A nurse is teaching a new mother the best method to store milk and use it later for feeding. She explains that the breast milk should never be thawed or heated in a microwave oven because of the following reasons. Please select all that apply

Microwaving decreases vitamin C content

Microwaving renders the milk tasteless

Microwaving does not heat the milk evenly

Microwaving decreases antiinfective properties

Microwaving decreases the iron content in the milk

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C,D

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.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. A cephalhematoma is a collection of blood under the periosteum that does not cross the suture lines and can take weeks to resolve.
B. Caput succedaneum occurs due to compression of blood vessels during delivery, resulting in edema and bruising of the scalp. It crosses the suture lines and usually resolves within a few days and does not cause any complications.
C. Erythema toxicum is a rash that is unrelated to head swelling.
D. Mongolian spots are blue-gray patches on the skin, not associated with head swelling.

A. Respiratory distress B. Acrocyanosis. C. Accidental lacerations D. Hypothermia

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Assessing for respiratory distress is the priority as the newborn's ability to breathe independently is crucial immediately after birth.
B. Acrocyanosis is a common and expected finding in newborns, especially in the first few hours after birth.
C. Accidental lacerations, while important to assess, are not as immediately critical as respiratory distress.
D. While hypothermia is a concern, addressing respiratory distress takes precedence in the immediate postoperative period.

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A nurse is teaching a new mother the best method to store milk and use it later for feeding. She explains that the breast milk should never be thawed or heated in a microwave oven because of the following reasons. Please select all that apply

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A nurse is caring for a newborn delivered by vaginal birth with a vacuum assist. The newborn’s mother asks about the swollen area on her son’s head. After palpation to identify that the swelling crosses the suture line, which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is A

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