NSG 222 Family Nursing Hesi Review.
Latest 2026-2027. Questions & Correct
Answers. Graded A
Abruption Placenta - ANSPremature separation of the placenta
When the woman arrives at the facility, place her on strict bed rest & in a
left lateral position to prevent pressure on the vena cava.
This position provides uninterrupted perfusion to the fetus.
Abruptio placenta manifestations - ANSPainful, dark-red vaginal bleeding
(port-wine color) because the bleeding comes from the clot that was formed
behind the placenta;
"knife-like" abdominal pain;
Uterine tenderness; contractions; & decreased fetal movement.
Rapid assessment is essential to ensure prompt, effective interventions to
prevent maternal & fetal morbidity & mortality.
Acute epiglottis - ANS· Therapeutic management focuses on airway
maintenance & support.
IV ABX Thx is necessary.
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,The child will be managed in the ICU.
Acute epiglottis - ANSEpiglottitis is characterized by dysphagia, drooling,
anxiety, irritability, & significant respiratory distress.
Ensure that emergency equipment is available & that personnel trained in
intubation of the pediatric occluded airway & percutaneous tracheostomy
are notified of the child's presence in the facility
Aplastic anemia-epistaxis - ANSNote Hx of epistaxis, gingival oozing, or
increased bleeding w/ menstruation.
Assessments after delivery - ANSDuring the first hr after birth, vital signs
are taken every 15 min, then every 30 min for the next hr if needed
. A decrease may indicate uterine hemorrhage; an elevation might suggest
preeclampsia.
Breast engorgement-Tx - ANSTx to reduce the pain of breast engorgement
include
Heat or cold applications
Cabbage leaf compresses
Breast massage & milk expression
Ultrasound
Breast pumping, & antiinflammatory agents
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, Caput succedaneum - ANSCrosses the suture lines. Resolves within the
first few days.
· Along with molding, fluid can also collect in the scalp (caput
succedaneum).
· Caput succedaneum can be described as edema of the scalp at the
presenting part. This swelling crosses suture lines & disappears within 3 to
4 days.
Cervix - ANSBetween weeks 6 & 8 of pregnancy, the cervix begins to
soften (Goodell sign) d/t vasocongestion & the influence of estrogen
Cervical ripening (softening, effacement, & increased distensibility) begins
about 4 wks before birth.
Childbirth Education Classes - ANSAs part of health promotion and
evidence-based interventions, nurses should be encouraging and
educating all women about breastfeeding while respecting the parents'
ultimate decision.
Many childbirth classes support the concept of natural childbirth (a birth
without pain-relieving medications) so that the woman can be in control
throughout the experience as much as she chooses.
Communication-hearing impaired - ANS· Turn off music or television.
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Latest 2026-2027. Questions & Correct
Answers. Graded A
Abruption Placenta - ANSPremature separation of the placenta
When the woman arrives at the facility, place her on strict bed rest & in a
left lateral position to prevent pressure on the vena cava.
This position provides uninterrupted perfusion to the fetus.
Abruptio placenta manifestations - ANSPainful, dark-red vaginal bleeding
(port-wine color) because the bleeding comes from the clot that was formed
behind the placenta;
"knife-like" abdominal pain;
Uterine tenderness; contractions; & decreased fetal movement.
Rapid assessment is essential to ensure prompt, effective interventions to
prevent maternal & fetal morbidity & mortality.
Acute epiglottis - ANS· Therapeutic management focuses on airway
maintenance & support.
IV ABX Thx is necessary.
1
,The child will be managed in the ICU.
Acute epiglottis - ANSEpiglottitis is characterized by dysphagia, drooling,
anxiety, irritability, & significant respiratory distress.
Ensure that emergency equipment is available & that personnel trained in
intubation of the pediatric occluded airway & percutaneous tracheostomy
are notified of the child's presence in the facility
Aplastic anemia-epistaxis - ANSNote Hx of epistaxis, gingival oozing, or
increased bleeding w/ menstruation.
Assessments after delivery - ANSDuring the first hr after birth, vital signs
are taken every 15 min, then every 30 min for the next hr if needed
. A decrease may indicate uterine hemorrhage; an elevation might suggest
preeclampsia.
Breast engorgement-Tx - ANSTx to reduce the pain of breast engorgement
include
Heat or cold applications
Cabbage leaf compresses
Breast massage & milk expression
Ultrasound
Breast pumping, & antiinflammatory agents
2
, Caput succedaneum - ANSCrosses the suture lines. Resolves within the
first few days.
· Along with molding, fluid can also collect in the scalp (caput
succedaneum).
· Caput succedaneum can be described as edema of the scalp at the
presenting part. This swelling crosses suture lines & disappears within 3 to
4 days.
Cervix - ANSBetween weeks 6 & 8 of pregnancy, the cervix begins to
soften (Goodell sign) d/t vasocongestion & the influence of estrogen
Cervical ripening (softening, effacement, & increased distensibility) begins
about 4 wks before birth.
Childbirth Education Classes - ANSAs part of health promotion and
evidence-based interventions, nurses should be encouraging and
educating all women about breastfeeding while respecting the parents'
ultimate decision.
Many childbirth classes support the concept of natural childbirth (a birth
without pain-relieving medications) so that the woman can be in control
throughout the experience as much as she chooses.
Communication-hearing impaired - ANS· Turn off music or television.
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