exam 3 215
During a postpartum home visit, which step should the nurse take to establish a caring relationship? 1. Ask family members how they want to be addressed. 2. Do a portion of what the nurse agrees to do for the family, to avoid overwhelming them. 3. Speak directly to the father when asking questions. 4. Present information to the family instead of asking questions.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Establishing a caring relationship starts with introducing yourself to the family and by calling the family members by their surnames until you have been invited to use the given or a less formal name.
In planning care for a new family immediately after birth, which procedure would the nurse most likely withhold for 1 hour to allow time for the family to bond with the newborn? 1. Eye prophylaxis medication 2. Drying the newborn 3. Vital signs 4. Vitamin K injection
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Eye prophylaxis medication instillation may be delayed up to 1 hour after birth to allow eye contact during parent-newborn bonding.
The nurse is supervising care by a new graduate nurse who is working with a couple who have experienced a stillbirth. Which statement made by the new nurse indicates that further instruction is necessary? 1. "I should stay out of their room as much as possible." 2. "The parents might express their grief differently from each other." 3. "My role is to help the family communicate and cope." 4. "Hopelessness might be expressed by this family."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Families experiencing perinatal loss need support. The nurse should stay with the couple so they do not feel alone and isolated; however, cues that the couple wants to be alone should be assessed continuously.
A client who delivered 2 hours ago tells the nurse that she is exhausted and feels guilty because her friends told her how euphoric they felt after giving birth. How should the nurse respond? 1. "Everyone is different, and both responses are normal." 2. "Most mothers do feel euphoria; I don't know why you don't." 3. "It's good for me to know that because it might indicate a problem." 4. "Let me bring your baby to the nursery so that you can rest."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Following birth, some women feel exhausted and in need of rest. Other women are euphoric and full of psychic energy, ready to retell their experience of birth repeatedly.
The nurse assesses four newborns. Which of the following assessment findings would place a newborn at risk for developing physiologic jaundice? 1. Cephalohematoma 2. Mongolian spots 3. Telangiectatic nevi 4. Molding
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. A cephalohematoma is a collection of blood resulting from ruptured blood vessels between the surface of a cranial bone and the periosteal membrane. They may be associated with physiologic jaundice, because there are extra red blood cells being destroyed within the cephalohematoma.
The nurse is caring for four newborns who have recently been admitted to the newborn nursery. Which labor event puts the newborn at risk for an alteration of health? 1. The infant's mother has group B streptococcal (GBS) disease. 2. The infant's mother had an IV of lactated Ringer's solution. 3. The infant's mother had a labor that lasted 12 hours. 4. The infant's mother had a cesarean birth with her last child.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. A common cause of neonatal distress is early-onset group B streptococcal (GBS) disease. Infected mothers transmit GBS infection to their infants during labor and birth. All infants of mothers identified as at risk should be assessed and observed for signs and symptoms of sepsis.
The postpartum homecare nurse has performed home visits to four breastfeeding mothers. Which mother is experiencing an expected outcome? 1. Breasts are engorged; placing fresh cabbage leaves inside her bra 2. Sore and cracked nipples; using hydrogel dressings to facilitate healing 3. Breast engorgement; accompanied by erythema 4. Concerns about milk supply; supplementing with formula
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. A compress of fresh green cabbage leaves helps reduce engorgement.
The student nurse notices that a newborn weighs less today compared with the newborn's birth weight three days ago. The nursing instructor explains that newborns lose weight following birth due to which of the following? 1. A shift of intracellular water to extracellular spaces. 2. Loss of meconium stool. 3. A shift of extracellular water to intracellular spaces. 4. The sleep-wake cycle.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. A shift of intracellular water to extracellular space and insensible water loss account for the 5% to 10% weight loss.
The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a newly delivered first-time mother and her infant on the 2nd postpartum day. Which statement by the mother indicates that teaching has been successful? 1. "Taking baths will help my perineum feel less sore each day." 2. "If I develop heavy bleeding, I should take my temperature." 3. "My bowel movements should resume in a week." 4. "I will go back to the doctor in 4 days for my RhoGAM shot."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. A sitz bath or tub bath promotes healing and provides relief from perineal discomfort during the initial weeks following birth.
A variety of drugs are used either alone or in combination to provide relief of postpartum pain. Which of the following would be an option for pain relief? 1. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents 2. Proquad 3. Methergine 4. Intravenous oxytocin
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. A variety of drugs are used alone or in combination to provide relief of postpartum pain. An option would include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen and ketorolac.
What condition is due to poor peripheral circulation? 1. Acrocyanosis 2. Mottling 3. Harlequin sign 4. Jaundice
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Acrocyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the hands and feet that may be present in the first 24 hours after birth and is due to poor peripheral circulation, which results in vasomotor instability and capillary stasis, especially when the baby is exposed to cold.
Appropriate nursing interventions for the application of erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (Ilotycin) include which of the following? 1. Massaging eyelids gently following application 2. Irrigating eyes after instillation 3. Using a syringe to apply ointment 4. Instillation is in the upper conjunctival surface of each eye
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. After administration, the nurse massages the eyelid gently to distribute the ointment.
The postpartum unit nurse is caring for a client who delivered a term stillborn infant yesterday. The mother is heard screaming at the nutrition services worker, "This food is horrible! You people are incompetent and can't cook a simple edible meal!" The nurse understands this as which of the following? 1. An indication the mother is in the anger phase of grief. 2. An abnormal response to the loss of the child. 3. Reactive stress management techniques in use. 4. Denial of the death of the child she delivered yesterday.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Anger, resulting from feelings of loss, loneliness, and, perhaps, guilt, is a common reaction. Anger may be projected at significant others and/or healthcare team members.
The nurse is scheduling a client for an external cephalic version (ECV). Which finding in the client's chart requires immediate intervention? 1. Previous birth by cesarean 2. Frank breech ballotable 3. 37 weeks, complete breech 4. Failed ECV last week
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Any previous uterine scar is a contraindication to ECV. Prior scarring of the uterus may increase the risk of uterine tearing or uterine rupture.
A nursing instructor is demonstrating an assessment on a newborn using the Ballard gestational assessment tool. The nurse explains that which of the following tests should be performed after the first hour of birth, when the newborn has had time to recover from the stress of birth? 1. Arm recoil 2. Square window sign 3. Scarf sign 4. Popliteal angle
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Arm recoil is slower in healthy but fatigued newborns after birth; therefore, arm recoil is best elicited after the first hour of birth, when the baby has had time to recover from the stress of birth.
) The pediatric clinic nurse is reviewing lab results with a 2-month-old infant's mother. The infant's hemoglobin has decreased since birth. Which statement by the mother indicates the need for additional teaching? 1. "My baby isn't getting enough iron from my breast milk." 2. "Babies undergo physiologic anemia of infancy." 3. "This results from dilution because of the increased plasma volume." 4. "Delaying the cord clamping did not cause this to happen."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. At 2 months of age, infants increase their plasma volume, which results in physiologic anemia. This condition is not related to iron in the breast milk.
Babies should sleep in what position every time they are put down for sleep? 1. On their backs 2. On their stomachs 3. On their left sides 4. On their right sides
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Babies should sleep on their backs every time they are put down for sleep.
The nurse wishes to demonstrate to a new family their infant's individuality. Which assessment tool would be most appropriate for the nurse to use? 1. Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale 2. New Ballard Score 3. Dubowitz gestational age scale 4. Ortolani maneuver
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is an assessment tool that identifies the newborn's repertoire of behavioral responses to the environment and documents the newborn's neurologic adequacy and capabilities.
Which of the following is a localized, easily identifiable soft area of the infant's scalp, generally resulting from a long and difficult labor or vacuum extraction? 1. Caput succedaneum 2. Cephalohematoma 3. Molding 4. Depressed fontanelles
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Caput succedaneum is a localized, easily identifiable soft area of the scalp, generally resulting from a long and difficult labor or vacuum extraction.
Which of the following is a benefit of delayed umbilical cord clamping for the preterm infant? 1. Fewer infants require blood transfusion for anemia 2. Fewer infants require blood transfusion for high blood pressure 3. Increase in the incidence of intraventricular hemorrhage 4. Increase in incidence of infant breastfeeding
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Clinical trials in preterm infants found that delaying umbilical cord clamping was associated with fewer infants who required blood transfusion for anemia.
Which nonspecific immune mechanism has the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear pathogens from an organism? 1. Complement 2. Coagulation 3. Inflammatory response 4. Phagocytosis
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Complement helps or "complements" the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear pathogens from an organism.
A laboring client's obstetrician has suggested amniotomy as a method for creating stronger contractions and facilitating birth. The client asks, "What are the advantages of doing this?" What should the nurse cite in response? 1. Contractions elicited are similar to those of spontaneous labor. 2. Amniotomy decreases the chances of a prolapsed cord. 3. Amniotomy reduces the pain of labor and makes it easier to manage. 4. The client will not need an episiotomy.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Contractions after amniotomy are similar to those of spontaneous labor.
A newborn delivered at term is being discharged. The parents ask the nurse how to keep their baby warm. The nurse knows additional teaching is necessary if a parent states which of the following? 1. "A quick cool bath will help wake up my son for feedings." 2. "I can check my son's temperature under his arm." 3. "My baby should be dressed warmly, with a hat." 4. "Cuddling my son will help to keep him warm."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Cool baths will chill a newborn, and should not be given. Bathing under warm water is ideal.
The client at 37 weeks' gestation calls the clinic nurse to report that neither she nor her partner has felt fetal movement for the past 48 hours. The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which test to assess fetal viability? 1. Ultrasound 2. Serum progesterone levels 3. Computed tomography (CT) scan 4. Contraction stress test
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Diagnosis of intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) is confirmed by visualization of the fetal heart with absence of heart action on ultrasound.
A client has delivered a stillborn child at 26 weeks' gestation. She tells the nurse that none of her friends have called or visited, and that her husband's parents seem unwilling to talk about the loss. The nurse recognizes the mother's grief as which of the following? 1. Disenfranchised grief 2. Bereavement 3. An intuitive style of coping 4. Denial
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Disenfranchised grief is not supported by the usual societal customs. People are uncomfortable discussing the loss with the parents and often pull away when their support is most needed.
Before the nurse begins to dry off the newborn after birth, which assessment finding should the nurse document to ensure an accurate gestational rating on the Ballard gestational assessment tool? 1. Amount and area of vernix coverage 2. Creases on the sole 3. Size of the areola 4. Body surface temperature
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Drying the baby after birth will disturb the vernix and potentially alter the gestational age criterion. The nurse should document the amount and areas of vernix coverage before drying the newborn.
The homecare nurse is visiting a newborn-and-mother couplet. Which nursing action has the highest priority? 1. Establish rapport with the family members. 2. Review the hospital medical records. 3. Determine the newborn's sleeping arrangements. 4. Examine the umbilical cord stump.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. It is critical to establish rapport with family members prior to beginning any assessments. The nurse can rely on the same characteristics of a caring relationship that have been integral to hospital-based practice-regard for patients, genuineness, empathy, and establishment of trust and rapport. Page Ref: 916
Which assessment findings by the nurse would require obtaining a blood glucose level on the newborn? 1. Jitteriness 2. Sucking on fingers 3. Lusty cry 4. Axillary temperature of 98°F
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Jitteriness of the newborn is associated with hypoglycemia. Aggressive treatment is recommended after a single low blood glucose value if the infant shows this symptom.
During a home visit, a new mother who is breastfeeding complains that her nipples are sore and cracked. Which measures should the nurse suggest? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Alternate the baby's nursing positions throughout the day. 2. Breastfeed the baby always in a seated position 3. Avoid placing the areola in the baby's mouth. 4. Insert a finger between the infant's gums to break the latch before removing from the breast. 5. Wash the breasts with warm water, and avoid drying soaps.
1, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Changing positions alters the focus of greatest stress and promotes more complete emptying of the breasts. 4. To prevent trauma, the mother should also be taught to gently insert her finger between the infant's gums to break the latch before removing the baby from the breast. 5. The nurse can instruct the mother in a number of measures to promote comfort and healing and to prevent skin breakdown. Washing the breasts with warm water and avoiding drying soaps are recommended
The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of phototherapy on a newborn. Which evaluation indicates a therapeutic response to phototherapy? 1. The newborn maintains a normal temperature 2. An increase of serum bilirubin levels 3. Weight loss 4. Skin blanching yellow
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Maintenance of temperature is an important aspect of phototherapy because the newborn is naked except for a diaper during phototherapy. The isolette helps the infant maintain his or her temperature while undressed.
The nurse would expect a physician to prescribe which medication to a postpartum client with heavy bleeding and a boggy uterus? 1. Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) 2. Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM) 3. Terbutaline (Brethine) 4. Docusate (Colace)
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Methylergonovine maleate is the drug used for the prevention and control of postpartum hemorrhage.
A new mother at 36 hours post-delivery has asked to be discharged to home. The nurse explains that criteria for discharge before the newborn is 48 hours old include which of the following? 1. The newborn's respiratory rate is less than 60/min. 2. Singleton birth at a minimum 35 weeks' gestation. 3. The newborn has passed at least three spontaneous stools. 4. The newborn has normal and stable vital signs for 24 hours before discharge.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Minimal criteria include a respiratory rate in the newborn less than 60/min.
The nurse is working with a family who experienced the stillbirth of a son 2 months ago. Which statement by the mother would be expected? 1. "I seem to keep crying for no reason." 2. "The death of my son hasn't changed my life." 3. "I have not visited my son's gravesite." 4. "I feel happy all the time."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Mourning may be manifested by certain behaviors and rituals, such as weeping, which help the person experience, accept, and adjust to the loss.
The nurse is assessing a new mother 2 days after a normal vaginal delivery. The mother has chosen not to breastfeed. What would an abnormal finding be? 1. Weight loss of 3 pounds 2. Small amount of breast milk expressed 3. Pink striae on the abdomen 4. Lochia serosa
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Normal weight loss postpartum is in the range of 12 to 20-plus pounds.
A postpartum client calls the nursery to report that her newborn's umbilical cord stump is draining, and has a foul odor. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "Take your newborn to the pediatrician." 2. "Cover the cord stump with gauze." 3. "Apply Betadine around the cord stump." 4. "This is normal during healing."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Parents should check cord each day for any odor, oozing of greenish yellow material, or reddened areas around the cord. They should report to healthcare provider any signs of infection.
The nurse assesses the postpartum client to have moderate lochia rubra with clots. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate? 1. Assess fundus and bladder status. 2. Catheterize the client. 3. Administer Methergine IM per order. 4. Contact the physician immediately.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The amount, consistency, color, and odor of the lochia are monitored on an ongoing basis. Increased bleeding is most often related to uterine atony and responds to fundal massage, expression of any clots, and emptying the bladder.
The nurse is assessing clients after delivery. For which client is early discharge at 24 hours after delivery appropriate? 1. Woman and baby who have had two successful breastfeedings 2. Woman who is bottle-feeding her infant and has not voided since delivery 3. Twins delivered at 35 weeks, bottle-feeding 4. Cesarean birth performed for fetal distress
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Early discharge may be advantageous if mother and baby are doing well, help is available for the mother at home, and the family and physician/CNM agree that both clients are healthy and ready for discharge. Feeding successfully is one of the physiologic needs of the infant and both mother and infant appear to be doing well.
A postpartum client has inflamed hemorrhoids. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate? 1. Encourage sitz baths. 2. Position the client in the supine position. 3. Avoid stool softeners. 4. Decrease fluid intake.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Encouraging sitz baths is the correct approach because moist heat decreases inflammation and provides for comfort.
The nurse is conducting several home visits over the course of a week. Which action is appropriate to maintain safety? 1. Provide a daily schedule of visits to supervisors, including client addresses and phone numbers. 2. Maintain distance from threatening pets but do not insist that they be kept out of the room. 3. If an unsafe situation arises, discuss safety concerns with the client before continuing with the visit. 4. Lock personal belongings in the car trunk prior to entering the client's home.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The nurse should notify the supervisor when leaving for a visit, and should check in as soon as the visit is completed.
The nurse is teaching a group of new parents about their infants. The infants are all 4 weeks of age or younger. Which statement should the nurse include? 1. "Your baby will respond to you the most if you look directly into his eyes and talk to him." 2. "Each baby is different. Don't try to compare your infant's behavior with any other child's behavior." 3. "If the sound level around your baby is high, the baby will wake up and be fussy or cry." 4. "If your baby is a cuddler, it is because you rocked and talked to her during your pregnancy."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The parents' visual (en face) and auditory (soft, continuous voice) presence stimulates their infant to orient to them.
The nurse prepares to admit to the nursery a newborn whose mother had meconium-stained amniotic fluid. The nurse knows this newborn might require which of the following? 1. Initial resuscitation 2. Vigorous stimulation at birth 3. Phototherapy immediately 4. An initial feeding of iron-enriched formula
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid indicates that the fetus may be suffering from asphyxia. Meconium-stained newborns or newborns who have aspirated particulate meconium often have respiratory depression at birth and require resuscitation to establish adequate respiratory effort.
A nursing instructor is demonstrating how to perform a heel stick on a newborn. To obtain an accurate capillary hematocrit reading, what does the nursing instructor tell the student do? 1. Rub the heel vigorously with an isopropyl alcohol swab prior to obtaining blood. 2. Use a previous puncture site. 3. Cool the heel prior to obtaining blood. 4. Use a sterile needle and aspirate.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The site should be cleaned by rubbing vigorously with 70% isopropyl alcohol swab. The friction produces local heat, which aids vasodilation.
The nurse assesses the newborn's ears to be parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye. The nurse documents this finding to be which of the following? 1. A normal position 2. A possible chromosomal abnormality 3. Facial paralysis 4. Prematurity
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The top of the ear (pinna) is parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye in the normal newborn.
The nurse is making an initial assessment of the newborn. Which of the following data would be considered normal? 1. Chest circumference 31.5 cm, head circumference 33.5 cm 2. Chest circumference 30 cm, head circumference 29 cm 3. Chest circumference 38 cm, head circumference 31.5 cm 4. Chest circumference 32.5 cm, head circumference 36 cm
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The average circumference of the head at birth is 32 to 37 cm. Average chest circumference ranges from 30 to 35 cm at birth. The circumference of the head is approximately 2 cm greater than the circumference of the chest at birth. Answer 1 is the only choice in which both the chest and head circumferences fall within the norm in terms of actual size and comparable size.
The nurse is planning care for three newly delivered adolescents and their babies. What should the nurse keep in mind when planning their care? 1. The baby's father should be encouraged to participate when the nurse is providing instruction. 2. A class for all the adolescents would decrease teaching effectiveness. 3. The schools that the adolescents attend will provide teaching on bathing. 4. Adolescents understand the danger signals in newborns.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The father, if he is involved, should be included as much as possible. If classes are offered in the hospital during the postpartum stay, the adolescent mother and father should be strongly encouraged to attend and participate.
The mother of a 2-day-old male has been informed that her child has sepsis. The mother is distraught and says, "I should have known that something was wrong. Why didn't I see that he was so sick?" What is the nurse's best reply? 1. "Newborns have immature immune function at birth, and illness is very hard to detect." 2. "Your mothering skills will improve with time. You should take the newborn class." 3. "Your baby didn't get enough active acquired immunity from you during the pregnancy." 4. "The immunity your baby gets in utero doesn't start to function until he is 4 to 8 weeks old."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The immune responses in neonates are usually functionally impaired when compared with adults.
The nurse is teaching a group of menopausal women about the signs and symptoms of menopause and how they can get relief. One of the main concerns of the group is vaginal dryness and difficult intercourse. What is the reason the nurse will give for this? 1. The loss of cervical gland function leads to dryness of the mucous membranes of the vagina. 2. The vaginal pH increases, and the number of Doderlein's bacilli decreases. 3. The uterine lining thins and the muscle layer atrophies. 4. The labia shrink and lose their pigmentation.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The loss of cervical gland function leads to dryness of the mucous membranes of the vagina.
Which of the following behaviors noted in the postpartum client would require the nurse to assess further? 1. Responds hesitantly to infant cries. 2. Expresses satisfaction about the sex of the baby. 3. Friends and family visit the client and give advice. 4. Talks to and cuddles with the infant frequently.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The mother tends to respond verbally to any sounds emitted by the newborn, such as cries, coughs, sneezes, and grunts. Responding hesitantly to infant cries might need further assessment to determine what the mother is feeling.
The nurse is present when a mother and her partner are told that their 35-week fetus has died. Which nursing intervention should the nurse perform first? 1. Encourage open communication with the family and the healthcare team. 2. Ask the family to withhold questions until the next day. 3. Request that another nurse come and care for this family. 4. Contact a local funeral home to help the family with funeral plans.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The top priority for the nurse is to encourage open communications. The nurse functions as an advocate for the family in organizing interdisciplinary involvement, maintaining continuity of care, offering the opportunity for open communication, and ensuring that the family's wishes regarding their loss experience are honored.
After being in labor for several hours with no progress, a client is diagnosed with CPD (cephalopelvic disproportion), and must have a cesarean section. The client is worried that she will not be able to have any future children vaginally. After sharing this information with her care provider, the nurse would anticipate that the client would receive what type of incision? 1. Transverse 2. Infraumbilical midline 3. Classic 4. Vertical
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. The transverse incision is made across the lowest and narrowest part of the abdomen and is the most common lower uterine segment incision.
The nurse is observing a student nurse care for a neonate undergoing intensive phototherapy. Which action by the student nurse indicates an understanding of how to provide this care? 1. Urine specific gravity is assessed each voiding. 2. Eye coverings are left off to help keep the baby calm. 3. Temperature is checked every 6 hours. 4. The infant is taken out of the isolette for diaper changes.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. This action is correct. Specific gravity provides one measure of urine concentration. Highly concentrated urine is associated with a dehydrated state. Weight loss is also a sign of developing dehydration in the newborn.
The mother of a 16-week-old infant calls the clinic concerned because she cannot feel the posterior fontanelle on her infant. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? 1. "It is normal for the posterior fontanelle to close by 8 to 12 weeks after birth." 2. "Bring your infant to the clinic immediately." 3. "This is due to overriding of the cranial bones during labor." 4. "Your baby must be dehydrated."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. This is a normal finding at 16 weeks. The posterior fontanelle closes within 8 to 12 weeks.
The community nurse has identified that the mother who gave birth to a stillborn baby last week is an intuitive griever. Which behavior has the nurse encountered that would lead to this assessment? 1. The mother verbalized that her problem-solving skills have been helpful during this process. 2. The mother repeatedly talks about her thoughts, feelings, and emotions about losing her child. 3. The mother talks little about her experience, and appears detached and unaffected by the loss of her child. 4. The mother has asked close friends, co-workers, and relatives not to call or visit.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Intuitive grievers tend to feel their way through the loss and seek emotional and psychosocial support.
The nurse is caring for a newborn who was recently circumcised. Which nursing intervention is appropriate following the procedure? 1. Keep the infant NPO for 4 hours following the procedure. 2. Observe for urine output. 3. Wrap dry gauze tightly around the penis. 4. Clean with cool water with each diaper change.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. It is important to observe for the first voiding after a circumcision to evaluate for urinary obstruction related to penile injury and/or edema.
Late preterm infants have higher infant morbidity and mortality rates than term infants. Which of the following complications can they experience? 1. Hyperglycemia 2. Jaundice 3. Motor difficulties 4. Sensory complications
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Late preterm infants can experience jaundice.
The need for forceps has been determined. The client's cervix is dilated to 10 cm, and the fetus is at +2 station. What category of forceps application would the nurse anticipate? 1. Input 2. Low 3. Mid 4. Outlet
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Low forceps are applied when the leading edge of the fetal head is at +2 station.
The community nurse is planning care for a family that experienced the loss of twins at 20 weeks. Which of these steps should be part of the nurse's care of this family? 1. Base care on the reactions of previous clients who experienced stillbirth. 2. Express the belief that the family will be able to get through this experience. 3. Encourage the couple to keep their feelings to themselves. 4. Honor the birth by reminding the couple that their babies are happy in heaven.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Maintaining belief is defined as believing in the parents' capacity to get through the event and face a future with meaning and it is one of the attributes of caring theory.
Mild or chronic anemia in an infant may be treated adequately which of the following? 1. Transfusions with O-negative or typed and cross-matched packed red cells 2. Iron supplements or iron-fortified formulas 3. Steroid therapy 4. Antibiotics or antivirals
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Mild or chronic anemia in an infant may be treated adequately with iron supplements or iron-fortified formulas.
The nurse is caring for a client who experienced the birth of a stillborn son earlier in the day. The client is from a culture where a woman's status is dominated by themes of motherhood and childrearing. What behavior would the nurse expect in this client? 1. Crying inconsolably 2. Expressing feelings of failure as a woman 3. Requesting family members to be present 4. Showing little emotion
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Mothers will often blame themselves, whether by commission or omission, particularly in cultures where a woman's status is dominated by themes of motherhood and childrearing.
The nurse is caring for a client who has just experienced a stillbirth. Which factors does the nurse recognize as potentially complicating the parents' response to this loss? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Unsupportive family 2. Adolescent mother 3. Strong religious faith 4. Open communication between the parents 5. Persistent denial of the situation
Answer: 1, 2, 5 Explanation: 1. Features of bereaved individuals' circumstances that will put them at risk include an unsupportive or unavailable family. 2. With regard to age, adolescent parents probably pose the greatest challenge to nursing interventions. 5. Persistent denial hampers the grieving and healing processes.
The nurse notes that a 36-hour-old newborn's serum bilirubin level has increased from 14 mg/dL to 16.6 mg/dL in an 8-hour period. What nursing intervention would be included in the plan of care for this newborn? 1. Continue to observe 2. Begin phototherapy 3. Begin blood exchange transfusion 4. Stop breastfeeding
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia must be considered pathologic if the serum bilirubin concentration is rising by more than 0.2 mg/dL per hour. If the newborn is over 24 hours old, which is past the time where an increase in bilirubin would result from pathologic causes, phototherapy may be the treatment of choice to prevent the possible complications of kernicterus.
The nurse who is taking a sexual history from a client should do which of the following? 1. Ask questions that the client can answer with "yes" or "no." 2. Ask mostly open-ended questions. 3. Have the client fill out a comprehensive questionnaire and review it after the client leaves. 4. Try not to make much direct eye contact.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Open-ended questions are often useful in eliciting information.
The student nurse notices that the newborn seems to focus on the mother's eyes. The nursing instructor explains that this newborn behavior is which of the following? 1. Habituation 2. Orientation 3. Self-quieting 4. Reactivity
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Orientation is the newborn's ability to be alert to, to follow, and to fixate on complex visual stimuli that have a particular appeal and attraction. The newborn prefers the human face and eyes, and bright shiny objects.
To promote infant security in the hospital, the nurse instructs the parents of a newborn to do which of the following? 1. Keep the baby in the room at all times. 2. Check the identification of all personnel who transport the newborn. 3. Place a "No Visitors" sign on the door. 4. Keep the baby in the nursery at all times.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Parent should be instructed to allow only people with proper birthing unit identification to remove the baby from the room. If parents do not know the staff person, they should call the nurse for assistance.
The visiting nurse evaluates a 2-day-old breastfed newborn at home and notes that the baby appears jaundiced. When explaining jaundice to the parents, what would the nurse tell them? 1. "Jaundice is uncommon in newborns." 2. "Some newborns require phototherapy." 3. "Jaundice is a medical emergency." 4. "Jaundice is always a sign of liver disease."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Physiologic jaundice is a normal process that can occur after 24 hours of life in about half of healthy newborns. It is not a sign of liver disease. Physiologic jaundice might require phototherapy.
A new mother is concerned about spoiling her newborn. The home care nurse teaches the mother which of the following? 1. Newborns can be manipulative, so caution is advised. 2. Meeting the infant's needs develops a trusting relationship. 3. An infant who is rocked to sleep every night is being spoiled. 4. Crying is good for babies, and letting them cry it out is advised.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Picking babies up when they cry teaches them that adults are responsive to their needs. This helps build a sense of trust and security.
What type of forceps are designed to be used with a breech presentation? 1. Midforceps 2. Piper 3. Low 4. High
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Piper forceps are designed to be used with a breech presentation. They are applied after the birth of the body, when the fetal head is still in the birth canal and assistance is needed.
The nurse is working with a mother who has just delivered her third child at 33 weeks' gestation. The mother says to the nurse, "This baby doesn't turn his head and suck like the older two children did. Why?" What is the best response by the nurse? 1. "Every baby is different. This is just one variation of normal that we see on a regular basis." 2. "This baby might not have a rooting or sucking reflex because she is premature." 3. "When she is wide awake and alert, she will probably root and suck even if she is early." 4. "She might be too tired from the birthing process and need a couple of days to recover."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Preterm babies may have suppressed or absent root and suck reflexes.
) A client comes to the clinic complaining of severe menstrual cramps. She has never been pregnant, has been diagnosed with ovarian cysts, and has had an intrauterine device (IUD) for 2 years. What is the most likely cause for the client's complaint? 1. Primary dysmenorrhea 2. Secondary dysmenorrhea 3. Menorrhagia 4. Hypermenorrhea
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Secondary dysmenorrhea is associated with pathology of the reproductive tract, and usually appears after menstruation has been established. Conditions that most frequently cause secondary dysmenorrhea include ovarian cysts and the presence of an intrauterine device.
A pregnant couple have been notified that their 32-week fetus is dead. The father is yelling at the staff, and his wife is crying uncontrollably. Their 5-year-old daughter is banging the head of her doll on the floor. Which nursing action would be most helpful at this time? 1. Tell the father that his behavior is inappropriate. 2. Sit with the family and quietly communicate sorrow at their loss. 3. Help the couple to understand that their daughter is acting inappropriately. 4. Encourage the couple to send their daughter to her grandparents.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Sitting down for a moment with the woman and her partner and acknowledging the loss in the event of a known demise or impending death will go a long way toward establishing a relationship of trust between the nurse and the parents.
The nurse is teaching a newborn care class to parents who are about to give birth to their first babies. Which statement by a parent indicates that teaching was effective? 1. "My baby will be able to focus on my face when she is about a month old." 2. "My baby might startle a little if a loud noise happens near him." 3. "Newborns prefer sour tastes." 4. "Our baby won't have a sense of smell until she is older."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Swaddling, placing a hand on the abdomen, or holding the arms to prevent a startle reflex are other ways to soothe the newborn. The settled newborn is then able to attend to and interact with the environment.
The homecare nurse is examining a newborn who is sleeping on a pillow in a basket, covered with a fluffy blanket. There is also a stuffed animal in the basket. The most important nursing action is to do which of the following? 1. Remove the stuffed animal from the basket and place it on the floor. 2. Teach the parents the risk of SIDS from soft items in the infant's bed. 3. Make certain that the blanket is firmly tucked under the baby. 4. Ask whether the color of the blanket has cultural significance.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Teaching the parents about the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the highest priority.
The nurse is caring for a jaundiced infant receiving bank light phototherapy in an isolette. Which finding requires an immediate intervention? 1. Eyes are covered, no clothing on, diaper in place 2. Axillary temperature 99.7°F 3. Infant removed from the isolette for breastfeeding 4. Loose bowel movement
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Temperature assessment is indicated to detect hypothermia or hyperthermia. Normal temperature ranges are 97.7°F-98.6°F. Vital signs should be monitored every 4 hours with axillary temperatures.
What indications would lead the nurse to suspect sepsis in a newborn? 1. Respiratory distress syndrome developing 48 hours after birth 2. Temperature of 97.0°F 2 hours after warming the infant from 97.4°F 3. Irritability and flushing of the skin at 8 hours of age 4. Bradycardia and tachypnea developing when the infant is 36 hours old
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Temperature instability is often seen with sepsis. Fever is rare in a newborn.
A woman has been admitted for an external version. She has completed an ultrasound exam and is attached to the fetal monitor. Prior to the procedure, why will terbutaline be administered? 1. To provide analgesia 2. To relax the uterus 3. To induce labor 4. To prevent hemorrhage
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Terbutaline is administered to achieve uterine relaxation.
The nurse is answering phone calls at the pediatric clinic. Which call should the nurse return first? 1. Mother of a 2-week-old infant who doesn't make eye contact when talked to 2. Father of a 1-week-old infant who sleeps through the noise of an older sibling 3. Father of a 6-day-old infant who responds more to mother's voice than to father's voice 4. Mother of a 3-week-old infant who has begun to suck on the fingers of the right hand
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. This is an abnormal finding. Orientation to the environment is determined by an ability to respond to cues given by others and by a natural ability to fix on and to follow a visual object horizontally and vertically. Inability or lack of response may indicate visual or auditory problems.
At birth, an infant weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces. Three days later, he weighs 5 pounds 2 ounces. What conclusion should the nurse draw regarding this newborn's weight? 1. This weight loss is excessive. 2. This weight loss is within normal limits. 3. This weight gain is excessive. 4. This weight gain is within normal limits.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. This newborn has lost more than 10% of the birth weight; this weight loss is excessive. Following birth, caloric intake is often insufficient for weight gain until the newborn is 5 to 10 days old. During this time there may be a weight loss of 5% to 10% in term newborns.
) The nurse is preparing new parents for discharge with their newborn. The father asks the nurse why the baby's head is so pointed and puffy-looking. What is the best response by the nurse? 1. "His head is molded from fitting through the birth canal. It will become more round." 2. "We refer to that as 'cone head,' which is a temporary condition that goes away." 3. "It might mean that your baby sustained brain damage during birth, and could have delays." 4. "I think he looks just like you. Your head is much the same shape as your baby's."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. This statement is accurate and directly answers the father's question.
The client tells the nurse that she has come to the hospital so that her baby's position can be changed. The nurse would begin to organize the supplies needed to perform which procedure? 1. A version 2. An amniotomy 3. Leopold maneuvers 4. A ballottement
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Version, or turning the fetus, is a procedure used to change the fetal presentation by abdominal or intrauterine manipulation.
The student nurse attempts to take a newborn's vital signs, but the newborn is crying. What nursing action would be appropriate? 1. Place a gloved finger in the newborn's mouth. 2. Take the vital signs. 3. Wait until the newborn stops crying. 4. Place a hot water bottle in the isolette.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Vital sign assessments are most accurate if the newborn is at rest, so measure pulse and respirations first if the baby is quiet. To soothe a crying baby, the nurse should place a moistened, unpowdered, gloved finger in the baby's mouth, and then complete the assessment while the baby suckles.
The nurse is making an initial visit to a postpartum family's home. The mother states that she is having difficulty with breastfeeding. Which resource should the nurse tell the family about? 1. The lactation consultant at the hospital 2. Free immunizations through the county public health department clinics 3. Sources of free formula at a local food pantry 4. A support group for mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. When the client specifies a problem with breastfeeding, the best resource the nurse should inform the family about is the lactation consultant.
During newborn resuscitation, how does the nurse evaluate the effectiveness of bag-and-mask ventilations? 1. The rise and fall of the chest 2. Sudden wakefulness 3. Urinary output 4. Adequate thermoregulation
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. With proper resuscitation, chest movement is observed for proper ventilation. Pressure should be adequate to move the chest wall.
Every time the nurse enters the room of a postpartum client who gave birth 3 hours ago, the client asks something else about her birth experience. What action should the nurse take? 1. Answer questions quickly and try to divert her attention to other subjects. 2. Review the documentation of the birth experience and discuss it with her. 3. Contact the physician to warn him the client might want to file a lawsuit, based on her preoccupation with the birth experience. 4. Submit a referral to Social Services because of possible obsessive behavior.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The client may talk about her labor and birth experience. The nurse should provide opportunities to discuss the birth experience in a nonjudgmental atmosphere if the woman desires to do so.
A postpartum client has just received a rubella vaccination. The client demonstrates understanding of the teaching associated with administration of this vaccine when she states which of the following? 1. "I will need another vaccination in 3 months." 2. "I must avoid getting pregnant for 1 month." 3. "This will prevent me from getting chickenpox." 4. "This will protect my newborn from getting the measles."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The client must avoid pregnancy for at least 1 month after receiving the rubella vaccine.
The client presents for cervical ripening in anticipation of labor induction tomorrow. What should the nurse include in her plan of care for this client? 1. Apply an internal fetal monitor. 2. Monitor the client using electronic fetal monitoring. 3. Withhold oral intake and start intravenous fluids. 4. Place the client in a upright, sitting position.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The client should be monitored using electronic fetal monitoring for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours after placement to assess the contraction pattern and the fetal status.
A new mother is holding her 2-hour-old son. The delivery occurred on the due date. His Apgar score was 9 at both 1 and 5 minutes. The mother asks the nurse why her son was so wide awake right after birth, and now is sleeping so soundly. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "Don't worry. Babies go through a lot of these little phases." 2. "Your son is in the sleep phase. He'll wake up soon." 3. "Your son is exhausted from being born, and will sleep 6 more hours." 4. "Your breastfeeding efforts have caused excessive fatigue in your son."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The first period of reactivity lasts approximately 30 minutes after birth. During this period the newborn is awake and active and may appear hungry and have a strong sucking reflex. After approximately half an hour, the newborn's activity gradually diminishes, and the heart rate and respirations decrease as the newborn enters the sleep phase. The sleep phase may last from a few minutes to 2 to 4 hours.
A postpartum mother is concerned that her newborn has not had a stool since birth. The newborn is 18 hours old. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "I will call your pediatrician immediately." 2. "Passage of the first stool within 48 hours is normal." 3. "Your newborn might not have a stool until the third day." 4. "Your newborn must be dehydrated."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The first voiding should occur within 24 hours and first passage of stool within 48 hours.
The nurse is assessing a 2-hour-old newborn delivered by cesarean at 38 weeks. The amniotic fluid was clear. The mother had preeclampsia. The newborn has a respiratory rate of 80, is grunting, and has nasal flaring. What is the most likely cause of this infant's condition? 1. Meconium aspiration syndrome 2. Transient tachypnea of the newborn 3. Respiratory distress syndrome 4. Prematurity of the neonate
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The infant is term and was born by cesarean, and is most likely experiencing transient tachypnea of the newborn.
The nurse assesses a sleeping 1-hour-old, 39-weeks'-gestation newborn. The assessment data that would be of greatest concern would be which of the following? 1. Temperature 97.9°F 2. Respirations 68 breaths/minute 3. Vital signs stable for only 2 hours 4. Heart rate 156 beats/min
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The normal respiratory rate is 30-60 breaths/min; 68 breaths/min could represent a less-than-ideal transition.
How does the nurse consider the spiritual needs of a couple experiencing a fetal loss? 1. Explaining the fetal loss in terms of the nurse's own religious beliefs 2. Providing an atmosphere of acceptance regarding the couple's spiritual rites 3. Referring the couple to the hospital chaplain at discharge 4. Informing the couple of religious rituals that have helped other couples to cope with fetal loss
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The nurse can facilitate the spiritual needs of the couple by providing an atmosphere of acceptance regarding spiritual rites and encouraging the couple's use of spiritual writings, prayers, and observances.
The nurse has just assisted the father in bathing the newborn 2 hours after birth. The nurse explains that the newborn must remain in the radiant warmer. This is based on which assessment data? 1. Heart rate 120 2. Temperature 96.8°F 3. Respiratory rate 50 4. Temperature 99.6°F
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The nurse rechecks the temperature after the bath and, if it is stable, dresses the newborn in a shirt, diaper, and cap; wraps the baby; and places the baby in an open crib at room temperature. If the baby's axillary temperature is below 36.5°C (97.7°F), the nurse returns the baby to the radiant warmer. The rewarming process should be gradual to prevent the possibility of hyperthermia.
Which statement by a nursing student preparing to care for a postpartum lesbian mother would indicate the need for further teaching? 1. "I can't let the client know I've never worked with lesbian mothers." 2. "I will have to adjust some of my discharge instruction for this mother." 3. "I don't need to include the partner when I provide care and instruction." 4. "Discharge teaching is exactly the same for lesbian mothers as for all others."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The nurse should be aware that standardized postpartum instructions, particularly those related to intercourse and contraception might need to be individualized and amended.
A client is preparing to take a sitz bath for the first time. What will the nurse do? 1. Allow the client privacy during the sitz bath. 2. Place a call bell well within reach and check on the client frequently. 3. Discourage the client from taking a sitz bath. 4. Check on the client after the sitz bath.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The nurse should explain the purpose and use of the sitz bath, anticipated effects, benefits, possible problems, and safety measures to prevent slipping or an injury from hot water. A call bell would be a safety measure.
The nurse is working with a laboring woman who has a known intrauterine fetal demise. To facilitate the family's acceptance of the fetal loss, after delivery the nurse should do which of the following? 1. Encourage the parents to look at the infant from across the room. 2. Offer the parents the choice of holding the infant in their arms. 3. Take the infant to the morgue immediately. 4. Call family members and inform them of the birth.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The nurse should offer the couple the opportunity to see and hold the infant and reassure the couple that any decision they make for themselves is the right one.
The nurse is anticipating the arrival of a couple in the labor unit. It has been determined that the 37-week fetus has died in utero from unknown causes. What should the nurse include in the plan of care for this couple? 1. Allow the couple to adjust to the labor unit in the waiting area. 2. Place the couple in a labor room at the end of the hall with an empty room next door. 3. Encourage the father to go home and rest for a few hours. 4. Contact the mother's emergency contact person and explain the situation.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Upon arrival to the facility, the couple with a known or suspected fetal demise should immediately be placed in a private room. When possible, the woman should be in a room that is farthest away from other laboring women.
The clinic nurse is returning phone calls. Which call should the nurse return first? 1. The call from a 22-year-old reporting that she has menstrual cramps and vomiting every month 2. The call from a 17-year-old asking whether there is a problem with using one tampon for a whole day 3. The call from a 46-year-old mother of a teen wondering if her daughter should be on birth control 4. The call from a 34-year-old requesting information on douching after intercourse
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Using a single tampon for an entire day can lead to toxic shock syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition. This client needs education on the danger of using one tampon longer than 3-6 hours.
The nurse teaches the parents of an infant who recently was circumcised to observe for bleeding. What should the parents be taught to do if bleeding does occur? 1. Wrap the diaper tightly. 2. Clean with warm water with each diaper change. 3. Apply gentle pressure to the site with gauze. 4. Apply a new petroleum ointment gauze dressing.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. If bleeding does occur, apply light pressure with a sterile gauze pad to stop the bleeding within a short time. If this is not effective, contact the physician immediately or take the newborn to the healthcare provider.
A nurse is caring for several postpartum clients. Which client is demonstrating a problem attaching to her newborn? 1. The client who is discussing how the baby looks like her father 2. The client who is singing softly to her baby 3. The client who continues to touch her baby with only her fingertips 4. The client who picks her baby up when the baby cries
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. In a progression of touching activities, the mother proceeds from fingertip exploration of the newborn's extremities toward palmar contact with larger body areas and finally to enfolding the infant with the whole hand and arms. If the client continues to touch with only her fingertips, she might not be developing adequate early attachment.
A telephone triage nurse gets a call from a postpartum client who is concerned about jaundice. The client's newborn is 37 hours old. What data point should the nurse gather first? 1. Stool characteristics 2. Fluid intake 3. Skin color 4. Bilirubin level
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Jaundice (icterus) is the yellowish coloration of the skin and sclera caused by the presence of bilirubin in elevated concentrations. Inspection of the skin would be the first step in assessing for jaundice.
The nurse is preparing a teaching brochure for Spanish-speaking postpartum clients. Which topics are critical for this population? 1. Baby baths and birth certificates 2. Hygiene practices 3. When and how to contact their healthcare provider 4. Pain-relief options in labor and after birth
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Knowing how to contact their healthcare provider at all times is critical so that clients receive appropriate advice and care in case of a problem or emergency. Knowing what to watch for and when to call the healthcare provider also facilitates safety. These are the highest priorities.
Which of the following is the primary carbohydrate in the breastfeeding newborn? 1. Glucose 2. Fructose 3. Lactose 4. Maltose
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Lactose is the primary carbohydrate in the breastfeeding newborn and is generally easily digested and well absorbed.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a woman who delivered her first child 2 days ago. The nurse understands that additional information is needed if the client makes which statement? 1. "I should expect a lighter flow next week." 2. "The flow will increase if I am too active." 3. "My bleeding will remain red for about a month." 4. "I will be able to use a pantiliner in a day or two."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Lochia rubra is dark red in color. It is present for the first 2 to 3 days postpartum. Lochia serosa is a pinkish color and it follows from about the 3rd to the 10th day.
Major perineal trauma (extension to or through the anal sphincter) is more likely to occur if what type of episiotomy is performed? 1. Mediolateral 2. Episiorrhaphy 3. Midline 4. Medical
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Major perineal trauma is more likely to occur if a midline episiotomy is performed. The major disadvantage is that a tear of the midline incision may extend through the anal sphincter and rectum.
A laboring mother has recurrent late decelerations. At birth, the infant has a heart rate of 100, is not breathing, and is limp and bluish in color. What nursing action is best? 1. Begin chest compressions. 2. Begin direct tracheal suctioning. 3. Begin bag-and-mask ventilation. 4. Obtain a blood pressure reading.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Most newborns can be effectively resuscitated by bag-and-mask ventilation.
The nurse is working with a student nurse during assessment of a 2-hour-old newborn. Which action indicates that the student nurse understands neonatal assessment? 1. The student nurse listens to bowel sounds then assesses the head for skull consistency and size and tension of fontanelles. 2. The student nurse checks for Ortolani's sign, then palpates the femoral pulse, then assesses respiratory rate. 3. The student nurse determines skin color, then describes the shape of the chest and looks at structures and flexion of the feet. 4. The student nurse counts the number of cord vessels, then assesses genitals, then sclera color and eyelids.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Neonatal assessment proceeds in a head-to-toe fashion.
A new father asks the nurse to describe what his baby will experience while sleeping and awake. What is the best response? 1. "Babies have several sleep and alert states. Keep watching and you'll notice them." 2. "You might have noticed that your child was in an alert awake state for an hour after birth." 3. "Newborns have two stages of sleep: deep or quiet sleep and rapid eye movement sleep." 4. "Birth is hard work for babies. It takes them a week or two to recover and become more awake."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Teaching the parents how to recognize the two sleep stages helps them tune in to their infant's behavioral states.
During an assessment of a 12-hour-old newborn, the nurse notices pale pink spots on the nape of the neck. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following? 1. Nevus vasculosus 2. Nevus flammeus 3. Telangiectatic nevi 4. A Mongolian spot
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Telangiectatic nevi (stork bites) appear as pale pink or red spots and are frequently found on the eyelids, nose, lower occipital bone, and nape of the neck.
The nurse is instructing a new mother on circumcision care with a Plastibell. The nurse knows the mother understands when she states that the Plastibell should fall off within how long? 1. 2 days 2. 10 days 3. 8 days 4. 14 days
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The Plastibell should fall off within 8 days. If it remains on after 8 days, the parents should consult with the newborn's physician.
The nurse is providing education to the new family. Which question by the nurse is best? 1. "Do you know how to give the baby a bath?" 2. "You have diapers and supplies at home, right?" 3. "How have your breastfeedings been going?" 4. "How much formal education do you have?"
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. This is an open-ended question about an important physiologic issue. A discussion that includes both partners can facilitate an open dialog between them and can provide an opportunity for questions and answers.
The nurse is completing a newborn care class. The nurse knows that teaching has been effective if a new parent states which of the following? 1. "My baby might open her arms wide and pull her legs up to her tummy if she is passing gas." 2. "When I hold my baby upright with one of his feet on the floor, his feet will automatically remain still. 3. "When I put my finger in the palm of my daughter's hand, she will curl her fingers and hold on." 4. "I can get my baby to turn his head toward the right if I lift his right arm over his head."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. This is the Palmar grasp reflex and is elicited by stimulating the newborn's palm with a finger or object.
The nurse educator is talking with a group of students doing their gynecological rotation. The nurse describes a number of symptoms that include anovulation, reduced fertility, either decreased or increased menstrual flow, and menstrual cycle irregularities. The nurse is describing what condition? 1. Intermenstrual bleeding 2. Hypermenorrhea 3. Menopause 4. Primary amenorrhea
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. This is the correct answer. Anovulation, reduced fertility, either decreased or increased menstrual flow, and menstrual cycle irregularities are some of the symptoms of menopause.
Which statement by a new mother 1 week postpartum indicates maternal role attainment? 1. "I don't think I'll ever know what I'm doing." 2. "This baby feels like a real stranger to me." 3. "It works better for me to undress the baby and to nurse in the chair rather than the bed." 4. "My sister took to mothering in no time. Why can't I?"
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. This statement indicates a stage of maternal role attainment in which the new mother feels comfortable enough to make her own decisions about parenting.
The nurse is planning an educational presentation on hyperbilirubinemia for nursery nurses. Which statement is most important to include in the presentation? 1. Conjugated bilirubin is eliminated in the conjugated state. 2. Unconjugated bilirubin is neurotoxic, and cannot cross the placenta. 3. Total bilirubin is the sum of the direct and indirect levels. 4. Hyperbilirubinemia is a decreased total serum bilirubin level.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Total serum bilirubin is the sum of conjugated (direct) and unconjugated (indirect) bilirubin.
The client has been pushing for two hours, and is exhausted. The fetal head is visible between contractions. The physician informs the client that a vacuum extractor could be used to facilitate the delivery. Which statement indicates that the client needs additional information about vacuum extraction assistance? 1. "A small cup will be put onto the baby's head, and a gentle suction will be applied." 2. "I can stop pushing and just rest if the vacuum extractor is used." 3. "The baby's head might have some swelling from the vacuum cup." 4. "The vacuum will be applied for a total of ten minutes or less."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Vacuum extraction is an assistive delivery. The physician/CNM applies traction in coordination with uterine contractions.
The postpartum client is about to go home. The nurse includes which subject in the teaching plan? 1. Replacement of fluids 2. Striae 3. Diastasis of the recti muscles 4. REEDA scale
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Diastasis recti abdominis can be improved with exercise and abdominal muscle tone can improve significantly best taught when the mother is receptive to instruction during the postpartum assessment.
The nurse is making an initial assessment of the newborn. The findings include a chest circumference of 32.5 cm and a head circumference of 33.5 cm. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse take first? 1. Notify the physician. 2. Elevate the newborn's head. 3. Document the findings in the chart. 4. Assess for hypothermia immediately.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Documentation is the appropriate first step. The average circumference of the head at birth is 32 to 37 cm, and average chest circumference ranges from 30 to 35 cm.
The nurse is preparing to assess a newborn's neurological status. Which finding would require an immediate intervention? 1. At rest, the infant has partially flexed arms and the legs drawn up to the abdomen. 2. When the corner of the mouth is touched, the infant turns the head that direction. 3. The infant blinks when the exam light is turned on over the face and body. 4. The right arm is flaccid while the infant brings the left arm and fist upward to the head.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Asymmetrical movement is not an expected finding, and could indicate neurological abnormality. Muscle tone should be symmetric and diminished muscle tone and flaccidity requires further evaluation.
Nurses should educate parents about which of the following AAP recommendations to promote a safe sleep environment and decrease the risk of SIDS and SUID in infants less than 12 months of age? 1. Babies should not be offered a pacifier while falling asleep. 2. Babies should be bottlefed unless contraindicated. 3. Babies should be under many covers when sleeping to keep them warm. 4. Babies should have "tummy time" when they are awake.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Babies should have "tummy time" when they are awake and observed by an adult to prevent positional plagiocephaly and to promote motor development.
The nurse educator is talking with the students in the clinical area about amenorrhea. She has discussed both primary and secondary amenorrhea and their possible causes and knows that her teaching has been successful when, upon being questioned, a student explains that amenorrhea can be caused by which of the following? 1. Malfunctioning of the pancreas and insulin usage 2. Lack of testosterone after the time for menses to start 3. Lack of vitamin D and calcium in the system 4. Dysfunction of the hypothalamus
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Causes for amenorrhea include dysfunction of the hypothalamus, pituitary, and/or anovulation.
The hospital is developing a new maternity unit. What aspects should be included in the planning of the new unit to best promote family wellness? 1. Normal newborn nursery centrally located to all client rooms 2. A kitchen with a refrigerator stocked with juice and sandwiches 3. Small, cozy rooms with a client bed and rocking chair 4. A nursing care model based on providing couplet care
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Couplet care, which is care of both the mother and her baby, is an important part of the family-centered care approach, in which the infant remains at the mother's bedside and both are cared for by the same nurse.
To actively involve the postpartal client during discharge teaching, the postpartum nurse applies which learning principle? 1. Reprints of magazine articles 2. Classroom lectures 3. Audiotapes 4. Interactive nurse-patient relationships
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Effective parent learning requires precise timing of teaching, as well as choice of a teaching method that is effective for the family, such as DVDs and return demonstration. Content on self-care, infant care, and anticipatory guidance is important.
The client delivered her first child vaginally 7 hours ago. She has not voided since delivery. She has an IV of lactated Ringer's solution running at 100 mL/hr. Her fundus is firm and to the right of midline. What is the best nursing action? 1. To massage the fundus vigorously 2. To assess the client's pain level 3. To increase the rate of the IV 4. To assist the client to the bathroom
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Emptying the bladder is the top priority.
The nurse is analyzing various teaching strategies for teaching new mothers about newborn care. To enhance learning, which teaching method should the nurse implement? 1. Select videos on various topics of newborn care. 2. Organize a class that includes first-time mothers only. 3. Have mothers return in 1 week, when they feel more rested. 4. Schedule time for one-to-one teaching in the mother's room.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. One-to-one teaching while the nurse is in the mother's room is shown to be the most effective educational model. Individual instruction is helpful to answer specific questions.
The nurse is planning home visits to the homes of new parents and their newborns. Which client should the nurse see first? 1. 3-day-old male who received hepatitis B vaccine prior to discharge 2. 4-day-old female whose parents are both hearing-impaired 3. 5-day-old male with light, sticky, yellow drainage on the circumcision site 4. 6-day-old female with greenish discharge from the umbilical cord site
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Oozing of greenish yellow material, or reddened areas around the cord is not an expected finding. This family should be seen first because the child is experiencing a complication.
The nurse is teaching a group of new parents about newborn behavior. Which statement made by a parent would indicate a need for additional information? 1. "Sleep and alert states cycle throughout the day." 2. "We can best bond with our child during an alert state." 3. "About half of the baby's sleep time is in active sleep." 4. "Babies sleep during the night right from birth."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Over time, the newborn's sleep-wake patterns become diurnal, that is, the newborn sleeps at night and stays awake during the day. Page Ref: 666
The nurse is assessing a newborn at 1 hour of age. Which finding requires an immediate intervention? 1. Respiratory rate 60 and irregular in depth and rhythm 2. Pulse rate 145, cardiac murmur heard 3. Mean blood pressure 55 mm Hg 4. Pauses in respiration lasting 30 seconds
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Pauses in respirations greater than 20 seconds are considered episodes of apnea, and require further intervention.
The nurse is working with an adolescent parent. The adolescent tells the nurse, "I'm really scared that I won't take care of my baby correctly. My mother says I'll probably hurt the baby because I'm too young to be a mother." What is the best response by the nurse? 1. "You are very young, and parenting will be a challenge for you." 2. "Your mother was probably right. Be very careful with your baby." 3. "Mothers have instincts that kick in when they get their babies home." 4. "We can give the baby's bath together. I'll help you learn how to do it."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. This response is best because bathing the newborn offers an excellent opportunity for teaching and welcoming parent involvement in the care of their baby.
The nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client who delivered 2 days ago. Which statement by the client indicates that further information is required? 1. "Because I have a midline episiotomy, I should keep my perineum clean." 2. "I can use an ice pack to relieve some the pain from the episiotomy." 3. "I can take ibuprofen (Motrin) when my perineum starts to hurt." 4. "The tear I have through my rectum is unrelated to my episiotomy."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. This statement is incorrect. The major disadvantage is that a tear of the midline incision may extend through the anal sphincter and rectum.
How does the nurse assess for Homans' sign? 1. Extending the foot and inquiring about calf pain. 2. Extending the leg and inquiring about foot pain. 3. Flexing the knee and inquiring about thigh pain. 4. Dorsiflexing the foot and inquiring about calf pain.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. To assess for thrombophlebitis, the nurse should have the woman stretch her legs out, with the knees slightly flexed and the legs relaxed. The nurse then grasps the foot and dorsiflexes it sharply. If pain is elicited, the nurse notifies the physician/CNM that the woman has a positive Homans' sign. The pain is caused by inflammation of a vessel.
A new parent reports to the nurse that the baby looks cross-eyed several times a day. The nurse teaches the parents that this finding should resolve in how long? 1. 2 months 2. 2 weeks 3. 1 year 4. 4 months
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Transient strabismus is caused by poor neuromuscular control of the eye muscles and gradually regresses in 3 to 4 months.
The client is having fetal heart rate decelerations. An amnioinfusion has been ordered for the client to alleviate the decelerations. The nurse understands that the type of decelerations that will be alleviated by amnioinfusion is which of the following? 1. Early decelerations 2. Moderate decelerations 3. Late decelerations 4. Variable decelerations
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. When cord compression is suspected, amnioinfusion (AI) may be considered. AI helps to prevent the possibility of variable decelerations by increasing the volume of amniotic fluid.
) The nurse is caring for a client who recently emigrated from a Southeast Asian country. The mother has been resting since the birth, while her sister has changed the diapers and fed the infant. What is the most likely explanation for this behavior? 1. The client is not attaching to her infant appropriately. 2. The client is not going to be a good mother, and the baby is at risk. 3. The client has no mother present to role-model behaviors. 4. The client is exhibiting normal behavior for her culture.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Rest, seclusion, and dietary restraint practices in many traditional non-Western cultures (South Asian groups) are designed to assist the woman and her baby during postpartum vulnerable periods.
During a postpartum examination of a client who delivered an 8-pound newborn 6 hours ago, the following assessment findings are noted: fundus firm and at the umbilicus, and moderate lochia rubra with a steady trickle of blood from the vagina. What is the assessment finding that would necessitate follow-up? 1. Firm fundus 2. Fundus at the umbilical level 3. Moderate lochia rubra 4. Steady trickle of blood
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. The continuous seepage of blood is more consistent with cervical or vaginal lacerations. Lacerations should be suspected if the uterus is firm and of expected size and if no clots can be expressed. This finding would indicate a follow-up.
A new parent reports to the nurse that the baby looks cross-eyed several times a day. The nurse teaches the parents that this finding should resolve in how long? 1. 2 months 2. 2 weeks 3. 1 year 4. 4 months
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. The newborn might be demonstrating transient strabismus that is caused by poor neuromuscular control of the eye muscles. This will gradually regress in 3 to 4 months.
A postpartum client calls the nursery to report that her 3-day-old newborn has passed a green stool. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "Take your newborn to the pediatrician." 2. "There might be a possible food allergy." 3. "Your newborn has diarrhea." 4. "This is a normal occurrence."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. The newborn's stools change from meconium (thick, tarry, black) to transitional stools (thinner, brown to green).
The nurse is working with new parents who have recently immigrated to the United States. The nurse is not familiar with the family's cultural background. Which approach is most appropriate when discussing the newborn? 1. "You appear to be Muslim. Do you want your son circumcised?" 2. "Let me explain newborn care here in the United States." 3. "Your baby is a United States citizen. You must be very happy about that." 4. "Could you explain your preferences regarding childrearing?"
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. The nurse must be sensitive to the cultural beliefs and values of the family and be aware of cultural variations in newborn care.
A client has just delivered her third child, who was stillborn and had obvious severe defects. Which statement by the nurse is most helpful? 1. "Thank goodness you have other children." 2. "I am so happy that your other children are healthy." 3. "These things happen. They are the will of God." 4. "It is all right for you to cry. I will stay here with you."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. The nurse needs to let the client know that crying is a normal reaction to the loss event, and that the nurse will stay with her to offer support and understanding.
The nurse is caring for a couple who are in the labor/delivery room immediately after the delivery of a stillborn baby with visible defects. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate? 1. Discourage the parents from naming the baby. 2. Advise the parents that the baby's defects would be too upsetting for them to see. 3. Transport the baby to the morgue as soon as possible. 4. Offer the parents the choice to see and hold the baby.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. The nurse should offer the couple the opportunity to see and hold the infant, and reassure the couple that any decision they make for themselves is the right one.
To assess the healing of the uterus at the placental site, what does the nurse assess? 1. Lab values 2. Blood pressure 3. Uterine size 4. Type, amount, and consistency of lochia
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. The type, amount, and consistency of lochia determine the state of healing of the placental site, and a progressive color change from bright red at birth to dark red to pink to white or clear should be observed.
The nurse will be bringing the parents of a neonate with sepsis to the neonatal intensive care nursery for the first time. Which statement is best? 1. "I'll bring you to your baby and then leave so you can have some privacy." 2. "Your baby is on a ventilator with 50% oxygen, and has an umbilical line." 3. "I am so sorry this has all happened. I know how stressful this can be." 4. "Your baby is working hard to breathe and lying quite still, and has an IV."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. This answer is best because it explains what the parents will see in terminology that they will understand. A trusting relationship is essential for collaborative efforts in caring for the infant. The nurse should respond therapeutically to relate to the parents on a one-to-one basis.
The nurse educator is teaching a group of teens and 20-year-olds reproductive health care. When several of the women bring up douching, what is the best response the nurse could make? 1. "One should always douche after having intercourse." 2. "When douching, use force putting them in and get the solution up high." 3. "It is a good idea to douche before intercourse so the area is clean for the sperm." 4. "Douching is unnecessary because the lining of the vagina has numerous glands that provide natural cleansing."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. This is a true statement. The vagina has a natural cleansing system.
The nurse is interviewing a new client in the clinic. The client is premenopausal, but is concerned about the bone changes and osteoporosis that can occur, since she is getting close to menopause. The nurse tells the client that prevention is the primary goal. Which of the following would be a primary goal for prevention? 1. Eliminating all alcohol intake 2. Taking 500 mg of calcium each day 3. Use of sunscreen to assist with absorption of vitamin D 4. Regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. This is correct. Regular weight bearing of the long bones is a primary goal for the prevention of osteoporosis.
A client is asking the nurse what she can do about the "falling down of her reproductive organs and urinary tract wall." The nurse will tell the client to try what exercise? 1. Lifting weights to strengthen those muscles 2. Running two miles a day 3. Running up and down stairs a few times every day 4. Performing Kegel exercises and having regular sexual activity
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. This is the correct answer. Kegel exercises are done by tightening and relaxing the perineal muscles, and this activity as well as sexual activity will help the client's problem.
The nurse is instructing parents of a newborn about voiding and stool characteristics. Which of the following would be considered an abnormal pattern? 1. Large amounts of uric acid crystals in the first days of life 2. At least 6 to 10 wet diapers a day after the first few days of life 3. 1 to 2 stools a day for formula-fed baby 4. Urine that is straw to amber color without foul smell
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Small, not large, amounts of uric acid crystals are normal in the first days of life.
A laboring client's obstetrician has suggested amniotomy as a method for inducing labor. Which assessment(s) must be made just before the amniotomy is performed? 1. Maternal temperature, BP, and pulse 2. Estimation of fetal birth weight 3. Fetal presentation, position, and station 4. Biparietal diameter
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Before an amniotomy is performed, the fetus is assessed for presentation, position, station, and FHR.
The nurse is instructing a young client on avoiding toxic shock syndrome. Education was successful when the client makes which statements? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I will wash my hands before inserting a tampon." 2. "I will change my tampon every 3-6 hours." 3. "I will not touch the part of the tampon I insert." 4. "I will just put the used tampon in the trash." 5. "I will take prophylactic antibiotics if needed."
: 1, 2, 3 Explanation: 1. Washing hands before inserting or removing a tampon is correct. 2. Changing the tampon every 3-6 hours will help prevent toxic shock syndrome from developing. 3. After the tampon is unwrapped, the client should avoid touching the portion of the tampon to be inserted into the vagina.
Specific cellular immunity is mediated by T lymphocytes, which enhance the efficiency of the phagocytic response. What do cytotoxic activated T cells do? 1. Enable T or B cells to respond to antigens 2. Repress responses to specific B or T lymphocytes to antigens 3. Kill foreign or virus-infected cells 4. Remove pathogens and cell debris
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Cytotoxic activated T cells kill foreign or virus-infected cells.
The home care nurse is examining a 3-day-old infant. The child's skin on the sternum is yellow when blanched with a finger. The parents ask the nurse why jaundice occurs. What is the best response from the nurse? 1. "The liver of an infant is not fully mature, and doesn't conjugate the bilirubin for excretion." 2. "The infant received too many red blood cells after delivery because the cord was not clamped immediately." 3. "The yellow color of your baby's skin indicates that you are breastfeeding too often." 4. "This is an abnormal finding related to your baby's bowels not excreting bilirubin as they should."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Physiologic jaundice is a common occurrence, and peaks at 3 to 5 days in term infants. The reduction in hepatic activity, along with a relatively large bilirubin load, decreases the liver's ability to conjugate bilirubin and increases susceptibility to jaundice.
The mother of a 3-day-old infant calls the clinic and reports that her baby's skin is turning slightly yellow. What should the nurse explain to the mother? 1. Physiologic jaundice is normal, and peaks at this age. 2. The newborn's liver is not working as well as it should. 3. The baby is yellow because the bowels are not excreting bilirubin. 4. The yellow color indicates that brain damage might be occurring.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Physiologic jaundice occurs soon after birth. Bilirubin levels peak at 3 to 5 days in term infants.
The nurse knows that a contraindication to the induction of labor is which of the following? 1. Placenta previa 2. Isoimmunization 3. Diabetes mellitus 4. Premature rupture of membranes
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Placenta previa is a contraindication to the induction of labor.
A breastfeeding postpartum client reports sore nipples to the nurse during a home visit. What intervention would be the highest priority? 1. Infant positioning 2. Use of the breast shield 3. Use of breast pads 4. Type of soap used
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Poor latch and/or suck are the primary causes of nipple soreness and the baby's position at the breast is a critical factor in nipple soreness. Encouraging the mother to rotate positions when feeding the infant may decrease nipple soreness. Changing positions alters the focus of greatest stress and promotes more complete breast emptying.
The labor and delivery nurse is caring for a client whose labor is being induced due to fetal death in utero at 35 weeks' gestation. In planning intrapartum care for this client, which nursing diagnosis is most likely to be applied? 1. Powerlessness 2. Urinary Elimination, Impaired 3. Coping: Family, Readiness for Enhanced 4. Skin Integrity, Impaired
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Powerlessness is commonly experienced by families who face fetal loss. Powerlessness is related to lack of control in current situational crisis.
The nurse is reviewing charts of clients who underwent cesarean births by request in the last two years. The hospital is attempting to decrease costs of maternity care. What findings contribute to increased health care costs in clients undergoing cesarean birth by request? 1. Increased abnormal placenta implantation in subsequent pregnancies 2. Decreased use of general anesthesia with greater use of epidural anesthesia 3. Prolonged anemia, requiring blood transfusions every few months 4. Coordination of career projects of both partners leading to increased income
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Repeat cesarean births are associated with greater risks including increased incidence of abnormal placentation in subsequent pregnancies and the increased risk of mortality secondary to surgery, which would contribute to increased health care costs.
The community nurse is working with a client from Southeast Asia who has delivered her first child. Her mother has come to live with the family for several months. The nurse understands that the main role of the grandmother while visiting is to do which of the following? 1. Help the new mother by allowing her to focus on resting and caring for the baby. 2. Teach her son-in-law the right way to be a father because this is his first child. 3. Make sure that her daughter does not become abusive towards the infant. 4. Pass on the cultural values and beliefs to the newborn grandchild.
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Rest, seclusion, and dietary restraint practices in many traditional non-Western cultures (South Asian groups) are designed to assist the woman and her baby during postpartum vulnerable periods.
The nurse is interviewing an adolescent client. The client reports a weight loss of 50 pounds over the last 4 months, and reports running at least 5 miles per day. The client asserts that her menarche was 5 years ago. Her menses are usually every 28 days, but her last menstrual period was 4 months ago. The client denies any sexual activity. Which is the best statement for the nurse to make? 1. "Your lack of menses might be related to your rapid weight loss." 2. "It is common and normal for runners to stop having any menses." 3. "Increase your intake of iron-rich foods to reestablish menses." 4. "Adolescents rarely have regular menses, even if they used to be regular."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Secondary amenorrhea can be caused by rapid weight loss, including the development of the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia. Runners with low body fat might have irregular menses, but amenorrhea is not a normal condition.
Which of the following conditions would predispose a client for thrombophlebitis? 1. Severe anemia 2. Cesarean delivery 3. Anorexia 4. Hypocoagulability
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Severe anemia would predispose a client for thrombophlebitis.
The parents of a newborn are receiving discharge teaching. The nurse explains that the infant should have several wet diapers per day. Which statement by the parents indicates that further education is necessary? 1. "Our baby was born with kidneys that are too small." 2. "A baby's kidneys don't concentrate urine well for several months." 3. "Feeding our baby frequently will help the kidneys function." 4. "Kidney function in an infant is very different from that in an adult."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Size of the kidneys is rarely an issue.
The nurse is teaching a class on vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Which statement by a participant indicates that additional information is needed? 1. "Because the scar on my belly goes down from my navel, I am not a candidate for a VBAC." 2. "My first baby was in a breech position, so for this pregnancy, I can try a VBAC if the baby is head-down." 3. "Because my hospital is so small and in a rural area, they won't let me attempt a VBAC." 4. "The rate of complications from VBAC is lower than the rate of complications from a cesarean."
Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Skin incision is not indicative of uterine incision. Only the uterine incision is a factor in deciding whether VBAC is advisable. The classic vertical incision was commonly done in the past and is associated with increased risk of uterine rupture in subsequent pregnancies and labor.
The nurse is cross-training maternal-child health unit nurses to provide home-based care for parents after discharge. Which statements indicate that additional teaching is required? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "The behavioral assessment should be done as soon after birth as possible." 2. "The behavioral assessment can be performed without input from parents." 3. "The behavioral assessment might be incomplete in a 1-hour home visit." 4. "The behavioral assessment includes orientation and motor activity." 5. "The behavioral assessment can detect neurological impairments."
Answer: 1, 2 Explanation: 1. Because the first few days after birth are a period of behavioral disorganization, the complete assessment should be done on the third day after birth. 2. Parental input is required. It provides a way for the healthcare provider, in conjunction with the parents (primary caregivers), to identify and understand the individual newborn's states, temperament, capabilities, and individual behavior patterns.
The nurse teaches a group of young women that self-care measures for dysmenorrhea include which of the following actions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Taking vitamins B and E 2. Decreasing salt intake 3. Using cold packs as needed 4. Using intermittent exercise 5. Taking FSH replacement
Answer: 1, 2 Explanation: 1. Some nutritionists suggest that vitamins B and E help relieve the discomforts associated with menstruation.
A client attending a prenatal class asks why episiotomies are performed. The nurse explains that risk factors that predispose women to episiotomies include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Large or macrosomic fetus 2. Use of forceps 3. Shoulder dystocia 4. Maternal health 5. Shorter second stage
Answer: 1, 2, 3 Explanation: 1. A large fetus places a woman at risk for an episiotomy to prevent lacerations. 2. Use of forceps or vacuum extractor is a risk factor that predisposes women to episiotomies. 3. Shoulder dystocia is a risk factor that predisposes women to episiotomies.
) In teaching a group of adolescents, the nurse discusses which risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Being over 55 and postmenopausal 2. Using cigarettes and tobacco 3. Being overweight 4. Having a low cholesterol level 5. Having an active lifestyle
Answer: 1, 2, 3 Explanation: 1. Being over the age of 55 and postmenopausal increases the risk of CVD. 2. The use of cigarettes and tobacco increases the risk of CVD. 3. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of CVD.
The nurse is caring for a client who has just been informed of the demise of her unborn fetus. Which common cognitive responses to loss would the nurse anticipate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Denial and disbelief 2. Sense of unreality 3. Poor concentration 4. Palpitations 5. Loss of appetite
Answer: 1, 2, 3 Explanation: 1. Denial and disbelief are common cognitive responses to fetal loss. 2. A sense of unreality is a common cognitive response to fetal loss. 3. Poor concentration is a common cognitive response to loss.
Which findings would the nurse expect when assessing a newborn infected with syphilis? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Rhinitis 2. Fissures on mouth corners 3. Red rash around anus 4. Lethargy 5. Large for gestational age
Answer: 1, 2, 3 Explanation: 1. Rhinitis is evident in the newborn exposed to syphilis. 2. Fissures on mouth corners and an excoriated upper lip indicate exposure to syphilis. 3. A red rash around the mouth and anus is observed.
The nurse at a women's clinic is planning a class on premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The nurse includes in the education information about what medications that are shown to be effective for PMDD? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac) 2. Sertraline hydrochloride (Zoloft) 3. Paroxeline CR (Paxil CR) 4. Hyoscyamine (Anaspaz) 5. Promethazine (Phenergan)
Answer: 1, 2, 3 Explanation: 1. Selective serotonin inhibitors such as fluoxetine hydrocholoride (Prozac) have been found to be effective in controlling PMDD. 2. Setraline hydrochloride (Zoloft) is a selective serotonin inhibitor and has been found to be effective in controlling PMDD. 3. Paroxeline CR (Paxil CR) is a selective serotonin inhibitor and has been found to be effective in controlling PMDD.
The nurse is planning a home visit for a new mother and newborn who were discharged prior to 48 hours after delivery. In preparation for the home visit, what should the nurse do? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Review the client's records. 2. Gather materials and equipment that might be needed. 3. Make a pre-visit telephone call to determine time and day of visit. 4. Contact the healthcare provider about any special concerns. 5. Schedule additional home visits or follow-up contacts with community agencies.
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 1. Communication with the primary healthcare provider(s) and a thorough review of inpatient records give the nurse an understanding of current needs and any special concerns for each individual mother-baby couplet. 2. Before the home visit, the nurse prepares by identifying the purpose of the visit and gathering anticipated materials and equipment. 3. The nurse should make a previsit telephone call to arrange the appointment with the woman and her family. 4. Communication with the primary healthcare provider(s) and a thorough review of inpatient records give the nurse an understanding of current needs and any special concerns for each individual mother-baby couplet.
The nurse is explaining to a new mother that the newborn behavioral assessment includes which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only for all correct choices and for no incorrect choices. Select all that apply. 1. Habituation 2. Motor activity 3. Self-quieting activity 4. Cuddliness 5. Reflexes
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 1. Habituation is the newborn's ability to diminish or shut down innate responses to specific stimuli. 2. The newborn's motor tone is assessed in the most characteristic state of responsiveness. 3. Assessment is based on how often, how quickly, and how effectively newborns can use their resources to quiet and console themselves when upset or distressed. 4. Cuddliness encompasses the infant's need for and response to being held.
The postpartum nurse provides anticipatory guidance for the new mother as well as teaching on self-care and infant care before discharge. Which topics should be included? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Role changes brought on by the addition to the family unit 2. The realities of having a new baby, and how it affects previous lifestyle 3. Potential complications such as infant colic and postpartum issues 4. Sexuality and contraception 5. Toilet-training and preschool options
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 1. It is helpful for the nurse to advise parents that they may experience feelings of uncertainty as they grow into the parental role and alter their family processes to accommodate the new family member. 2. Guidance is essential in assisting the family to cope with role changes and the realities of a new baby. 3. Guidance is essential in assisting the family to cope with potential complications such as infant colic and postpartum health issues. 4. It is important for the nurse to present information about changes that may affect sexual activity and to discuss the importance of contraception during the early postpartum period.
Characteristics of a caring relationship that the nurse cultivates when interacting with the client in the home include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Regard for the client 2. Genuineness 3. Empathy 4. Rapport 5. Attachment
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 1. Showing regard to the client by introducing oneself and calling the client by name helps demonstrate a positive regard for the client. 2. The nurse displays genuineness by meaning what he says, conveying verbal and nonverbal messages that are congruent, and being nonjudgmental. 3. The nurse needs to listen to the client without judgment and to try to view events from the client's point of view. 4. Trust and rapport is established by doing what you say will you do, being prepared for the visit and being on time, and following up on any areas that are needed.
What assessments of the newborn should be completed during the initial home visit? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Sleep-wake cycles 2. Parent-infant interaction 3. Fontanelles 4. Umbilical cord status 5. Breast engorgement
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 1. The infant's sleep-wake cycles need to be assessed. 2. It is important to assess whether the parent is beginning to attach and bond to the infant. 3. The infant's fontanelles should be assessed. 4. The umbilical cord stump should show no signs of infection.
The nurse caring for a newborn with anemia would expect which initial laboratory data to be included in the initial assessment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Hemoglobin 2. Hematocrit 3. Reticulocyte count 4. Direct Coombs' test 5. Cord serum OgM
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 1. The initial laboratory workup for anemia should include hemoglobin measurements. 2. The initial laboratory workup for anemia should include hematocrit measurements. 3. The initial laboratory workup for anemia should include a reticulocyte count. 4. The direct Coombs' test reveals the presence of antibody-coated (sensitized) Rh-positive red blood cells in the newborn and should be included in the initial laboratory workup for anemia.
The nurse is teaching a new mother about ways to manage fatigue after she returns home. Which instructions should the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Take frequent rest periods. 2. Nap when the newborn is sleeping. 3. Avoid overdoing housework and unnecessary chores. Do not clean when infant is sleeping. 4. Avoid having others come to the house to do housework and interfere with rest. 5. Utilize friends and family to provide help and support, such as cooking a meal.
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. Adequate rest is essential to a smooth postpartum transition. The nurse can encourage rest by organizing activities to avoid frequent interruptions for the woman. 2. Mothers should be counseled to sleep when the baby sleeps. 3. Mothers should be counseled to delegate or postpone unnecessary chores and activities and to sleep when the baby sleeps. 5. Mothers should be counseled to utilize family and friends for support.
During a visit to the obstetrician, a pregnant client questions the nurse about the potential need for an amniotomy. The nurse explains that an amniotomy is performed to do which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Stimulate the beginning of labor 2. Augment labor progression 3. Allow application of an internal fetal electrode 4. Allow application of an external fetal monitor 5. Allow insertion of an intrauterine pressure catheter
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. Amniotomy is the artificial rupture of the amniotic membranes and can be used to induce labor. 2. Amniotomy can be done to augment labor. 3. Amniotomy allows access to the fetus in order to apply an internal fetal electrode to the fetal scalp. 5. Amniotomy may be performed during labor to allow an intrauterine pressure catheter to be inserted.
The nurse is assessing the gestational age of a 1-hour-old newborn. Which physical characteristics does the nurse assess? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Sole creases 2. Amount of breast tissue 3. Amount of lanugo 4. Reflexes 5. Testicular descent
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. Clinical gestational age assessment tools have two components: external physical characteristics and neurologic or neuromuscular development evaluations. Physical characteristics generally include sole creases, amount of breast tissue, amount of lanugo, cartilaginous development of the ear, testicular descent, and scrotal rugae or labial development. 2. Clinical gestational age assessment tools have two components: external physical characteristics and neurologic or neuromuscular development evaluations. Physical characteristics generally include sole creases, amount of breast tissue, amount of lanugo, cartilaginous development of the ear, testicular descent, and scrotal rugae or labial development. 3. Clinical gestational age assessment tools have two components: external physical characteristics and neurologic or neuromuscular development evaluations. Physical characteristics generally include sole creases, amount of breast tissue, amount of lanugo, cartilaginous development of the ear, testicular descent, and scrotal rugae or labial development. 5. Clinical gestational age assessment tools have two components: external physical characteristics and neurologic or neuromuscular development evaluations. Physical characteristics generally include sole creases, amount of breast tissue, amount of lanugo, cartilaginous development of the ear, testicular descent, and scrotal rugae or labial development.
The nurse is teaching a prenatal class about postpartum changes. The nurse explains that factors that might interfere with uterine involution include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Prolonged labor 2. Difficult birth 3. Full bladder 4. Breastfeeding 5. Infection
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. During prolonged labor, the muscles relax because of prolonged time of contraction during labor. 2. During a difficult birth, the uterus is manipulated excessively, causing fatigue. 3. As the uterus is pushed up and usually to the right, pressure on a full bladder interferes with effective uterine contraction. 5. Inflammation and infection interfere with uterine muscle's ability to contract effectively.
When doing a neurologic assessment of a newborn, what would the nurse recognize? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Muscle tone is assessed by moving various parts of the newborn's body while the newborn's head remains in a neutral position. 2. The newborn is somewhat hypertonic. 3. Muscle tone should be symmetrical. 4. Shortly after birth, the infant is flaccid at rest. 5. Diminished muscle tone requires further evaluation.
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. Moving various parts of the newborn's body while the newborn's head remains in a neutral position is the correct way to assess muscle tone. 2. The newborn will resist the examiner's attempts to extend the elbow and knee joints. 3. Muscle tone should be symmetrical. 5. If decreased muscle tone is noted, further evaluation is necessary.
At her 6-week postpartum checkup, a new mother voices concerns to the nurse. She states that she is finding it hard to have time alone to even talk on the phone without interruption. Her family lives in another state, and she has contact with them only by phone. She is still having difficulty getting enough sleep and worries that she will not be a good mother. Appropriate nursing interventions would include providing which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Anticipatory guidance about the realities of being a parent. 2. Parenting literature and reference manuals. 3. Phone numbers and locations of local parenting groups. 4. Referral for specialized interventions related to postpartum blues. 5. Phone numbers and names of postpartum doulas.
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. Postpartum nurses need to be aware of the long-term adjustments and stresses that the childbearing family faces as its members adjust to new and different roles. 2. Postpartum nurses need to be aware of the long-term adjustments and stresses that the childbearing family faces as its members adjust to new and different roles. 3. New mother support groups are helpful for women who lack a social support system. 5. Postpartum doulas are professionals trained to help the new mother after the birth of the baby.
A prenatal client asks the nurse about conditions that would necessitate a cesarean delivery. The nurse explains that cesarean delivery generally is performed in the presence of which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Complete placenta previa 2. Placental abruption 3. Umbilical cord prolapse 4. Precipitous labor 5. Failure to progress
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. When the placenta completely covers the uterine opening, a cesarean is performed. 2. Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall requires an immediate cesarean. 3. A prolapsed cord is an emergency requiring an immediate cesarean. 5. Failure to progress in labor can necessitate a cesarean birth.
A newborn who has not voided by 48 hours after birth should be assessed for which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Restlessness 2. Pain 3. Kidney distention 4. Adequacy of fluid intake 5. Lethargy
Answer: 1, 2, 4 Explanation: 1. A newborn who has not voided by 48 hours after birth should be assessed for restlessness. 2. A newborn who has not voided by 48 hours after birth should be assessed for pain. 4. A newborn who has not voided by 48 hours after birth should be assessed for adequacy of fluid intake.
The nurse in the OB-GYN clinic has been seeing a client through her menopausal stage of life. The nurse assesses psychological concerns if the client makes which statement? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I feel so lost with all of the kids away from home." 2. "I wish I were younger, and could have a baby." 3. "Although my parents are aging, they travel a lot." 4. "I don't think I am a good wife anymore." 5. "I really enjoy being able to go out when I want."
Answer: 1, 2, 4 Explanation: 1. Adjustment to an "empty nest" is a psychological concern during menopause. 2. Some women express disappointment in approaching this time of their lives, whereas others might see it as a positive transition that offers freedom from menses or concern about contraception. 4. Numerous personal factors influence a woman's ability to transition and cope with these changes, such as self-concept.
Marked changes occur in the cardiopulmonary system at birth include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Closure of the foramen ovale 2. Closure of the ductus venosus 3. Mean blood pressure of 31 to 61 mmHg in full-term resting newborns 4. Increased systemic vascular resistance and decreased pulmonary vascular resistance 5. Opening of the ductus arteriosus
Answer: 1, 2, 4 Explanation: 1. Closure of the foramen ovale is a function of changing arterial pressures. 2. Closure of the ductus venosus is related to mechanical pressure changes that result from severing the cord, redistribution of blood, and cardiac output. 4. Increased systemic vascular resistance and decreased pulmonary vascular resistance; with the loss of the low-resistance placenta, systemic vascular resistance increases, resulting in greater systemic pressure. The combination of vasodilation and increased pulmonary blood flow decreases pulmonary vascular resistance.
The nurse assessing a 47-year-old client who is perimenopausal includes which important topics? Note: credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Vasomotor symptoms 2. A decrease in vaginal lubrication 3. Pregnancy not being an option 4. Mood changes that occur 5. An increase in the libido
Answer: 1, 2, 4 Explanation: 1. Women need to know that vasomotor symptoms occur. It might be important to investigate other possible causes of the vasomotor symptoms. 2. Women need to know that a decrease in vaginal lubrication occurs, and that water-soluble lubricants should be used. 4. Mood changes and irritability occur, and the woman might experience more forgetfulness.
A newborn is determined to have physiological jaundice. The nurse explains the steps involved in conjugation and excretion of bilirubin to the parents. Which factors would the nurse include in the explanation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. At birth, the newborn's liver begins to conjugate bilirubin or convert it from a yellow lipid-soluble pigment to a water-soluble pigment. 2. Unconjugated bilirubin can leave the bloodstream and enter the tissues, causing a yellow hue to the skin and sclera. 3. Unconjugated bilirubin results from the destruction of white blood cells. 4. The infant is able to excrete conjugated bilirubin, but not unconjugated bilirubin. 5. The newborn's liver has greater metabolic and enzymatic activity at birth than does an adult liver, increasing the newborn's susceptibility to jaundice.
Answer: 1, 2, 4 Explanation: 1. Conjugation, or the changing of bilirubin into an excretable form, is the conversion of the yellow lipid-soluble pigment (unconjugated, indirect) into water-soluble pigment (excretable, direct). 2. Jaundice (icterus) is the yellowish coloration of the skin and sclera caused by the presence of bilirubin in elevated concentrations. 4. Unconjugated bilirubin is fat soluble, has a propensity for fatty tissues, is not in an excretable form, and is a potential toxin.
The client is undergoing an emergency cesarean birth for fetal bradycardia. The client's partner has not been allowed into the operating room. What can the nurse do to alleviate the partner's emotional distress? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Allow the partner to wheel the baby's crib to the newborn nursery. 2. Allow the partner to be near the operating room where the newborn's first cry can be heard. 3. Have the partner wait in the client's postpartum room. 4. Encourage the partner to be in the nursery for the initial assessment. 5. Teach the partner how to take the client's blood pressure.
Answer: 1, 2, 4 Explanation: 1. Effective measures include allowing the partner to take the baby to the nursery. 2. Effective measures include allowing the partner to be in a place near the operating room, where the newborn's first cry can be heard. 4. Effective measures include involving the partner in postpartum care in the recovery room.
Which strategies would the nurse utilize to promote culturally competent care for the postpartum client? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Examine one's own cultural beliefs, biases, stereotypes, and prejudices. 2. Respect the values and beliefs of others. 3. Limit the alternative food choices offered clients to minimize conflicts. 4. Incorporate the family's cultural practices into the care. 5. Evaluate whether the family's cultural practices fit into Western norms.
Answer: 1, 2, 4 Explanation: 1. It is important for nurses to recognize that they are approaching their patient's care from their own perspective and that, to individualize care for each mother, they need to assess the woman's preferences, her level of acculturation and assimilation to Western culture, her linguistic abilities, and her educational level. 2. It is important for nurses to recognize that they are approaching their patient's care from their own perspective and that, to individualize care for each mother, they need to assess the woman's preferences, her level of acculturation and assimilation to Western culture, her linguistic abilities, and her educational level. 4. The nurse should have the mother exercise her choices when possible and support those choices, with the help of cultural awareness and a sound knowledge base.
What of the following nursing interventions are appropriate when caring for the family experiencing a stillbirth? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Use active listening techniques. 2. Avoid the use of clichés. 3. Avoid periods of silence. 4. Wrap the infant in a blanket before the parents see the infant. 5. Do not permit the parents of an infant with birth defects to hold the infant.
Answer: 1, 2, 4 Explanation: 1. It is important to allow the parents to verbalize their concerns. 2. The nurse can facilitate a healthy mourning process for the family by using active listening techniques and avoiding the use of clichés and platitudes. 4. The infant should be wrapped in a blanket to allow parents to see the infant before viewing any deformities.
What maternity unit policies promote postpartal family wellness and shared parenting? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Mother-baby care or couplet care on the postpartum unit 2. Skin-to-skin contact between the mother and baby and the father and baby 3. Newborn kept in the nursery to allow mother to rest between feedings 4. On-demand feeding schedule for both breastfed and bottle-fed infants 5. Limited visiting hours for the father so that the mother can sleep as needed
Answer: 1, 2, 4 Explanation: 1. Mother-baby care is an important part of the family-centered care approach. 2. The nurse should encourage skin-to-skin contact between mother (or father) and baby to promote breastfeeding and bonding. 4. The mother-baby unit is conducive to an on-demand feeding schedule for both breastfeeding and formula-feeding infants.
The nurse tells a mother that the doctor is preparing to circumcise her newborn. The mother expresses concern that the infant will be uncomfortable during the procedure. The nurse explains that the physician will numb the area before the procedure. Additional methods of comfort often used during the procedure include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Providing a pacifier 2. Stroking the head 3. Restraining both arms and legs 4. Talking to the infant 5. Giving the infant a sedative before the procedure
Answer: 1, 2, 4 Explanation: 1. Providing a pacifier is an accepted method of soothing during the circumcision. 2. Stroking the head is an accepted method of soothing during the circumcision. 4. Talking to the infant is an accepted method of soothing during the circumcision.
The nurse is teaching a group of perimenopausal women about treatment choices for their symptoms. The nurse will include which information? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Importance of continuing contraception 2. Benefits of menstrual regulation with hormones 3. Increase in vaginal dryness with hormones 4. Decrease in acne and hirsutism 5. Increase in endometrial cancer risk
Answer: 1, 2, 4 Explanation: 1. Thirty-eight percent of pregnancies for women ages 40 and older are unplanned; some form of contraception is needed. 2. Regulation of menses with effective contraception is a benefit to the perimenopausal woman. 4. Women on hormones might experience less acne and hirsutism.
When providing anticipatory guidance to a new mother, what information does the nurse convey about the newborn's neurologic and sensory/perceptual functioning? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Newborns respond to and interact with the environment in a predictable pattern of behavior, reacting differently to a variety of stresses. 2. The usual position of the newborn is with extremities partially flexed, legs near the abdomen. 3. Newborns do not react to bright light, and their eye movements do not permit them to fixate on faces or objects until they are 3 months of age. 4. Newborns have the capacity to utilize self-quieting behaviors to quiet and comfort themselves. 5. The newborn is very sensitive to being touched, cuddled, and held.
Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Newborns respond to and interact with the environment in a predictable pattern of behavior that is shaped somewhat by their intrauterine experience. 2. Normal newborns are usually in a position of partially flexed extremities with the legs near the abdomen. 4. Self-quieting ability is the ability of newborns to use their own resources to quiet and comfort themselves. 5. The newborn is very sensitive to being touched, cuddled, and held; thus touch may be the most important of all of the senses for the newborn infant.
When preparing for and performing an assessment of the postpartum client, which of the following would the nurse do? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Ask the client to void before assessing the uterus. 2. Inform the client of the need for regular assessments. 3. Defer client teaching to another time. 4. Perform the procedures as gently as possible. 5. Take precautions to prevent exposure to body fluids.
Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Palpating the fundus when the woman has a full bladder may give false information about the progress of involution. Ask the woman to void before assessment. 2. The nurse should provide an explanation of the purposes of regular assessment to the woman. 4. The woman should be relaxed before starting, and procedures should be performed as gently as possible, to avoid unnecessary discomfort. 5. Gloves should be worn before starting the assessment.
A mother and her newborn have been discharged after a hospital stay of less than 48 hours. What are essential components the nurse must include in the first postpartum home visit? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Assessment of color 2. Measurement of weight 3. Measurement of height 4. Assessment of mother-newborn interaction 5. Reinforcement of information about feeding and sleep patterns
Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. The nurse should assess the newborn's general health, hydration, and degree of jaundice. 2. The nurse should weigh the infant. 4. This is an opportune time to assess the quality of mother-newborn interaction and details of newborn behavior. 5. Parents frequently need further clarification and reinforcement of maternal or family education in neonatal care, particularly feeding and sleep position.
The nurse is providing postpartum care to an obese client. As part of care for this client, the nurse should do which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Apply sequential compression devices 2. Have the mother ambulate as early as possible 3. Encourage bottle-feeding over breastfeeding 4. Supervise breastfeeding 5. Instruct the client on signs of infection
Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. The use of sequential compression devices (SCDs) and early ambulation are essential to the prevention of deep vein thrombosis, especially if the client had a cesarean birth. 2. Ambulation should be encouraged as soon as possible to prevent pneumonia. 4. The new mother may need extra supervision and assistance when breastfeeding her baby to ensure newborn safety. 5. The obese client has needs similar to all postpartum client, but she needs special attention to prevent injury, respiratory complications, thromboembolic disease, and infection, for which she is at high risk.
The nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice. The parents question why the newborn is not under phototherapy lights. The nurse explains that the fiber-optic blanket is beneficial because of which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Lights can stay on all the time. 2. The eyes do not need to be covered. 3. The lights will need to be removed for feedings. 4. Newborns do not get overheated. 5. Weight loss is not a complication of this system.
Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. With the fiber-optic blanket, the light stays on at all times. 2. The eyes do not have to be covered with a fiber optic blanket. 4. With the fiber-optic blanket, greater surface area is exposed and there are no thermoregulation issues. 5. Fluid and weight loss are not complications of fiber-optic blankets.
The nurse is teaching a group of clients about risk factors for osteoporosis. The nurse will include which of the following risk factors in the teaching? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Menopause at an early age increases bone loss 2. A family history of osteoporosis 3. A lifetime of high calcium intake 4. Having an active lifestyle 5. A vitamin D deficiency
Answer: 1, 2, 5 Explanation: 1. Abnormal absence of menses and early onset of menopause increase the risk of osteoporosis. 2. Family history of osteoporosis, especially a maternal hip fracture, increases the risk of osteoporosis. 5. Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of osteoporosis.
What information should the nurse include when teaching the postpartal client and partner about resumption of sexual activity? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Couples should be encouraged to abstain from intercourse until the episiotomy is healed and the lochial flow has stopped. 2. Postpartum women often experience vaginal dryness, and should be encouraged to use some kind of lubrication initially during intercourse. 3. Breastfeeding the newborn after intercourse can reduce the chance of milk spouting from the nipples. 4. Maternal changes in libido are usually indicative of psychological depression. 5. Maternal fatigue is often a significant factor limiting the resumption of sexual intercourse.
Answer: 1, 2, 5 Explanation: 1. Currently, the couple is advised to abstain from intercourse until the episiotomy is healed and the lochia has stopped. 2. Because postpartum women often experience vaginal dryness due to hormonal changes, the use of a water-based lubrication, such as K-Y jelly or Astroglide, may initially be necessary during intercourse. 5. Maternal fatigue is often a significant factor limiting the resumption of sexual intercourse. While interest and desire vary, most couples resume sexual activity within 3 months.
The nurse is administering erythromycin (Ilotycin) ointment to a newborn. What factors are associated with administration of this medication? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The medication should be instilled in the lower conjunctival sac of each eye. 2. The eyelids should be massaged gently to distribute the ointment. 3. The medication must be given immediately after delivery. 4. The medication does not cause any discomfort to the infant. 5. The medication can interfere with the baby's ability to focus.
Answer: 1, 2, 5 Explanation: 1. Successful eye prophylaxis requires that the medication be instilled in the lower conjunctival sac of each eye. 2. After administration, the nurse massages the eyelid gently to distribute the ointment. 5. Eye prophylaxis medication can cause chemical conjunctivitis, which gives the newborn some discomfort and can interfere with the baby's ability to focus on the parents' faces.
Which of the following activities allows the nurse to provide individualized parent teaching on the maternal-infant unit? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Teach by example and role modeling when caring for the newborn in the client's room. 2. Teach at every opportunity, even during the night shift, if the occasion arises. 3. Teach using newborn care videos and group classes. 4. Teach using the 24-hour educational television channels in the client's room. 5. Teach using one-to-one instruction while in the client's room.
Answer: 1, 2, 5 Explanation: 1. The nurse can be an excellent role model for families. Teaching by example is a very effective way to teach infant care. 2. One-to-one teaching while the nurse is in the client's room is shown to be the most effective educational model. 5. One-to-one teaching while the nurse is in the client's room is the most effective educational model.
To maintain a healthy temperature in the newborn, which of the following actions should be taken? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Keep the newborn's clothing and bedding dry. 2. Reduce the newborn's exposure to drafts. 3. Do not use the radiant warmer during procedures. 4. Do not wrap the newborn. 5. Encourage the mother to snuggle with the newborn under blankets.
Answer: 1, 2, 5 Explanation: 1. To maintain a healthy temperature in the newborn, keep the newborn's clothing and bedding dry. 2. To maintain a healthy temperature in the newborn, reduce the newborn's exposure to drafts. 5. To maintain a healthy temperature in the newborn, encourage the mother to snuggle with the newborn under blankets.
A couple request to see their stillborn infant. How should the nurse prepare the infant? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Wrapping the infant in a blanket 2. Removing all blankets from the infant 3. Placing a hat on the infant 4. Removing any identification from the infant 5. Placing a diaper on the infant
Answer: 1, 3 Explanation: 1. After bathing, the infant should be placed in a suitable-sized gown and then wrapped in a blanket. Many parents will eventually remove the covering to inspect the infant; however, applying a covering allows them time to adjust to the appearance at their own pace. 3. A hat can be applied to cover birth defects. This allows the parents an opportunity to view the infant before seeing the birth defect.
The nurse working in a women's clinic is training a recent graduate of nursing school who has been hired. The experienced nurse explains that nurses caring for women of all ages must be which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Aware of their own feelings 2. Judgmental when discussing sexuality 3. Aware of personal values and attitudes 4. Minimally knowledgeable about reproduction 5. Willing to discuss sexuality only one-on-one
Answer: 1, 3 Explanation: 1. Nurses must be aware of their own feelings. 3. Nurses must develop an awareness of their own values and attitudes about sexuality so that they can be more sensitive and objective when they encounter the values and beliefs of others.
The nurse is at the home of a postpartum client for an initial assessment. The client gave birth by cesarean section 1 week earlier. Which statements should the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Because you had a cesarean, I'd like to assess your incision." 2. "You aren't having any problems nursing, right?" 3. "How rested do you feel since you came home?" 4. "Because you are bottle-feeding, I won't assess your breasts." 5. "You should remain at home for the first 3 weeks after delivery."
Answer: 1, 3 Explanation: 1. The nurse should assess the cesarean incision. 3. The nurse should talk with the mother about her fatigue level and ability to rest and sleep. Page Ref: 929, 931
The nurse assessing a 50-year-old female client at an orthopedic center asks about the use of complementary and alternative therapies. Which of the following are among those women often try during menopause? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Vitamin and mineral supplements 2. Increasing caffeine intake 3. Soy and red clover 4. Selective estrogen receptor modulators 5. Salmon calcitonin
Answer: 1, 3 Explanation: 1. Vitamin and mineral supplements, especially calcium and vitamins D, E, and B complex, are used to control the symptoms of menopause. 3. Soy and red clover have shown to be effective for some women in controlling their menopausal symptoms.
A postpartum mother questions whether the environmental temperature should be warmer in the baby's room at home. The nurse responds that the environmental temperature should be warmer for the newborn. This response is based on which newborn characteristics that affect the establishment of thermal stability? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Newborns have less subcutaneous fat than do adults. 2. Infants have a thick epidermis layer. 3. Newborns have a large body surface to weight ratio. 4. Infants have increased total body water. 5. Newborns have more subcutaneous fat than do adults.
Answer: 1, 3, 4 Explanation: 1. Heat transfer from neonatal organs to skin surface is increased compared to adults due to the neonate's decreased subcutaneous fat. 3. Heat transfer from neonatal organs to skin surface is increased compared to adults due to the neonate's large body surface to weight ratio. 4. Preterm infants have increased heat loss via evaporation due to increased total body water.
The nurse initiates newborn admission procedures and evaluates the newborn's need to remain under observation by assessing which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Respiratory rate 2. Skin texture 3. Airway clearance 4. Ability to feed 5. Head weight
Answer: 1, 3, 4 Explanation: 1. The nurse initiates newborn admission procedures and evaluates the newborn's need to remain under observation by assessing vital signs (body temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate). 3. The nurse initiates newborn admission procedures and evaluates the newborn's need to remain under observation by assessing airway clearance. 4. The nurse initiates newborn admission procedures and evaluates the newborn's need to remain under observation by assessing ability to feed.
A nurse is instructing nursing students about the procedure for vitamin K administration. What information should be included? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Gently massage the site after injection. 2. Use a 22-gauge, 1-inch needle. 3. Inject in the vastus lateralis muscle. 4. Cleanse the site with alcohol prior to injection. 5. Inject at a 45-degree angle.
Answer: 1, 3, 4 Explanation: 1. The nurse would remove the needle and massage the site with an alcohol swab. 3. Vitamin K is given intramuscularly in the vastus lateralis muscle. 4. Before injecting, the nurse must clean the newborn's skin site for the injection thoroughly with a small alcohol swab.
The nurse is preparing to give an injection of vitamin K to a newborn. Which considerations would be appropriate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Administer a dose of 0.5 to 1 mg within 1 hour of birth. 2. Administer the injection subcutaneously. 3. Use a 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle for the injection. 4. Protect the medication bottle from light. 5. Give vitamin K prior to a circumcision procedure.
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. 0.5 to 1 mg is the correct dosage for vitamin K. 3. 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle is the right size needle to use. 4. Vitamin K must be kept away from light. 5. A prophylactic injection of vitamin K1 is given to prevent hemorrhage, which can occur because of low prothrombin levels in the first few days of life.
The client in the first trimester of pregnancy questions the nurse about the causes of fetal death. The nurse explains that factors associated with perinatal loss include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Maternal diabetes 2. Paternal hypertension 3. Fetal chromosomal disorders 4. Maternal infections 5. Placental abnormalities
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Fetal loss can be a result of a number of physiologic maladaptations, including maternal diabetes. 3. Chromosomal abnormalities can be associated with fetal loss. 4. Infections such as human parvovirus B19, syphilis, streptococcal infection, and Listeria can lead to fetal loss. 5. Placental abnormalities such as abruptio placentae and placenta previa can result in fetal death.
Which of the following are important behaviors to assess in the neurologic assessment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. State of alertness 2. Active posture 3. Quality of muscle tone 4. Cry 5. Motor activity
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Important behaviors to assess are the state of alertness, resting posture, cry, and quality of muscle tone and motor activity. 3. Important behaviors to assess are the state of alertness, resting posture, cry, and quality of muscle tone and motor activity. 4. Important behaviors to assess are the state of alertness, resting posture, cry, and quality of muscle tone and motor activity. 5. Important behaviors to assess are the state of alertness, resting posture, cry, and quality of muscle tone and motor activity.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a newborn. The nurse should instruct the parents to notify the healthcare provider in case of which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. More than one episode of forceful vomiting. 2. More than 6 to 10 wet diapers per day. 3. A bluish discoloration of the skin with or without a feeding. 4. Refusal of two feedings in a row. 5. Development of eye drainage.
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. More than one episode of forceful vomiting or frequent vomiting over a 6-hour period should be reported to the healthcare provider. 3. Cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin) with or without a feeding is a cause for concern, and should be reported to the healthcare provider immediately. 4. Refusal of two feedings in a row should be reported to the healthcare provider. 5. The infant should not have eye drainage after discharge and this condition should be reported to the healthcare provider.
Which fetal/neonatal risk factors would lead the nurse to anticipate a potential need to resuscitate a newborn? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Nonreassuring fetal heart rate pattern/sustained bradycardia 2. Fetal scalp/capillary blood sample pH greater than 7.25 3. History of meconium in amniotic fluid 4. Prematurity 5. Significant intrapartum bleeding
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Nonreassuring fetal heart rate pattern/sustained bradycardia would be considered a potential need to resuscitate a newborn. 3. History of meconium in amniotic fluid would be considered a potential need to resuscitate a newborn. 4. Prematurity would be considered a potential need to resuscitate a newborn. 5. Significant intrapartum bleeding would be considered a potential need to resuscitate a newborn.
) The incidence of complications and discomforts in the first year postpartum is common and women may experience which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Pain 2. Excess energy 3. Urinary incontinence 4. Changes in mental health status 5. Sleep deprivation
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Pain can be a discomfort in the first year postpartum. 3. Urinary incontinence can be a complication in the first year postpartum. 4. Changes in mental health status can be a complication in the first year postpartum. 5. Sleep deprivation can be a complication in the first year postpartum.
The nurse is planning care for four infants who were born on this shift. The infant who will require the most detailed assessment is the one whose mother has which of the following? 1. A history of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) 2. Chlamydia 3. Delivered six other children by cesarean section 4. A urinary tract infection (UTI)
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Infants born to mothers with chlamydia infections are at risk for neonatal pneumonia and conjunctivitis, and require close observation of the respiratory status and eyes. Page
The nurse should inform the parents of a newborn that they should call their healthcare provider when which of the following occurs? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Continual rise in temperature 2. Decreased frequency of stools 3. Absence of breathing longer than 20 seconds 4. Lethargy 5. Refusal of two feedings in a row
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Parents should call their healthcare provider due to a continual rise in temperature. 3. Parents should call their healthcare provider in the absence of breathing longer than 20 seconds. 4. Parents should call their healthcare provider if the newborn exhibits lethargy and listlessness. 5. Parents should call their healthcare provider if the newborn has refused of two feedings in a row.
A new mother inquires about postpartum resources. What resources can the nurse suggest to provide assistance to the new mother? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Breastfeeding support groups 2. Meals on Wheels 3. Lactation consultants 4. Postpartum classes 5. Internet sites
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Support groups provide an opportunity for parents to interact with one another and share information. 3. Lactation consultants are helpful for women who are having breastfeeding problems or concerns. 4. Postpartum classes offer chances for the new mother to socialize, share concerns, and receive encouragement. 5. The nurse's role is to direct the new mother to reliable web sites.
The nurse is caring for a client who had a cesarean birth 4 hours ago. Which interventions would the nurse implement at this time? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Administer analgesics as needed. 2. Encourage the client to ambulate to the bathroom to void. 3. Encourage leg exercises every 2 hours. 4. Encourage the client to cough and deep-breathe every 2 to 4 hours. 5. Encourage the use of breathing, relaxation, and distraction.
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. The nurse continues to assess the woman's pain level and provide relief measures as needed. 3. Within the first 12 hours postoperatively, unless medically contraindicated, the woman should be assisted to dangle her legs on the side of the bed. 4. The woman is encouraged to cough and breathe deeply and to use incentive spirometry every 2 to 4 hours while awake for the first few days following cesarean birth. 5. The nurse should encourage the use of breathing, relaxation, and distraction techniques.
A nurse is performing a postpartum assessment during the first home visit to a client 3 days postdelivery. Which actions will the nurse perform? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Palpate the breasts. 2. Auscultate the carotid. 3. Check vaginal discharge. 4. Assess the extremities. 5. Inspect the perineum.
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. The nurse needs to assess for fullness and engorgement. 3. The nurse should check vaginal discharge for amount and color. 4. The extremities should be checked for any redness, edema, and tenderness. 5. The perineum needs to be checked for healing.
Antibiotics have been ordered for a newborn with an infection. Which interventions would the nurse prepare to implement? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Obtain skin cultures. 2. Restrict parental visits. 3. Evaluate bilirubin levels. 4. Administer oxygen as ordered. 5. Observe for signs of hypoglycemia.
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. The nurse will assist in obtaining skin cultures. Skin cultures are taken of any lesions or drainage from lesions or reddened areas. 3. The nurse will observe for hyperbilirubinemia, anemia, and hemorrhagic symptoms. 4. The nurse will administer oxygen as ordered. 5. The nurse will observe for signs of hypoglycemia.
When planning care for the premature newborn diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome, which potential complications would the nurse anticipate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Hypoxia 2. Respiratory alkalosis 3. Metabolic acidosis 4. Massive atelectasis 5. Pulmonary edema
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. The physiologic alterations of RDS can produce hypoxia as a complication. As a result of hypoxia, the pulmonary vasculature constricts, pulmonary vascular resistance increases, and pulmonary blood flow is reduced. 3. The physiologic alterations of RDS can produce metabolic acidosis as a complication. Because cells lack oxygen, the newborn begins an anaerobic pathway of metabolism, with an increase in lactate levels and a resulting base deficit. 4. The physiologic alterations of RDS can produce massive atelectasis as a complication. Upon expiration, the instability increases the atelectasis, which causes hypoxia and acidosis because of the lack of gas exchange. 5. The physiologic alterations of RDS can produce pulmonary edema as a complication. Opacification of the lungs on X-ray image may be due to massive atelectasis, diffuse alveolar infiltrate, or pulmonary edema.
The nurse is caring for a client who finally conceived after several unsuccessful attempts at in vitro fertilization. The client has just been diagnosed with a perinatal loss. What should the nurse's plan of care include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Giving accurate and honest information 2. Encouraging the couple to try right away to get pregnant again 3. Validating the many losses the client has experienced 4. Providing possible explanations for the fetal demise 5. Assessing where the client is in the grieving process, and communicating with compassion
Answer: 1, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. Families can cope with extreme situations when they are properly informed in an honest and forthright manner. 3. The nurse should be compassionate, give accurate and honest information, and validate the many losses incurred. 5. The nurse caring for a couple who has had a previous loss needs to be kind, compassionate, and patient.
A new mother is concerned because the anterior fontanelle swells when the newborn cries. Explaining normal findings concerning the fontanelles, the nurse states which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The fontanelles can swell with crying. 2. The fontanelles might be depressed. 3. The fontanelles can pulsate with the heartbeat. 4. The fontanelles might bulge. 5. The fontanelles can swell when stool is passed.
Answer: 1, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. Newborn fontanelles can swell when the newborn cries. 3. Newborn fontanelles can pulsate with the heartbeat. 5. Newborn fontanelles can swell when the newborn passes a stool.
Which nursing interventions would be included in the plan of care for a family that has just been informed of a perinatal loss? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Provide the parents with a private place and time to express their grief. 2. Offer reassurance that parents can have a subsequent successful pregnancy. 3. Allow the parents to participate in personal grief rituals. 4. Encourage interaction with other families. 5. Offer to give the family mementos of the infant such as footprints, crib card, and lock of hair.
Answer: 1, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. The couple with a known or suspected fetal demise should immediately be placed in a private room. When possible, the woman should be in a room that is farthest away from other laboring women. 3. The nurse should assist the couple in exploring their feelings and help them to make decisions about who will be present and what rituals will occur during and following the birth. 5. In a fetal demise, mementos are some of the few memories the parents have to provide them comfort after the death of their baby. Every effort should be made to offer as many quality mementos as possible, such as pictures and hand- or footprint molds and cards.
The newborn's cry should have which of the following characteristics? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Medium pitch 2. Shrillness 3. Strength 4. High pitch 5. Lusty
Answer: 1, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. The newborn's cry should be strong, lusty, and of medium pitch. 3. The newborn's cry should be strong, lusty, and of medium pitch. 5. The newborn's cry should be strong, lusty, and of medium pitch.
A new mother is concerned about a mass on the newborn's head. The nurse assesses this to be a cephalohematoma based on which characteristics? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The mass appeared on the second day after birth. 2. The mass appears larger when the newborn cries. 3. The head appears asymmetrical. 4. The mass appears on only one side of the head. 5. The mass overrides the suture line.
Answer: 1, 4 Explanation: 1. A cephalohematoma is a collection of blood resulting from ruptured blood vessels between the surface of a cranial bone and the periosteal membrane. These areas emerge as defined hematomas between the first and second days. 4. Cephalohematomas can be unilateral or bilateral, but do not cross the suture lines.
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is experiencing afterpains following the birth of her third child. Which comfort measure should the nurse implement to decrease her pain? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Offer a warm water bottle for her abdomen. 2. Call the physician to report this finding. 3. Inform her that this is not normal, and she will need an oxytocic agent. 4. Administer a mild analgesic to help with breastfeeding. 5. Administer a mild analgesic at bedtime to ensure rest.
Answer: 1, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. A warm water bottle placed against the low abdomen may reduce the discomfort of afterpains. 4. The breastfeeding mother may find it helpful to take a mild analgesic agent approximately 1 hour before feeding her infant. 5. An analgesic agent such as ibuprofen is also helpful at bedtime if the afterpains interfere with the mother's rest.
Which factors would the nurse observe that would indicate a new mother's early attachment to the newborn? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Face-to-face contact and eye contact 2. Failure to choose a name for the baby 3. Decreased interest in the infant's cues 4. Pointing out familial traits of the newborn 5. Displaying satisfaction with the infant's sex
Answer: 1, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Face-to-face contact and eye contact indicates that the mother is attracted to the infant and is attending to the infant's behavior. 4. The ability to point out family traits shows that she is pleased with the baby's appearance and recognizes the infant as belonging to the family unit. 5. Showing pleasure with the infant's appearance and sex indicates bonding is occurring.
The parents are asking the nurse about their newborn's behavior. The nurse begins to teach the parents about their newborn and involve them in their baby's care. What are these interventions directed at promoting to the parents? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Identification of responses or activities that best meet the special needs of their newborn. 2. Ability to evaluate the neurologic capacity of their newborn. 3. Understanding that the baby's temperament will be the same as their own. 4. Positive attachment experiences. 5. Understanding of the newborn's various behaviors.
Answer: 1, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Families learn which responses, interventions, or activities best meet the special needs of their newborn, and this understanding fosters positive attachment experiences. 4. Families learn which responses, interventions, or activities best meet the special needs of their newborn, and this understanding fosters positive attachment experiences. 5. Parents usually need help in understanding the behaviors of their baby.
The nurse knows that the Bishop scoring system for cervical readiness includes which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Fetal station 2. Fetal lie 3. Fetal presenting part 4. Cervical effacement 5. Cervical softness
Answer: 1, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Fetal station is one of the components evaluated by the Bishop scoring system. 4. Cervical effacement is one of the components evaluated by the Bishop scoring system. 5. Cervical consistency is one of the components evaluated by the Bishop scoring system.
Which nursing diagnoses can apply to the couple experiencing a perinatal loss? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Grieving related to the imminent loss of a child 2. Fear related to discomfort of labor and unknown outcome 3. Knowledge, Deficient related to lack of information about involution 4. Powerlessness related to lack of control in current situational crisis 5. Spiritual Distress, Risk for related to intense suffering secondary to unexpected fetal loss
Answer: 1, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. The nurse should anticipate that the family will experience the grieving process for the lost fetus. 4. The parents are faced with the sudden and unanticipated death of the unborn child, which occurred without any input or control on their part. 5. Spiritual distress is a common reaction of parents who experience an unanticipated loss.
The nurse is preparing an educational in-service presentation about jaundice in the newborn. What content should the nurse include in this presentation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Physiologic jaundice occurs after 24 hours of age. 2. Pathologic jaundice occurs after 24 hours of age. 3. Phototherapy increases serum bilirubin levels. 4. The need for phototherapy depends on the bilirubin level and age of the infant. 5. Kernicterus causes irreversible neurological damage.
Answer: 1, 5 Explanation: 1. Physiologic or neonatal jaundice is a normal process that occurs during transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life and appears after 24 hours of life. 5. Kernicterus refers to the deposition of unconjugated bilirubin in the basal ganglia of the brain and to permanent neurologic sequelae of untreated hyperbilirubinemia.
A mother and her newborn are being discharged 2 days after delivery. The general discharge instructions provided by the nurse include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Always place the infant in a supine position in the crib. 2. Support the infant's head when carrying for the first week or two. 3. Do not allow the baby to fall asleep in someone's arms. 4. Cover the cord stump with a bandage. 5. Use a bulb syringe to suction mucus from the infant's nostrils as necessary
Answer: 1, 5 Explanation: 1. The newborn should be placed on his or her back (supine) for sleeping. 5. During the first few days of life, the newborn has increased mucus, and gentle suctioning with a bulb syringe may be indicated.
The special care nursery nurse is working with parents of a 3-day-old infant who was born with myelomeningocele and has developed an infection. Which statement from the mother is unexpected? 1. "If I had taken better care of myself, this wouldn't have happened." 2. "I've been sleeping very well since I had the baby." 3. "This is probably the doctor's fault." 4. "If I hadn't seen our baby's birth, I wouldn't believe she is ours."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. A sick infant is a source of great anxiety for parents. This response is from the mother would be unexpected.
A menopausal woman tells her nurse that she experiences discomfort from vaginal dryness during sexual intercourse, and asks, "What should I use as a lubricant?" The nurse should recommend which of the following? 1. Petroleum jelly 2. A water-soluble lubricant 3. Body cream or body lotion 4. Less-frequent intercourse
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. A water-soluble jelly should be used.
One day after giving birth vaginally, a client develops painful vesicular lesions on her perineum and vulva. She is diagnosed with a primary herpes simplex 2 infection. What is the expected care for her neonate? 1. Meticulous hand washing and antibiotic eye ointment administration. 2. Intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax) and contact precautions. 3. Cultures of blood and CSF and serial chest x-rays every 12 hours. 4. Parental rooming-in and four intramuscular injections of penicillin.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Administering intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax) and contact precautions are appropriate measures for an infant at risk for developing herpes simplex 2 infection.
A woman has just delivered a stillborn child at 26 weeks' gestation. Which nursing action is appropriate at this time? 1. Remind the mother that she will be able to have another baby in the future. 2. Dress the infant in a gown and swaddle it in a receiving blanket. 3. Ask the woman whether she would like the doctor to prescribe a sedative for her. 4. Remove the baby from the delivery room as soon as possible.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. After bathing, the infant should be placed in a suitable-sized gown and then wrapped in a blanket.
The nurse expects an initial weight loss for the average postpartum client to be which of the following? 1. 5 to 8 pounds 2. 10 to 12 pounds 3. 12 to 15 pounds 4. 15 to 20 pounds
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. An initial weight loss of 10 to 12 lbs. occurs as a result of the birth of infant, placenta, and amniotic fluid.
The student nurse has performed a gestational age assessment of an infant, and finds the infant to be at 32 weeks. On which set of characteristics is the nurse basing this assessment? 1. Lanugo mainly gone, little vernix across the body 2. Prominent clitoris, enlarging minora, anus patent 3. Full areola, 5 to 10 mm bud, pinkish-brown in color 4. Skin opaque, cracking at wrists and ankles, no vessels visible
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. At 30 to 32 weeks' gestation, the clitoris is prominent, and the labia majora are small and widely separated. As gestational age increases, the labia majora increase in size. At 36 to 40 weeks, they nearly cover the clitoris. At 40 weeks and beyond, the labia majora cover the labia minora and clitoris.
Placing the baby at mother's breast facilitates early latch and promotes successful breastfeeding. When should breastfeeding be initiated? 1. 6 to 12 hours after birth 2. Within 1 hour of birth 3. 24 hours after birth 4. 48 hours after birth
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Breastfeeding should be initiated within the first hour of life unless medically contraindicated.
The homecare nurse is seeing a client at 6 weeks postpartum. Which statement by the client indicates the need for immediate intervention? 1. "The baby sleeps 7 hours each night now." 2. "My flow is red, and I need to wear a pad." 3. "My breasts no longer leak between feedings." 4. "I started back on the pill 2 weeks ago."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. By 6 weeks postpartum, lochia should be absent or minimal in amount, requiring only a pantiliner. Red, heavy flow is not an expected finding, and requires intervention.
The nurse is answering the perimenopausal client's questions about hormone replacement therapy. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching? 1. "Estrogen therapy will decrease my chances of developing osteoporosis." 2. "If I am taking estrogen therapy, I will not have to worry about my cholesterol being checked." 3. "Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone strength due to bone density and quality." 4. "Bone mass tends to decrease after menopause."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Cholesterol levels should be checked regularly even when normal, so this statement indicates the need for more teaching.
The nurse is performing a postpartum homecare visit. Which teaching has the highest priority? 1. Teaching or reviewing how to bathe the baby 2. Teaching how to thoroughly childproof the house 3. How many wet diapers the baby should have daily 4. Prevention of plagiocephaly
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Assessment of intake, output, weight, and hydration status is imperative. The baby should have at least six diapers that are saturated with clear urine each day by 1 week of age. Wet diapers are an indication of hydration of the newborn. This is the highest priority.
The laboring client participated in childbirth preparation classes that strongly discouraged the use of medications and intervention during labor. The client has been pushing for two hours, and is exhausted. The physician requests that a vacuum extractor be used to facilitate the birth. The client first states that she wants the birth to be normal, then allows the vacuum extraction. Following this, what should the nurse assess the client for after the birth? 1. Elation, euphoria, and talkativeness 2. A sense of failure and loss 3. Questions about whether or not to circumcise 4. Uncertainty surrounding the baby's name
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Clients who participate in childbirth classes that stress the normalcy of birth may feel a sense of loss or failure if an intervention is used during their labor or birth.
The nurse is completing the gestational age assessment on a newborn while in the mother's postpartum room. During the assessment, the mother asks what aspects of the baby are being checked. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "I'm checking to make sure the baby has all of its parts." 2. "This assessment looks at both physical aspects and the nervous system." 3. "This assessment checks the baby's brain and nerve function." 4. "Don't worry. We perform this check on all the babies."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Clinical gestational age assessment tools have two components: external physical characteristics and neurologic or neuromuscular development evaluations.
The nurse suspects clubfoot in the newborn and assesses for the condition by doing which of the following? 1. Adducting the foot and listening for a click. 2. Moving the foot to midline and determining resistance. 3. Extending the foot and observing for pain. 4. Stimulating the sole of the foot.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Clubfoot is suspected when the foot does not turn to a midline position or align readily.
The nurse is training a nurse new to the labor and delivery unit. They are caring for a laboring client who will have a forceps delivery. Which action or assessment finding requires intervention? 1. Regional anesthesia is administered via pudendal block. 2. The client is instructed to push between contractions. 3. Fetal heart tones are consistently between 110 and 115. 4. The client's bladder is emptied using a straight catheter.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. During the contraction, as the forceps are applied, the woman should avoid pushing.
The postpartum homecare client asks the nurse why the visit is taking place. Which response is best? 1. "We make homecare visits to reinforce any teaching that you didn't quite grasp in the hospital." 2. "We make homecare visits to verify that both you and the baby are safe and doing well." 3. "We make homecare visits to ensure you are breastfeeding correctly." 4. "We make homecare visits to thoroughly assess your baby to make sure he is growing."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Family well-being should be determined through a comprehensive assessment that includes physical, emotional, and social functioning.
The physician has determined the need for forceps. The nurse should explain to the client that the use of forceps is indicated because of which of the following? 1. Her support person is exhausted 2. Premature placental separation 3. To shorten the first stage of labor 4. To prevent fetal distress
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Fetal conditions indicating the need for forceps include premature placental separation, prolapsed umbilical cord, and nonreassuring fetal status.
) A client who is in perimenopause is having a number of severe symptoms. The nurse assesses this client and knows the doctor will likely prescribe what to assist in relieving the distress? 1. Calcium and vitamin D 2. A form of hormonal contraception 3. Prescriptive pain medication 4. Antibiotics
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Hormonal contraception is the correct answer, as pregnancy can still be a concern, plus the estrogen will relieve other symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
The nursing instructor is conducting a class about attachment behaviors. Which statement by a student indicates the need for further instruction? 1. "The en face position promotes bonding and attachment." 2. "Ideally, initial skin-to-skin contact occurs after the baby has been assessed and bathed." 3. "In reciprocity, the interaction of mother and infant is mutually satisfying and synchronous." 4. "The needs of the mother and of her infant are balanced during the phase of mutual regulation."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Ideally, initial skin-to-skin contact is immediate. The benefits of this practice are supported by a preponderance of evidence.
The physicians/CNM opts to use a vacuum extractor for a delivery. What does the nurse understand? 1. There is little risk with vacuum extraction devices. 2. There should be further fetal descent with the first two "pop-offs." 3. Traction is applied between contractions. 4. The woman often feels increased discomfort during the procedure.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. If more than three "pop-offs" occur (the suction cup pops off the fetal head), the procedure should be discontinued. Page Ref: 641
A client in labor is found to have meconium-stained amniotic fluid upon rupture of membranes. At delivery, the nurse finds the infant to have depressed respirations and a heart rate of 80. What does the nurse anticipate? 1. Delivery of the neonate on its side with head up, to facilitate drainage of secretions. 2. Direct tracheal suctioning by specially trained personnel. 3. Preparation for the immediate use of positive pressure to expand the lungs. 4. Suctioning of the oropharynx when the newborn's head is delivered.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. If the infant has absent or depressed respirations, heart rate less than 100 beats/min, or poor muscle tone, direct tracheal suctioning by specially trained personnel is recommended.
A new grandmother comments that when her children were born, they stayed in the nursery. The grandmother asks the nurse why her daughter's baby stays mostly in the room instead of the nursery. How should the nurse respond? 1. "Babies like to be with their mothers more than they like to be in the nursery." 2. "Contact between parents and babies increases attachment." 3. "Budget cuts have decreased the number of nurses in the nursery." 4. "Why do you ask? Do you have concerns about your daughter's parenting?"
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. In a mother-baby unit, the newborn's crib is placed near the mother's bed, where she can see her baby easily; this is conducive to an on-demand feeding schedule for both breastfeeding and formula-feeding infants.
In utero, what is the organ responsible for gas exchange? 1. Umbilical vein 2. Placenta 3. Inferior vena cava 4. Right atrium
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. In utero, the placenta is the organ of gas exchange.
The community nurse is meeting a new mother for the first time. The client delivered her first child 5 days ago after a 12-hour labor. Neither the mother nor the infant had any complications during the birth or postpartum period. Which statement by the client would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing postpartum blues? 1. "I am so happy and blessed to have my new baby." 2. "One minute I'm laughing and the next I'm crying." 3. "My husband is helping out by changing the baby at night." 4. "Breastfeeding is going quite well now that the engorgement is gone."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The postpartum blues consist of a transient period of depression that occurs during the first few days of puerperium. Symptoms may include mood swings, anger, weepiness, anorexia, difficulty sleeping, and a feeling of letdown.
The client having her second child is scheduled for a cesarean birth because the baby is in a breech presentation. The client states, "I'm wondering what will be different this time compared with my first birth, which was vaginal." What response is best? 1. "We'll take good care of you and your baby. You'll be home before you know it." 2. "You'll be wearing a sequential compression device until you start walking." 3. "You will have a lot of pain, but there are medications that we give when it gets really bad." 4. "You won't be able to nurse until the baby is 12 hours old, because of your epidural."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. The use of sequential compression devices (SCDs) and early ambulation are essential to the prevention of deep vein thrombosis, especially if the client had a cesarean birth.
The nurse is teaching a class on menstruation to young girls. What information would be important for 10-12-year-olds to know? 1. The age they will start having their periods 2. Variations in the age menstruation begins, length of the cycle, and duration of the menses 3. The number of days they will be ill when they have their menses 4. The number of days they will not be able to take part in physical education at school during their menses
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. These are the issues young girls like to know, as they always question whether they are different from their peers.
The nurse has received the end-of-shift report on the postpartum unit. Which client should the nurse see first? 1. Woman who is 2nd day post-cesarean, moderate lochia serosa 2. Woman day of delivery, fundus firm 2 cm above umbilicus 3. Woman who had a cesarean section, 1st postpartum day, 4 cm diastasis recti abdominis 4. Woman who had a cesarean section, 1st postpartum day, hypoactive bowel sounds all quadrants
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. This client is the top priority. The fundus should not be positioned above the umbilicus after delivery. If the fundus is in the midline but higher than expected, it is usually associated with clots within the uterus.
The client with blood type O Rh-negative has given birth to an infant with blood type O Rh-positive. The infant has become visibly jaundiced at 12 hours of age. The mother asks why this is happening. What is the best response by the nurse? 1. "The RhoGAM you received at 28 weeks' gestation did not prevent alloimmunization." 2. "Your body has made antibodies against the baby's blood that are destroying her red blood cells." 3. "The red blood cells of your baby are breaking down because you both have type O blood." 4. "Your baby's liver is too immature to eliminate the red blood cells that are no longer needed."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. This explanation is accurate and easy for the client to understand. Newborns of Rh-negative and O blood type mothers are carefully assessed for blood type status, appearance of jaundice, and levels of serum bilirubin.
The charge nurse is giving an in-service to the orthopedic and gynecology nurses concerning the relationship between estrogen and osteoporosis. Which is a statement the nurse would make concerning this relationship? 1. "Males have a higher incidence of osteoporosis than do females." 2. "Women who experience menopause at a younger age and have less bone mass could have more bone loss." 3. "Estrogen levels affect only bone mass, but they have nothing to with bone strength and bone density." 4. "Osteoporosis puts the client at a decreased
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. This is a true statement, as women who experience menopause at a younger age and have less bone mass lose the benefit of estrogen for more years.
The nurse is interviewing a 16-year-old client who has been using deodorant tampons during her menses. She comes into the gynecology office complaining of a rash and open sores on her labia and tenderness in the vagina. After obtaining her history, what will the nurse determine is the most likely cause of this client's problem? 1. She had forceful intercourse, which caused the trauma. 2. She is reacting to the deodorant in the tampon. 3. She might be allergic to the underwear she is wearing. 4. She is having a normal reaction to her menses.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. This is the correct answer, as women often will react to the deodorant used on pads and tampons.
At birth, an infant weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. Three days later, the newborn is being discharged. The parents note that the baby now weighs 7 pounds 15 ounces. The nurse explains that the change in the newborn's weight is which of the following? 1. Excessive 2. Within normal limits 3. Less than expected 4. Unusual
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. This newborn's weight loss is within normal limits. A weight loss of up to 10% for term newborns is considered within normal limits during the first week of life.
The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old who just delivered a 32-weeks'-gestation stillborn infant with numerous defects. In caring for this client, the nurse knows which of the following? 1. The client will likely do no grieving, as she is so young and the pregnancy was probably a mistake in any case. 2. Adolescents have a sense of invulnerability, an "It can't happen to me" mentality. 3. The client's mother will handle her daughter's grief, so the nurse doesn't need to be concerned. 4. The nurse will remove the baby before the client sees it.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Though adolescents have a mature concept of death, it is often clouded by their sense of invulnerability, an "It can't happen to me" mentality.
The nurse is making a postpartum home visit in the summer. The new father asks about taking the baby to a family outing this weekend. The nurse should encourage the father to do which of the following? 1. Cover the infant with dark blankets to block the sun. 2. Keep the infant in the shade. 3. Uncover the infant's head to prevent hyperthermia. 4. Avoid taking the infant outdoors for 6 months.
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. To prevent sunburn, the newborn should remain shaded, wear a light layer of clothing, or be protected with sunscreen specifically formulated for infants.
The postpartum client expresses concern about getting back to her prepregnant shape, and asks the nurse when she will be able to run again. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching was effective? 1. "I can start running in 2 weeks, and can breastfeed as soon as I am done." 2. "I should see how my energy level is at home, and increase my activity slowly." 3. "Running is not recommended for breastfeeding women." 4. "If I am getting 8 hours of sleep per day, I can start running."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Women should be encouraged to limit the number of activities to prevent excessive fatigue, increase in lochia, and negative psychologic reactions, such as feeling overwhelmed. A regular exercise program including vigorous activities such as running, weight lifting, or competitive sports can usually be initiated after the 6-week postpartum examination or when approved by the client's physician/CNM.
A multiparous client delivered her first child vaginally 2 years ago, and delivered an infant by cesarean yesterday due to breech presentation. Which statement would the nurse expect the client to make? 1. "I can't believe how much more tired I was with the first baby." 2. "I'm having significantly more pain this time than with my last birth." 3. "It is disappointing that I can't breastfeed because of the cesarean." 4. "Getting in and out of bed feels more comfortable than last time."
Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Women with cesarean births have special needs: increased need for rest and sleep; incisional care; self-care; and relief of pain and discomfort.
The nurse is working with a new mother who follows Muslim traditions. Which expectations and actions are appropriate for this client? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. To be sure she gets a kosher diet. 2. Expect that most visitors will be women. 3. Uncover only the necessary skin when assessing. 4. The father will take an active role in infant care. 5. She will prefer a male physician.
Answer: 2, 3 Explanation: 2. In Muslim cultures, emphasis on childrearing and infant care activities is on the mother and female relatives. 3. Women of the Islamic faith may have specific modesty requirements; the woman must be completely covered, with only her feet and hands exposed.
The nurse is assessing a newborn diagnosed with physiologic jaundice. Which findings would the nurse expect? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Jaundice present within the first 24 hours of life 2. Appearance of jaundice symptoms after 24 hours of life 3. Yellowish coloration of the sclera of the eyes 4. Cephalohematoma or excessive bruising 5. Cyanosis
Answer: 2, 3 Explanation: 2. Physiologic or neonatal jaundice is a normal process that occurs during transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life and appears after 24 hours of life. 3. Jaundice is a yellowish coloration of the skin and sclera of the eyes that develops from the deposit of yellow pigment bilirubin in lipid/fat-containing tissues.
The nurse is planning an in-service presentation about perinatal loss. Which statements should the nurse include in this presentation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Perinatal loss refers to third-trimester fetal death in utero." 2. "Perinatal loss occurs more frequently in assisted reproduction." 3. "Perinatal loss rates have declined in the United States over the past few years." 4. "Perinatal loss includes 25% of stillbirths occurring before the onset of labor." 5. "Perinatal loss rarely causes an emotional problem for the family."
Answer: 2, 3 Explanation: 2. Pregnancies conceived by in vitro fertilization have higher rates of pregnancy loss and pregnancy complications. 3. Perinatal loss in industrialized countries has declined in recent years as early diagnosis of congenital anomalies and advances in genetic testing techniques have increased the use of elective termination.
Under which circumstances would the nurse remove prostaglandin from the client's cervix? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Contractions every 5 minutes 2. Nausea and vomiting 3. Uterine tachysystole 4. Cardiac tachysystole 5. Baseline fetal heart rate of 140-148
Answer: 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 2. A reason to remove prostaglandin from a client's cervix is the presence of nausea and vomiting. 3. A reason to remove prostaglandin from a client's cervix is uterine tachysystole. 4. A reason to remove prostaglandin from a client's cervix is cardiac tachysystole.
Which instructions should the nurse include when teaching parents of a newborn about caring for the umbilical cord? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Use triple-dye to cleanse the umbilical cord at home. 2. Fold the diaper down to prevent covering the cord stump. 3. Keep the umbilical stump clean and dry to avoid infection. 4. Observe for signs of infection such as foul smell, redness, and drainage. 5. Begin tub baths to help cleanse the cord stump at home.
Answer: 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 2. Folding the diaper down to prevent coverage of the cord stump can prevent contamination of the area and promote drying. 3. Keeping the umbilical stump clean and dry can reduce the risk of infection. 4. It is the nurse's responsibility to instruct parents in caring for the cord and observing for signs and symptoms of infection after discharge, such as foul smell, redness and greenish yellow drainage, localized heat and tenderness, or bright red bleeding or if the area remains unhealed 2 to 3 days after the cord has sloughed off.
When caring for a new mother after cesarean birth, what complications would the nurse anticipate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Back pain 2. Pulmonary infection 3. Deep vein thrombosis 4. Pulmonary embolism 5. Perineal edema
Answer: 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 2. Immobility after delivery increases the risk of pulmonary infection. 3. Immobility after delivery increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis. 4. Immobility after delivery increases the risk of pulmonary embolism.
The nurse is caring for a client who delivered by cesarean birth. The client received a general anesthetic. To prevent or minimize abdominal distention, which of the following would the nurse encourage? Note: Credit will be given if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Increased intake of cold beverages 2. Leg exercises every 2 hours 3. Abdominal tightening 4. Ambulation 5. Using a straw when drinking fluids
Answer: 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 2. Immobility increases the risk of abdominal distention and discomfort. Leg exercises serve to prevent or minimize abdominal distention in a surgical client who received a general anesthetic. 3. Abdominal tightening serves to prevent or minimize abdominal distention in a surgical client who received a general anesthetic. 4. Early ambulation prevents abdominal distention that can occur with excess accumulation of gas in the intestines.
Prior to conducting the initial assessment of a newborn, the nurse reviews the mother's prenatal record and the delivery record to obtain information concerning possible risk factors for the infant and to anticipate the impact of these factors on the infant's ability to successfully transition to the extrauterine environment. Which information is pertinent to this assessment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Drug or alcohol use by the father 2. Infectious disease screening results 3. Maternal history of gestational diabetes 4. Prolonged rupture of the membranes 5. Maternal use of prenatal vitamins
Answer: 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 2. Infectious disease screening results help to determine if the infant is also at risk of obtaining any infectious diseases. 3. Gestational diabetes is a risk factor for the newborn. 4. Prolonged rupture of the membranes is a possible risk factor for the infant.
When caring for the menopausal woman, nurses need to be empathetic in approaching which of the following areas? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Administering medications 2. Health teaching 3. Providing physical care 4. Counseling 5. Encouraging hormone therapy
Answer: 2, 3, 4 Explanation: 2. The nurse needs to use an empathetic approach in counseling, health teaching, and providing physical care. 3. The nurse needs to use an empathetic approach in counseling, health teaching, and providing physical care. 4. The nurse needs to use an empathetic approach in counseling, health teaching, and providing physical care.
The nurse is caring for a client who plans to relinquish her baby for adoption. The nurse would implement which approach to care? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Encourage the client to see and hold her infant. 2. Encourage the client to express her emotions. 3. Respect any special requests for the birth. 4. Acknowledge the grieving process in the client. 5. Allow access to the infant, if the client requests it.
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 2. The mother who decides to relinquish her baby needs emotional support and validation of her loss. 3. The woman should decide whether to see and hold her baby and should have any special requests regarding the birth honored. 4. Perinatal nurses should be aware that relinquishing mothers are at risk for disenfranchised grief, in which they are unable to proceed through the grieving process and come to resolution with the loss. The nurse should acknowledge the woman's loss and support her decision. 5. The amount of contact she chooses to have with her newborn should be respected.
The nurse is teaching new parents how to dress their newborn. Which statements indicate that teaching has been effective? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "We should keep our home air-conditioned so the baby doesn't overheat." 2. "It is important that we dry the baby off as soon as we give him a bath or shampoo his hair." 3. "When we change the baby's diaper, we should change any wet clothing or blankets, too." 4. "If the baby's body temperature gets too low, he will warm himself up without any shivering." 5. "Our baby will have a much faster rate of breathing if he is not dressed warmly enough."
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 2. The newborn is particularly prone to heat loss by evaporation immediately after birth and during baths; thus drying the newborn is critical. 3. Changing wet clothing or blankets immediately prevents evaporation, one mechanism of heat loss. 4. Nonshivering thermogenesis (NST), an important mechanism of heat production unique to the newborn, is the major mechanism through which heat is produced. 5. A decrease in the environmental temperature of 2°C is a drop sufficient to double the oxygen consumption of a term newborn and can cause the newborn to show signs of respiratory distress.
When assessing a full-term newborn, the nurse notes tremorlike movements. The nurse is aware that further evaluation is indicated to rule out which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Hyperglycemia 2. Hypoglycemia 3. Hypocalcemia 4. Substance withdrawal 5. Neurologic damage
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 2. Tremors or jitteriness (tremorlike movements) in the full-term newborn must be evaluated to differentiate the tremors from convulsions. Tremors may be related to hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, or substance withdrawal. 3. Tremors or jitteriness (tremorlike movements) in the full-term newborn must be evaluated to differentiate the tremors from convulsions. Tremors may be related to hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, or substance withdrawal. 4. Tremors or jitteriness (tremorlike movements) in the full-term newborn must be evaluated to differentiate the tremors from convulsions. Tremors may be related to hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, or substance withdrawal. 5. Neurologic damage should be considered if the newborn is experiencing tremors.
Which of the following symptoms would be an indication of postpartum blues? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Overeating 2. Anger 3. Mood swings 4. Constant sleepiness 5. Crying
Answer: 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 2. Anger would be a symptom of postpartum blues. 3. Mood swings would be a symptom of postpartum blues. 5. Weepiness and crying would be a symptom of postpartum blues.
Which nursing interventions are appropriate when caring for the newborn undergoing phototherapy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Cover the newborn's eyes at all times, even when not under the lights. 2. Close the newborn's eyelids before applying eye patches. 3. Inspect the eyes each shift for conjunctivitis. 4. Keep the baby swaddled in a blanket to prevent heat loss. 5. Reposition the baby every 2 hours.
Answer: 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 2. Apply eye patches over the newborn's closed eyes during exposure to banks of phototherapy. 3. Discontinue conventional phototherapy and remove the eye patches at least once per shift to assess the eyes for the presence of conjunctivitis. 5. Repositioning allows equal exposure of all skin areas and prevents pressure areas.
Which of the following would be considered normal newborn urinalysis values? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Color bright yellow 2. Bacteria 0 3. Red blood cells (RBC) 0 4. White blood cells (WBC) more than 4-5/hpf 5. Protein less than 5-10 mg/dL
Answer: 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 2. Bacteria value should be 0. 3. Red blood cells (RBC) should be 0. 5. Protein less than 5-10 mg/dL would be considered normal.
Nursing interventions that foster the process of becoming a mother include which of the following? 1. Encouraging detachment from the nurse-patient relationship 2. Promoting maternal-infant attachment 3. Building awareness of and responsiveness to infant interactive capabilities 4. Instruct about promoting newborn independence 5. Preparing the woman for the maternal social role
Answer: 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 2. Promoting maternal-infant attachment is a nursing intervention that fosters the process of becoming a mother. 3. Building awareness of and responsiveness to infant interactive capabilities is a nursing intervention that fosters the process of becoming a mother. 5. Preparing the woman for the maternal social role is a nursing intervention that fosters the process of becoming a mother.
Which physical assessment findings would the nurse consider normal for the postpartum client following a vaginal delivery? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Elevated blood pressure 2. Fundus firm and midline 3. Moderate amount of lochia serosa 4. Edema and bruising of perineum 5. Inflamed hemorrhoids
Answer: 2, 4 Explanation: 2. A firm fundus that is midline indicates the normal progression of uterine involution. 4. During the early postpartum period, the soft tissue in and around the perineum may appear edematous with some bruising.
In which clinical situations would it be appropriate for an obstetrician to order a labor nurse to perform amnioinfusion? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Placental abruption 2. Meconium-stained fluid 3. Polyhydramnios 4. Variable decelerations 5. Early decelerations
Answer: 2, 4 Explanation: 2. The physician may order amnioinfusion for meconium-stained fluid. 4. Amnioinfusion is sometimes done to prevent the possibility of variable decelerations.
The nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving an amnioinfusion. Which assessments must the nurse perform to prevent a serious complication? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Color of amniotic fluid 2. Maternal blood pressure 3. Cervical effacement 4. Uterine resting tone 5. Fluid leaking from the vagina
Answer: 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 2. Blood pressure should be monitored along with other vital signs. 4. The nurse should monitor contraction status (frequency, duration, intensity, resting tone, and associated maternal discomfort). 5. The nurse should continually check to make sure the infused fluid is being expelled from the vagina.
During the first several postpartum weeks, the new mother must accomplish certain physical and developmental tasks, including which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Establish a therapeutic relationship with her physician 2. Adapt to altered lifestyles and family structure resulting from the addition of a new member 3. Restore her intellectual abilities 4. Restore physical condition 5. Develop competence in caring for and meeting the needs of her infant
Answer: 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 2. During the first several postpartum weeks, the new mother must adapt to altered lifestyles and family structure resulting from the addition of a new member. 4. During the first several postpartum weeks, the new mother must restore her physical condition. 5. During the first several postpartum weeks, the new mother must develop competence in caring for and meeting the needs of her infant.
The nurse is caring for a newborn 30 minutes after birth. After assessing respiratory function, the nurse would report which findings as abnormal? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Respiratory rate of 66 breaths per minute 2. Periodic breathing with pauses of 25 seconds 3. Synchronous chest and abdomen movements 4. Grunting on expiration 5. Nasal flaring
Answer: 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 2. Periodic breathing with pauses longer than 20 seconds (apnea) is an abnormal finding that should be reported to the physician. 4. Grunting on expiration is an abnormal finding that should be reported to the physician. 5. Nasal flaring is an abnormal finding that should be reported to the physician.
Which of the following are considered risk factors for development of severe hyperbilirubinemia? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Northern European descent 2. Previous sibling received phototherapy 3. Gestational age 27 to 30 weeks 4. Exclusive breastfeeding 5. Infection
Answer: 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 2. Previous sibling received phototherapy is considered a risk factor for development of severe hyperbilirubinemia. 4. Exclusive breastfeeding, particularly if nursing is not going well and excessive weight loss is experienced, is considered a risk factor for development of severe hyperbilirubinemia. 5. Infection is considered a risk factor for development of severe hyperbilirubinemia.
What possible approaches should the nurse use to provide sensitive, holistic nursing care for the mother who is relinquishing her newborn? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Allow the mother minimal control over the infant. 2. Use active listening strategies to determine the client's needs. 3. Provide only physical care in the early postpartum period. 4. Demonstrate empathy, concern, and compassion. 5. Provide nonjudgmental support and personalized care.
Answer: 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 2. The nurse can support the mother by encouraging her to share her feelings, by listening actively, and by being present for her. 4. The mother who decides to relinquish her baby needs emotional support and validation of her loss. The nurse should demonstrate empathy, concern, and compassion. 5. The nurse needs to acknowledge the significance of the birth mother's experience. The nurse should acknowledge the woman's loss and support her decision.
Amniotomy as a method of labor induction has which of the following advantages? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The danger of a prolapsed cord is decreased. 2. There is usually no risk of hypertonus or rupture of the uterus. 3. The intervention can cause a decrease in pain. 4. The color and composition of amniotic fluid can be evaluated. 5. The contractions elicited are similar to those of spontaneous labor.
Answer: 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 2. There is usually no risk of hypertonus or rupture of the uterus and this is an advantage of amniotomy. 4. The color and composition of amniotic fluid can be evaluated and this is an advantage of amniotomy. 5. The contractions elicited are similar to those of spontaneous labor and this is an advantage of amniotomy.
A client at 40 weeks' gestation is to undergo stripping of the membranes. The nurse provides the client with information about the procedure. Which information is accurate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Intravenous administration of oxytocin will be used to initiate contractions. 2. The physician/CNM will insert a gloved finger into the cervical os and rotate the finger 360 degrees. 3. Stripping of the membranes will not cause discomfort, and is usually effective. 4. Labor should begin within 24-48 hours after the procedure. 5. Uterine contractions, cramping, and a bloody discharge can occur after the procedure.
Answer: 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 2. This motion separates the amniotic membranes that are lying against the lower uterine segment and internal os from the distal part of the lower uterine segment. 4. If labor is initiated, it typically begins within 24-48 hours. 5. Uterine contractions, cramping, scant bleeding, and bloody discharge can occur after stripping of the membranes.
The nurse determines the gestational age of an infant to be 40 weeks. Which characteristics are most likely to be observed? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Lanugo abundant over shoulders and back 2. Plantar creases over entire sole 3. Pinna of ear springs back slowly when folded. 4. Vernix well distributed over entire body 5. Testes are pendulous, and the scrotum has deep rugae
Answer: 2, 5 Explanation: 2. Sole (plantar) creases are reliable indicators of gestational age in the first 12 hours of life. 5. By term, the testes are generally in the lower scrotum, which is pendulous and covered with rugae.
The client demonstrates understanding of the implications for future pregnancies secondary to her classic uterine incision when she states which of the following? 1. "The next time I have a baby, I can try to deliver vaginally." 2. "The risk of rupturing my uterus is too high for me to have any more babies." 3. "Every time I have a baby, I will have to have a cesarean delivery." 4. "I can only have one more baby."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. A classic uterine incision is made in the upper uterine segment and is associated with an increased risk of rupture in subsequent pregnancy, labor, and birth. Therefore, subsequent deliveries will be done by cesarean.
The client requires vacuum extraction assistance. To provide easier access to the fetal head, the physician cuts a mediolateral episiotomy. After delivery, the client asks the nurse to describe the episiotomy. What does the nurse respond? 1. "The episiotomy goes straight back toward your rectum." 2. "The episiotomy is from your vagina toward the urethra." 3. "The episiotomy is cut diagonally away from your vagina." 4. "The episiotomy extends from your vagina into your rectum."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. A mediolateral episiotomy is angled from the vaginal opening toward the buttock. It begins in the midline of the posterior fourchette and extends at a 45-degree angle downward to the right or left.
The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client who gave birth to her first child yesterday. What action is the best indicator that the nurse understands the parenting adolescent? 1. The client's mother is included in all discussions and demonstrations. 2. The father of the baby is encouraged to change a diaper and give a bottle. 3. The nurse explains the characteristics and cues of the baby when assessing him. 4. A discussion on contraceptive methods is the first topic of teaching.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. A newborn physical examination performed at the bedside gives the parent(s) immediate feedback about the newborn's health and demonstrates methods of handling an infant. This action helps the client learn about her baby as an individual and facilitates maternal-infant attachment. This is the highest priority.
The postpartum client has chosen to bottle-feed her infant. Nursing actions that aid in lactation suppression include which of the following? 1. Warm showers 2. Pumping milk 3. Ice packs to each breast 4. Avoiding wearing a bra for 5 to 7 days
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. A nonbreastfeeding mother should use cooling packs for comfort and to decrease the flow of breast milk.
A nurse explains to new parents that their newborn has developed respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Which of the following signs and symptoms would not be characteristic of RDS? 1. Grunting respirations 2. Nasal flaring 3. Respiratory rate of 40 during sleep 4. Chest retractions
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. A respiratory rate of 40 during sleep is normal.
A 2-day-old newborn is asleep, and the nurse assesses the apical pulse to be 88 beats/min. What would be the most appropriate nursing action based on this assessment finding? 1. Call the physician. 2. Administer oxygen. 3. Document the finding. 4. Place the newborn under the radiant warmer.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. An apical pulse rate of 88 beats/min is within the normal range of a sleeping full-term newborn. The average resting heart rate in the first week of life is 110 to 160 beats/min in a healthy full-term newborn but may vary significantly during deep sleep or active awake states. In full-term newborns, the heart rate may drop to a low of 80 to 100 beats/min during deep sleep.
On the 3rd day postpartum, a client who is not breastfeeding experiences engorgement. To relieve her discomfort, the nurse should encourage the client to do which of the following? 1. Remove her bra 2. Apply heat to the breasts 3. Apply cold packs to the breasts 4. Use a breast pump to release the milk
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Applying cold packs to the breasts relieves discomfort and helps suppress lactation.
Approximately what percentage of the newborn's body weight is water? 1. 5% to 10% 2. 90% to 95% 3. 70% to 75% 4. 50% to 60%
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Approximately 70% to 75% of the newborn's body weight is water.
The parents of a newborn male ask the nurse whether they should circumcise their son. What is the best response by the nurse? 1. "Circumcision should be undertaken to prevent problems in the future." 2. "Circumcision might decrease the child's risk of developing a urinary tract infection." 3. "Circumcision can sometimes cause complications. What questions do you have?" 4. "Circumcision is painful, and should be avoided unless you are Jewish."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Asking this question allows the nurse to determine what the parents' concerns are, then address them specifically.
To prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the nurse encourages the parents of a term infant to place the infant in which position when the infant is sleeping? 1. On the parents' waterbed 2. Swaddled in the infant swing 3. On the back 4. On the sides
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Babies should sleep on their backs every time they are put down for sleep.
The nurse is using the New Ballard Score to assess the gestational age of a newborn delivered 4 hours ago. The infant's gestational age is 33 weeks based on early ultrasound and last menstrual period. The nurse expects the infant to exhibit which of the following? 1. Full sole creases, nails extending beyond the fingertips, scarf sign showing the elbow beyond the midline 2. Testes located in the upper scrotum, rugae covering the scrotum, vernix covering the entire body 3. Ear cartilage folded over, lanugo present over much of the body, slow recoil time 4. 1 cm breast bud, peeling skin and veins not visible, rapid recoil of legs and arms to extension
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Ear cartilage folded over, lanugo present over much of the body, and slow recoil time are all characteristics of a preterm infant.
The nurse is taking a history on a new client in the clinic. She determines from talking with the client that she is recently divorced, is dating, and has had sex with various men. The nurse would be concerned about and would provide some education on what issues? 1. The ethics of dating and having sex with more than one man 2. The client having some kind of permanent birth control done, so she does not become pregnant 3. Education about sexual activity and sexually transmitted infections 4. Referral to a psychologist or counselor for follow-up on the multiple dating
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Education about sexual activity and sexually transmitted infections is correct, since it has been determined that the client is having sex with multiple partners.
A 49-year-old client comes to the clinic with complaints of severe perimenopausal symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, urinary urgency, and vaginal dryness. The physician has prescribed a combination hormone replacement therapy of estrogen and progestin. When the client asks the nurse why she must take both hormones, what is the nurse's best reply? 1. "Hot flashes respond better when replacement includes both hormones." 2. "You are having very severe symptoms, so you need more hormones replaced." 3. "There is an increased risk of tissue abnormality inside the uterus if only one is given." 4. "Your blood pressure can become elevated if only one hormone is used."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Estrogen alone, in a woman with a uterus (unopposed estrogen), increases the risk of endometrial (the lining of the uterus) cancer by eightfold and, therefore, is never given without progesterone in these women.
The nurse is teaching a group of women about menopause at a community clinic. The nurse tells them that the best indicator of menopause is which of the following symptoms? 1. No menses for 8 consecutive months 2. Hot flashes and night sweats 3. FSH levels rise and ovarian follicles cease to produce estrogen 4. Diagnosed with osteoporosis 4 months ago
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Examining FSH and estrogen levels is a very accurate indication of menopause.
As the couple and their families begin to confront the pain of their loss, many normal manifestations of grief may be present. Which of the following would indicate an emotional response to the loss? 1. Lack of meaning or direction 2. Preoccupation 3. Flat affect 4. Dreams of the deceased
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Flat affect would be an emotional response to loss.
The client is recovering from a delivery that included a midline episiotomy. Her perineum is swollen and sore. Ten minutes after an ice pack is applied, the client asks for another. What is the best response from the nurse? 1. "I'll get you one right away." 2. "You only need to use one ice pack." 3. "You need to leave it off for at least 20 minutes and then reapply." 4. "I'll bring you an extra so that you can change it when you are ready."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. For optimal effect, the ice pack should be applied for 20 to 30 minutes and removed for at least 20 minutes before being reapplied.
The postpartum nurse is performing a homecare visit to a first-time mother on her third day after delivery. She reports that her nipples are becoming sore. What statement indicates that further teaching is needed? 1. "I can apply lanolin cream to help with the nipple pain." 2. "Watching how much areola is visible will help me see whether my baby has a good mouthful of breast or not." 3. "My nipples will heal if I switch to bottle feeding for about 3 days while I pump my breasts." 4. "Rotating breastfeeding positions will allow the sore areas of my nipples to have less friction."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. For severe cases, in which the mother is unable to tolerate breastfeeding, the mother will need to pump or hand-express the breast milk until the nipple condition improves. Bottle feeding may not be necessary.
The nurse is conducting health screening at a community clinic. The client has asked whether there are any risks with body piercing and tattooing, or whether these activities would impact sexual activity. How should the nurse respond? 1. "You should avoid piercing your genitalia and your nipples." 2. "There are no problems that occur with either body piercing or tattooing." 3. "Both piercing and tattooing carry risks of infection, including hepatitis." 4. "The benefit of body art outweighs
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. For tattooing and body piercing, risks include infections such as HIV and hepatitis B and C because of the use of inadequately sterilized equipment, as well as allergic reactions, local swelling and burns, granulomas, and keloid formation.
New parents decide not to have their newborn circumcised. What should the nurse teach regarding care for the uncircumcised infant? 1. The foreskin will be retractable at 2 months. 2. Retract the foreskin and clean thoroughly. 3. Avoid retracting the foreskin. 4. Use soap and Betadine to cleanse the penis daily.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Foreskin will retract normally over time and may take 3 to 5 years.
The nurse has returned from working as a maternal-child nurse volunteer for a nongovernmental organization. After completing a community presentation about this experience, the nurse knows that learning has occurred when a participant states which of the following? 1. "Malaria is a chronic disease, and rarely causes fetal loss." 2. "Escherichia coli bacteria can cause diarrhea but not stillbirth." 3. "Group B streptococci can cause infection and the death of the fetus." 4. "Viral infections don't cause fetal death in developing nations."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Group B streptococci can cause ascending infections prior to or after rupture of membranes.
The nurse is caring for an infant who was delivered in a car on the way to the hospital and who has developed cold stress. Which finding requires immediate intervention? 1. Increased skin temperature and respirations 2. Blood glucose level of 45 3. Room-temperature IV running 4. Positioned under radiant warmer
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. IV fluids should be warmed prior to administration and the newborn can be wrapped in a chemically activated warming mattress immediately following birth to decrease the postnatal fall in temperature that normally occurs.
Before a newborn and mother are discharged from the hospital, the nurse informs the parents about routine screening tests for newborns. What is a good reason for having the screening tests done? 1. The tests prevent infants from developing phenylketonuria. 2. The tests detect such disorders as hypertension and diabetes. 3. The tests detect disorders that cause physical, intellectual, and developmental complications or death if left undiscovered. 4. The tests prevent sickle-cell anemia, galactosemia, and homocystinuria.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Newborn screening tests use a few drops of the newborn's blood to detect disorders that are often asymptomatic at birth but cause irreversible harm if not detected early. Profound physical, intellectual, and developmental complications and even death can result from many of the conditions for which newborns are screened prior to discharge.
A client has experienced a stillbirth. Which statement by the nurse would be appropriate? 1. "You are young. You can try again." 2. "At least you have your other children." 3. "I'm sure you had many dreams and hopes for the future." 4. "It's a blessing in disguise."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Perinatal loss is unique in that the parents have not had experiences with the child that was to be, and attachment is based mostly upon hopes and dreams for the future relationship.
The community nurse is working with a client whose only child is 8 months old. Which statement does the nurse expect the mother to make? 1. "I have a lot more time to myself than I thought I would have." 2. "My confidence level in my parenting is higher than I anticipated." 3. "I am constantly tired. I feel like I could sleep for a week." 4. "My baby likes everyone, and never fusses when she's held by a stranger."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Physical fatigue often affects adjustments and functions of the new mother. The nurse can also provide information about the fatigue that a new mother experiences, strategies to promote rest and sleep at home, and the impact fatigue can have on a woman's emotions and sense of control.
Induction of labor is planned for a 31-year-old client at 39 weeks due to insulin-dependent diabetes. Which nursing action is most important? 1. Administer 100 mcg of misoprostol (Cytotec) vaginally every 2 hours. 2. Place dinoprostone (Prepidil) vaginal gel and ambulate client for 1 hour. 3. Begin Pitocin (oxytocin) 4 hours after 50 mcg misoprostol (Cytotec). 4. Prepare to induce labor after administering a tap water enema.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Pitocin should not administered less than 4 hours after the last Cytotec dose.
A 19-year-old woman comes to the gynecologist's office. When the nurse asks the reason for this visit, the client explains that she has never had a menstrual period, and that she is concerned there might be something wrong. What is the diagnosis that the physician is most likely to make based on this information? 1. Primary dysmenorrhea 2. Secondary infertility 3. Primary amenorrhea 4. Secondary amenorrhea
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Primary amenorrhea is the term for the condition when menses have never occurred.
Which of the following may lead to the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), also called consumption coagulopathy, in the mother? 1. Hypertensive disorders 2. Abruptio placentae 3. Prolonged retention of the dead fetus 4. Heritable thrombophilias
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Prolonged retention of the dead fetus may lead to the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), also called consumption coagulopathy, in the mother.
The nurse is teaching a class on infant care to new parents. Which statement by a parent indicates that additional teaching is needed? 1. "The white spots on my baby's nose are called milia, and are harmless." 2. "The whitish cheeselike substance in the creases is vernix, and will be absorbed." 3. "The red spots with a white center on my baby are abnormal acne." 4. "Jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of skin that if noticed on the 1st day of life should be reported to the physician."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Red spots with white or yellow centers are erythema toxicum. The peak incidence is at 24 to 48 hours of life. The condition rarely presents at birth or after 5 days of life. The cause is unknown, and no treatment is necessary.
The nurse is supervising a student nurse who is working with a 14-year-old client who delivered her first child yesterday. Which statement indicates that the nursing student understands the particular needs of an adolescent client? 1. "This client will need less teaching, because she will have gotten the right information in school." 2. "Because of her age, this client will require less frequent fundal checks to assess for postpartal hemorrhage." 3. "Because of her age, this client will probably need extra teaching about the terminology for her anatomy." 4. "This client will need to have her grandmother provide day care and help raise the baby."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Some adolescents may not have a working knowledge of their own anatomy and physiology or the related terminology, and they may require special assistance with postpartum hygiene and care.
A client has delivered a stillborn infant at 28 weeks' gestation. Which nursing action is appropriate? 1. Discuss funeral options for the baby. 2. Encourage the couple to try to get pregnant again soon. 3. Ask the couple whether or not they would like to hold the baby. 4. Advise the couple that the baby's death was probably for the best.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Some parents will hold their infant for a short time before returning him or her to the nurse, whereas others will wish to spend a great deal of time with their infant. Allow the infant to remain with the parents for as long as they desire.
On the first postpartum day, the nurse teaches the client about breastfeeding. Two hours later, the mother seems to remember very little of the teaching. The nurse understands this memory lapse to be related to which of the following? 1. The taking-hold phase 2. Postpartum hemorrhage 3. The taking-in period 4. Epidural anesthesia
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Soon after birth during the taking-in period, the woman tends to be passive and somewhat dependent. She follows suggestions, hesitates about making decisions, and is still rather preoccupied with her needs.
The nurse has instructed a new mother on quieting activities for her newborn. The nurse knows that the mother understands when she overhears the mother telling the father to do what? 1. Hold the newborn in an upright position. 2. Massage the hands and feet. 3. Swaddle the newborn in a blanket. 4. Make eye contact while talking to the newborn.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Swaddling or bundling the baby increases a sense of security and is a quieting activity.
The nurse is teaching a class on perinatal loss to student nurses. What would the nurse explain about the relationship between attachment and the grief response? 1. The mother has no attachment to the fetus before it is born. 2. The severity of the grieving has nothing to do with attachment to the fetus. 3. The intensity of the grief response can be assessed by determining the level of attachment to the anticipated infant. 4. The mother would feel grief only if it were a planned pregnancy.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The intensity to which the grief will be experienced is best understood from the aspect of the level of attachment the grieving person had to the deceased and usually entails finding personal meaning in the loss for successful integration into the grieving person's life.
The nurse is planning care for a newborn. Which nursing intervention would best protect the newborn from the most common form of heat loss? 1. Placing the newborn away from air currents 2. Pre-warming the examination table 3. Drying the newborn thoroughly 4. Removing wet linens from the isolette
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The most common form of heat loss is evaporation. The newborn is particularly prone to heat loss by evaporation immediately after birth (when the baby is wet with amniotic fluid) and during baths; thus drying the newborn is critical.
A new grandfather is marveling over his 12-hour-old newborn grandson. Which statement indicates that the grandfather needs additional education? 1. "I can't believe he can already digest fats, carbohydrates, and proteins." 2. "It is amazing that his whole digestive tract can move things along at birth." 3. "Incredibly, his stomach capacity was already a cupful when he was born." 4. "He will lose some weight but then miraculously regain it by about 10 days
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The newborn's stomach has a capacity of 22 mL to 27 mL by day 3 of life.
The parents of a preterm newborn wish to visit their baby in the NICU. A statement by the nurse that would not support the parents as they visit their newborn is which of the following? 1. "Your newborn likes to be touched." 2. "Stroking the newborn will help with stimulation." 3. "Visits must be scheduled between feedings." 4. "Your baby loves her pink blanket."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The nurse always should encourage parents to visit and get to know their newborn, even in the NICU. Nurses foster the development of a safe, trusting environment by viewing the parents as essential caregivers, not as visitors or nuisances in the unit.
The nurse should explain to new parents that their infant's position should be changed periodically during the early months of life to prevent which of the following? 1. Muscle contractures 2. Respiratory distress 3. Permanently flattened areas of the skull 4. Esophageal reflux
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The nurse can describe plagiocephaly as a flattened area on the head and can recommend that parents alternate their infant's head position between the right and the left side when placing the infant supine for sleep. Placing the infant's head at alternate ends of the crib every few days is helpful as well.
The breastfeeding client asks the nurse about appropriate contraception. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "Breastfeeding has many effects on sexual intercourse." 2. "IUDs are easy to use and easy to insert prior to sexual intercourse." 3. "It's possible to get pregnant before your menstrual period returns. Let's talk about some different options for contraception." 4. "Breastfeeding hampers ovulation, so no contraception is needed."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The nurse should discuss the importance of contraception during the early postpartum period and provide information on the advantages and disadvantages of different methods, including special considerations for breastfeeding mothers. The woman's body needs adequate time to heal and recover from the stress of pregnancy and childbirth.
The nurse is planning a homecare visit to a mother who just recently delivered. The neighborhood is known to have a significant crime rate. What should the nurse do when planning this visit to facilitate personal safety? 1. Be friendly to all pets encountered on the visit to build client rapport. 2. Wait to find the exact location until arrival in the neighborhood. 3. Put personal possessions in the trunk when leaving the office. 4. Wear flashy jewelry to garner respect.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The nurse should lock personal belongings in the trunk of the car, out of sight, before starting out or before arriving at the home.
The postpartum nurse is caring for a client who gave birth to full-term twins earlier today. The nurse will know to assess for symptoms of which of the following? 1. Increased blood pressure 2. Hypoglycemia 3. Postpartum hemorrhage 4. Postpartum infection
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The nurse will assess for postpartum hemorrhage. Overstretching of uterine muscles with conditions such as multiple gestation, polyhydramnios, or a very large baby may set the stage for slower uterine involution.
The nurse determines the fundus of a postpartum client to be boggy. Initially, what should the nurse do? 1. Document the findings. 2. Catheterize the client. 3. Massage the uterine fundus until it is firm. 4. Call the physician immediately.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The nurse would massage the uterine fundus until it is firm by keeping one hand in position and stabilizing the lower portion of the uterus. With one hand used to massage the fundus, the nurse would put steady pressure on the top of the now-firm fundus and to see if she was able to express any clots.
The client has been pushing for 2 hours and is exhausted. The physician is performing a vacuum extraction to assist the birth. Which finding is expected and normal? 1. The head is delivered after eight "pop-offs" during contractions. 2. A cephalohematoma is present on the fetal scalp. 3. The location of the vacuum is apparent on the fetal scalp after birth. 4. Positive pressure is applied by the vacuum extraction during contractions.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The parents need to be informed that the caput (chignon) on the baby's head will disappear within 2 to 3 days.
The nurse is observing a new graduate perform a postpartum assessment. Which action requires intervention by the nurse? 1. Asking the client to void and donning clean gloves 2. Listening to bowel sounds and then asking when her last bowel movement occurred 3. Offering the patient pre-medication 2 hours before the assessment 4. Completing the assessment and explaining the results to the client
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. The patient should be offered premedication 30-45 minutes before assessing the fundus, especially if the patient has had a cesareansection.
What is the advantage of a client using a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) following a cesarean birth? 1. The client receives a bolus of the analgesia when pressing the button. 2. The client experiences pain relief within 30 minutes. 3. The client feels a greater sense of control, and is less dependent on the nursing staff. 4. The client can deliver as many doses of the medication as needed.
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Using a special intravenous (IV) pump system, the woman presses a button to self-administer small doses of the medication as needed. For safety, the pump is preset with a time lockout so that the pump cannot deliver another dose until a specified time has elapsed. Women using PCA feel less anxious and have a greater sense of control with less dependence on the nursing staff.
The nurse attempts to elicit the Moro reflex on a newborn, and assesses movement of the right arm only. Based on this finding, the nurse immediately assesses for which of the following? 1. Ortolani maneuver 2. Palmar grasping reflex 3. Clavicle 4. Tonic neck reflex
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. When the Moro reflex is elicited, the newborn straightens arms and hands outward while the knees flex. Slowly the arms return to the chest, as in an embrace. If this response is not elicited, the nurse assesses the clavicle for a possible fracture.
A client is consulting a certified nurse-midwife because she is hoping for a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) with this pregnancy. Which statement indicates that the client requires more information about VBAC? 1. "I can try a vaginal birth because my uterine incision is a low segment transverse incision." 2. "The vertical scar on my skin doesn't mean that the scar on my uterus goes in the same direction." 3. "There is about a 90% chance of giving birth vaginally after a cesarean." 4. "Because my hospital has a surgery staff on call 24 hours a day, I can try a VBAC there."
Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Women whose previous cesarean was performed because of nonrecurring indications have been reported to have approximately a 60% to 80% chance of success with VBAC.
The nurse is preparing a class for mothers and their partners who have just recently delivered. One topic of the class is infant attachment. Which statement by a participant indicates an understanding of this concept? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "We should avoid holding the baby too much." 2. "Looking directly into the baby's eyes might frighten him." 3. "Talking to the baby is good because he'll recognize our voices." 4. "Holding the baby so we have direct face-to-face contact is good." 5. "We should only touch the baby with our fingertips for the first month."
Answer: 3, 4 Explanation: 3. Attachment behaviors include cuddling, soothing, and calling the baby by name. 4. Attachment behaviors include holding the baby in the en face position.
Clinical risk factors for severe hyperbilirubinemia include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. African American ethnicity 2. Female gender 3. Cephalohematoma 4. Bruising 5. Assisted delivery with vacuum or forceps
Answer: 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 3. A clinical risk factor for severe hyperbilirubinemia includes cephalohematoma. 4. A clinical risk factor for severe hyperbilirubinemia includes bruising. 5. A clinical risk factor for severe hyperbilirubinemia includes assisted delivery with vacuum or forceps.
A woman is scheduled to have an external version for a breech presentation. The nurse carefully reviews the client's chart for contraindications to this procedure, including which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Station -2 2. 38 weeks' gestation 3. Abnormal fetal heart rate and tracing 4. Previous cesarean section 5. Rupture of membranes
Answer: 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 3. An abnormal fetal heart rate or tracing would be a contraindication to performing a version. A nonreassuring FHR pattern might indicate that the fetus is already stressed and other action needs to be taken. 4. A previous cesarean is a contraindication for version. 5. Rupture of membranes is a contraindication for version because of insufficient amniotic fluid.
The nurse is meeting with a new mother for the first time during a home visit. The client delivered her first child 3 days ago. She had a normal pregnancy and a vaginal delivery. The infant is breastfeeding. Which statements by the mother indicate that she needs more information about the home visit? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "You are going to check my baby's weight." 2. "You are going to watch me nurse the baby and give me tips." 3. "You are going to teach my mother about the baby." 4. "You are checking for safety issues when my son starts crawling." 5. "You are going to take blood samples from me and my son."
Answer: 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 3. Teaching of family members might occur, but the main purpose of the visit is to assess the infant's physiologic stability. 4. Safety when the infant crawls should be assessed later. 5. Not all home visits require blood samples. If there were no pregnancy or birth complications, there may not be the need to draw blood from either the mother or the child.
The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a postpartum woman. What information recommendations should the woman receive before being discharged? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. To abstain from sexual intercourse for 6 months 2. To avoid showers for 4 weeks 3. To avoid overexertion 4. To practice postpartum exercises 5. To obtain adequate rest
Answer: 3, 4, 5 Explanation: 3. The client should avoid overexertion. 4. The client should receive information and instruction on postpartum exercises. 5. The client should receive information on the need for adequate rest.
A breastfeeding mother calls the pediatric clinic concerned about her 4-day-old baby's failure to gain weight. She states that the infant has lost several ounces since birth. The most appropriate response by the nurse would be which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Newborns tend to lose about 5% to 10% of their birth weight because of failure to give adequate supplements when breastfeeding." 2. "Newborns grow approximately 1 inch a month in the first 6 months. You will need to increase feedings to compensate for the growth spurt." 3. "Newborns have an initial weight loss in the first 3 to 4 days. Your baby's weight loss is normal." 4. "Newborns lose a lot of heat, so make sure you keep the baby's formula warm when you supplement the breast milk." 5. "Keep the baby from getting chilled or too warm because that can contribute to weight loss."
Answer: 3, 5 Explanation: 3. Newborns have a physiological weight loss of 5% to 10% in the first 3 or 4 days. 5. Weight loss in the newborn can be caused by temperature elevation or consistent chilling.
The nurse is teaching experienced postpartum nurses about homecare visits. Which statements indicate that teaching was effective? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I should tell the family to put any guns or knives away." 2. "It is best to blend in with the community and not bring attention to myself on visits." 3. "If I encounter a crime in progress, I should leave the area." 4. "Wearing jewelry is a good way to demonstrate my professionalism." 5. "Ignoring my 'gut' feelings might lead to an unsafe situation."
Answer: 3, 5 Explanation: 3. Nurses should avoid entering areas where violence is in progress. In such cases, they should return to the car and contact the appropriate authorities by calling 911. 5. The nurse should terminate the visit if a situation arises that feels unsafe or if the previous requests are not honored.
The nurse is assessing the newborn for symptoms of anemia. If the blood loss is acute, the baby may exhibit which of the following signs of shock? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Increased pulse 2. High blood pressure 3. Tachycardia 4. Bradycardia 5. Capillary filling time greater than 3 seconds
Answer: 3, 5 Explanation: 3. Tachycardia would be a sign of shock. 5. Capillary filling time greater than 3 seconds would be a sign of shock.
The nurse is explaining induction of labor to a client. The client asks what the indications for labor induction are. Which of the following should the nurse include when answering the client? 1. Suspected placenta previa 2. Breech presentation 3. Prolapsed umbilical cord 4. Hypertension
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. A client with hypertension is appropriate for labor induction.
The nurse is performing a postpartum assessment on a newly delivered client. When checking the fundus, there is a gush of blood. The client asks why that is happening. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "We see this from time to time. It's not a big deal." 2. "The gush is an indication that your fundus isn't contracting." 3. "Don't worry. I'll make sure everything is fine." 4. "Blood pooled in the vagina while you were in bed."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. A gush of blood when a fundal massage is undertaken may occur because of normal pooling of blood in vagina when the woman lies down to rest or sleep.
The nurse is discharging a 15-year-old first-time mother. Which statement should the nurse include in the discharge teaching? 1. "Call your pediatrician if the baby's temperature is below 98.6°F axillary." 2. "Your baby's stools will change to a greenish color when your milk comes in." 3. "You can wipe away any eye drainage that might form." 4. "Your infant should wet a diaper at least 6 times per day."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. A minimum of 6 to 10 wet diapers per day indicates adequate fluid intake.
The parents of a newborn comment to the nurse that their infant seems to enjoy being held, and that holding the baby helps him calm down after crying. They ask the nurse why this happens. After explaining newborn behavior, the nurse assesses the parents' learning. Which statement indicates that teaching was effective? 1. "Some babies are easier to deal with than others." 2. "We are lucky to have a baby with a calm disposition." 3. "Our baby spends more time in the active alert phase." 4. "Cuddliness is a social behavior that some babies have."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. According to Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale, cuddliness can be an indicator of personality.
A 15-year-old client has delivered a 22-week stillborn fetus. What does the nurse understand? 1. Grieving a fetal loss manifests with very similar behaviors regardless of the age of the client. 2. Teens tend to withhold emotions and need older adults with the same type of loss to help process the experience. 3. Most teens have had a great deal of contact with death and loss and have an established method of coping. 4. Assisting the client might be difficult because of her mistrust of authority figures.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Adolescents rely heavily on peer support and have a natural mistrust of authority figures, which can make assisting them more difficult.
After inserting prostaglandin gel for cervical ripening, what should the nurse do? 1. Apply an internal fetal monitor. 2. Insert an indwelling catheter. 3. Withhold oral intake and start intravenous fluids. 4. Place the client in a supine position with a right hip wedge.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. After the gel, intravaginal insert, or tablet is inserted, the woman is instructed to remain lying down with a rolled blanket or hip wedge under her right hip to tip the uterus slightly to the left for the first 30 to 60 minutes to maintain the cervical ripening agent in place.
The nurse is discussing parent-infant attachment with a prenatal class. Which statement indicates that teaching was successful? 1. "I should avoid looking directly into the baby's eyes to prevent frightening the baby." 2. "My baby will be very sleepy immediately after birth and should go to the nursery." 3. "Newborns cannot focus their eyes, so it doesn't matter how I hold my new baby." 4. "Giving the baby his first bath can really give me a chance to get to know him."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Another situation that can facilitate attachment is the interactive bath. While bathing their newborn for the first time, parents attend closely to their baby's behavior and the nurse can observe and point out behaviors.
In the operating room, a client is being prepped for a cesarean delivery. The doctor is present. What is the last assessment the nurse should make just before the client is draped for surgery? 1. Maternal temperature 2. Maternal urine output 3. Vaginal exam 4. Fetal heart tones
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Ascertain fetal heart rate (FHR) before surgery and during preparation because fetal hypoxia can result from aortocaval compression.
The nurse is preparing to receive a newly delivered client. The client is a young single mother who is relinquishing custody of her newborn through an open adoption. What action is most important? 1. Assign the client a room on the GYN surgical floor instead of on the postpartum floor. 2. Prepare to complete teaching in time for discharge at 24 hours post-delivery. 3. Make an effort not to bring up the topic of the baby, and discuss the mother's health instead. 4. Ask the client how much contact she would like with the baby, and whether she wants to feed it.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Assessing the birth mother's preferences by respectfully asking questions and making no assumptions facilitates a more positive experience.
The nurse is speaking to a community group about the controversy regarding the length of the hospital stay for postpartum clients. Which statement indicates that a participant needs additional information? 1. "As of 1998, there's a law that requires insurance to pay for a 48-hour stay after an uncomplicated birth." 2. "The length of stay was shortened by insurance companies to decrease healthcare costs." 3. "Early discharge became more popular in the 1980s as an alternative to having a home birth." 4. "With current length-of-stay laws, newborns have no problems at home, and get recommended follow-up care."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Even with the current length-of-stay laws, many newborns do not always receive the recommended follow-up care when they go home early. The health and stability of the mother and baby, the mother's ability and confidence regarding self and newborn care, support systems available, and access to follow-up care should form the basis of the decision.
A mother notices that her newborn is able to sleep without waking even when in the nursery with other newborns crying. The mother asks whether her baby might have a hearing problem because her father wears hearing aids. What should the nurse explain? 1. Newborn risk factors associated with potential hearing loss do not include a family history of hearing loss. 2. Newborns cannot hear, due to mucus accumulated in the middle ear, which takes several days to drain. 3. Newborns who are asleep do not respond to loud noises that are not accompanied by vibrations. 4. Newborns in a noisy nursery are able to habituate to the sounds, and might not react unless a sound is sudden or much louder.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Habituation is the newborn's ability to diminish or shut down innate responses to specific repeated stimuli.
The nurse is beginning the postpartum teaching of a mother who has given birth to her first child. What aspect of teaching is most important? 1. Describe the likely reaction of siblings to the new baby. 2. Discuss adaptation to grandparenthood by her parents. 3. Determine whether father-infant attachment is taking place. 4. Assist the mother in identifying the baby's behavior cues.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Helping the mother to identify her baby's behavior cues facilitates the acquaintance phase of maternal-infant attachment.
) The nurse has assessed four newborns' respiratory rates immediately following birth. Which respiratory rate would require further assessment by the nurse? 1. 60 breaths per minute 2. 70 breaths per minute 3. 64 breaths per minute 4. 20 breaths per minute
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. If respirations drop below 20 when the baby is at rest the primary care provider should be notified.
The postpartum homecare nurse is assessing a new mother, and finds her temperature to be 101.6°F. What is the most important nursing action? 1. Ask the mother how often and how well the baby is nursing. 2. Determine the frequency of the mother's voiding and stooling. 3. Verify how many hours of sleep she is getting per day. 4. Assess the odor and color of the lochia and perineum.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. If the lochia is malodorous, or if the perineum is reddened or malodorous, an infection is present that could be causing the fever.
A nurse is caring for a newborn on a ventilator who has respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The nurse informs the parents that the newborn is improving. Which data support the nurse's assessment? 1. Decreased urine output 2. Pulmonary vascular resistance increases 3. Increased PCO2 4. Increased urination
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. In babies with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) who are on ventilators, increased urination/diuresis may be an early clue that the baby's condition is improving.
A newborn is receiving phototherapy. Which intervention by the nurse would be most important? 1. Measurement of head circumference 2. Encouraging the mother to stop breastfeeding 3. Stool blood testing 4. Assessment of hydration status
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Infants undergoing phototherapy treatment have increased water loss and loose stools as a result of bilirubin excretion. This increases their risk of dehydration.
Which of the following would be a newborn care procedure that will decrease the probability of high bilirubin levels? 1. Monitor urine for amount and characteristics. 2. Encourage late feedings to promote intestinal elimination. 3. All infants should be routinely monitored for iron intake. 4. Maintain the newborn's skin temperature at 36.5°C (97.8°F) or above.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Maintain the newborn's skin temperature at 36.5°C (97.8°F) or above; cold stress results in acidosis.
The nurse assesses the newborn and notes the following behaviors: nasal flaring, facial grimacing, and excessive mucus. What is the nurse most concerned about? 1. Neonatal jaundice 2. Neonatal hypothermia 3. Neonatal hyperthermia 4. Respiratory distress
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Nasal flaring and facial grimacing are signs of respiratory distress.
Before the newborn and mother are discharged from the birthing unit, the nurse teaches the parents about newborn screening tests that includes which of the following? 1. Preeclampsia screening 2. Congenital kidney disease screening 3. Visual screening 4. Hearing screening
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Newborn screening tests include hearing screening tests.
The nurse is instructing the parents of a newborn about car seat safety. Which statement indicates that the parents need additional information? 1. "The baby should be in the back seat." 2. "Newborns must be in rear-facing car seats." 3. "We need instruction on how to use the car seat before installing it." 4. "We can bring the baby home from the hospital without a car seat as it is only a short drive home."
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Newborns must go home from the birthing unit in a car seat adapted to fit newborns.
The nurse assesses the postpartum client who has not had a bowel movement by the third postpartum day. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate? 1. Encourage the new mother, saying, "It will happen soon." 2. Instruct the client to eat a low-fiber diet. 3. Decrease fluid intake. 4. Obtain an order for a stool softener.
Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Obtaining an order for a stool softener is the correct intervention by the third day. In resisting or delaying the bowel movement, the woman may cause increased constipation and more pain when elimination finally occurs.
The mother of a client who has experienced a term stillbirth arrives at the hospital and goes to the nurses' desk. The mother asks what she should say to her daughter in this difficult time. What is the nurse's best response? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Use clichés; your daughter will find the repetition comforting." 2. "Remind her that she is young and can have more children." 3. "Keep talking about other things to keep her mind off the loss." 4. "Express your sadness, and sit silently with her if she doesn't respond." 5. "Encourage her to talk about the baby whenever she wants to."
Answer: 4, 5 Explanation: 4. Silence is commonly what is needed most, and simply saying "I'm sorry for your loss" might help to facilitate communication. 5. Talking is a way for the client experiencing grief and begin to come to terms with what has happened, and is important for resolution of grief. Intuitive grievers will need to talk about the event.
Which nursing intervention is appropriate in the management of the preterm infant with hypothermia? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Warm the baby rapidly to reverse the hypothermia. 2. Monitor skin temperature every 2 hours to determine whether the infant's temperature is increasing. 3. Keep IV fluids at room temperature. 4. Initiate efforts to maintain the newborn in a neutral thermal environment. 5. Warm the baby slowly to reverse hypothermia and reach a neutral thermal environment
Answer: 4, 5 Explanation: 4. The nurse should initiate efforts to block heat loss by evaporation, radiation, convection, and conduction. 5. The infant should be warmed slowly to prevent hypotension and apnea.
A client asks her nurse, "Is it okay for me to take a tub bath during the heavy part of my menstruation?" What is the nurse's correct response? 1. "Tub baths are contraindicated during menstruation." 2. "You should shower and douche daily instead." 3. "Either a bath or a shower is fine at that time." 4. "You should bathe and use a feminine deodorant spray during menstruation."
Explanation: 3. Bathing, whether it is a tub bath or a shower, is as important (if not more so) during menses as at any other time.
The nurse has received the shift change report on infants born within the previous 4 hours. Which newborn should the nurse see first? 1. 37-week male, respiratory rate 45 2. 8 pound 1 ounce female, pulse 150 3. Term male, nasal flaring 4. 4-hour-old female who has not voided
Explanation: 3. Nasal flaring is an indication of respiratory distress. The nurse must be immediately available to provide appropriate interventions for a newborn in distress.
The nurse is taking a history of a new client in the clinic. Histories tend to be lengthy, and the sexual part can be difficult for the client. The nurse should use what technique to make it easier for the client? 1. Let the client fill out a paper copy, so she does not have to talk about intimate matters. 2. Skip the sexual part until the next time the client comes into the clinic. 3. Start with the easier medical and surgical questions, and develop a feeling of trust with the client. 4. Leave the sexual part of the history for the doctor to ask about. Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. Starting with easy-to-answer questions and then going to the sexual ones helps, as client might be at ease by then.
) Which client would the nurse document as exhibiting signs and symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea? 1. 17-year-old, has never had a menstrual cycle 2. 16-year-old, had regular menses for 4 years, but has had no menses in 4 months 3. 19-year-old, regular menses for 5 years that have suddenly become painful 4. 14-year-old, irregular menses for 1 year, experiences cramping every cycle
Explanation: 4. Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, occurs at, or a day before, the onset of menstruation and disappears by the end of menses. Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as cramps without underlying disease.