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Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Preterm and Postterm Newborns

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is assessing a preterm infant. To what does the infant's level of maturation refer?

A. Actual time the fetus remained in the uterus

B. Age on the Dubowitz scoring system

C. Infant's weight as compared to the gestational age

D. Ability of the organs to function outside of the uterus

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Question 2 of 5

A preterm infant has a yellow skin color and a rising bilirubin level. The nurse knows that this infant is at risk for what?

A. Skin breakdown

B. Renal failure

C. Brain damage

D. Heart failure

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Question 3 of 5

Why does a 4-day-old infant born at 33 weeks of gestation possibly need to be fed by gavage during the first few days of life?

A. Weak or absent sucking or swallowing reflex

B. Inability to digest food properly

C. Refusal to take formula by mouth

D. Need for a larger quantity of formula at each feeding

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Question 4 of 5

What deficiency causes a preterm infant respiratory distress syndrome?

A. Protein

B. Estrogen

C. Hyaline

D. Surfactant

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Question 5 of 5

How will the nurse safely ensure tube placement when preparing to initiate a gavage feeding?

A. Check tube placement by injecting air into the stomach.

B. Weigh the infant before the feeding.

C. Aspirate stomach contents.

D. Check serum glucose level.

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