Maternity kahoot Flashcards
Which of the below is not a nursing diagnosis/focus for an infant after a hip spica cast application for hip dysplasia
- Risk for imbalanced nutrition
Which of the following is true regarding infants born with Down syndrome
- They have greater susceptibility to leukemia than general population
Which instruction would be most accurate for a woman with PKU who desires to become pregnant
- It is best to follow low phenylalanine diet and maintain serum level 2-8
Which of the following is not true about an infant with hypospadias
- The infant must be circumcised first
There is a characteristic musty smell to the urine of a child with phenylketonuria. T or F?
- True
Which of the following is a sign of developmental hip dysplasia in a newborn
- limited abduction of affected hip
When part of the spinal meninges protrudes through the bony defect and forms a cystic sac its which type of spina bifida
- spina bifida with meningocele
Which of the following is not a sign of possible hydrocephalus in an infant
- The neck is short and thick
Which is the most concerning sign/complaint for children with congenital heart disorders
- Poor eaters and tire easily with effort of sucking
Which of the following would be appropriate intervention for an infant in a hip spica cast
- daily sponge baths with close attention to skin under straps
Which of the following is true regarding infants with spina bifida occulta
- A bony defect that occurs without soft tissue involvement
Which nursing intervention would be most effective for parents of an infant with cleft lip and palate
- Showing nonjudgmental support and using open communication
Children with heart defects are often aware of their limitations & should be encouraged to control their activity level. T or F?
- True
If you note signs of increased ICP in an infant following placement of AV shunt for hydrocephaly you should first
- Notify the healthcare provider immediately
Parents of newborns with spina bifida should be encouraged to cuddle the infant in a chest-to-chest position. T or F?
- True
Parents of infants preparing for surgical repair of cleft lip and palate should be instructed to
- Acclimate the infant to elbow restraints gradually before surgery
Infants born via cesarean section or prone to transient tachypnea of newborn because
- The newborn does not experience compression of thoracic cavity during birth
Infants of diabetic mothers are susceptible to
- hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia
Newborns withdrawing from alcohol typically exhibit
- hyperactivity, irritability, trouble sleeping, and tremors
What action would be a priority when caring for an infant born post-term
- Monitor for hypoglycemia