Maternity Exam 1 Practice
Questions with Accurate Answers
__________ exercises help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. correct answer
Kegel
__________ refers to the enduring nature of the attachment relationship. correct
answer commitment
____________ centers offer a "home-like" setting but with close proximity to a
hospital facility in case of complications. correct answer Birthing
____________ is the study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease in
populations. correct answer epidemiology
____________ refers to a condition in which functioning endometrial tissue is
found outside the uterine cavity. correct answer Endometriosis
_____________ care is a comprehensive process in which any problems
associated with pregnancy are identified and treated. correct answer Prenatal
_____________ involves the transfer of heat from one object to another when
the two are in direct contact with each other. correct answer conduction
______________ prevention is designed to reduce or limit the progression of a
disease or disability. correct answer Tertiary
,_______________ is the normal, predictable physiologic process in which the
endometrial lining is expelled. correct answer Menstruation
______________prevention involves the early detection and treatment of
adverse health problems. correct answer Secondary
___________or swelling of the breast tissue occurs usually 2 to 4 days after birth.
correct answer engorgement
3 hours after a vaginal delivery, the client complains of increased perineal pain.
What should the nurse do first?
A) Administer analgesia as ordered
B) Assess the perineum
C) Perform perineal care
D) Apply ice to perineum correct answer B
A 3-week-old baby is being breast-fed, appears healthy, and is gaining weight. The
mother calls the pediatrician's office to report that the baby is not gaining weight
as rapidly as her friend's formula-fed baby (who is 2 days older). Which of the
following would be the best response by the office nurse?
a."All babies gain weight at a different rate. You shouldn't be making
comparisons."
b."You need to bring your baby into the office so we can do a full nutritional
assessment.
c."Bottle-fed babies do gain weight faster than breast-fed babies. Your baby's
weight gain is just right for her age."
,d."Your friend is probably overfeeding her baby. She may have problems
controlling the child's weight in the future." correct answer A
A 6 hour infant passes an unformed, black, tar like stool. The nurse should
conclude this is a:
A) Meconium stool expected at the time of birth
B) Transitional stool expected at this time
C) Meconium stool expected at this time
D) Transitional stool expected later correct answer C
A breastfeeding mother asks if her baby will need to have vitamin supplements.
After determining that the mother is taking multivitamins and eating an adequate
diet, the nurse should tell her that for the first 6 months her baby will need:
a.Only a vitamin D supplement.
b.No vitamin supplements at all.
c.Supplements of vitamins C and D.
d.Iron, but no vitamin supplements. correct answer B
A client asks if it will be all right to switch her baby to whole cow's milk if she
decides to stop breast-feeding within the next month. The nurse's response
should be based upon the knowledge that whole cow's milk:
a.Lacks adequate protein.
b.Is an acceptable immediate alternative.
c.Should not be used with infants younger than 12 months.
, d.May be substituted if the baby receives multivitamins. correct answer C
A finger-stick blood sample is used to assess a newborn's blood glucose level.
Select one:
True
False correct answer False
A healthy, full-term baby is scheduled for a circumcision. Nursing actions prior to
the procedure include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Obtain written consent from mother
B) Administer acetaminophen P.O. 1 hour before procedure per MD order
C) Feed neonate glucose water 30 minutes before procedure
D) Obtain neonates protime correct answer B, C
Reasoning: We verify consent, the physician gets the consent
A mother asks, "Is it true that breast milk will prevent my baby from catching
colds and other infections?" The nurse should reply, "Current research indicates
that:
a.Your baby will have increased resistance to illness caused by bacteria and
viruses, but she may still contract infections."
b.You shouldn't have to worry about your baby's exposure to contagious diseases
until she stops breast-feeding."
c.Breast milk offers no greater protection to your baby than formula feedings."
Questions with Accurate Answers
__________ exercises help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. correct answer
Kegel
__________ refers to the enduring nature of the attachment relationship. correct
answer commitment
____________ centers offer a "home-like" setting but with close proximity to a
hospital facility in case of complications. correct answer Birthing
____________ is the study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease in
populations. correct answer epidemiology
____________ refers to a condition in which functioning endometrial tissue is
found outside the uterine cavity. correct answer Endometriosis
_____________ care is a comprehensive process in which any problems
associated with pregnancy are identified and treated. correct answer Prenatal
_____________ involves the transfer of heat from one object to another when
the two are in direct contact with each other. correct answer conduction
______________ prevention is designed to reduce or limit the progression of a
disease or disability. correct answer Tertiary
,_______________ is the normal, predictable physiologic process in which the
endometrial lining is expelled. correct answer Menstruation
______________prevention involves the early detection and treatment of
adverse health problems. correct answer Secondary
___________or swelling of the breast tissue occurs usually 2 to 4 days after birth.
correct answer engorgement
3 hours after a vaginal delivery, the client complains of increased perineal pain.
What should the nurse do first?
A) Administer analgesia as ordered
B) Assess the perineum
C) Perform perineal care
D) Apply ice to perineum correct answer B
A 3-week-old baby is being breast-fed, appears healthy, and is gaining weight. The
mother calls the pediatrician's office to report that the baby is not gaining weight
as rapidly as her friend's formula-fed baby (who is 2 days older). Which of the
following would be the best response by the office nurse?
a."All babies gain weight at a different rate. You shouldn't be making
comparisons."
b."You need to bring your baby into the office so we can do a full nutritional
assessment.
c."Bottle-fed babies do gain weight faster than breast-fed babies. Your baby's
weight gain is just right for her age."
,d."Your friend is probably overfeeding her baby. She may have problems
controlling the child's weight in the future." correct answer A
A 6 hour infant passes an unformed, black, tar like stool. The nurse should
conclude this is a:
A) Meconium stool expected at the time of birth
B) Transitional stool expected at this time
C) Meconium stool expected at this time
D) Transitional stool expected later correct answer C
A breastfeeding mother asks if her baby will need to have vitamin supplements.
After determining that the mother is taking multivitamins and eating an adequate
diet, the nurse should tell her that for the first 6 months her baby will need:
a.Only a vitamin D supplement.
b.No vitamin supplements at all.
c.Supplements of vitamins C and D.
d.Iron, but no vitamin supplements. correct answer B
A client asks if it will be all right to switch her baby to whole cow's milk if she
decides to stop breast-feeding within the next month. The nurse's response
should be based upon the knowledge that whole cow's milk:
a.Lacks adequate protein.
b.Is an acceptable immediate alternative.
c.Should not be used with infants younger than 12 months.
, d.May be substituted if the baby receives multivitamins. correct answer C
A finger-stick blood sample is used to assess a newborn's blood glucose level.
Select one:
True
False correct answer False
A healthy, full-term baby is scheduled for a circumcision. Nursing actions prior to
the procedure include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Obtain written consent from mother
B) Administer acetaminophen P.O. 1 hour before procedure per MD order
C) Feed neonate glucose water 30 minutes before procedure
D) Obtain neonates protime correct answer B, C
Reasoning: We verify consent, the physician gets the consent
A mother asks, "Is it true that breast milk will prevent my baby from catching
colds and other infections?" The nurse should reply, "Current research indicates
that:
a.Your baby will have increased resistance to illness caused by bacteria and
viruses, but she may still contract infections."
b.You shouldn't have to worry about your baby's exposure to contagious diseases
until she stops breast-feeding."
c.Breast milk offers no greater protection to your baby than formula feedings."
