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Maternity and Pediatric Nursing: Spina Bifida Structures and Treatments

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What is the term used to describe the condition where a newborn aspirates meconium-stained amniotic fluid into the lungs?

Meconium aspiration syndrome

Which of the following is a common manifestation of transient tachypnea of the newborn?

Chest retractions

What is the appropriate treatment for transient tachypnea of the newborn?

Provide warmth

Which condition occurs after prenatal exposure to drugs while the fetus is in utero?

<p>Neonatal abstinence syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be the appropriate nursing action in response to a Rh- positive fetus to prevent erythroblastosis fetalis?

<p>Administer RhoGAM injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is associated with excessive amounts of bilirubin in brain tissues?

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

What might be a manifestation of opiate withdrawal in an infant?

<p>Body tremors</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a nurse best manage an infant experiencing opiate withdrawal?

<p>Provide a quiet environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of being an infant of a diabetic mother?

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

How can a nurse best care for an infant at risk for hypoglycemia after birth?

<p>Frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic manifestation of macrosomia in newborns?

<p>Round face</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a child with a hairy patch in the lumbosacral region, indicating spina bifida occulta?

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

What type of Spina Bifida is characterized by a defect in the bony canal with protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord?

<p>Spina bifida cystica meningomyelocele</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sign is used to detect developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants?

<p>Ortolani’s sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the surgical procedure referred to as cheiloplasty primarily used for?

<p>Unilateral cleft lip and palate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What medication is commonly used to treat infants with hydrocephalus?

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

What diagnostic test is used to confirm positive results on a screening test?

<p>Low in phenylalanine to limit buildup of protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

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