Maternal and child health nursing exams questions and answers graded A+

Dilation of the cervix occurs by the drawing upward of the musculofibrous components of the cervix, which are, in turn, caused by strong uterine contractions. Pressure exerted by the amniotic fluid while the membranes are intact or by the force applied by the presenting part can promote cervical d...

... 4. Using knowledge of child development, the best approach when preparing a toddler for a procedure is to: a. Avoid asking the child to make choices. b. Demonstrate the procedure on a doll. c. Plan for the teaching session to last about 20 minutes. d. Show necessary equipment without allowi...

In her work with pregnant women of various cultures, a nurse practitioner has observed various practices that seemed strange or unusual. She has learned that cultural rituals and practices during pregnancy seem to have one purpose in common. Which statement best describes that purpose? A) To pro...

What do you determine "station", using the relationship of the presenting fetal part to the maternal ischial spines? - ANSWER Station is measured in centimeters above or below the ischial spines. Above spines is (-), level of spines is 0 (engagement) and below spines is (+). At what station is...

Cloudy urine indicates ___. - ANSWER sediment Reddish-pink to reddish-brown urine indicates ___. - ANSWER blood Light colored urine indicates that the urine is ___. - ANSWER dilute Dark colored urine indicates that the urine is ___. - ANSWER concentrated Alkaline pH of urine indicates ___. ...