RN VATI Maternal Newborn
1. What is abstinence syndrome? Answer: Symptoms of drug withdrawal as a result
ofphysical dependence of the mother
2. What are the indications for a non-stress test? Answer: Pregnancy problems such
as suspected intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), maternal diabetes, or
whenmother has twins in womb
3. Over how much time should morphine be administered over? Answer:
4-5 minutesto prevent hypotension and respiratory depression
4. A client who does not wish to breastfeed can alleviate engorgement andswelling
by wearing what type of bra? Answer: Tight-fitting bra or breast binders to
alleviate engorgement and swelling
5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has Hep B with jaundice.
What intervention should the nurse include in the plan? Answer: Provide high-
calorie, highprotein diet. Clients w/ Hep B are at increased risk
,for inadequate nutrition d/t N/V,anorexia, and fatigue
6. A nurse is caring for a client in active labor who has meconium
,staining ofthe amniotic fluid. The nurse notes a reassuring FHR tracing from the
exter-nal fetal monitor. What action should the nurse perform? Answer: Prepare
equipmentneeded for newborn resuscitation
*endotracheal suctioning occurs if newborn has poor respiratory effort, decreasedmuscle
tone, and bradycardia after delivery
7. What is the Bishop score? Answer: Used to determine maternal readiness for
labor by evaluating whether the cervix is favorable by rating the following 1.
dilation, 2.effacement, 3. cervical consistency, 4. cervical position and 5. station of
presentingpart
8. A nurse in a clinic is providing education to a client at 32 weeks gestationwho has
pruritis gravidarum.What should the nurse teach as the treatment. Answer: -Slightly
increase exposure to sunlight b/c it can reduce itching. Pruritis gravidarumis a
condition of pregnancy that causes generalized itching without the presence of a
rash d/t stretching of the skin
9. For what clients is isotretinoin cream contraindicated in? Answer:
(Accutane)..Contraindicated in pregnant clients b/c it is teratogenic
, 10. What is the moro reflex? Answer: startle reflex-initiated by clapping hands and
infantwill have symmetric movement of arms and legs
11. How long does it take for respiratory depression to occur after an IV bolusof
morphine? Answer: Can occur within 7 minutes after
1. What is abstinence syndrome? Answer: Symptoms of drug withdrawal as a result
ofphysical dependence of the mother
2. What are the indications for a non-stress test? Answer: Pregnancy problems such
as suspected intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), maternal diabetes, or
whenmother has twins in womb
3. Over how much time should morphine be administered over? Answer:
4-5 minutesto prevent hypotension and respiratory depression
4. A client who does not wish to breastfeed can alleviate engorgement andswelling
by wearing what type of bra? Answer: Tight-fitting bra or breast binders to
alleviate engorgement and swelling
5. A nurse is planning care for a client who has Hep B with jaundice.
What intervention should the nurse include in the plan? Answer: Provide high-
calorie, highprotein diet. Clients w/ Hep B are at increased risk
,for inadequate nutrition d/t N/V,anorexia, and fatigue
6. A nurse is caring for a client in active labor who has meconium
,staining ofthe amniotic fluid. The nurse notes a reassuring FHR tracing from the
exter-nal fetal monitor. What action should the nurse perform? Answer: Prepare
equipmentneeded for newborn resuscitation
*endotracheal suctioning occurs if newborn has poor respiratory effort, decreasedmuscle
tone, and bradycardia after delivery
7. What is the Bishop score? Answer: Used to determine maternal readiness for
labor by evaluating whether the cervix is favorable by rating the following 1.
dilation, 2.effacement, 3. cervical consistency, 4. cervical position and 5. station of
presentingpart
8. A nurse in a clinic is providing education to a client at 32 weeks gestationwho has
pruritis gravidarum.What should the nurse teach as the treatment. Answer: -Slightly
increase exposure to sunlight b/c it can reduce itching. Pruritis gravidarumis a
condition of pregnancy that causes generalized itching without the presence of a
rash d/t stretching of the skin
9. For what clients is isotretinoin cream contraindicated in? Answer:
(Accutane)..Contraindicated in pregnant clients b/c it is teratogenic
, 10. What is the moro reflex? Answer: startle reflex-initiated by clapping hands and
infantwill have symmetric movement of arms and legs
11. How long does it take for respiratory depression to occur after an IV bolusof
morphine? Answer: Can occur within 7 minutes after
