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Maternity Exam 1 Practice Questions__________ exercises help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Kegel
__________ refers to the enduring nature of the attachment relationship. -
CORRECT ANSWER-commitment
____________ centers offer a "home-like" setting but with close proximity to a
hospital facility in case of complications. - CORRECT ANSWER-Birthing
____________ is the study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease in
populations. - CORRECT ANSWER-epidemiology
____________ refers to a condition in which functioning endometrial tissue is
found outside the uterine cavity. - CORRECT ANSWER-Endometriosis
_____________ care is a comprehensive process in which any problems
associated with pregnancy are identified and treated. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Prenatal
_____________ involves the transfer of heat from one object to another when
the two are in direct contact with each other. - CORRECT ANSWER-conduction
______________ prevention is designed to reduce or limit the progression of a
disease or disability. - CORRECT ANSWER-Tertiary
_______________ is the normal, predictable physiologic process in which the
endometrial lining is expelled. - CORRECT ANSWER-Menstruation
______________prevention involves the early detection and treatment of
adverse health problems. - CORRECT ANSWER-Secondary
___________or swelling of the breast tissue occurs usually 2 to 4 days after
birth. - CORRECT ANSWER-engorgement
3 hours after a vaginal delivery, the client complains of increased perineal
pain. What should the nurse do first?
A) Administer analgesia as ordered
B) Assess the perineum
C) Perform perineal care
D) Apply ice to perineum - CORRECT ANSWER-B
,A 3-week-old baby is being breast-fed, appears healthy, and is gaining weight.
The mother calls the pediatrician's office to report that the baby is not gaining
weight as rapidly as her friend's formula-fed baby (who is 2 days older). Which
of the following would be the best response by the office nurse?
a."All babies gain weight at a different rate. You shouldn't be making
comparisons."
b."You need to bring your baby into the office so we can do a full nutritional
assessment.
c."Bottle-fed babies do gain weight faster than breast-fed babies. Your baby's
weight gain is just right for her age."
d."Your friend is probably overfeeding her baby. She may have problems
controlling the child's weight in the future." - CORRECT ANSWER-A
A 6 hour infant passes an unformed, black, tar like stool. The nurse should
conclude this is a:
A) Meconium stool expected at the time of birth
B) Transitional stool expected at this time
C) Meconium stool expected at this time
D) Transitional stool expected later - CORRECT ANSWER-C
A breastfeeding mother asks if her baby will need to have vitamin
supplements. After determining that the mother is taking multivitamins and
eating an adequate diet, the nurse should tell her that for the first 6 months her
baby will need:
a.Only a vitamin D supplement.
b.No vitamin supplements at all.
c.Supplements of vitamins C and D.
d.Iron, but no vitamin supplements. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
A client asks if it will be all right to switch her baby to whole cow's milk if she
decides to stop breast-feeding within the next month. The nurse's response
should be based upon the knowledge that whole cow's milk:
a.Lacks adequate protein.
b.Is an acceptable immediate alternative.
c.Should not be used with infants younger than 12 months.
d.May be substituted if the baby receives multivitamins. - CORRECT
ANSWER-C
A finger-stick blood sample is used to assess a newborn's blood glucose level.
Select one:
True
,False - CORRECT ANSWER-False
A healthy, full-term baby is scheduled for a circumcision. Nursing actions prior
to the procedure include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Obtain written consent from mother
B) Administer acetaminophen P.O. 1 hour before procedure per MD order
C) Feed neonate glucose water 30 minutes before procedure
D) Obtain neonates protime - CORRECT ANSWER-B, C
Reasoning: We verify consent, the physician gets the consent
A mother asks, "Is it true that breast milk will prevent my baby from catching
colds and other infections?" The nurse should reply, "Current research
indicates that:
a.Your baby will have increased resistance to illness caused by bacteria and
viruses, but she may still contract infections."
b.You shouldn't have to worry about your baby's exposure to contagious
diseases until she stops breast-feeding."
c.Breast milk offers no greater protection to your baby than formula feedings."
d.Breast milk will give your baby protection from all illnesses to which you are
immune." - CORRECT ANSWER-A
A mother choosing to breast-feed requires an additional ____________
calories per day. - CORRECT ANSWER-500
A mother is bottle-feeding her 12-hour-old infant, who tends to fall asleep
before taking enough of the feedings. The mother should be taught to:
a.Use tactile stimulation to arouse sucking.
b.Force-feed until the bottle is empty.
c.Skip several feedings to increase hunger.
d.Increase the size of the nipple opening. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
A mother refused to allow her son to receive the vitamin K injection at birth.
Which of the following s/s might the nurse observe in the baby as a result?
A) Skin color is dusky
B) Vitals signs are labile
C) Glucose levels are subnormal
D) Circumcision site oozes blood - CORRECT ANSWER-D
Reasoning
The circumcision site may ooze blood due to lack of Vitamin K, which is
required for the hepatic synthesis of blood coagulation factors II, VII, and X
, A Navajo mother has just given birth to a healthy baby. Her chart indicates that
she intends to breastfeed her baby. However, she did not want to put the baby
to breast immediately after the birth. Later, when the nurse asks if she would
like to feed the baby, the mother says, "No. Not until my real milk comes in.
That's how we do it in my family." What should the nurse say?
a."The colostrum you have now is good for your baby. I know it must be
strange for you, but you really should start now."
b."You need to let your baby begin sucking now. Otherwise you will have a
hard time establishing your milk supply."
c."Fine. I'll bring you a bottle of formula so you can feed your baby in the
meantime."
d."Your milk may not come in for a few days. How would you like to feed your
baby until then?" - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A newborn experiencing heat loss can develop cold stress.
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER-True
A newborn's chest circumference is usually 1 to 2 cm larger than the head
circumference.
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER-False
A newborn's five minute APGAR score is 5. Which of the following nursing
interventions will you provide to this newborn? - CORRECT ANSWER-Some
resuscitation assistance
- O2
- rubbing baby's back
- reassess APGAR score
A newborn's one minute APGAR score is 8. Which of the following nursing
interventions will you provide to this newborn? - CORRECT ANSWER-Routine
post delivery care
A nurse is assigning care of postpartum patients to a licensed vocational
nurse (LVN). Which postpartum patient is at the greatest risk for postpartum
bleeding from uterine atony, and should not be delegated to an LVN's care?
A) A breastfeeding postpartum patient
B) A patient who delivered vaginally after a prolonged labor
C) A primiparous patient
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