RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1208 of 2368

The nurse is planning care for a newborn with a cleft palate. Why should the nurse ensure the infant has a hearing evaluation?

  1. The infant is at risk for permanent loss of the gag reflex.
  2. The infant is at risk for chronic otitis media and hearing loss.
  3. The infant is at risk for lead exposure from feeding devices.
  4. The infant is at risk for sensorineural damage from surgery.
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Correct answer: The infant is at risk for chronic otitis media and hearing loss.

Cleft lip and palate are linked to chronic ear infections and hearing loss, so hearing is checked after birth.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Assessment (Recognize Cues). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026