2023 Exam for Maternity Nursing (OB Maternal & Newborn) NCLEX Practice | Quiz 5: 80 Questions

According to Rubin’s theory of maternal role adaptation, the mother will go through 3 stages during the postpartum period. These stages are: • A. Going through, adjustment period, adaptation period • B. Taking-in, taking hold and letting-go • C. Attachment phase, adjustment phase, adaptation phase • D. Taking-hold, letting-go, attachment phase Correct Answer: B. Taking-in, taking-hold and letting-go 42. Question The neonate of a mother with diabetes mellitus is prone to developing hypoglycemia because: • A. The pancreas is immature and unable to secrete the needed insulin. • B. There is rapid diminution of glucose level in the baby’s circulating blood and his pancreas is normally secreting insulin. • C. The baby is reacting to the insulin given to the mother. • D. His kidneys are immature leading to a high tolerance for glucose. Correct Answer: B. There is rapid diminution of glucose level in the baby’s circulating blood and his pancreas is normally secreting insulin. 43. Question Which of the following is an abnormal vital sign in postpartum? • A. Pulse rate between 50-60/min • B. BP diastolic increase from 80 to 95mm Hg • C. BP systolic between 100-120mm Hg • D. Respiratory rate of 16-20/min Correct Answer: B. BP diastolic increase from 80 to 95mm Hg 44. Question The uterine fundus right after delivery of placenta is palpable at • A. Level of Xiphoid process • B. Level of umbilicus • C. Level of symphysis pubis