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FAMILY NURSING EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS
>> Which assessments are expected within 24 hours after birth? (Select all that apply.)
- Scant amount of lochia alba on the perineal pad
- Fundus firm and in the midline of the abdomen.
- Temperature 100.1
- Bradycardia.
- correct answer- - Fundus firm and in the midline of the abdomen.
- Temperature 100.1
>> Nursing the newborn promotes uterine involution because it:
- uses maternal fat stores accumulated during pregnancy.
- stimulates additional secretion of colostrum.
- causes the pituitary to secrete oxytocin to contract the uterus.
- promotes maternal formation of antibodies.
- correct answer- causes the pituitary to secrete oxytocin to contract the uterus
>> The best way to maintain the newborn's temperature immediately after birth is to:
- dry the newborn thoroughly, including the hair.
- give the newborn a bath using warm water.
- feed 1 to 2 ounces of warmed formula.
- limit the length of time that parents hold the newborn.
- correct answer- dry the newborn thoroughly including the hair
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>> Eight hours postpartum the woman states she prefers the nurse to take care of the newborn.
The woman talks in detail about her birthing experience on the phone and to anyone who
enters her room. She complains of being hungry, thirsty, and sleepy and is unable to focus on
the newborn care teaching offered to her. The nurse would interpret this behavior as:
- inability to bond with the newborn.
- development of postpartum psychosis.
- inability to assume the parenting role.
- the normal taking-in phase of the puerperium
- correct answer- the normal taking in phase of the puerperium
>> Which of the following is a nursing intervention that does not require the written order of
the health care provider? (Select all that apply.)
- Administer an analgesic for pain.
- Teach the patient how to perform perineal care.
- Apply topical anesthetic for perineal suture pain.
- Turn patient q2h
- correct answer- - Teach the patient how to perform perineal care.
- Apply topical anesthetic for perineal suture pain.
- Turn patient q2h
>> The mother of a newly born infant reports to the nurse that her infant has had a black, tarry
stool. The nurse would tell the mother that:
- this is most likely caused by blood the infant may have swallowed during the birth process.
- the health care provider will be promptly notified.
- the infant will be given nothing by mouth (remain NPO) until a stool culture is taken.
- this is a normal stool in newborn infants
- correct answer- this is normal stool in newborn infants
FAMILY NURSING EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS
>> Which assessments are expected within 24 hours after birth? (Select all that apply.)
- Scant amount of lochia alba on the perineal pad
- Fundus firm and in the midline of the abdomen.
- Temperature 100.1
- Bradycardia.
- correct answer- - Fundus firm and in the midline of the abdomen.
- Temperature 100.1
>> Nursing the newborn promotes uterine involution because it:
- uses maternal fat stores accumulated during pregnancy.
- stimulates additional secretion of colostrum.
- causes the pituitary to secrete oxytocin to contract the uterus.
- promotes maternal formation of antibodies.
- correct answer- causes the pituitary to secrete oxytocin to contract the uterus
>> The best way to maintain the newborn's temperature immediately after birth is to:
- dry the newborn thoroughly, including the hair.
- give the newborn a bath using warm water.
- feed 1 to 2 ounces of warmed formula.
- limit the length of time that parents hold the newborn.
- correct answer- dry the newborn thoroughly including the hair
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>> Eight hours postpartum the woman states she prefers the nurse to take care of the newborn.
The woman talks in detail about her birthing experience on the phone and to anyone who
enters her room. She complains of being hungry, thirsty, and sleepy and is unable to focus on
the newborn care teaching offered to her. The nurse would interpret this behavior as:
- inability to bond with the newborn.
- development of postpartum psychosis.
- inability to assume the parenting role.
- the normal taking-in phase of the puerperium
- correct answer- the normal taking in phase of the puerperium
>> Which of the following is a nursing intervention that does not require the written order of
the health care provider? (Select all that apply.)
- Administer an analgesic for pain.
- Teach the patient how to perform perineal care.
- Apply topical anesthetic for perineal suture pain.
- Turn patient q2h
- correct answer- - Teach the patient how to perform perineal care.
- Apply topical anesthetic for perineal suture pain.
- Turn patient q2h
>> The mother of a newly born infant reports to the nurse that her infant has had a black, tarry
stool. The nurse would tell the mother that:
- this is most likely caused by blood the infant may have swallowed during the birth process.
- the health care provider will be promptly notified.
- the infant will be given nothing by mouth (remain NPO) until a stool culture is taken.
- this is a normal stool in newborn infants
- correct answer- this is normal stool in newborn infants
