11: Discharge

Question 1

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
Medical home identified and appointment scheduled for 4 days from discharge.

Answer 1

False, prefer 48 hours after discharge, but no later than 72 hours

Question 2

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
3 successful feedings must occur.

Answer 2

False, 2 successful feedings must occur

Question 3

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
Social support and situation adequate.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
Sepsis evaluated and not an issue.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
36 weeks at birth.

Answer 5

False, only for term babies (37-41 weeks)

Question 6

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
Stable VS for at least 8 hours.

Answer 6

False, stable VS for at least 12 hours

Question 7

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
Infant labs drawn with results pending.

Answer 7

False, labs need to be completed

Question 8

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
Regular passage of urine and 1 stool.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
No excessive bleeding at circumcision site.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
No ongoing medical issues that require hospitalization.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
Parent will call around to see who can give her a ride home.

Answer 11

False, adequate transportation necessary

Question 12

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
Neonatal metabolic and hearing screens scheduled.

Answer 12

False, must be completed

Question 13

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
Mother knowledgeable in care of newborn (stools, urine frequency, feeding, identify jaundice, etc.).

Answer 13

True

Question 14

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
Hep B administered

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T/F According to guidelines for early discharge, this baby can be discharged.
Jaundice determined to be clinically insignificant and follow-up plans made.

Answer 15

True