Maternal Child Nursing Care
Exam #3 {latest 2025-26}
Questions And Answers 100%
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Hemabate (Carboprost) - correct answer -Uterine Contraction / prevention of bleeding - smooth
muscle contraction
- 250 mcq IM - repeat every 15-45 min (max 8 doses)
- Onset immediate / Duration 2 hours
Epstein pearls - correct answer multiple small, white, epithelial inclusion cysts found in the
midline of the palate in newborn infants
Ballard scale (Newborn Assessment) - correct answer -Full gestational mark (10 different steps
with grade) use in NICU premature
-step gives us a grade and will give you how many weeks gestation the baby is.
Examination of the placenta - correct answer -Umbilical cord should be assessed for length,
number of vessels, thrombosis, knots, and presence of Wharton's jelly.
-Assess for missing cotelydons (if missing, indicative of retained placental tissue)
Moro reflex (startle reflex) - correct answer Symmetric abduction and extension of arms are
seen; fingers fan out and form a C with thumb and for finger
, -slight tremor possible and a short cry
-Response is present at birth and may be seen until 8 weeks
-If persistent beyond 6 months, could indicate possible neurologic abnormalities.
Pitocin (oxytocin) - correct answer -Uterine Stimulant: Dilute w/ NS and use Pump
-SE: Hypotension, Dysrhythmias, N/V, hypertonic contractions
-Antidote: Magnesium Sulfate
Normal lab values for potassium adult, calcium, sodium, and magnesium. - correct answer
Potassium: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Calcium: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL
Sodium: 135-145 mEg/L
Magnesium: 1.5-2.5 mEq/L
Normal h&h and platelet levels for neonates - correct answer hemoglobin: 14 to 24
Hematocrit: 44-64%
150,000-300,000
Normal bilirubin level for newborn - correct answer 24 hours: 2-6
48 hours:6-7
3 to 5: 4-6
fetal macrosomia - correct answer birth weight greater then 4000g (8.9 lbs), Infants of
gestational diabetes or diabetic mother,
Occurs when an infant weighs over 9 lbs. We see this as a result of elevated blood glucose levels
that stimulate excessive production of fetal insulin, a powerful growth hormone.
Exam #3 {latest 2025-26}
Questions And Answers 100%
Guaranteed Pass
Hemabate (Carboprost) - correct answer -Uterine Contraction / prevention of bleeding - smooth
muscle contraction
- 250 mcq IM - repeat every 15-45 min (max 8 doses)
- Onset immediate / Duration 2 hours
Epstein pearls - correct answer multiple small, white, epithelial inclusion cysts found in the
midline of the palate in newborn infants
Ballard scale (Newborn Assessment) - correct answer -Full gestational mark (10 different steps
with grade) use in NICU premature
-step gives us a grade and will give you how many weeks gestation the baby is.
Examination of the placenta - correct answer -Umbilical cord should be assessed for length,
number of vessels, thrombosis, knots, and presence of Wharton's jelly.
-Assess for missing cotelydons (if missing, indicative of retained placental tissue)
Moro reflex (startle reflex) - correct answer Symmetric abduction and extension of arms are
seen; fingers fan out and form a C with thumb and for finger
, -slight tremor possible and a short cry
-Response is present at birth and may be seen until 8 weeks
-If persistent beyond 6 months, could indicate possible neurologic abnormalities.
Pitocin (oxytocin) - correct answer -Uterine Stimulant: Dilute w/ NS and use Pump
-SE: Hypotension, Dysrhythmias, N/V, hypertonic contractions
-Antidote: Magnesium Sulfate
Normal lab values for potassium adult, calcium, sodium, and magnesium. - correct answer
Potassium: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Calcium: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL
Sodium: 135-145 mEg/L
Magnesium: 1.5-2.5 mEq/L
Normal h&h and platelet levels for neonates - correct answer hemoglobin: 14 to 24
Hematocrit: 44-64%
150,000-300,000
Normal bilirubin level for newborn - correct answer 24 hours: 2-6
48 hours:6-7
3 to 5: 4-6
fetal macrosomia - correct answer birth weight greater then 4000g (8.9 lbs), Infants of
gestational diabetes or diabetic mother,
Occurs when an infant weighs over 9 lbs. We see this as a result of elevated blood glucose levels
that stimulate excessive production of fetal insulin, a powerful growth hormone.
