14 Questions
Which physiological changes can pain cause in a newborn?
Increased heart rate, respiration rate, and decrease oxygen saturation
At what stage of gestation can painful stimuli be transmitted to the fetus?
2nd and 3rd trimester
What are the potential effects of repeated painful stimuli on newborns?
Contribution to emotion, behavioral, and learning disabilities
What is the current perspective on circumcision for newborns?
No longer required but considered an elective procedure with many health benefits
In the context of newborn care, why is assessment of pain essential?
To provide effective therapeutic nursing care
What can repeated tissue injury lead to in infants?
Enhanced response to non-painful touch
What is a common sign of pain in a newborn according to the text?
High-pitched, intense, harsh cry
Which pain assessment instrument should be used for infants 6 months and younger?
CRIES
What score on the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) indicates a need for pain medication?
4
What is recommended to comfort a newborn experiencing pain according to the text?
Gently waking the newborn from sleep and providing containment such as swaddling
What is the recommended method to warm a bottle of milk or formula according to the text?
Placing the bottle under running warm water
What is the recommended action if using formula to prepare infant feed according to the text?
Measure formula first and then add water into the bottle
How long should prepared infant formula be used within after preparation according to the text?
2 hours
Where should unopened formula containers be stored according to the text?
In a cool, dry, indoor place
This quiz explores the perception of pain in newborns, including the transmission of painful stimuli to the fetus, physiological changes caused by pain, and the impact of repeated painful stimuli on emotional, behavioral, and learning processes.
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