Nursing Management of Newborn at Risk Part 1
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a predisposing factor for a newborn at risk?

  • Poor socioeconomic condition of the family
  • Mother with chronic diseases like diabetes mellitus
  • Lack of antenatal care
  • Full-term birth (correct)

What defines a newborn at risk?

  • A newborn with congenital anomalies
  • A newborn who is born prematurely
  • A newborn with a history of obstetric complications
  • A newborn exposed to circumstances that endanger its life (correct)

What is a common problem of premature neonates?

  • Congenital anomalies
  • Neonatal asphyxia
  • Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) (correct)
  • Physiological jaundice

What is a common problem for post-term newborns?

<p>Physiological jaundice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition requires nursing management under phototherapy for the neonate?

<p>Physiological jaundice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor during labor can lead to complications for the neonate?

<p>Prolonged rupture of membranes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method of nutrition for premature newborns with feeding problems during the acute stage of the disease?

<p>Gavage feeding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is ventilation support recommended to correct respiratory acidosis in premature newborns?

<p>To assist in breathing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should oxygen be warmed and humidified before entering the respiratory tract of premature newborns?

<p>To improve gas exchange (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for delaying suction for an hour after surfactant administration in premature newborns?

<p>To avoid aspiration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In premature newborns, what is the primary goal of maintaining a neutral thermal environment?

<p>To conserve oxygen utilization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should broad-spectrum antibiotics be administered to premature newborns?

<p>If blood cultures are positive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of phototherapy in managing hyperbilirubinemia in newborns?

<p>To convert unconjugated bilirubin to a water-soluble form (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for assessing a newborn's body temperature under phototherapy?

<p>Every 6 hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should newborns under phototherapy be positioned differently every 2 hours?

<p>To reduce the risk of burns and skin excoriation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of assessing the intensity of the light source during phototherapy?

<p>To prevent burns and excoriation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to measure a newborn's bilirubin level every 4 to 12 hours during phototherapy?

<p>To monitor response to treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of nursing management for a newborn under phototherapy to prevent skin irritation?

<p>Frequent skin cleaning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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