MOTHER BABY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The nurse is alarmed as she assesses a protruding umbilical cord from the vagina.
What immediate action should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-place the
patient in the knee-chest position
When assessing the laboratory values of a child with nephrosis, the nurse anticipate
which results - CORRECT ANSWER-a. high levels of protein in the urine
b. high serum lipid levels
c. low serum protein levels
The nurse concludes that the prenatal patient has no need for further instruction
when she correctly states that amniocentesis can determine which of the baby's
characteristics? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. sex
b. maturity
c. health
d. genetic defects
The school nurse collaborates with the physical education instructor to increase the
amount of physical activity during the school day. What are major benefits of
physical activity? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. reduced death rates as adults
b. reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
c. reduced risk of hypertension
d. reduced risk of diabetes
The nurse is observing a new mother interact with her infant. Which observation
would indicate that bonding is occurring? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. the mother is
cuddling with the infant and napping
b. the mother states that her favorite thing to do with her baby is to breastfeed
Which of the following demonstrate culturally competent care of the pregnant
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. discuss beliefs with the patient and incorporate
then in the plan of care
b. maintain the patient's modesty at all times
c. strive to maintain a harmonious environment for the patient
MOTHER BABY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
, A pregnant patient with tuberculosis asks the nurse how the disease will affect her
pregnancy and her newborn. What statements by the nurse are most appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. " the tuberculosis can be transmitted to the fetus in rare
occurrences.''
b. '' your newborn will be tested for tuberculosis after delivery'
c. '' you will not be able to hold your newborn until you have been cleared according
to the health department guidelines.''
The nurse clarifies that the family-centered care approach terminates which policies?
- CORRECT ANSWER-a. rigid visiting hours
b. exclusion of family during procedures
c. discouraging family to stay overnight
d. restricting parents from reading the chart
What are reasons that a pediatric nurse should stress that health promotion activities
must be ongoing? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. to identify health risks
b. to encourage healthy behavior
c. to improve nutrition
d. to prevent accidents
Which assessment findings suggest probable fetal distress? - CORRECT ANSWER-
a. meconium-stained amniotic fluid
b. slow return of FHR to baseline
Which laboratory results should the nurse anticipate to be abnormal in a child with
hemophilia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Partial thromboplastin time
The nurse clarifies that child abuse and neglect are complicated and preventable
problems falling under which broader term? - CORRECT ANSWER-child
maltreatment
What observation in an emergency department should lead a nurse to suspect child
abuse in a child with a fractured arm? - CORRECT ANSWER-inconsistency
between the injury and the parents' explanation of it
When communicating with parents suspected of child abuse, what should the nurse
be sure to do? - CORRECT ANSWER-interact with them in a nonjudgmental
manner
After observing parental behavior that leads the nurse to suspect child abuse, when
MOTHER BABY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The nurse is alarmed as she assesses a protruding umbilical cord from the vagina.
What immediate action should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-place the
patient in the knee-chest position
When assessing the laboratory values of a child with nephrosis, the nurse anticipate
which results - CORRECT ANSWER-a. high levels of protein in the urine
b. high serum lipid levels
c. low serum protein levels
The nurse concludes that the prenatal patient has no need for further instruction
when she correctly states that amniocentesis can determine which of the baby's
characteristics? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. sex
b. maturity
c. health
d. genetic defects
The school nurse collaborates with the physical education instructor to increase the
amount of physical activity during the school day. What are major benefits of
physical activity? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. reduced death rates as adults
b. reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
c. reduced risk of hypertension
d. reduced risk of diabetes
The nurse is observing a new mother interact with her infant. Which observation
would indicate that bonding is occurring? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. the mother is
cuddling with the infant and napping
b. the mother states that her favorite thing to do with her baby is to breastfeed
Which of the following demonstrate culturally competent care of the pregnant
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. discuss beliefs with the patient and incorporate
then in the plan of care
b. maintain the patient's modesty at all times
c. strive to maintain a harmonious environment for the patient
MOTHER BABY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
, A pregnant patient with tuberculosis asks the nurse how the disease will affect her
pregnancy and her newborn. What statements by the nurse are most appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. " the tuberculosis can be transmitted to the fetus in rare
occurrences.''
b. '' your newborn will be tested for tuberculosis after delivery'
c. '' you will not be able to hold your newborn until you have been cleared according
to the health department guidelines.''
The nurse clarifies that the family-centered care approach terminates which policies?
- CORRECT ANSWER-a. rigid visiting hours
b. exclusion of family during procedures
c. discouraging family to stay overnight
d. restricting parents from reading the chart
What are reasons that a pediatric nurse should stress that health promotion activities
must be ongoing? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. to identify health risks
b. to encourage healthy behavior
c. to improve nutrition
d. to prevent accidents
Which assessment findings suggest probable fetal distress? - CORRECT ANSWER-
a. meconium-stained amniotic fluid
b. slow return of FHR to baseline
Which laboratory results should the nurse anticipate to be abnormal in a child with
hemophilia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Partial thromboplastin time
The nurse clarifies that child abuse and neglect are complicated and preventable
problems falling under which broader term? - CORRECT ANSWER-child
maltreatment
What observation in an emergency department should lead a nurse to suspect child
abuse in a child with a fractured arm? - CORRECT ANSWER-inconsistency
between the injury and the parents' explanation of it
When communicating with parents suspected of child abuse, what should the nurse
be sure to do? - CORRECT ANSWER-interact with them in a nonjudgmental
manner
After observing parental behavior that leads the nurse to suspect child abuse, when
MOTHER BABY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
