NCLEX PN Practice Test with NGN Practice Question
Intervention, Indicated, Not Indicated,, Radio
Scenario/Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Emergency Department
A newborn is brought to the emergency department due to coughing and difficulty feeding. The client was born at home 6 hours ago via spontaneous vaginal birth. With each attempt to breastfeed, the client coughs, vomits, and "turns blue." The mother did not receive prenatal care. She reports a history of opioid use disorder but reports no opioid use during pregnancy.
Vital signs: T 98.6 F (37 C), P 120, RR 50, and SpO, 95% on room air. Abdominal distension is present. Ballard scoring estimates the client at 37 weeks gestation. Weight and length are consistent with the 25th and 50th percentiles for estimated age, respectively.
1 Hour Later
After attempting a bottle feed with 10 mL of formula, the client has a coughing episode, and there is formula mixed with saliva in the mouth. Coarse breath sounds are noted bilaterally with intercostal retractions. S1 and S2 are present with no murmurs. Neurologic examination shows normal neuromuscular findings.
A nasogastric tube insertion is attempted per prescription by the health care provider, and resistance is met at 10 cm of insertion.
The practical nurse is assisting the registered nurse with the client's care. The newborn has received a gastrostomy tube and is scheduled for surgical repair of esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula. For each intervention, click to specify if the intervention is indicated or not indicated for the care of the newborn. Note: Each row must have one response option selected.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: IV fluids prevent dehydration, monitoring for apnea addresses respiratory risks, suction equipment manages secretions, and an elevated head position reduces aspiration risk. Gastrostomy tube feedings are not indicated pre-surgery due to the fistula.
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