Cephalohematoma - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A deformation is a(n) abnormality caused by unusual mechanical forces on normal tissue. 2. A low birth weight infant's temperature increases during skin-to-skin care. This is an example of heat transfer by conduction. 3. At the onset of labor the release of catecholamines stimulates increased absorption of lung fluid. 4. An edematous, bruised lesion on the right anterior scalp where the vacuum was applied. This lesion has clearly demarcated edges, is firm to touch, and does no...

What is fetal presentation? part of the fetus that enters the maternal pelvis What are 3 things that matter with fetal presentation? 1. Size of baby 2. Number of babies 3. Position of baby What is the vertex position? -Preferred position -Head is flexed and chin is tucked What is the sinciput position (aka military position)? Head is neither flexed nor extended What is the brow position? head is partially extended What is the face position? head is hyperextended If a baby is presenting in ...

• A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? Move about every hour Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic veins. Moving about every hour will straighten out the pelvic veins and increase venous return. • A 26-year-old, g...

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 ...

2024 HESI MATERNITY OB EXAM VERSION 6 WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS |100% SCORES The nurse is teaching a client with gestational diabetes about nutrition and insulin need for pregnancy. Which content should the nurse include in this client teaching plan? A) Insulin production is decreased during pregnancy B) increase daily caloric intake is needed C) injection requirements remain the same D) Blood sugars need less monitoring in the first trimester - ANSWER-B) increase daily caloric intake is ne...

NURS 629 Exam 4 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated 2024/2025 What is physiological jaundice? -occurs when baby accumulates bilirubin -secondary to immature liver in newborns -common first 2-4 days of life and resolves by 2 weeks What level is conjugated hyperbilirubinemia? serum conjugated bilirubin concentration greater than 1 mg/dL if the total bilirubin is less than 5.0 mg/dL or more than 20% of the total bilirubin if the the total bilirubin is greater than 5 m...

HESI Obstetrics/Maternity Practice Quiz The nurse should explain to a 30-year-old gravid client that alpha fetoprotein testing is recommended for which purpose? ( answer)Screen for neural tube defects A 26 year old, gravid 2, para 1 client is admitted to the hospital at 28 weeks gestation in preterm labor. She is given 3 doses of terbutaline sulfate (Brethren) 0.25 mg subcutaneously to stop her labor contractions. The nurse plans to monitor for which primary side effect of terbutaline s...

The nurse observes a new mother avoiding eye contact with her newborn. Which action should the nurse take? CORRECT ANSWER-Observe the mother for other attachment behaviors. The nurse should explain to a 30-year-old gravid client that alpha fetoprotein testing is recommended for which purpose? CORRECT ANSWER-Screen for neural tube defects. What action should the nurse implement to decrease the client's risk for hemorrhage after a cesarean section? CORRECT ANSWER-Check the firmness of the u...

HESI Maternity Exam | Questions and 100% Correct Verified Answers | 2023/ 2024 Q: Newborn assessment that indicates a cardiac problem? Answer: RR 78/min. Rationale: Normal respiratory rate for a newborn is 40 - 60. Q: Abacavir (ziagen) 450 mg po tid ordered for HIV positive. Stock is 300 mg tabs. Give? Answer: Give 1.5 tabs. Q: Sore nipples on day 2 of breastfeeding. Answer: Assess infants position while feeding. Rationale: To make sure baby is latching prop...

Newborn respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute and cyanotic hands and feet: o :## Continue to monitor (normal). 20 weeks gestation, gained 20 lbs, fundal height 20, clear liquid from breasts. What warrants further evaluation? o :## Too much weight gain, gestational weight gain should only be approx 10.3 lbs. . Neonate under radiant warmer, naso-oral suctioned. Which indicates infant is "vigorous"? o :## Active movement and lusty cry. 24 hour old baby, mom is scared she is not breast...