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Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
The Term Newborn

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Question 1 of 5

What information will the nurse provide when educating this patient on alendronate (Fosamax)?

A. Drink 8 oz. of water following dosage.

B. Lay down for 30 minutes after taking.

C. This medication has no known side effects.

D. Avoid weight-bearing exercises.

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Question 2 of 5

While inspecting a newborn's head, the nurse identifies a swelling of the scalp that does not cross the suture line. How would the nurse refer to this finding when documenting?

A. Molding

B. Caput succedaneum

C. Cephalohematoma

D. Enlarged fontanelle

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Question 3 of 5

What is the nurse's best response to a mother who is voicing concern about the molding of her 2-day-old infant?

A. Molding doesn't cause any problems. Don't worry about it.'

B. Did you deliver vaginally or by cesarean section?'

C. The baby's head conformed to the shape of the birth canal. It will go away soon.'

D. A traumatic delivery can cause molding.'

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Question 4 of 5

What symptom assessed in the newborn shortly after delivery should be reported?

A. Cyanosis of the hands and feet

B. Irregular heart rate

C. Mucus draining from the nose

D. Sternal or chest retractions

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Question 5 of 5

When the newborn's crib was moved suddenly, the nurse noticed that his legs flexed and arms fanned out, and then both came back toward the midline. How would the nurse interpret this behavior?

A. The Moro reflex

B. The grasp reflex

C. An abnormality of the musculoskeletal system

D. A neurological abnormality

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