A nurse in the newborn nursery is caring for a group of newborns. Which of the following newborns requires immediate intervention?

A newborn who is 18 hr post-delivery and has acrocyanosis

A newborn who is 24-hr post-delivery and has not passed meconium

A newborn who is 24 hr post-delivery and has persistent tachycardia with a heart rate of 180 bpm

A newborn who is 24 hr post-delivery and has not voided

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

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.

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

Explanation

A. Microwaving breast milk decreases vitamin C content.
B. Microwaving does not render the milk tasteless, but it may alter the taste slightly.
C. Microwaving does not heat breast milk evenly, creating hot spots that can burn the baby's mouth.
D. Microwaving can decrease the antiinfective properties of breast milk.
E. Microwaving breast milk does not decrease iron content.

A. Infants fed on formula should be started on solid food sooner than breastfed infants B. Infants should be given only human milk for the first 6 months of life. C. After 6 months, mothers should shift from breast milk to cow's milk D. If infants are weaned from breast milk before 12 months, then they should receive cow's milk, not formula.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. The introduction of solid food is recommended at similar times for both breastfed and formula-fed infants.
B. The AAP recommends exclusive human milk feeding for the first 6 months of life.
C. After 6 months, complementary foods are introduced, not a shift to cow's milk.
D. If weaned before 12 months, formula is a suitable alternative to breast milk.

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