TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY AND
PEDIATRIC NURSING, 9TH EDITION
Hypoglycemia in Newborns - CORRECT ANSWER-A high-pitched cry is
a sign of hypoglycemia in the newborn.
Fundus Assessment After Delivery - CORRECT ANSWER-Immediately
after the placenta is expelled, the uterine fundus can be felt as a firm
mass, about the size of a grapefruit, at the level of the umbilicus.
Breastfeeding Information Needs - CORRECT ANSWER-Supplemental
feedings of formula or water should not be offered to a healthy
newborn who is breastfeeding.
Boggy Uterus Intervention - CORRECT ANSWER-A poorly contracted
uterus should be massaged until firm to prevent hemorrhage.
Initial Lochia Type - CORRECT ANSWER-The initial vaginal discharge
after delivery is called lochia rubra. It is red and moderately heavy.
,Lochia Discharge Teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-Lochia should
disappear 2 to 4 weeks postpartum.
Lochia Odor - CORRECT ANSWER-It is normal for the lochia to have a
slightly foul odor.
Lochia Color Change - CORRECT ANSWER-A change in lochia from pink
to bright red should be reported.
Lochia Flow with Activity - CORRECT ANSWER-A decrease in flow will
be noticed with ambulation and activity.
Uterine Fundus Location After Delivery - CORRECT ANSWER-Well-
contracted with its upper border at or just below the umbilicus.
Uterine Fundus Relaxation - CORRECT ANSWER-Relaxed with its
upper border level with the umbilicus.
Uterine Fundus Above Umbilicus - CORRECT ANSWER-Well-
contracted with its upper border three or four fingerbreadths above
the umbilicus.
,Uterine Fundus Below Umbilicus - CORRECT ANSWER-Relaxed with its
upper border two or three fingerbreadths below the umbilicus.
Breastfeeding Duration - CORRECT ANSWER-The baby needs to nurse
at least 5 minutes on the breast to get the hindmilk.
Breastfeeding Frequency - CORRECT ANSWER-The baby has been
nursing every 2 to 3 hours.
New Mother Statement - CORRECT ANSWER-If the baby gets fussy
between feedings, I give her a bottle of water.
Nursing Process Step: Implementation - CORRECT ANSWER-
Implementation is a step in the nursing process where actions are
taken to address patient needs.
Nursing Process Step: Data Collection - CORRECT ANSWER-Data
Collection is a step in the nursing process where information is
gathered about the patient.
Nursing Process Step: Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER-Evaluation is a
step in the nursing process where the effectiveness of the nursing
interventions is assessed.
, NCLEX: Physiological Integrity - CORRECT ANSWER-Physiological
Integrity is a category in the NCLEX exam focusing on the physical
health of the patient.
NCLEX: Reduction of Risk - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduction of Risk is a
category in the NCLEX exam focusing on minimizing potential health
risks.
NCLEX: Physiological Adaptation - CORRECT ANSWER-Physiological
Adaptation is a category in the NCLEX exam focusing on the body's
ability to adjust to changes.
Lochia Rubra Duration - CORRECT ANSWER-Lochia rubra lasts for up
to 3 days postpartum.
Lochia Rubra - CORRECT ANSWER-A return to bright red lochia rubra
may indicate a late postpartum hemorrhage and must be reported.
Perineal Self-Care Instruction - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse should
teach the postpartum woman to cleanse with warm water in a squeeze
bottle from front to back.
PEDIATRIC NURSING, 9TH EDITION
Hypoglycemia in Newborns - CORRECT ANSWER-A high-pitched cry is
a sign of hypoglycemia in the newborn.
Fundus Assessment After Delivery - CORRECT ANSWER-Immediately
after the placenta is expelled, the uterine fundus can be felt as a firm
mass, about the size of a grapefruit, at the level of the umbilicus.
Breastfeeding Information Needs - CORRECT ANSWER-Supplemental
feedings of formula or water should not be offered to a healthy
newborn who is breastfeeding.
Boggy Uterus Intervention - CORRECT ANSWER-A poorly contracted
uterus should be massaged until firm to prevent hemorrhage.
Initial Lochia Type - CORRECT ANSWER-The initial vaginal discharge
after delivery is called lochia rubra. It is red and moderately heavy.
,Lochia Discharge Teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-Lochia should
disappear 2 to 4 weeks postpartum.
Lochia Odor - CORRECT ANSWER-It is normal for the lochia to have a
slightly foul odor.
Lochia Color Change - CORRECT ANSWER-A change in lochia from pink
to bright red should be reported.
Lochia Flow with Activity - CORRECT ANSWER-A decrease in flow will
be noticed with ambulation and activity.
Uterine Fundus Location After Delivery - CORRECT ANSWER-Well-
contracted with its upper border at or just below the umbilicus.
Uterine Fundus Relaxation - CORRECT ANSWER-Relaxed with its
upper border level with the umbilicus.
Uterine Fundus Above Umbilicus - CORRECT ANSWER-Well-
contracted with its upper border three or four fingerbreadths above
the umbilicus.
,Uterine Fundus Below Umbilicus - CORRECT ANSWER-Relaxed with its
upper border two or three fingerbreadths below the umbilicus.
Breastfeeding Duration - CORRECT ANSWER-The baby needs to nurse
at least 5 minutes on the breast to get the hindmilk.
Breastfeeding Frequency - CORRECT ANSWER-The baby has been
nursing every 2 to 3 hours.
New Mother Statement - CORRECT ANSWER-If the baby gets fussy
between feedings, I give her a bottle of water.
Nursing Process Step: Implementation - CORRECT ANSWER-
Implementation is a step in the nursing process where actions are
taken to address patient needs.
Nursing Process Step: Data Collection - CORRECT ANSWER-Data
Collection is a step in the nursing process where information is
gathered about the patient.
Nursing Process Step: Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER-Evaluation is a
step in the nursing process where the effectiveness of the nursing
interventions is assessed.
, NCLEX: Physiological Integrity - CORRECT ANSWER-Physiological
Integrity is a category in the NCLEX exam focusing on the physical
health of the patient.
NCLEX: Reduction of Risk - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduction of Risk is a
category in the NCLEX exam focusing on minimizing potential health
risks.
NCLEX: Physiological Adaptation - CORRECT ANSWER-Physiological
Adaptation is a category in the NCLEX exam focusing on the body's
ability to adjust to changes.
Lochia Rubra Duration - CORRECT ANSWER-Lochia rubra lasts for up
to 3 days postpartum.
Lochia Rubra - CORRECT ANSWER-A return to bright red lochia rubra
may indicate a late postpartum hemorrhage and must be reported.
Perineal Self-Care Instruction - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse should
teach the postpartum woman to cleanse with warm water in a squeeze
bottle from front to back.
