Maternal Newborn Health Promotion and Maintenance Quiz 2022

1. A nurse provided discharge teaching to new parents on how to care for their newborn following circumcision. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates the need for further clarification? Select one: a. "The circumcision will heal completely within a couple of weeks." b. "I should not remove the yellow exudate on the end of the penis." c. "I can give him a tub bath in two days." d. "I will clean his penis with each diaper change." * Answer-Answer: C. The newborn should not be immersed in water until the circumcision has healed and the umbilical cord has detached. The circumcision should heal within two weeks. 2. A nurse is discussing the use of condoms with a female client. Which of the following statements by client represents a need for further teaching? Select one: a. "My partner should leave an empty space at the tip." b. "I can use spermicidal gels or creams to increase effectiveness." c. "My partner will put the condom on while his penis is erect." d. "I will remove the condom 30 minutes after intercourse." * Answer-Answer: D. To avoid any semen spillage onto the vulva or the vaginal area, the condom must be removed the same time as the penis. To do that the condom rim should be held in place while the penis is withdrawn from the vagina. 3. A client reports awaking from sleep by contractions that are occurring every five minutes and lasting 30-40 seconds. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess for true labor versus false labor? Select one: a. "Have you noticed any bloody show or fluid coming from your vagina?" b. "Have you f