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The nursery nurse is receiving a report on her assigned 4 neonates.
Which of the following conditions is high risk for unconjugated bilirubin and jaundice?

Microcephaly.

Polydactyly.

Caput succedaneum.

Cephalohematoma.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A rationale

Microcephaly is not typically associated with an increased risk of unconjugated bilirubin and jaundice.

Choice B rationale

Polydactyly is a congenital condition involving extra fingers or toes and is not associated with an increased risk of unconjugated bilirubin and jaundice.

Choice C rationale

Caput succedaneum is a condition involving swelling of the scalp in a newborn and is not typically associated with an increased risk of unconjugated bilirubin and jaundice.

Choice D rationale

Cephalohematoma is a collection of blood between a baby’s scalp and the skull bone. It is associated with an increased risk of unconjugated bilirubin and jaundice due to the breakdown of red blood cells in the hematoma. .

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Monitoring blood glucose levels frequently is important for newborns, especially those at risk for hypoglycemia. However, it does not directly prevent jaundice. Jaundice is caused by elevated bilirubin levels, which are not directly related to blood glucose levels.

Choice B rationale

Beginning phototherapy immediately is a treatment for jaundice, not a preventive measure. Phototherapy is used to reduce high bilirubin levels in newborns who already have jaundice.

Choice C rationale

Initiating early feeding is an effective way to prevent jaundice in newborns. Early feeding helps promote regular bowel movements, which aids in the excretion of bilirubin from the body, thereby reducing the risk of jaundice.

Choice D rationale

Preparing for a blood transfusion is a treatment for severe jaundice, not a preventive measure. Blood transfusions are used in cases of extreme hyperbilirubinemia that do not respond to other treatments.

A. “This is erythema toxicum, which is a transient condition.”. B. “A caput succedaneum occurs due to prolonged pressure of the head against the cervix.”. C. “Mongolian spots can be found on the skin of many newborns.”. D. “This is a cephalhematoma, which can occur spontaneously.”. .

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Erythema toxicum is a common, benign rash in newborns but does not cause swelling that crosses suture lines.

Choice B rationale

A caput succedaneum is swelling of the scalp that crosses suture lines and is caused by prolonged pressure on the head during delivery.

Choice C rationale

Mongolian spots are benign, flat, congenital birthmarks with wavy borders and irregular shapes, typically found on the lower back and buttocks, not the head.

Choice D rationale

A cephalhematoma is a collection of blood between the skull bone and its periosteum that does not cross suture lines. .

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The nursery nurse is receiving a report on her assigned 4 neonates.
Which of the following conditions is high risk for unconjugated bilirubin and jaundice?