NRSG 2300 Unit 2 Quiz Questions With Complete Solutions
A Black couple are spending time with their newborn after the
nurse brings the newborn back from the transition nursery. The
parents note that their newborn's buttocks appear bruised and
ask what happened. The nurse should explain this is related to
which factor?
A. Lanugo
B. Congenital dermal melanocytosis (slate gray nevi)
C. Vascular nevi
D. Bruising Correct Answer B. Congenital dermal
melanocytosis (slate gray nevi)
A breastfeeding mother wants to know how to help her 2-week-
old newborn gain the weight lost after birth. Which action
should the nurse suggest as the BEST method to accomplish this
goal?
A. Add cereal to the newborn's feedings twice a day
B. Breastfeed the infant every 2 to 4 hours on demand
C. Recommend that the mother pump her breast milk and
measure it before feeding
D. Weight the infant daily to ensure the she is gaining 1.5 to 2
ounces (42.5 to 57 grams) per day Correct Answer B.
Breastfeed the infant every 2 to 4 hours on demand
A client gave birth 2 days ago and is preparing for discharge.
The nurse assesses respirations to be 26 breaths/min and
labored, and the client was short of breath ambulating from the
bathroom this morning. Lung sounds are clear. The nurse alerts
,the primary care provider and the nurse-midwife to her concern
that the client may be experiencing:
A. Upper respiratory infection
B. Thrombophlebitis
C. Mitral valve collapse
D. Pulmonary embolism Correct Answer D. Pulmonary
embolism
A client is worried that her newborn's stools are greenish, with
an unpleasant odor. The newborn is being formula-fed. What
instruction should the nurse give this client?
A. Switch to feeding breast milk
B. Change to a soy-based formula
C. No action is needed; this is normal
D. Increase the newborn's fluid intake Correct Answer C. No
action is needed; this is normal
A client who gave birth to twins 6 hours ago becomes restless
and nervous. Her blood pressure falls from 130/80 mmHg to
96/50 mmHG. Her pulse drops from 80 to 56 bpm. She was
induced earlier in the day and experienced placental abruption.
Based on this information, what postpartum complication would
the nurse expect is happening?
A. Infection
B. Fluid volume overload
C. Pulmonary emboli
D. Hemorrhage Correct Answer D. Hemorrhage
, A client who has a breastfeeding newborn reports sore nipples.
Which intervention can the nurse suggest to alleviate the client's
condition?
A. Encourage use of breast pads with plastic liners
B. Fasten nursing bra flaps immediately after feeding
C. Recommend a moisturizing soap to clean the nipples
D. Offer suggestions based on observation to correct positioning
or latching Correct Answer D. Offer suggestions based on
observation to correct positioning or latching
A client who has just given birth to a baby girl demonstrates
behavior not indicative of bonding when she performs which
action?
A. Strokes the infant's head
B. Kisses the infant on her cheek
C. Holds and smiles at the infant
D. Talks to company and ignores the baby lying next to her
Correct Answer D. Talks to company and ignores the baby
lying next to her
A first-time mother is nervous about breastfeeding. Which
intervention would the nurse perform to reduce maternal anxiety
about breastfeeding?
A. Explain that breastfeeding comes naturally to all mothers
B. Tell her that breastfeeding is a mechanical procedure that
involves burping once in a while and that she should try
finishing it quickly
A Black couple are spending time with their newborn after the
nurse brings the newborn back from the transition nursery. The
parents note that their newborn's buttocks appear bruised and
ask what happened. The nurse should explain this is related to
which factor?
A. Lanugo
B. Congenital dermal melanocytosis (slate gray nevi)
C. Vascular nevi
D. Bruising Correct Answer B. Congenital dermal
melanocytosis (slate gray nevi)
A breastfeeding mother wants to know how to help her 2-week-
old newborn gain the weight lost after birth. Which action
should the nurse suggest as the BEST method to accomplish this
goal?
A. Add cereal to the newborn's feedings twice a day
B. Breastfeed the infant every 2 to 4 hours on demand
C. Recommend that the mother pump her breast milk and
measure it before feeding
D. Weight the infant daily to ensure the she is gaining 1.5 to 2
ounces (42.5 to 57 grams) per day Correct Answer B.
Breastfeed the infant every 2 to 4 hours on demand
A client gave birth 2 days ago and is preparing for discharge.
The nurse assesses respirations to be 26 breaths/min and
labored, and the client was short of breath ambulating from the
bathroom this morning. Lung sounds are clear. The nurse alerts
,the primary care provider and the nurse-midwife to her concern
that the client may be experiencing:
A. Upper respiratory infection
B. Thrombophlebitis
C. Mitral valve collapse
D. Pulmonary embolism Correct Answer D. Pulmonary
embolism
A client is worried that her newborn's stools are greenish, with
an unpleasant odor. The newborn is being formula-fed. What
instruction should the nurse give this client?
A. Switch to feeding breast milk
B. Change to a soy-based formula
C. No action is needed; this is normal
D. Increase the newborn's fluid intake Correct Answer C. No
action is needed; this is normal
A client who gave birth to twins 6 hours ago becomes restless
and nervous. Her blood pressure falls from 130/80 mmHg to
96/50 mmHG. Her pulse drops from 80 to 56 bpm. She was
induced earlier in the day and experienced placental abruption.
Based on this information, what postpartum complication would
the nurse expect is happening?
A. Infection
B. Fluid volume overload
C. Pulmonary emboli
D. Hemorrhage Correct Answer D. Hemorrhage
, A client who has a breastfeeding newborn reports sore nipples.
Which intervention can the nurse suggest to alleviate the client's
condition?
A. Encourage use of breast pads with plastic liners
B. Fasten nursing bra flaps immediately after feeding
C. Recommend a moisturizing soap to clean the nipples
D. Offer suggestions based on observation to correct positioning
or latching Correct Answer D. Offer suggestions based on
observation to correct positioning or latching
A client who has just given birth to a baby girl demonstrates
behavior not indicative of bonding when she performs which
action?
A. Strokes the infant's head
B. Kisses the infant on her cheek
C. Holds and smiles at the infant
D. Talks to company and ignores the baby lying next to her
Correct Answer D. Talks to company and ignores the baby
lying next to her
A first-time mother is nervous about breastfeeding. Which
intervention would the nurse perform to reduce maternal anxiety
about breastfeeding?
A. Explain that breastfeeding comes naturally to all mothers
B. Tell her that breastfeeding is a mechanical procedure that
involves burping once in a while and that she should try
finishing it quickly
