The nurse is conducting a newborn assessment and notes that the newborn has an ear malformation. ...

The nurse is conducting a newborn assessment and notes that the newborn has an ear malformation. Which will the nurse assess for based on this data?
 
  1) Renal problems
  2) Respiratory problems
  3) Cardiovascular problems
  4) Neurological problems

Question 2

Jaundice that occurs within the first ____________________ hours of life is considered pathological jaundice.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word

Question 3

The initial assessment of the newborn reveals a heart rate of 100 beats per minute, a weak cry, flexed muscle tone, and pink color with blue extremities. Which Apgar score is most appropriate?
 
  1) 5
  2) 6
  3) 7
  4) 8

Question 4

An initial newborn assessment reveals a heart rate of 76, a weak cry, slight flexion of extremities, a facial grimace, and a trunk pink in color but blue extremities. Which is an appropriate Apgar score?
 
  1) 2
  2) 3
  3) 4
  4) 5