Exam 2: NUR2513/ NUR 2513 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Maternal-Child Nursing Exam| 75 Questions and Verified Answers| Already Graded A -Rasmussen

Exam 2: NUR2513/ NUR 2513 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Maternal-Child Nursing Exam| 75 Questions and Verified Answers| Already Graded A -Rasmussen Q: The nurse assesses a postpartum client's discharge as being moderate in amount and red in color. How should the nurse document the appearance of the lochia? A. Lochia rubra B. Lochia normalia C. Lochia serosa D. Lochia alba Answer: A. Lochia rubra Q: The nurse is assisting a new mother to begin breastfeeding her newborn son. Which action is the most appropriate for the nurse to take? A. Cautioning her not to allow the infant to grasp the areola of her breast to prevent soreness. B. Positioning the infant near her breast and stroking his cheek to encourage him to suck. C. Stressing that breastfeeding is a normal process and minimal help is needed to learn it. D. Encouraging her to lie on her side and help the baby become wide-awake by talking to him. Answer: B. Positioning the infant near her breast and stroking his cheek to encourage him to suck. Q: The nurse had instructed a mother on the importance of providing a toddler with a balanced diet. Which observation during a home visit indicates that instruction has been effective? A. The child takes candy from a dish that is placed on the coffee table in the living room. B. The mother prepares a scrambled egg for the toddler's breakfast. C. The mother places a serving of fried finger foods on a plate for the child. D. The child is eating a piece of cake and ice cream for lunch. Answer: B. The mother prepares a scrambled egg for the toddler's breakfast. Q: Why are postpartum women prone to urinary retention? A. Decreased bladder sensation results from edema because of pressure of birth. B. Catheterization at the time of delivery reduces bladder tonicity. C. Frequent partial voiding never relieves the bladder pressure. D. Mild dehydration causes a concentrated urine volume in the bladder. Answer: A. Decreased bladder sensation results from edema because of pressure of birth. Q: A woman who delivered a term neonate 3 days ago is complaining of fever, fatigue, and heavy vaginal discharge. On assessment, the nurse notes that her fundus is tender on palpation and heavy, with foul smelling lochia. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms? A. Urinary tract infection B. Postpartum hemorrhage C. Mastitis D. Endometritis Answer: D. Endometritis Q: After delivery, a client is diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia. What care will the nurse provide to this client? (SATA) A. Maintain on bed rest B. Monitor urine output and daily weight C. Administer antihypertensive medication as prescribed D. Instruct on the need for a fluid bolus E. Administer magnesium sulfate as prescribed Answer: A. Maintain on bed rest B. Monitor urine output and daily weight C. Administer antihypertensive medication as prescribed E. Administer magnesium sulfate as prescribed Q: A postpartum woman has a fourth-degree perineal laceration. Which of the following physician orders would the nurse question? A. An order for PRN Docusate Sodium B. Administration of a sitz bath C. Administration of acetaminophen/oxycodone for pain D. Administration of an enema Answer: D. Administration of an enema Q: The nurse is preparing formula for a preterm infant. Which type of formula will most likely be prescribed for this client? A. 24 calories per ounce B. 20 calories per ounce C. Glucose water D. Iron supplemented Answer: A. 24 calories per ounce Q: The physician ordered promethazine 25 mg at bedtime for the client. Promethazine is supplied as 6.25mg/5mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? 20 Answer: 20 Q: The nurse in the pediatric clinic is recording anthropometric data in the 12-month-old child's chart. The father asks,"Is my son growing the way that he should?" Which of the following nurse's responses is based on the knowledge of expected growth of a 12-month-old? A. The child's weight at 12 months should be equal to birth weight x 2 (double). B. The child's weight will be equal to birth weight x 3 at 12 months (triple). C. Increases in height/length are most rapid from 9-12 months. D. The child's height should increase by 2 inches per month.