A nurse is caring for a neonate with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Which craniofacial change is most indicative of FAS?

A nurse in the neonatal nursery is serving as preceptor for a student nurse. The student asks the nurse why a neonate’s head is cone shaped. Which response is accurate?

While performing an initial assessment on a term neonate with an Asian mother, the nurse notes a bluish marking across the neonate’s lower back. The nurse interprets this as:

The nurse is aware that cold stress in the neonate can lead to which condition?

A new mother states to the nurse, “My baby spits up after every feeding.” Which intervention would be appropriate to teach the mother initially for this problem?

When assessing for congenital anomalies in a neonate, which symptom is seen first with tracheoesophageal atresia?

An initial assessment of a female neonate shows pink-streaked vaginal discharge. This finding indicates which condition?

A neonate is admitted to rule out a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Which GI disorder most likely indicates this diagnosis?

Which condition requires intervention when displayed by a neonate born to a mother with a history of chronic alcohol abuse?

Which initial nursing intervention best addresses the needs of a term neonate with adequate respiratory and heart rates but who has central cyanosis?

A neonate who has been receiving formula feedings is discharged from the neonate nursery. Twenty-four hours later, the mother calls the hospital, stating that the neonate is vomiting most of his feedings. The nurse determines further instruction is necessary when the mother makes which statement?

A woman delivers a 3,250-g neonate at 42 weeks’ gestation. Which physical finding is expected during an examination of this neonate?

A neonate has an imperforate anus, tracheoesophageal fistula, and a single umbilical artery. A nurse suspects that the neonate might have which congenital disorder?

A 36-week neonate born weighing 1,800 g has microcephaly and microphthalmia. Based on these findings, which risk factor might be expected in the maternal history?

A home health nurse assesses a neonate who is 48 hours old and was discharged from the hospital 24 hours ago. Which assessment finding indicates a potential problem?