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ARLKQ · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What clinical manifestation should a nurse be alert for when suspecting a diagnosis of esophageal atresia?

a. A radiograph in the prenatal period indicates abnormal development.
b. It is visually identified at the time of delivery.
c. A nasogastric tube fails to pass at birth.
d. The infant has a low birth weight.

Question 2

A meconium stool can be differentiated from a transitional stool in the newborn because the meconium stool is

a. Seen at age 3 days
b. The residue of a milk curd
c. Passed in the first 12 hours of life
d. Lighter in color and looser in consistency

gcook · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
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A Prenatal radiographs do not provide a definitive diagnosis.
B The defect is not externally visible. Bronchoscopy and endoscopy can be used to
identify this defect.
C Atresia is suspected when a nasogastric tube fails to pass 10 to 11 cm beyond the
gum line. Abdominal radiographs will confirm the diagnosis.
D Infants with esophageal atresia may have been born prematurely and with a low
birth weight, but neither is suggestive of the presence of an esophageal atresia.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A Meconium stool is the first stool of the newborn.
B Meconium stool is made up of matter in the intestines during intrauterine life.
C Meconium stool is usually passed in the first 12 hours of life and 99 of
newborns have their first stool within 48 hours. If meconium is not passed by 48
hours, obstruction is suspected.
D Meconium is dark in color and sticky.