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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 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. .

A. Newborns are born with fully developed immune responses capable of independently fighting infections from birth. B. Newborns have a mature gut microbiome that supports their immune system immediately after birth. C. Newborns rely solely on their innate immune system without any contribution from maternal antibodies. D. Newborns receive passive immunity through the placenta and colostrum, but their own immune system is not fully functional until several months of age.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Newborns are not born with fully developed immune responses. Their immune system is immature and continues to develop after birth. They rely on maternal antibodies for initial protection.

Choice B rationale

Newborns do not have a mature gut microbiome immediately after birth. The gut microbiome develops over time and is influenced by factors such as breastfeeding and exposure to the environment.

Choice C rationale

Newborns do not rely solely on their innate immune system. They receive passive immunity from maternal antibodies transferred through the placenta and colostrum, which provides initial protection against infections.

Choice D rationale

Newborns receive passive immunity through the placenta and colostrum, but their own immune system is not fully functional until several months of age. This passive immunity helps protect them from infections during the early months of life.

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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?