Public Health & Community Medicine Flashcards
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In the United States, what is the usual counseling for an HIV-positive mother regarding infant feeding?
Answer: Replacement feeding with formula is recommended to eliminate postnatal transmission
Formula feeding eliminates postnatal HIV transmission risk where safe formula is available, though shared decision-making is now encouraged.
A newborn's mother had untreated syphilis during pregnancy. What is the appropriate nursing action?
Answer: Anticipate a full evaluation and treatment of the infant
Infants of mothers with untreated or inadequately treated syphilis need evaluation and likely treatment for congenital syphilis.
The AAP recommends exclusive breastfeeding for about how long?
Answer: 6 months
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for about 6 months, with continued breastfeeding alongside solids for 1 year or longer.
Which supplement is routinely recommended for exclusively breastfed infants?
Answer: Vitamin D 400 IU daily
Breast milk is low in vitamin D, so 400 IU daily is recommended starting in the first days of life.
Why is vitamin K given to newborns shortly after birth?
Answer: To prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
Newborns have low vitamin K stores, and an IM dose prevents vitamin K deficiency bleeding.
Which agent is typically used for ophthalmia neonatorum prophylaxis at birth?
Answer: Erythromycin 0.5% ophthalmic ointment
Erythromycin ointment is applied to both eyes to prevent gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum.
For adequate intrapartum GBS prophylaxis, penicillin should be given at least how long before delivery?
Answer: 4 hours
At least 4 hours of penicillin or ampicillin before delivery is considered adequate prophylaxis.
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