Chapter 24 Auditory and Ophthalmologic Disorders

1. A neonate with which of the following characteristics is at highest risk of developing retinopathy of prematurity?

A. 27 weeks’ gestation, weighing 950 g, requiring mechanical ventilation

B. 32 weeks’ gestation, mild respiratory distress syndrome, receiving oxygen by nasal cannula

C. 36 weeks’ gestation, maternal diabetes, requiring phototherapy

D. 40 weeks’ gestation, pneumothorax, receiving 100% oxygen by hood

2. A preterm infant receives mydriatic eye drops before an eye examination to assess for retinopathy of prematurity. The nurse should evaluate this infant for which potential complication of this procedure?

A. Lethargy

B. Bradycardia

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