NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM
(2026) QUESTIONS AND
(elaborated) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Placenta Previa - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Condition where placenta implants in
lower uterus, causing painless red vaginal bleeding in 2nd/3rd trimester.
Abruptio Placenta - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Premature separation of placenta
leading to painful internal bleeding and nonrelaxed uterus.
, Lochia Rubra - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Postpartum vaginal discharge, intermittent,
with small clots, and firm midline fundus at umbilicus.
Fundal Massage - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Massage to ensure firmness of uterus
postpartum, not indicated if fundus is already firm.
Vitamin K Administration - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Important for newborn, but can
be delayed until held by mother and breastfed.
Dry the Skin - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Thoroughly dry and cover newborn to
prevent cold stress, a priority action post airway assurance.
Eye Prophylaxis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Should be administered within the first
hour after birth, important but not the priority action post airway assurance.
Rubella Immunization - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Offered following birth, preferably
prior to discharge, to prevent risk to fetus during current or subsequent
pregnancies.
Clear the Respiratory Tract - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔First action to take
immediately following delivery to care for the newborn.
Pelvic Examination - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔An examination that should be
discussed with the client to address concerns and fears.