You are the NNP evaluating a 2-day old term newborn admitted to the NICU for septic workup due to rupture of membranes x 30 hours and maternal Group B streptococcus positive status. The RPR, HIV and Hepatitis B are negative, Rubella immune. On exam, the infant has numerous vesicles with erythematous base. The infant is active, alert, pink and well-perfused. You suspect the most likely diagnosis is

A 23 year old mother with h/o no prenatal care was admitted in labor.  Maternal labs were drawn on admission to labor and delivery with the following results:  HbSAG was negative, Group B negative, RPR positive, HIV negative, Hep C positive, blood type A +.  What other test results would be immediately necessary in order to make a decision on possible treatment for the baby once delivered based on these maternal lab results?

The pathophysiology of BPD includes:

What is the most common acquired GI disease and surgical emergency for neonates in the NICU?

The pathophysiology of hypoglycemia after birth experienced by infants of diabetic mothers is best explained by the which statement?

Which of the following is not a part of the biophysical profile?

Which of the following describes a chest x-ray consistent with respiratory distress syndrome?

Infants of a Diabetic Mother (IDM) with the fetal diagnosis of Macrosomia commonly have associated

Infants of diabetic mothers have increased risk for

You are requested to attend an imminent delivery for a 37-week infant of a mother in labor 20 hours. The labor and delivery nurse reports that there are variable decelerations of fetal heart rate noted on the monitor. You know these are caused by