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NSG 432
GCU NSG 432/ NSG432 | Exam 3 | Nursing Care
of the Childbearing Family | Qs & As| Grade A|
100% Correct | (2025/ 2026 Update)
1. In administering vitamin K to the infant shortly after birth, the
nurse understands that vitamin K is: not initially synthesized because
of a sterile bowel at birth
2. A new father wants to know what medication was put into his
infants eyes and why it is needed. The nurse explains that
erythromycin ointment is used to: prevent transmission of sexually
transmitted bacteria (prevent blindness)
3. Highest priority for PPH: preeclampsia and mag sulfate
4. Highest risk for infections: early ruptured and prolonged labor
5. According to the recommendations of the American Academy of
Pediatrics on infant nutrition? What do they say about breast milk?: if
weaned off breastmilk before 12 months, use formula.
NSG
,6. Preventing infection of an episiotomy: wash hands when changing
the pads 7. baby is cold at 36 celsius. What is the best intervention?:
put a hat on the baby
8. Why did the baby get a 6 on their APGAR?: baby is having difficulty
transitioning to extrauterine life/ need further assessment
9. .Baby has low APGAR: continue to monitor
10. how do you suction a baby?: mouth first then nose
11. Mom is crying on day 18 postpartum. What is she going through?:
postpartum depression
12. Who is at most risk for postpartum depression without
psychosis?: history of anxiety
13. Baby is under phototherapy. What does nurse do?: monitor their
skin temp
14. What drug is contraindicated for patient with asthma?:
carboprost
15. Discharge teaching, to mom about car seat?: back rear facing
16. What is the priority action for uterine atony?: Assess for bleeding
, 17. Breast milk teaching, what indicated mom DOES NOT
understand?: i will eat fatty foods, the milk will have fat, or will need to
feed more during growth spurts
18. The infant is yellow. What is the priority?: how many hours ago
was the baby born?
19. Neonate has a HR of 160, RR 30-40, and cyanosis of palms and
feet. What is the best nursing action?: these are normal findings for 7 to
10 days, continue assessment
20. What substance provides protection to the umbilical cord in
utero?: Wharton's Jelly
21. Mom is suspected of having a DVT. What would be expected
findings:: tenderness and sore calf
22. The mom says my breasts are sore, i'm not breastfeeding.: Wear
a supportive bra
23. Another question about what to do if breasts are sore: wear a
supportive bra
24. When is meconium produced?: 16 weeks
NSG 432
GCU NSG 432/ NSG432 | Exam 3 | Nursing Care
of the Childbearing Family | Qs & As| Grade A|
100% Correct | (2025/ 2026 Update)
1. In administering vitamin K to the infant shortly after birth, the
nurse understands that vitamin K is: not initially synthesized because
of a sterile bowel at birth
2. A new father wants to know what medication was put into his
infants eyes and why it is needed. The nurse explains that
erythromycin ointment is used to: prevent transmission of sexually
transmitted bacteria (prevent blindness)
3. Highest priority for PPH: preeclampsia and mag sulfate
4. Highest risk for infections: early ruptured and prolonged labor
5. According to the recommendations of the American Academy of
Pediatrics on infant nutrition? What do they say about breast milk?: if
weaned off breastmilk before 12 months, use formula.
NSG
,6. Preventing infection of an episiotomy: wash hands when changing
the pads 7. baby is cold at 36 celsius. What is the best intervention?:
put a hat on the baby
8. Why did the baby get a 6 on their APGAR?: baby is having difficulty
transitioning to extrauterine life/ need further assessment
9. .Baby has low APGAR: continue to monitor
10. how do you suction a baby?: mouth first then nose
11. Mom is crying on day 18 postpartum. What is she going through?:
postpartum depression
12. Who is at most risk for postpartum depression without
psychosis?: history of anxiety
13. Baby is under phototherapy. What does nurse do?: monitor their
skin temp
14. What drug is contraindicated for patient with asthma?:
carboprost
15. Discharge teaching, to mom about car seat?: back rear facing
16. What is the priority action for uterine atony?: Assess for bleeding
, 17. Breast milk teaching, what indicated mom DOES NOT
understand?: i will eat fatty foods, the milk will have fat, or will need to
feed more during growth spurts
18. The infant is yellow. What is the priority?: how many hours ago
was the baby born?
19. Neonate has a HR of 160, RR 30-40, and cyanosis of palms and
feet. What is the best nursing action?: these are normal findings for 7 to
10 days, continue assessment
20. What substance provides protection to the umbilical cord in
utero?: Wharton's Jelly
21. Mom is suspected of having a DVT. What would be expected
findings:: tenderness and sore calf
22. The mom says my breasts are sore, i'm not breastfeeding.: Wear
a supportive bra
23. Another question about what to do if breasts are sore: wear a
supportive bra
24. When is meconium produced?: 16 weeks
