NCMA219 Midterms Examination Reviewer - College of Nursing
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What is the recommended sleeping position to minimize the risk of SIDS in infants?

  • Supine position (correct)
  • Sitting position
  • Prone position
  • Upright position
  • Which of the following is NOT a cause of SIDS as mentioned in the text?

  • Sleeping in a supine position (correct)
  • Use of pillow and blankets in the crib
  • Maternal smoking
  • Co-sleeping
  • What is the main characteristic sign that indicates meconium aspiration syndrome?

  • Reddish discoloration of the umbilical cord
  • Blue stains on the skin
  • Yellowish tinge of the nails
  • Widened anteroposterior diameter of the chest (barrel-chest) (correct)
  • What is the initial nursing intervention for a newborn with meconium aspiration syndrome?

    <p>Assist in tracheal suctioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a risk factor for the birth of a large for gestational age infant?

    <p>Teenage pregnancies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a severe treatment option for meconium aspiration syndrome?

    <p>Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clinical manifestation is commonly seen in large for gestational age infants?

    <p>Difficulty regulating behavioral state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can result from overproduction of growth hormone in utero?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a priority nursing care in the first few days for newborns under radiant warmers?

    <p>Monitoring vital signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What maternal condition is listed as a risk factor for poor nutrition during pregnancy?

    <p>Diabetes Mellitus (DM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the complications that can occur in large for gestational age infants?

    <p>Feeding difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by infants whose rate of intrauterine growth was slowed and birth weight falls below the 10th percentile on the intrauterine growth chart?

    <p>Small for Gestational Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a congenital disorder related to the metabolism of amino acids?

    <p>Galactosemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defect is characterized by a passage between the aorta and the pulmonary artery in newborns?

    <p>Patent Ductus Arteriosus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by excessive bilirubin levels in newborns causing a yellowing of the skin and eyes?

    <p>Hyperbilirubinemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a medical emergency in which an infant inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid?

    <p>Meconium Aspiration Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is characterized by the absence of an enzyme that prevents the accumulation of galactose in the body?

    <p>Galactosemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main pathophysiological process in sickle cell anemia?

    <p>Clumping and arterial obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assessment finding is characteristic of sickle cell anemia?

    <p>Enlarged spleen from congestion with sickle cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of therapy in sickle cell anemia?

    <p>Prevent the sickling phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment modality is NOT recommended for managing sickle cell crisis?

    <p>Blood replacement to reduce RBC destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What puts adolescents at risk of iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>Menstruation and rapid growth rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a possible cause of iron deficiency anemia in children aged 12-46 months?

    <p>High consumption of cow's milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common complication of rheumatic fever?

    <p>Valvular heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic approach is used for rheumatic fever?

    <p>Modified Jones criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manifestation of rheumatic fever reflects central nervous system (CNS) involvement?

    <p>St. Vitus Dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of Polyarthritis in rheumatic fever?

    <p>Reversible and migratory arthritis affecting large joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manifestation of rheumatic fever presents as a transitory, non-pruritic rash with a wavy border?

    <p>Erythema Marginatum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of movement disorder is associated with St. Vitus Dance in rheumatic fever?

    <p>Involuntary, aimless movements of extremities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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