A new mother states that her infant must be cold because the baby’s hands and feet are blue. This common and temporary condition is called what?

Vernix caseosa

Erythema toxicum neonatorum

Harlequin sign

Acrocyanosis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Vernix caseosa is a white, cheese-like substance covering the baby's skin.
B.   Erythema toxicum neonatorum is a benign rash that appears in the early days of life.
C. Harlequin sign is a transient color change in a newborn, not related to blue hands and feet.
D.   Acrocyanosis is a common and temporary condition where the hands and feet may appear blue due to poor peripheral circulation. It is not typically a sign of coldness.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Acrocyanosis is a normal finding in newborns and does not require immediate intervention.
B. Not passing meconium within the first 24 hours is not uncommon and may be normal.
C. Persistent tachycardia in a newborn, especially with a heart rate of 180 bpm, requires immediate intervention as it may indicate a cardiac or other medical issue.
D. Not voiding within the first 24 hours may be normal, but it should be monitored.

A. Brown fat production B. Shivering C. Cold stress D. Basal metabolic rate reduction.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The radiant heat warmer does not prevent brown fat production, which is a normal response to cold exposure in newborns.
B. Shivering is a response to cold and not prevented by the radiant heat warmer.
C. The radiant heat warmer helps prevent cold stress by maintaining the newborn's body temperature.
D. Basal metabolic rate reduction is not a specific concern addressed by the radiant heat warmer.

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