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What should a NICU nurse do next after finding that a newborn's blood pressure is 64/40?A. Record the blood pressure as a normal reading and continue the assessment of the newbornB. Immediately started administering blood pressure medication to the newbornC. Call for a medical emergency due to the newborn's low blood pressure
What is the most effective method for diagnosing an early-onset group B streptococcal infection in a newborn?A. Blood or cerebrospinal fluid cultureB. X-ray imagingC. Urine test
What is typically the primary reason for direct hyperbilirubinemia in a newborn baby?A. Exposure to cold temperaturesB. Liver immaturityC. Inadequate breast milk intake
Can you explain how an omphalocele differs from a gastroschisis?A. An omphalocele refers to the protrusion of abdominal contents through the umbilicus, while in a gastroschisis, the abdominal organs lack a protective membrane coveringB. A gastroschisis occurs when the abdominal contents protrude through the umbilicus, but an omphalocele occurs when there is a membrane covering the abdominal organsC. Both omphalocele and gastroschisis are conditions where the abdominal contents protrude through the umbilicus and are covered by a membrane
What is the typical physiological reaction when a premature baby, born at 34 weeks of gestation experiences hyperthermia?A. Decreased heart rateB. VasoconstrictionC. Vasodilation
For a newborn baby with an extremely low birth weight, when does the passage of meconium typically take place?A. Within the first 24 hours of lifeB. Birth to 5 days postpartumC. After one week of birth
What medical condition is a newborn, who is significantly larger than the average size for his gestational age, more likely to be susceptible to?A. Congenital heart diseaseB. AsthmaC. Shoulder dystocia
What is the suggested method when performing endotracheal suctioning on a newborn baby?A. Ventilate the neonate before performing any suction eventB. Perform a single suction event before ventilating the neonateC. Perform multiple suction events before ventilating the neonate
Under what circumstances should a surfactant be given to a newborn?A. To infants who are suffering from mild dehydrationB. To infants who have a common coldC. To neonates in severe respiratory distress unresponsive to CPAP
What does it entail to be a conscientious and accountable NICU nurse?A. Focusing only on the physical well-being of the newbornB. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skillsC. Ignoring parental concerns and focusing solely on medical procedures
Why would a preterm newborn, suffering from high blood sugar levels, be administered infusions of amino acids?A. To stimulate newborn's secretion of insulinB. To increase the newborn's body weightC. To enhance the newborn's immune system
What is the primary reason for sudden kidney damage in newborns?A. OverhydrationB. Perinatal asphyxiaC. Genetic disorders
When do signs of transient tachypnea of the newborn typically start to show?A. 72 hoursB. Immediately after birthC. 36 hours
What set of symptoms typically characterizes the maternal condition known as HELLP syndrome?A. Frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight lossB. Breakdown of red blood cells, increased hepatic enzyme levels, and a reduction in plateletsC. High blood pressure, excessive weight gain, protein in the urine
If a preterm newborn is receiving a total parenteral nutrition and an extra 2g/kg/day of protein is included in his basic intake, how many more nonprotein energy kilocalories will be necessary?A. 30B. 10C. 20
A baby boy, newly born, has been identified with a condition called neonatal testicular torsion, resulting in the loss of one testicle. The other testicle remains unaffected. The parents, concerned about their son's future fertility, are seeking advice. What would be the most suitable response to their query?A. There is a very high chance of this causing fertility issues long-termB. The loss of one testicle will definitely result in infertilityC. The potential for long-term fertility implications due to this is considerably minimal
What is the appropriate ratio of cuff width to arm circumference when utilizing an oscillometric device to track a neonate's blood pressure?A. 0.5 (1:2)B 1.0 (1:1)C. 0.75 (3:4)
What would be a sign of Hirschsprung disease in a newborn baby?A. Excessive weight gain in the first weekB. Frequent and uncontrollable crying episodesC. Failure to pass meconium in 48 hours
A week following his birth, a newborn baby presents with a state of near-unconsciousness, protruding anterior fontanel, seizures, and impairments in his cranial nerves. What could these symptoms indicate?A. Neonatal jaundiceB. Congenital heart diseaseC. Late-onset meningitis
What does a lactic acid level 40 mg/dL (4.44 mmol/L) suggest in a newborn baby who is suffering from congestive heart failure?A. HyperglycemiaB. HypoperfusionC. Hypercalcemia