NCLEX 3000 MATERNAL THE NEONATE
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, Which of the following describes how the nurse A neonate who's in good condition
interprets a neonate's Apgar score of 8 at 5 minutes?
It's difficult to awaken a neonate 3 hours after birth. The normal progression into the sleep cycle.
nurse recognizes that this behavior indicates:
Which finding in a neonate suggests hypothermia? Bradycardia
A client is concerned that her 2-day-old, breast-feeding the neonate latches onto the areola and swallows audibly.
neonate isn't gaining weight. The nurse should teach the
client that breast-feeding is effective if:
At birth, a neonate weighs 7 lb, 3 oz. When assessing the Risk for injury related to hyperbilirubinemia
neonate 1 day later, the nurse obtains a weight of 7 lb and
an axillary temperature of 98° F (36.7° C) and notes that
the sclerae are slightly yellow. The neonate has been
breast-feeding once every 2 to 3 hours. Based on these
findings, the nurse should expect which nursing diagnosis
to be added to the plan of care?
Which of the following measurements reflects normal 110 to 130 calories per kg
calorie intake for a neonate?
The nurse is assessing a neonate. Health history findings Upturned nose
indicate that the mother drank 3 oz (89 ml) or more of
alcohol per day throughout pregnancy. Which
characteristic should the nurse expect to find in the
neonate?
Which neonate is at greatest risk for the nursing diagnosis A bottle-fed, 7-lb, 2-oz (3.2-kg) neonate who produces two stools and wets four
Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements diapers per day
related to poor sucking?
While discharging a neonate, the nurse notices that the Pointing out that an infant car seat is safest and arranging for them to rent one
parents have placed the infant in a child car seat. Which
action takes priority?
Which of the following explanations describes the The neonate lacks intestinal flora to make the vitamin.
rationale for administering vitamin K to every neonate?
Which sign indicates respiratory distress in a neonate? Nasal flaring
A client's gestational diabetes is poorly controlled Provide frequent early feedings with formula.
throughout her pregnancy. She goes into labor at 38
weeks and delivers a baby boy. Which priority
intervention should be included in the plan of care for
the baby during his first 24 hours?
A neonate's pulse rate drops below 60 beats/minute. 2. Gently shake the neonates shoulders, 3. Call for Help, 1. Place the neonate on a
How should the nurse intervene? Rank in chronological firm, flat surface, 4. Us the hand-tilt-chin-lift method, 5. Assess breathing, and then
order. Use all the options. give 2 slow breaths 6. Give compressions
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
, Which of the following describes how the nurse A neonate who's in good condition
interprets a neonate's Apgar score of 8 at 5 minutes?
It's difficult to awaken a neonate 3 hours after birth. The normal progression into the sleep cycle.
nurse recognizes that this behavior indicates:
Which finding in a neonate suggests hypothermia? Bradycardia
A client is concerned that her 2-day-old, breast-feeding the neonate latches onto the areola and swallows audibly.
neonate isn't gaining weight. The nurse should teach the
client that breast-feeding is effective if:
At birth, a neonate weighs 7 lb, 3 oz. When assessing the Risk for injury related to hyperbilirubinemia
neonate 1 day later, the nurse obtains a weight of 7 lb and
an axillary temperature of 98° F (36.7° C) and notes that
the sclerae are slightly yellow. The neonate has been
breast-feeding once every 2 to 3 hours. Based on these
findings, the nurse should expect which nursing diagnosis
to be added to the plan of care?
Which of the following measurements reflects normal 110 to 130 calories per kg
calorie intake for a neonate?
The nurse is assessing a neonate. Health history findings Upturned nose
indicate that the mother drank 3 oz (89 ml) or more of
alcohol per day throughout pregnancy. Which
characteristic should the nurse expect to find in the
neonate?
Which neonate is at greatest risk for the nursing diagnosis A bottle-fed, 7-lb, 2-oz (3.2-kg) neonate who produces two stools and wets four
Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements diapers per day
related to poor sucking?
While discharging a neonate, the nurse notices that the Pointing out that an infant car seat is safest and arranging for them to rent one
parents have placed the infant in a child car seat. Which
action takes priority?
Which of the following explanations describes the The neonate lacks intestinal flora to make the vitamin.
rationale for administering vitamin K to every neonate?
Which sign indicates respiratory distress in a neonate? Nasal flaring
A client's gestational diabetes is poorly controlled Provide frequent early feedings with formula.
throughout her pregnancy. She goes into labor at 38
weeks and delivers a baby boy. Which priority
intervention should be included in the plan of care for
the baby during his first 24 hours?
A neonate's pulse rate drops below 60 beats/minute. 2. Gently shake the neonates shoulders, 3. Call for Help, 1. Place the neonate on a
How should the nurse intervene? Rank in chronological firm, flat surface, 4. Us the hand-tilt-chin-lift method, 5. Assess breathing, and then
order. Use all the options. give 2 slow breaths 6. Give compressions
