Answer

Supine (on the back) on a firm, flat surface

Answer

Prone (on the stomach)

Answer

Side-lying with head of bed elevated

Answer

Semi-reclined position in an infant car seat

Question 5

A breastfeeding mother reports painful cracked nipples. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Accepted Answer

Assess latch technique and infant positioning at the breast

Answer

Recommend formula supplementation to rest the nipples

Answer

Apply hydrocortisone cream to the nipples after each feeding

Answer

Advise the mother to use an electric breast pump instead

Question 6

Which finding best indicates adequate hydration in a breastfed newborn after day 4 of life?

Accepted Answer

6–10 wet diapers per day

Answer

2–3 wet diapers per day

Answer

Dark yellow, concentrated urine

Answer

No urination in the first 12 hours

Question 7

A newborn's blood glucose is 38 mg/dL at one hour of age. What is the priority nursing action?

Accepted Answer

Initiate early oral feeding with breast milk or formula

Answer

Notify the physician and prepare for IV dextrose infusion

Answer

Recheck blood glucose in 4 hours without intervention

Answer

Document as a normal finding and continue routine monitoring