RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2049 of 2368

Which factor can cause hyperthermia in a newborn?

  1. A cool delivery room
  2. Frequent feedings
  3. Excessive clothing or bedding
  4. Sleeping on the back in a separate crib
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Correct answer: Excessive clothing or bedding

Newborns cannot perspire, so too much clothing or bedding, high room temperature, or bed sharing can overheat them.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Newborn Care: Impaired Thermoregulation. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026