es up the entire sole 3. Skin on the nose blanches to a yellowish hue 4. Toes fan outward when the lateral sole surface is stroked 5. White pearl-like cysts on gum margins Explanation: The number of plantar creases on the bottom of the feet is indicative of the neonate's age. The more creases over the greater proportion of the foot, the more mature the neonate. The Babinski reflex is present at birth and disappears at 1 year. The toes hyperextend and fan out when the lateral surface of the sole is stroked in an upward motion. Absent Babinski or a weak reflex may indicate a neurological defect. Epstein's pearls are white, pearl-like epithelial cysts on gum margins and the palate. They are benign and usually disappear within a few weeks. (Option 1) The cord should be opaque or whitish-blue with two arteries and one vein and covered with Wharton's jelly. The presence of only one umbilical artery and vein is associated with heart or kidney malformation. The cord should also be assessed for bleeding. It will become dry and darker within 24 hours and detach from the body within 2 weeks. (Option 3) Jaundice is best assessed in natural lighting, with gentle pressure to the skin over a firm surface such as the nose, forehead, or sternum. It first appears on the face and extends to the trunk and eventually the entire body. Jaundice within the first 24 hours is pathological. It is usually related to problems of the liver. Jaundice after 24 hours is referred to as physiological jaundice and is related to the increased amount of unconjugated bilirubin in the system. Educational objective: Expected (normal) findings for a term newborn include plantar creases up the sole of the foot, presence of Babinski reflex, and Epstein's pearls. A A A: A neonate on ventilator support is diagnosed with trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome). What would be an appropriate action by the nurse? 1. Discuss a plan to decrease ventilator support as the lungs become stronger with the parents [7%] 2. Provide parents with information on the medical treatment plan for the neonate [37%] 3. Provide the test results to the parents and give them information to read about trisomy 18 [16%] 4. Request a meeting with the palliative care team and the parents to discuss end-oflife choices [38%] Explanation: Life expectancy of a neonate with trisomy 18 is typically a few weeks. A discussion of endof- life choices would be appropriate in this situation as the neonate is already experiencing respiratory difficulty. A palliative care team will be an asset in this discussion. (Option 1) Trisomy 18 is a genetic disorder with a short life expectancy. Discussing the improvement of the neonate's lungs will give the parents false hope regarding recovery and would be inappropriate at this time. (Option 2) There is no cure or treatment for a neonate with trisomy 18 at this time. (Option 3) Providing test results to the parents is out of the scope of nursing practice as it is the health care provider (HCP) who discusses this with them. The nurse may provide information for the parents to read, but this would be appropriate after the HCP has discussed the disorder. Educational objective: Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) is a chromosome anomaly characterized by severe cardiac defects and multiple musculoskeletal deformities. Life expectancy for trisomy 18 is a few weeks after birth, neonates rarely survive to their first birthday. End-of-life issues should be discussed early after the diagnosis is confirmed. Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) also results in early death. A A A The registered nurse is teaching a class of expectant parents about infant safety. Which statement by a class participant indicates a need for further instruction? 1. "I will make sure there is a firm mattress in the crib." [1%] 2. "I will put my baby to bed with a pacifier." [26%] 3. "I will tie bumper pads to the sides of the crib to protect my baby's head." [42%] 4. "I will use a sleeping sack or a thin tucked blanket to cover my baby." [28%] Explanation: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among infants aged 1 month to 1 year. Nurses play a crucial role in informing parents about child care practices that reduce the risk of SIDS. These measures include: Placing infants age less than 1 year on their backs to sleep on a firm surface. The prone or side sleep position should never be used. Infants should not share a bed with parents/caregivers. Avoiding soft objects such as stuffed animals, heavy blankets, and pillows in the infant's bed. A thin blanket tucked into the sides and bottom of the mattress can be used to cover the infant. Avoiding bumper crib pads, which have