ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing an initial assessment of a newborn who was delivered with a nuchal cord. Which of the following clinical findings should the nurse expect?
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Rationale: The correct answer is B: Facial petechiae. A nuchal cord is when the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck at birth. This can cause pressure on the baby's face, leading to small red or purple spots called petechiae. This is due to burst blood vessels from the pressure. Telangiectatic nevi (choice
A) are unrelated birthmarks. Periauricular papillomas (choice
C) are benign skin growths that are not associated with nuchal cords. Erythema toxicum (choice
D) is a common benign rash in newborns, not specifically linked to nuchal cords.
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