Maternal/Newborn Exam 1 Questions with
Accurate Answers
Age- appropriate play activities correct answer
Alpha-feta protein (AFP) screening correct answer Blood test that measures the
level of AFP in a sample of the mother's blood.
Check in between 16-22 weeks. Protein that develops in the fetus's liver.
Irregular AFP levels can point to problems such as genetic disorders or neural
tube defects.
Amniocentesis correct answer the sampling of amniotic fluid using a hollow
needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for developmental abnormalities in a
fetus.. **Invasive
Risks- spontaneous miscarriage, vaginal bleeding, leaking of amniotic fluid.
Anticipatory guidance correct answer Assists parents in the understanding of the
expected growth and development of their children.
APGAR assessment correct answer 1 and 5 minutes after birth; assesses heart
rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability and color; maximum score
is 10 the baby is in good condition; <7 at 5 minutes needs an additional
assessment at 10 minutes
Assessment sequence correct answer
,atraumatic care correct answer therapeutic care that minimizes or eliminates the
psychological and physical distress experienced by children and their families in
the health care system
Betamethasone***** correct answer glucocorticosteroid given to enhance fetal
lung maturity
Biophysical profile (BPP) correct answer Method for evaluating fetal status during
the antepartum period based on five variables originating with the fetus:
-fetal heart rate,
-breathing movements,
-gross body movements,
-muscle tone, and
-amniotic fluid volume.
Calcium gluconate *** correct answer antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity
Calculate Due Date correct answer (1st day of Last menstrual cycle) - 3 months + 7
days
Ex. LMC is August 18th- 3 months=
May 18th + 7 days=
May 25th
Cardiac catheterization correct answer a diagnostic procedure in which a catheter
is passed into a vein or artery and then guided into the heart
, Cardiac Catheterization: pre/post care correct answer
Clean-catch urine analysis correct answer clean off area prior to start of urination;
catch midstream after the start of urination; after clean catch urine we can run a
culture and sensitivity to check for bacteria to know what antimicrobial is most
effective in treating
Coarctation of the Aorta correct answer narrowing of the descending portion of
the aorta, resulting in a limited flow of blood to the lower part of the body
Concealed hemorrhage correct answer The separation, partial, or complete of the
placenta from the upper uterine segment during pregnancy or during labor
Congenital defects categorization correct answer
Daily fluid maintenance calculation correct answer *How much fluids should baby
have in 24 hrs?
Ex. baby is 34kg (10+10+14=34)
1st 10lbs multiply by 100
2nd 10 lbs multiply by 50
3rd remaining weight multiplied by 20
Equation: (10x100)+ (10X100)+ (14x20)= 1780 mL/ 24 hrs
*How many mLs per hour in 24hours?
Accurate Answers
Age- appropriate play activities correct answer
Alpha-feta protein (AFP) screening correct answer Blood test that measures the
level of AFP in a sample of the mother's blood.
Check in between 16-22 weeks. Protein that develops in the fetus's liver.
Irregular AFP levels can point to problems such as genetic disorders or neural
tube defects.
Amniocentesis correct answer the sampling of amniotic fluid using a hollow
needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for developmental abnormalities in a
fetus.. **Invasive
Risks- spontaneous miscarriage, vaginal bleeding, leaking of amniotic fluid.
Anticipatory guidance correct answer Assists parents in the understanding of the
expected growth and development of their children.
APGAR assessment correct answer 1 and 5 minutes after birth; assesses heart
rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability and color; maximum score
is 10 the baby is in good condition; <7 at 5 minutes needs an additional
assessment at 10 minutes
Assessment sequence correct answer
,atraumatic care correct answer therapeutic care that minimizes or eliminates the
psychological and physical distress experienced by children and their families in
the health care system
Betamethasone***** correct answer glucocorticosteroid given to enhance fetal
lung maturity
Biophysical profile (BPP) correct answer Method for evaluating fetal status during
the antepartum period based on five variables originating with the fetus:
-fetal heart rate,
-breathing movements,
-gross body movements,
-muscle tone, and
-amniotic fluid volume.
Calcium gluconate *** correct answer antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity
Calculate Due Date correct answer (1st day of Last menstrual cycle) - 3 months + 7
days
Ex. LMC is August 18th- 3 months=
May 18th + 7 days=
May 25th
Cardiac catheterization correct answer a diagnostic procedure in which a catheter
is passed into a vein or artery and then guided into the heart
, Cardiac Catheterization: pre/post care correct answer
Clean-catch urine analysis correct answer clean off area prior to start of urination;
catch midstream after the start of urination; after clean catch urine we can run a
culture and sensitivity to check for bacteria to know what antimicrobial is most
effective in treating
Coarctation of the Aorta correct answer narrowing of the descending portion of
the aorta, resulting in a limited flow of blood to the lower part of the body
Concealed hemorrhage correct answer The separation, partial, or complete of the
placenta from the upper uterine segment during pregnancy or during labor
Congenital defects categorization correct answer
Daily fluid maintenance calculation correct answer *How much fluids should baby
have in 24 hrs?
Ex. baby is 34kg (10+10+14=34)
1st 10lbs multiply by 100
2nd 10 lbs multiply by 50
3rd remaining weight multiplied by 20
Equation: (10x100)+ (10X100)+ (14x20)= 1780 mL/ 24 hrs
*How many mLs per hour in 24hours?
