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In a scenario where a newborn baby weighing 2.5 kg requires a medication dosage of 40mg/kg/day, split into two doses, how much medication would each dose contain?A. 60 mgB. 50 mgC. 70 mg
In the event of a car accident, a pregnant woman suffers from abruptio placenta. What condition should be closely observed as a result of this?A. Gestational diabetesB. Postpartum coagulopathy and hemorrhageC. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
During the mid-20th century, specifically the 1940s and 1950s, can you identify the primary reason for childhood blindness in the United States?A. Genetic disordersB. Retinopathy of prematurityC. Vitamin A deficiency
At what stage of gestation does a baby typically develop the ability to coordinate sucking and swallowing?A. 40 to 42 weeks of gestationB. 33 to 36 weeks of gestationC. 20 to 24 weeks of gestation
What type of heat loss might occur if a newborn is laid down on a chilly surface?A. RadiativeB. EvaporativeC. Conductive
What substance is typically utilized in diagnosing a newborn with a congenital CMV infection?A. UrineB. SalivaC. Cerebrospinal Fluid
What is the initial diagnostic test that should be conducted when a newborn baby experiences a seizure?A. Conduct a hearing testB. Blood glucoseC. Perform a skin biopsy
What is the crucial step to remember when changing the diaper of a newborn baby diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta?A. Lift by the buttocksB. Lift the baby by the legsC. Lift the baby by the arms
What is the implication of a high serum lactate level in a baby being cared for in the NICU?A. Increased risk of hyperactivityB. Lowered risk of infectionC. Heightened Mortality Risk
For a newborn baby experiencing respiratory distress, when is the optimal period to administer surfactant?A. Immediately after the baby starts cryingB. Within 1 hour of birthC. After 24 hours of birth
What are the established advantages of the kangaroo care method, excluding 'More rapid PDA closure'?A. Reduced maternal-infant bondingB. Accelerated PDA closureC. Increased risk of infection
In line with the guidelines set by the AAP, it is suggested that all newborns weighing _______ undergo eye examinations to identify any indications of retinopathy of prematurity?A. All newborns regardless of weightB. Newborns weighing ≤1,500 gC. Newborns weighing ≥2,500 g
What is the typical age by which a newborn diagnosed with autosomal-recessive polycystic kidney disease is expected to progress to end-stage renal disease?A. Early to mid-childhoodB. Within the first year of lifeC. Late adolescence or early adulthood
For a full-term baby who is breastfed, how much of the total feeding can be achieved from each breast within the initial 5 minutes of active nursing by the time she reaches 3 months old?A. 80% to 90%B. 100% to 110%C. 50% to 60%
What is a potential risk factor for the onset of severe enterovirus disease?A. Age above 2 years oldB. High platelet countC. Hemoglobin less than 0.7 g/dL
In what circumstances would it be appropriate to administer surfactant to a newborn?A. To infants who are sleeping excessivelyB. To infants in severe respiratory distress that did not respond to CPAPC. To infants who have a mild cold
A multiparous client with active herpes lesion is admitted to the unit with spontaneous rupture of membranes. Which action should the nurse do first? A. Obtain blood cultures.B. Cover the lesion with a dressing. C. Administer penicillin.D. Prepare for a cesarean section.
The nurse is preparing a young couple and their 24-hour-old infant for discharge from the hospital. In conducting discharge ...A. Ensure that they have the pediatric clinic's phone number. B. Provide the results of the infant's hearing test to the parents. C. Request a return demonstration of a diaper change. D. Evaluate infant feeding technique prior to discharge.
The healthcare provider prescribes zidovudine 100mg po 5x daily for a pregnant woman who is HIV positive. How much do you administer? (?)
A 30-year-old primigravida delivers a 9-pound (4082 gram) infant vaginally after a 30-hour labor. What is the priority nursing action for this client? A. Gently massage the fundus every 4 hours. B. Observe for signs of uterine hemorrhage. C. Encourage direct contact with the infant. D. Assess the blood pressure for hypertension.