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Please select the potential condition from the choices listed, the lab findings to support it, and the interventions to implement from the choices listed. A 2-day-old term infant presents with lethargy, poor feeding, and a temperature of 96.5°F (35.8°C). The mother reports decreased wet diapers over the past 12 hours. This question has three parts: The Questions:  1.  What is the MOST likely condition that this newborn is experiencing? 2.  Select the TWO MOST important laboratory findings that support this condition the newborn is experiencing: 3.  Select the THREE MOST critical interventions to implement immediately: Options for #1 Options for # 2 Options for # 3 Prematurity Elevated C-Reactive Protein Provide supplemental oxygen Sepsis Decreased blood glucose Initiate broad spectrum antibiotics Dehydration Decreased platelets Administer a bolus of fluid Meconium aspiration Positive blood culture Place under radiant warmer Pneumonia Bilirubin level Initiate phototherapy

Scenario: The nurse is caring for a 48-hour-old term newborn diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) secondary to in utero exposure to prescribed maternal opioids. The infant has Finnegan NAS screening scores of 9, 10, and 9 over the last three consecutive scoring intervals despite non-pharmacological interventions (e.g., swaddling, low-stimulus environment, on-demand feeding). Which of the following is the drug of choice to treat opioid withdrawal in infants?

This question will have two answers. Scenario: The nurse is caring for a preterm newborn in the NICU who weighs 1.8 kg. At the end of an 8-hour shift, the nurse weighs the newborn’s diapers to calculate the cumulative urinary output. The total net weight of the wet diapers collected during the shift is 22 grams. ( 1 gram= 1mL). Calculate the newborn’s output every hour and is this within range based on the standard range of 1-3 mL/kg per hour of urine?

A baby was born 24 hours ago to a mother who received no prenatal care. The infant has tremors, sneezes excessively, constantly rooting, and has a shrill, high-pitched cry.  Which of the following should the nurse expect the pediatrician to order?

Select all that apply.  A nurse  is implementing a plan of care for a preterm 28 week newborn diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the plan? 

What is a primary difference in the onset and progression of language deficits between aphasia caused by a cerebrovascular accident (CVA/stroke) and language deficits caused by dementia?

A mechanical device used to impel specially designed metal pins into bone is

Which of the following is a small embalming instrument used for making incisions in arteries and veins?

Read each question carefully and select the best answer. For quantitative questions, you are expected to perform and visibly show the appropriate work on your screen using Microsoft Excel, the on-screen calculator, and any applicable tables or formula sheets provided within this Moodle course site. Your on-screen work should clearly reflect the process used to arrive at your selected answer.

What view (e.g., plane) would you want to set your camera up to view abduction/adduction?