A family has decided to withhold "extraordinary care for a newborn with severe abnormalities. How should the nurse interpret this decision?
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6%
The newborn has no rights.
39%
It is the same as euthanasia.
34%
It is illegal professional practice.
21%
The newborn is being allowed to die.
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A nurse is planning an initial home care visit to a mother who gave birth to a high-risk infant. For what time of day should the nurse schedule the visit for it to be most productive?
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6%
When the husband is out of the home.
37%
At a time the mother is feeding the infant.
44%
At a time that is convenient for the family.
13%
When the nurse can spend time with the family.
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What is the first action a nurse should take before administering a tube feeding to an infant?
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25%
Irrigate the tube with water.
33%
Offer a pacifier to the infant.
25%
Slowly instill 10 ml of formula.
18%
Place the infant in the Trendelenburg position.
Which nursing intervention provides the most support to the parents of an infant with an obvious physical anomaly?
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29%
Encourage them to express their concerns.
19%
Discourage them from talking about their baby.
31%
Assure them not to worry because the anomaly can be repaired.
20%
Show them postoperative photographs of infants who had similar anomaly.
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When picked up by a parent or the nurse, an 8-month-old infant screams and seems to be in pain. After observing this behavior, what should the nurse discuss with the parent?
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20%
Accidents and the importance of their prevention
27%
Limiting play time with other children in the family
45%
Any other behaviors that the parent may have noticed
8%
Food and specific vitamins that should be given to infants
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A family has decided to withhold "extraordinary care for a newborn with severe abnormalities. How should the nurse interpret this decision?
Anonymous Quiz
3%
The newborn has no rights.
29%
It is the same as euthanasia.
30%
It is illegal professional practice.
38%
The newborn is being allowed to die
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What nursing intervention best meets a major developmental need of a newborn in the immediate postoperative period?
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26%
Giving a pacifier to the infant
11%
Putting a mobile over the infant's crib
30%
Providing the infant with a soft, cuddly toy
19%
Warming the infant's formula before
13%
feeding
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What characteristics does a nurse expect infants and young children who have failure to thrive to exhibit?
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18%
Hyperactivity
52%
Language deficit
22%
Being overweight↓
9%
None
A parent and 3-month-old infant are visiting the well-baby clinic for a routine examination. What should the nurse include in the accident prevention teaching plan?
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11%
Remove small objects from the floor.
26%
Cover electric outlets with safety plugs.
33%
Remove toxic substances from low areas.
30%
Test the temperature of water before bathing.
7-month-old girl is to be catheterized to obtain a sterile urine specimen. One of the infant's parents expresses fear that this procedure may traumatize the baby psychologically. How should the nurse provide reassurance?
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16%
The fear is justified and the nurse should obtain a "clean catch" specimen.
29%
Parents have a right to refuse the catheterization and the concerns are realistic.
33%
Although the concern is appropriate, the need for a sterile specimen is the priority.
22%
The procedure is uncomfortable, but there should not be a damaging long-term effect.
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A parent arrives in emergency clinic with 3-month baby who says,baby stopped breathing for a while.infant continues to have difficulty breathing,with prolonged periods of apnea.Which assessment data should alert the nurse to suspect shaken baby syndrome?
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10%
Birth occurred before 32 weeks' gestation
26%
Lack of stridor and adventitious breath sounds
38%
Previous episodes of apnea lasting 10 to 15 seconds
26%
Retractions and use of accessory respiratory muscles
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A nurse is assessing the oral cavity of a 6-month-old infant. The parent asks which teeth will erupt first. How should the nurse respond?
Anonymous Quiz
52%
Incisors
20%
Canines
17%
Upper molars
11%
Lower molars
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Parents of a sick infant talk with a nurse about their baby. One parent says, "I am so upset; I didn't realize our baby was ill." What major indication of illness in an infant should the nurse explain to the parent?
Anonymous Quiz
38%
Grunting respirations
19%
Excessive perspiration
17%
Longer periods of sleep
25%
Crying immediately after feedings
A newborn is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with choanal atresia. Which part of the infant's body should the nurse assess?
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11%
Rectum
64%
Nasopharynx
12%
Intestinal tract
12%
Laryngopharynx
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What behavior does the nurse anticipate while feeding a newborn with choanal atresia?
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39%
Chokes on the feeding
37%
Has difficulty swallowing
17%
Does not appear to be hungry
7%
Takes about half of the feeding
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