Leukocoria - Retinopathy Of Prematurity

Question 1 of 5

A newborn in the NICU with a diagnosis of retinopathy from a detached retina should be prepared for which intervention in the near future?

Surgical correction

Corrective lenses

Increase in oxygen

Continuous oxygen monitoring

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is assessing a newborn for retinopathy of prematurity. The nurse knows that which of the following increase the risk for this disease? Select all that apply.

Blow by oxygen given at delivery

Immature fetal lungs

NICU admission

Prematurity

100% supplemental oxygen

Question 3 of 5

An 31 week newborn is in the NICU receiving oxygen at 6 L/min. The SpO2 is continually reading 99-100%. What is a priority nursing intervention?

Turn down the oxygen

Change the site of the pulse oximeter

Obtain a chest x-ray

Continue monitoring levels

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a premature infant newly admitted to the NICU. Which order should the nurse question?

Wean off of oxygen as appropriate

Keep oxygen saturation between 96-100%

Chest x-ray

Administer eye drops

Question 5 of 5

What assessment finding would you expect on a child with a detached retina?

Bleeding into the eye

Grimaces from pain

Positive red reflex

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Leukocoria – Retinopathy Of Prematurity

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