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CHAPTER 12: THE TERM NEWBORN MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. While inspecting a newborns head, the nurse identifies a swelling of the scalp that does not cross the suture line. How would the nurse refer to this finding when documenting? a. Molding b. Caput succedaneum c. Cephalohematoma d. Enlarged fontanelle ANS: C A cephalohematoma is caused by a collection of blood beneath the periosteum of the cranial bone. It does not cross the suture line. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 28...

The nurse is setting up the physical environment for an interview with a client and plans to obtain subjective data regarding the client's health. Which interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply. A.Set the room temperature at a comfortable level. B.Remove distracting objects from the interviewing area. C.Place a chair for the client across from the nurse's desk. D.Ensure comfortable seating at eye level for the client and nurse. E.Provide seating for the so that the faces a s...

A patient with acute diarrhea of 24 hours' duration calls the clinic to ask for directions for care. In talking with the patient, what should the nurse do? a. Ask the patient to describe the character of the stools and any associated symptoms. b. Advise the patient to use over-the-counter loperamide (Imodium) to slow gastrointestinal motility. c. Inform the patient that laboratory testing of blood and stool specimens will be necessary. d. Advise the patient to drink clear liquid fluids w...

MCN 273 OB EXAM 1|177 Questions with Verified Answers The United States ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality and 41st among industrialized nations for infant mortality rate. When developing programs to assist in decreasing these rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A)Resolving all language and cultural differences B) Assuring early and adequate prenatal care C) Providing more extensive women's shelters D)Encouraging all women...

The nurse is setting up the physical environment for an interview with a client and plans to obtain subjective data regarding the client's health. Which interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply. A.Set the room temperature at a comfortable level. B.Remove distracting objects from the interviewing area. C.Place a chair for the client across from the nurse's desk. D.Ensure comfortable seating at eye level for the client and nurse. E.Provide seating for the so that the faces a s...

NU RS IN GT B.CO M Chapter 28: Care of the Mother and Newborn Cooper: Foundations of Nursing, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When assessing a mother 12 hours following the delivery of a baby, where should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus? a. 2 cm below the umbilicus b. At the umbilicus c. 1 cm below the umbilicus d. Halfway between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis ANS: B Within 12 hours, the fundus rises to the level of the umbilicus. The fundus should be firm. Immediately following d...

Test Bank Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 8e (by Leifer)The Term Newborn MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. While inspecting a newborns head, the nurse identifies a swelling of the scalp that does not cross the suture line. How would the nurse refer to this finding when documenting? a. Molding b. Caput succedaneum c. Cephalohematoma d. Enlarged fontanelle ANS: C A cephalohematoma is caused by a collection of blood beneath the periosteum of the cranial bone. It does not cross the sutu...

NUR 209 Final Exam Review. Final Exam Review Safety (9/5) ⟶ Defines as the state of being free from harm or danger ⟶ Multiple healthcare settings have different safety concerns ⟶ Nurse must assess the patient, their equipment, and the environment and plan to maintain safety ⟶ Perform a risk assessment o Falls o Malnutrition o Bed sores Risk Assessment Screening Tools ⟶ Braden Scale for Bed Sore Risk o 0-23 o 23: Low risk o <9: High risk ⟶ Hendrich II Fall Risk ...

  What nursing assessment should be reported immediately after an amniotomy? a. Fetal heart rate is regular at 154 beats/min. b. Amniotic fluid is clear with flecks of vernix. c. Amniotic fluid is watery and pale green. d. Maternal temperature is 37.8 C - Correct Answers: C Amniotic fluid should be clear. Green fluid indicates the fetus has passed meconium, which is associated with fetal compromise. A woman 2 weeks past her expected delivery date is receiving an oxytocin infusion to ...

  What nursing assessment should be reported immediately after an amniotomy? a. Fetal heart rate is regular at 154 beats/min. b. Amniotic fluid is clear with flecks of vernix. c. Amniotic fluid is watery and pale green. d. Maternal temperature is 37.8 C - Correct Answers: C Amniotic fluid should be clear. Green fluid indicates the fetus has passed meconium, which is associated with fetal compromise. A woman 2 weeks past her expected delivery date is receiving an oxytocin infusion to ...