Practice Question
The practical nurse (PN) is giving new parents discharge instructions. Which instruction should the PN reinforce with the parents regarding are of their newborns umbilical cord?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Clean with water and allow to air dry.
Rationale:
💠 The umbilical cord should be kept clean and dry to prevent infection and delayed healing.
💠 Using plain water and allowing air drying promotes natural cord separation (usually within 10–14 days).
💠 Lotions, soaps, or dressings should not be applied, as they can increase the risk of bacterial growth and irritation.
💠 Parents should monitor for signs of infection (redness, foul odor, or discharge).
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Which information is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to relay to the registered nurse (RN) concerning a 24-hour -old infant?
Answer Choices:
A. The infant has not passed meconium stool.
B. The mother has changed 3 wet diapers.
C. The infant has not emptied a 3 oz (88.7 mL) formula bottle.
D. The mother has used the bulb syringe.
The client is an 11-month-old male with a 2-day history of fussiness, increased nasal secretions and cough.
Answer Choices:
A. Respiratory rate 55 breaths/minute
B. Wet diaper with 12 mL of urine
C. Copious clear secretions from both nostrils
D. Heart rate 159 beats/minute
E. Oxygen saturation 95%
F. Temperature 103.0' F (39.40 C)
G. 2 L/minute of oxygen via nasal cannula
H. Blood pressure 89/51 mm Hg
The client is an 11-month-old male with a 2-day history of fussiness, increased nasal secretions and cough.
Answer Choices:
A. Level of consciousness
B. Blood pressure
C. Skin color of hands and feet
D. Capillary refill
E. Temperature
F. Skin turgor
G. Heart rate
H. Pupil size and reactiveness.
The client is an 11-month-old male with a 2-day history of fussiness, increased nasal secretions and cough.
Answer Choices:
A. “Do you have a recent weight for your baby?”
B. “How Jong has your baby been breathing fast?"
C. “How many diapers did you change yesterday?”
D. “Has your baby had any vomiting or diarrhea?"
E. “Has your baby had loose or firm stools?”
F. “How many bottles did your baby have yesterday?"
Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN HESI Exams
- Domain: Maternity & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4