What supplements should a preterm infant receive? Ferro Drops 1 ml daily from day 7 Ferro Drops 0.3 ml daily, starting when the infant starts to suck Multivitamin drops 0.3 ml daily starting when the infant takes full volume feeds of 150 ml/kg/day Multivitamin drops 0.1 ml with each feed

What should you consider when deciding on the correct incubator temperature? The infant’s weight The infant’s sex The infant’s haemoglobin concentration The Apgar score The normal blood glucose concentration in a newborn infant is: Less than 2.5 mmol/l 2.5 mmol/l to 7.0 mmol/l 1.4 mmol/l to 10 mmol/l 7.0 mmol/l to 12 mmol/l How can […]

The gestational age of an infant can be estimated after delivery by: Weighing the infant Measuring the infant’s head circumference Measuring the infant’s haemoglobin concentration Examining the infant’s physical features and assessing the neurological behaviour

Infants that are underweight-for-gestational-age have a birth weight that falls: Below the 90th centile Between the 10th and 90th centiles Below the 10th centile Below the 3rd centile Loose, wrinkled dry skin and loss of muscle in an infant at birth suggests: Preterm delivery Wasting An overweight mother Septicaemia

1. Explain the process and methods of data collection. (CLO 5) 2. Differentiate between subjective and objective data. (CLO 5) 3. Describe the components of a nursing history and patient centered interview. (CLO 5) 4. Describe the steps of the nursing diagnostic process. (CLO 5) 5. Construct nursing diagnoses from a conducted focused assessment. (CLO […]

1. Describe factors that cause variations in body temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. (CLO 4) 2. Identify ranges of acceptable vital signs values for adult patients. (CLO 4) 3. Determine the correct method for obtaining vital signs measurements for given clinical scenarios. (CLO 4, 6) 4. Discuss guidelines used to provide personal […]

Which of the following signs suggest mastitis? Both breasts feel full The affected breast feels hot and painful A fluctuant mass is present in one breast The milk from one breast is blood stained How should a mother prevent painful nipples? Allow the infant to fix (latch) correctly Wash her nipples with soap and water […]

What should be given as the first feed to normal infants? Sterile water Breast milk Diluted formula 5% dextrose water How should an infant be fixed at the breast? The infant should suck on the nipple The infant should take the nipple and most of the areola into its mouth The infant must not suck […]

What is the importance of enlarged breasts at birth? They are abnormal and indicate a hormonal imbalance They are normal in girls but abnormal in boys They are normal only if the breast enlargement disappears by 1 week They are normal in girls and boys and may last for a few months A blue mark […]

What type of care is needed by a normal infant? Primary care at a level 1 clinic Special care if the infant is born in a level 2 hospital The infant does not need medical or nursing care Care in hospital After birth a normal infant should: Go to the nursery for 2 hours so […]