Test Bank Chapter 21: Care Of The Normal Newborn Foundations Of Maternal-Newborn & Women's Health Nursing, 7th Edition

Chapter 21: Care of the Normal Newborn Foundations of Maternal-Newborn & Womens Health Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A yellow crust has formed over the circumcision site. The mother calls the hotline at the local hospital 5 days after her son was circumcised. She is very concerned. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? a. The yellow crust should not be removed. b. This yellow crust is an early sign of infection. c. Discontinue the use of petroleum jelly to the tip of the penis. d. After circumcision, the diaper should be changed frequently and fastened snugly. ANS: A Crusting is a normal part of healing. The normal yellowish exudate that forms over the site should be differentiated from the purulent drainage of infection. The only contraindication for petroleum jelly is the use of a PlastiBell device. The diaper should be fastened loosely to prevent rubbing or pressure on the incision site. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: Patient Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. Most newborns receive a prophylactic injection of vitamin K soon after birth. Which site is optimal for the newborn? a. Deltoid muscle b. Gluteal muscle c. Rectus femoris muscle