RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1415 of 2368

A newborn is large for gestational age. For which birth injury should the nurse examine the infant?

  1. Fractured clavicle or brachial plexus injury
  2. Retinal detachment or damage to the optic nerve
  3. Hearing loss from injury to the middle ear bones
  4. Intraventricular hemorrhage with bleeding in the brain
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Correct answer: Fractured clavicle or brachial plexus injury

LGA infants are at risk for birth injuries such as fractured clavicle, brachial plexus injury, and shoulder dystocia.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Large for Gestational Age. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026