The Nurse Is Completing the Gestational Age Assessment on a Newborn

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is completing the gestational age assessment on a newborn while in the mother's postpartum room. During the assessment, the mother asks what aspects of the baby are being checked. What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "I'm checking to make sure the baby has all of its parts."
• B) "This assessment looks at both physical aspects and the nervous system."
• C) "This assessment checks the baby's brain and nerve function."
• D) "Don't worry. We perform this check on all the babies."

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Definitions:

Infection Control

Practices and procedures aimed at preventing the spread of infectious diseases, particularly in healthcare settings.

Blood Spot

A small sample of blood collected on filter paper, usually from a prick on the finger, heel or other extraction method, used for various medical tests, including newborn screening.

Tourniquet

A device used to apply pressure to a limb or extremity to limit – but not stop – the flow of blood.

Sterile Dressing

A type of medical dressing that is free from bacteria or any other organisms, used to promote healing and prevent infection in wounds.