NURS 226 Exam 7 #2 – Nursing Leadership & Management Practice Questions and Advanced
Review Guide
Why is vitamin K given to the newborn?
A) To reduce bilirubin levels
B) To increase the production of red blood cells
C) To enhance the ability of blood to clot
D) To stimulate the formation of surfactant - correct answer ✔✔C) To enhance the ability of
blood to clot
While caring for an infant, which method should the nurse adopt to prevent heat loss caused by
evaporation?
A) Wrap the infant in a cloth
B) Place the infant in a warm crib
C) Place the crib away from the windows
D) Dry the infant immediately after the bath - correct answer ✔✔D) Dry the infant immediately
after the bath
Which assessment finding is expected for an infant experiencing respiratory distress syndrome?
A) Apnea
B) Gasping
C) Grunting
D) Asymmetrical chest movement - correct answer ✔✔C) Grunting
, Which statement accurately describes whether a 3-day-old infant is getting enough milk?
A) Weight is stable
B) Baby is not jaundiced
C) Baby is voiding six times a day
D) Baby is feeding five times a day - correct answer ✔✔C) Baby is voiding six times a day
Which factor contributes to a delay in the absorption of fluid in the lungs after birth?
A) Vaginal delivery
B) Cesarean delivery
C) Precipitous delivery
D) Prolonged second stage of labor - correct answer ✔✔B) Cesarean delivery
The nurse is education the parents of a newborn about the use of the bulb syringe. Which
statement from the parents indicates effective learning about the bulb syringe?
A) "It is used in the baby to prevent defecation from the anal opening."
B) "It is used in the baby to reduce the temperature during hypothermia."
C) "It is used in the baby to prevent suffocation and clear airway obstruction."
D) "It is used in the baby to avoid heat loss caused by evaporation and convection." - correct
answer ✔✔C) "It is used in the baby to prevent suffocation and clear airway obstruction."
A mother expresses fear about changing her infant's diaper after he is circumcised. What does
the woman need to be taught to take care of the infant when she gets home?
A) Cleanse the penis with prepackaged diaper wipes every 3 to 4 hours
Review Guide
Why is vitamin K given to the newborn?
A) To reduce bilirubin levels
B) To increase the production of red blood cells
C) To enhance the ability of blood to clot
D) To stimulate the formation of surfactant - correct answer ✔✔C) To enhance the ability of
blood to clot
While caring for an infant, which method should the nurse adopt to prevent heat loss caused by
evaporation?
A) Wrap the infant in a cloth
B) Place the infant in a warm crib
C) Place the crib away from the windows
D) Dry the infant immediately after the bath - correct answer ✔✔D) Dry the infant immediately
after the bath
Which assessment finding is expected for an infant experiencing respiratory distress syndrome?
A) Apnea
B) Gasping
C) Grunting
D) Asymmetrical chest movement - correct answer ✔✔C) Grunting
, Which statement accurately describes whether a 3-day-old infant is getting enough milk?
A) Weight is stable
B) Baby is not jaundiced
C) Baby is voiding six times a day
D) Baby is feeding five times a day - correct answer ✔✔C) Baby is voiding six times a day
Which factor contributes to a delay in the absorption of fluid in the lungs after birth?
A) Vaginal delivery
B) Cesarean delivery
C) Precipitous delivery
D) Prolonged second stage of labor - correct answer ✔✔B) Cesarean delivery
The nurse is education the parents of a newborn about the use of the bulb syringe. Which
statement from the parents indicates effective learning about the bulb syringe?
A) "It is used in the baby to prevent defecation from the anal opening."
B) "It is used in the baby to reduce the temperature during hypothermia."
C) "It is used in the baby to prevent suffocation and clear airway obstruction."
D) "It is used in the baby to avoid heat loss caused by evaporation and convection." - correct
answer ✔✔C) "It is used in the baby to prevent suffocation and clear airway obstruction."
A mother expresses fear about changing her infant's diaper after he is circumcised. What does
the woman need to be taught to take care of the infant when she gets home?
A) Cleanse the penis with prepackaged diaper wipes every 3 to 4 hours
