NR 327 NEWBORN CARE NURSING EXAM #2 2025/2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS

1. Why is it important to feed a jittery newborn with a low glucose level? Feeding is necessary for hydration only. Feeding helps to raise the baby's blood glucose levels and prevent complications. Feeding has no effect on glucose levels. Feeding is only important for weight gain. 2. Describe the importance of hand hygiene in infection prevention for postpartum mothers. Hand hygiene is only necessary for healthcare providers, not mothers. Hand hygiene is less important than monitoring vital signs. Hand hygiene only needs to be practiced after using the restroom. Hand hygiene is crucial in preventing infections by reducing the transmission of pathogens. 3. If a patient has a history of blood clots and is seeking a long-term contraceptive option, which method would be most appropriate based on the information provided? Contraceptive patch Birth control pills Copper IUD Hormonal implant 4. Why is it important to inform patients about the potential for irregular menstruation when using the implantable arm progestin? Patients need to understand that irregular menstruation is a common side effect to manage their expectations. Patients should expect their periods to become more regular. Patients should know that it will completely stop their periods. Patients need to be aware that it can cause heavy bleeding. 5. Just before going home, a new mother asks the nurse about the umbilical cord. The nurse would tell her: It contains two veins and one artery At birth, the cord is a bluish color Skin will cover the area within 1 week It should fall off by 10 to 14 days 6. When teaching a primaparous client about neonatal reflexes the nurse determines that teaching about the rooting reflex has been effective when the mother identifies what as the age at which the rooting reflex disappears? 6 weeks to 2 months 2 weeks to 1 month 3 to 4 months 5 to 6 months 7. What is the minimum number of identifiers a nurse should use to ensure security when returning a newborn to a parent? Three identifiers One identifier Four identifiers Two identifiers 8. If a nurse observes an absent Moro reflex in a newborn during assessment, what should be the next step in the nursing intervention? The nurse should immediately administer medication to stimulate the reflex. Further neurological evaluation should be conducted to assess for potential issues. The nurse should reassure the parents that this is a normal finding. The nurse should document the finding and continue with routine care. 9. Describe the purpose of minimal environmental stimuli for newborns exposed to prenatal drugs. Minimal environmental stimuli are used to encourage social interaction. Minimal environmental stimuli help reduce stress and promote comfort in newborns. Minimal environmental stimuli are meant to stimulate the newborn's senses. Minimal environmental stimuli are only necessary during feeding times. 10. What is one physical factor that contributes to a newborn's risk for heat loss? Low body surface area Thick skin High body fat Thin skin 11. What is the primary risk associated with cold stress in preterm infants? It may lead to increased shivering. It improves circulation to the extremities. It can enhance nutrient digestion. It could make respiratory distress syndrome worse. 12. If a preterm newborn is placed in a cold environment, which physical factors should the nursing staff monitor closely to prevent hypothermia? Thin skin and greater body surface area Low body surface area and ability to shiver Thick skin and high body fat Normal skin thickness and metabolic rate 13. Newborn is about to breastfeed when nurse notices hands and feet that are cold and slightly blue. What action should be taken? check temp using temporal thermometer give glucose water between feedings place naked newborn on mother's chest and cover both with blanket apply oxygen hood over head and neck 14. A nurse is preparing to administer a vitamin K (phytonadione) injection to a newborn. Which of the following responses should the nurse make to the newborn's parent regarding why this med is given? it assists with blood clotting it provides immunity it is preventative vaccine promotes matura