Maternity OB Practice Quiz

Which information should the PN provide the parents about the purpose of instilling erythromycin (llotycin) ophthalmic ointment into the newborns eyes?

Prophylactic treatment for gonorrheal and chlamydia infection

A client who took iron supplements during pregnancy delivers an infant by cesarean section. On the second day the client reports having a constipated stool that is greenish black in color. Which action should the PN implement?

Record color and consistency of stool.

Which client is a candidate for the administration of the human immune globulin ( RhoGam ) after delivery?

A RH Negative mother that gives birth to a RH Positive infant

A mother who is preparing for discharge begins asking the PN questions about bottle feeding her infant. What information should the PN reinforce?

Burp the newborn periodically during the feeding

A 14 week gestational client who weighed 125 lbs before pregnancy comes to a health clinic for a prenatal appointment. The clients weight today is 129 lbs. What action should the PN implement?

Document the finding in the medical record.

The PN quickly moves the crib of a male newborn and notices that his legs flex and arms fan out and than returns to normal midline. What action should the PN implement?

Document the newborn demonstrates the Moro reflex

Which strategy should the PN implement to prevent a puerperal infection for a client during the first postpartum week?

Implement strict medical and aseptic technique

A young adult female comes to the health clinic to confirm a positive home pregnancy test. After determining the clients last menstrual period as August 5, what expected due date should the PN calculate?

May 12

After repeating the vital signs for a newborn who is 4 hours old, the PN obtains an axillary temperature of 97.2 degrees F and places the newborn under a radiant heat warmer. Which additional finding should the PN observe in the newborn?

Tremors of the hands during crying

Which finding for a 2 week old infant should the PN report to the HCP?

Yellowish tinge around the eyes