NACE CARE OF CHILDBEARING FAMILY EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |BRAND NEW VERSION!!
Infant Care Education - ANSWER-Safe positioning of newborn to maintain an open airway and
prevents SIDS. Use of bulb syringe for suction in to prevent aspiration. Maintenance of
temperature in clothing and bathing infant. Cord care to prevent infection. Infants capabilities to
communicate needs. Face to face contact. Comforting techniques. Importance of follow ups.
Assisting Feeding - ANSWER-Roll flat nipples between mother fingers to make them more
erect. Pull areola gentle to release adhesion. Tongue should be visible between lower gum and
breast. Have mother guide nipple into mouth.
Hemorrhage - ANSWER-Loss of more than 500 mL of blood after vaginal birth or 1000 mL after
a C-section. The most common causes of early hemorrhage is uterine atony and laceration. The
most common cause of late hemorrhage is retuned placental fragments and subinvolution.
Infection - ANSWER-Signs- Fever, tachycardia, chills, uterine tenderness, reddened, warm,
tender areas, purple to drainage, malaise, foul smell.
Thrombophlebitis - ANSWER-A thrombus on the wall of a vessel that causes inflammation. A
thrombus is a collection of platelets. Calf pain, fever,chills are signs. Avoid prolonged sitting or
standing, elevate legs, avoid crossing legs, stop smoking, stay hydrated.
Loss of Infant - ANSWER-Provide private room, offer a memento, allow parents to hold
newborn, support parents choice, provide educational material, provide community support
group information, discuss religious needs.
, Gestational Age - ANSWER-Naegele's Rule- First day of LMP -3 months + 7 days.
PKU - ANSWER-Lack of an enzyme to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine leads to severe
mental and physical retardation. These effects may be prevented by the use of a diet, starting at
birth, that limits phenylalanine.
Subjective Changes - ANSWER-Amenorrhea, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, urinary frequency,
breast changes, quickening, abdominal enlargement.
Objective Changes - ANSWER-Pregnancy test, fetal heart sounds, fundal height.
Developmental task of becoming a parent - ANSWER-Love and protect the child, parents
identify changing roles and are willing to make the lifestyle changes, parents identify with
parents roles, parents discuss what roles mean, couple incorporates child into relationship,
couples support each other.
Preparation of Siblings/Grandparents - ANSWER-Grandparents- Delighted with newborn. May
feel negativity towards growing older. Provides long term help. Demands of helping raise the
grandchild can be stressful.
Siblings- Often experience jealousy towards the newborn. Let the sibling help with care of the
infant. Continue you to show affection to all children.
Iron and Folic Acid Supplements - ANSWER-Folic acid- Decreases risk of neural tube defects.
Iron supplements- A woman is anticipating a short time period between pregnancies is atrium
for iron-deficiency anemia. Encourage iron rich foods.
Parent Classes - ANSWER-Educate on how to hold, suction, bath, and dress the newborn.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |BRAND NEW VERSION!!
Infant Care Education - ANSWER-Safe positioning of newborn to maintain an open airway and
prevents SIDS. Use of bulb syringe for suction in to prevent aspiration. Maintenance of
temperature in clothing and bathing infant. Cord care to prevent infection. Infants capabilities to
communicate needs. Face to face contact. Comforting techniques. Importance of follow ups.
Assisting Feeding - ANSWER-Roll flat nipples between mother fingers to make them more
erect. Pull areola gentle to release adhesion. Tongue should be visible between lower gum and
breast. Have mother guide nipple into mouth.
Hemorrhage - ANSWER-Loss of more than 500 mL of blood after vaginal birth or 1000 mL after
a C-section. The most common causes of early hemorrhage is uterine atony and laceration. The
most common cause of late hemorrhage is retuned placental fragments and subinvolution.
Infection - ANSWER-Signs- Fever, tachycardia, chills, uterine tenderness, reddened, warm,
tender areas, purple to drainage, malaise, foul smell.
Thrombophlebitis - ANSWER-A thrombus on the wall of a vessel that causes inflammation. A
thrombus is a collection of platelets. Calf pain, fever,chills are signs. Avoid prolonged sitting or
standing, elevate legs, avoid crossing legs, stop smoking, stay hydrated.
Loss of Infant - ANSWER-Provide private room, offer a memento, allow parents to hold
newborn, support parents choice, provide educational material, provide community support
group information, discuss religious needs.
, Gestational Age - ANSWER-Naegele's Rule- First day of LMP -3 months + 7 days.
PKU - ANSWER-Lack of an enzyme to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine leads to severe
mental and physical retardation. These effects may be prevented by the use of a diet, starting at
birth, that limits phenylalanine.
Subjective Changes - ANSWER-Amenorrhea, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, urinary frequency,
breast changes, quickening, abdominal enlargement.
Objective Changes - ANSWER-Pregnancy test, fetal heart sounds, fundal height.
Developmental task of becoming a parent - ANSWER-Love and protect the child, parents
identify changing roles and are willing to make the lifestyle changes, parents identify with
parents roles, parents discuss what roles mean, couple incorporates child into relationship,
couples support each other.
Preparation of Siblings/Grandparents - ANSWER-Grandparents- Delighted with newborn. May
feel negativity towards growing older. Provides long term help. Demands of helping raise the
grandchild can be stressful.
Siblings- Often experience jealousy towards the newborn. Let the sibling help with care of the
infant. Continue you to show affection to all children.
Iron and Folic Acid Supplements - ANSWER-Folic acid- Decreases risk of neural tube defects.
Iron supplements- A woman is anticipating a short time period between pregnancies is atrium
for iron-deficiency anemia. Encourage iron rich foods.
Parent Classes - ANSWER-Educate on how to hold, suction, bath, and dress the newborn.
