Exam 23: High-Risk Newborn: Complications Associated with Gestational Age and Development

Which is the most useful factor in preventing premature birth?

Following a traumatic birth of a 10-lb infant, the nurse should evaluate

Decreased surfactant production in the preterm lung is a problem because

In caring for the post-term infant, thermoregulation can be a concern, especially in an infant who also has a(n)

A preterm infant is on a ventilator, with intravenous lines and other medical equipment. When the parents come to visit for the first time, what is the most important action by the nurse?

The nurse is observing a 38-week gestation newborn in the nursery. Data reveals periods of apnea lasting approximately 10 seconds followed by a period of rapid respirations. The infant's color and heart rate remain unchanged. The nurse suspects that the infant

What will the nurse note when assessing an infant with asymmetric intrauterine growth restriction?

Which preterm infant should receive gavage feedings instead of bottle feedings?

Which statement regarding large-for-gestational age (LGA) infants is most accurate?

In comparison with the term infant, the preterm infant has

Overstimulation may cause increased oxygen use in a preterm infant. Which nursing intervention helps to avoid this problem?

A characteristic of a post-term infant who weighs 7 lb, 12 oz, and who lost weight in utero, is

Because late preterm infants are more stable than early preterm infants, they may receive care that is much like that of a full-term baby. The mother-baby or nursery nurse knows that these infants are at increased risk for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

In caring for the preterm infant, which complication is thought to be a result of high arterial blood oxygen level?

Which nursing diagnosis would be considered a priority for a newborn infant who is receiving phototherapy in an isolette?

Which data should alert the nurse caring for an SGA infant that additional calories may be needed?

An infant presents with lethargy in the newborn nursery on the second day of life. On further examination, vital signs are stable and muscle tone is slightly decreased, with sluggish reflexes noted. Other physical characteristics are noted as being normal. Lab tests reveal a decreased hematocrit and increased blood sugar. The nurse suspects that the infant may be exhibiting signs and symptoms of

Following the vaginal birth of a macrosomic infant, the nurse should evaluate the infant for

A newborn assessment finding that would support the nursing diagnosis of postmaturity would be

Which nursing action is especially important for an SGA newborn?