The nurse is completing an initial assessment of the newborn. The newborn's ears appear to be parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye. How does the nurse document the ear placement?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Step 1: Observe the newborn's ears are parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye. Step 2: Compare the observed ear placement to the standard positioning. Step 3: If the ears align with the eye canthus, document as "a normal position" (Choice C). Rationale: Parallel ear position indicates normal development. Low set (Choice A) or high set (Choice B) ears suggest abnormalities. Facial paralysis (Choice D) is not related to ear placement in this context.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: magnesium sulfate for treatment of preeclampsia. Magnesium sulfate is commonly used to manage preeclampsia in pregnant women. Neonates born to mothers who received magnesium sulfate may exhibit 'frog-like' posturing due to the effects of the medication crossing the placenta. The other choices, A: fentanyl in the epidural, B: penicillin for treatment of group B strep infection, and D: prenatal vitamins, are not associated with causing 'frog-like' posturing in newborns. Fentanyl in the epidural is a pain medication, penicillin is an antibiotic, and prenatal vitamins are supplements that do not typically cause this specific posturing.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because at 40 weeks, the testes should be descended into the scrotum. This is a normal developmental milestone for male newborns. Additionally, the presence of appropriate rugae on the scrotum indicates maturity. Choice A is incorrect as the scrotum should not be empty at this stage. Choice B is incorrect as the testes should be in the scrotum, not in the upper canal. Choice D is incorrect as pendulous testes and deep rugae are not typical characteristics of a 40-week preterm male newborn's genitalia.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the Brazelton assessment is used to evaluate the newborn's neurobehavioral development and ability to interact with the environment. In this case, the 15-year-old parent may be at risk for delayed attachment due to her age and the circumstances of giving birth. The assessment can help identify any issues early on and provide appropriate interventions. Choice B is incorrect because the timing of when the newborn is going home is not relevant to the Brazelton assessment. Choice C is incorrect as the Electronic Health Record (EHR) prompting is not a valid reason to conduct the assessment. Choice D is incorrect as there is no indication that the infant is withdrawing from a substance.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because a newborn being highly irritable and demonstrating mood swings is indicative of poor adaptability and self-regulation skills, which are factors considered in rating newborns. Being irritable and having mood swings can be signs of difficulty in self-soothing and adjusting to the environment, hence not meeting the criteria for being rated exceptionally good. A: Remaining alert is generally a positive sign of responsiveness, so it wouldn't hinder the newborn from being rated as exceptionally good. C: Demonstrating self-soothing and quieting techniques is a positive behavior that can contribute to a newborn being rated as exceptionally good. D: Shutting down body responses to stimuli when drowsy is a normal physiological response and does not necessarily impact the newborn's rating as exceptionally good.