A newborn is diagnosed with jaundice at 48 hours when the nurse is doing the discharge teaching. The newborn is treated with a biliblanket and frequent feedings. What type of jaundice did the newborn probably have?

Kernicterus

Physiologic jaundice

Pathological Jaundice

Erythroblastosis Fetalis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Kernicterus is a rare and severe form of jaundice-related brain damage, but it is not the typical type of jaundice diagnosed at 48 hours.

B. Physiologic jaundice is common in newborns and typically appears around 48 hours of life, usually resolving with simple interventions like frequent feedings and phototherapy.

C. Pathological jaundice occurs earlier than 48 hours and is often caused by blood group incompatibilities or other underlying health issues.

D. Erythroblastosis Fetalis is a severe form of jaundice due to Rh incompatibility, typically presenting in the first 24 hours and requiring more intensive treatment.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D"]

Explanation

A. Newborns may initially test positive for HIV due to maternal antibodies but can seroconvert by 6 months.

B. Prophylactic medications reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission.

C. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy significantly decreases transmission risk.

D. Avoiding breastfeeding is recommended to prevent postnatal transmission.

E. Antibiotics are not typically used to prevent HIV transmission during labor.

A. Place the client in a knee chest position. B. Place 8L of 02 by mask, on the patient. C. With your hand, during the vaginal exam, keep the fetal head from compressing the cord. D. Obtain a consent for an immediate C-Section

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. While positioning the patient in a knee-chest position may help, the immediate priority is to relieve pressure on the cord.

B. Administering oxygen is important but does not address the primary issue of cord compression.

C. The number one priority in managing a prolapsed cord is to relieve pressure on the cord and prevent fetal hypoxia. The nurse should manually elevate the presenting part of the fetus to reduce cord compression.

D. Obtaining consent for a C-section is important but not the immediate priority in managing a prolapsed cord.

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A newborn is diagnosed with jaundice at 48 hours when the nurse is doing the discharge teaching. The newborn is treated with a biliblanket and frequent feedings. What type of jaundice did the newborn probably have?

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