HESI REVIEW: NUR202 / NUR 202
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Maternal-Newborn Nursing |
Questions and Verified Answers
100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis
Question:
A client whose labor is being augmented with an oxytocin infusion asks for an
epidural for pain control. Findings of the last vaginal exam were performed an
hour ago; they were 3 cm cervical dilated, 60% effaced, and -2 station. What
action should the nurse take first?
Answer:
Reassess the cervical dilation
Question:
A woman who delivered a normal newborn 20 hours ago complains "I seem to
be urinating every hour or so, is that OK?" What actions should the nurse
implement?
Answer:
Measure the clients next void then palpate the bladder
,Question:
Newborn admitted to nursery, placed under radiant warmer, naso and
pharyngeal suctioning done, infant dried and heels flicked to illicit
spontaneous respirations. After all that the HR is only 100 bpm and infant
remains apneic. What should be done next?
Answer:
Start positive pressure ventilation (PPV)
Question:
What can happen if the membranes rupture and labor doesn't begin?
Answer:
An infection may begin to form and invade the uterus endangering the
mother and the infant
Question:
A women deleived a normal infant 24 hours ago and now she complains she
has to void every hour or so. What action should the nurse take?
Answer:
Obtain an order to collect a specimen for a urine culture and sensitivity
, Question:
Your client has a prolapsed cord visible, what do you do?
Answer:
Knee-chest or modified sims position and call for help. Sterile procedure,
push cord in
Question:
What is the nitrazine test strip and what is it used for? What is the amnisure
test?
Answer:
Both of these are to test for amniotic fluid. The Nitrazine paper can be placed
inside the vagina and if it turns blue or blue-green you have ruptured
membranes.
The amnisure test is performed at memorial hospital for the same purpose
but is sent to the lab to be read
Question:
What is a normal weight loss expected for a newborn infant?
Answer:
Up to 5% in the first 2 days
(Latest Update)
Maternal-Newborn Nursing |
Questions and Verified Answers
100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis
Question:
A client whose labor is being augmented with an oxytocin infusion asks for an
epidural for pain control. Findings of the last vaginal exam were performed an
hour ago; they were 3 cm cervical dilated, 60% effaced, and -2 station. What
action should the nurse take first?
Answer:
Reassess the cervical dilation
Question:
A woman who delivered a normal newborn 20 hours ago complains "I seem to
be urinating every hour or so, is that OK?" What actions should the nurse
implement?
Answer:
Measure the clients next void then palpate the bladder
,Question:
Newborn admitted to nursery, placed under radiant warmer, naso and
pharyngeal suctioning done, infant dried and heels flicked to illicit
spontaneous respirations. After all that the HR is only 100 bpm and infant
remains apneic. What should be done next?
Answer:
Start positive pressure ventilation (PPV)
Question:
What can happen if the membranes rupture and labor doesn't begin?
Answer:
An infection may begin to form and invade the uterus endangering the
mother and the infant
Question:
A women deleived a normal infant 24 hours ago and now she complains she
has to void every hour or so. What action should the nurse take?
Answer:
Obtain an order to collect a specimen for a urine culture and sensitivity
, Question:
Your client has a prolapsed cord visible, what do you do?
Answer:
Knee-chest or modified sims position and call for help. Sterile procedure,
push cord in
Question:
What is the nitrazine test strip and what is it used for? What is the amnisure
test?
Answer:
Both of these are to test for amniotic fluid. The Nitrazine paper can be placed
inside the vagina and if it turns blue or blue-green you have ruptured
membranes.
The amnisure test is performed at memorial hospital for the same purpose
but is sent to the lab to be read
Question:
What is a normal weight loss expected for a newborn infant?
Answer:
Up to 5% in the first 2 days
