What This Document Is
This document is an Exam View for Chapter Thirteen of the Adult Nursing II (NUR 161) course at Jersey College Nursing School. It consists of multiple-choice questions designed to assess understanding of preterm and postterm newborns, based on the Leifer: Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition textbook. This is a practice and review tool intended for students preparing for an exam.
Why This Document Matters
This exam preview is valuable for nursing students enrolled in Adult Nursing II. It provides a focused review of key concepts related to the care of newborns experiencing prematurity or postmaturity. Utilizing this resource allows students to self-assess their comprehension of critical areas like respiratory distress syndrome, jaundice, feeding challenges, and appropriate nursing interventions. It’s most effectively used *after* studying the corresponding chapter and completing related coursework.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *preview* of exam questions and does not represent the full scope of the course material or the complete exam. It will not teach the underlying concepts; prior study of the textbook and class notes is essential. The questions provided here are a sample and may not fully reflect the question types or difficulty level of the actual exam. It does not include rationales for *incorrect* answers, only the correct answer and a brief explanation.
What This Document Provides
This preview includes six multiple-choice questions covering topics such as:
* Assessing infant maturation levels
* Recognizing risks associated with jaundice in preterm infants
* Understanding nutritional needs of preterm infants and gavage feeding
* Identifying the cause of respiratory distress syndrome
* Ensuring safe gavage tube placement
* Pharmacological interventions to accelerate fetal lung maturity
This preview *does not* include all questions from the full exam, detailed explanations for why incorrect answers are wrong, or any case studies or application-based scenarios beyond the questions presented. It also does not include information on nursing care plans or long-term management strategies.