Exam 2 NR 327 (Latest Update )
Maternal-Child Nursing Questions &
Verified Answers 100% Correct [Grade A]-
Chamberlain
A nurse is caring for a newborn. Which of the following actions by the newborn
indicates readiness to feed?
a. Spits up clear mucus
b. Attempts to place their hand in their mouth
c. Turn the head towards sounds
d. Lies quietly with their eyes open
Answer: B
Readiness-to-feed cues include the newborn making hand-to-mouth and hand-to-
hand movements, sucking motions, rooting, and mouthing.
A nurse is reviewing formula preparation with parents who plan to bottle-feed their
newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
(SATA)
a. Use a disinfectant wipe to clean the lid of the formula
b. Store prepared formula in the refrigerator for up to 72 hr
c. Place used bottles in the dishwasher
d. Check the nipple for appropriate flow of the formula
e. Use tap water to dilute concentrated formula
Answer: C, D, E
Once formula is prepared, it can be refrigerated for up to 48 hr.
A nurse is reviewing breastfeeding positions with the parent of a newborn. Which of
the following positions should the nurse discuss?
a. Over-the-shoulder
b. Supine
c. Chin-supported
d. Cradle
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Answer: D
A nurse is reviewing care of the umbilical cord with the parent of a newborn. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Cover the cord with a small gauze square
b. Trickle clean water over the cord with each diaper change
c. Apply hydrogen peroxide to the cord twice a day
d. Keep the diaper folded below the cord
Answer: D
Folding the diaper below the cord prevents urine from the diaper penetrating the cord
site.
Covering the cord with gauze prevents the cord from drying and encourages infection.
The site should bee kept clean and dry.
A nurse is reviewing contraindications for circumcision with a newly hired nurse.
Which of the following conditions are contraindications? (SATA)
a. Hypospadiasis
b. Hydrocele
c. Family hx of hemophilia
d. Hyperbilirubinemia
e. Epispadias
Answer: A, C, E
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a newborn regarding
circumcision care. Which of the following statements made by a parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. "The circumcision will heal within a couple of days"
b. "I should remove the yellow mucus that will form"
c. "I will clean the penis with each diaper change"
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d. "I will give him a tub bath within a couple of days"
Answer: C
The penis should be cleaned with warm water with each diaper change.
A tub bath should not be given until the circumcision is healed. The yellow mucus
should be left in place and the circumcision will heal within a couple of weeks.
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following a circumcision using a Gomco
procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement?
a. Apply Gelfoam powder to the site
b. Place the newborn in the prone position
c. Apply petroleum gauze to the site
d. Avoid changing the diaper until the first voiding
Answer: C
Petroleum gauze is applied to the site for 24 hours to prevent the skin edges from
sticking to the diaper.
The diaper is changed more frequently to inspect the site. Gelfoam powder is only
applied to control bleeding when there is a risk for hemorrhage. The baby should not
be put in the prone position
A nurse is reviewing car seat safety with the parents of a newborn. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching regarding car seat
position?
a. Front seat, rear-facing
b. Front seat, forward-facing
c. Back seat, rear-facing
d. Back seat, forward-facing
Maternal-Child Nursing Questions &
Verified Answers 100% Correct [Grade A]-
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A nurse is caring for a newborn. Which of the following actions by the newborn
indicates readiness to feed?
a. Spits up clear mucus
b. Attempts to place their hand in their mouth
c. Turn the head towards sounds
d. Lies quietly with their eyes open
Answer: B
Readiness-to-feed cues include the newborn making hand-to-mouth and hand-to-
hand movements, sucking motions, rooting, and mouthing.
A nurse is reviewing formula preparation with parents who plan to bottle-feed their
newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
(SATA)
a. Use a disinfectant wipe to clean the lid of the formula
b. Store prepared formula in the refrigerator for up to 72 hr
c. Place used bottles in the dishwasher
d. Check the nipple for appropriate flow of the formula
e. Use tap water to dilute concentrated formula
Answer: C, D, E
Once formula is prepared, it can be refrigerated for up to 48 hr.
A nurse is reviewing breastfeeding positions with the parent of a newborn. Which of
the following positions should the nurse discuss?
a. Over-the-shoulder
b. Supine
c. Chin-supported
d. Cradle
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Answer: D
A nurse is reviewing care of the umbilical cord with the parent of a newborn. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Cover the cord with a small gauze square
b. Trickle clean water over the cord with each diaper change
c. Apply hydrogen peroxide to the cord twice a day
d. Keep the diaper folded below the cord
Answer: D
Folding the diaper below the cord prevents urine from the diaper penetrating the cord
site.
Covering the cord with gauze prevents the cord from drying and encourages infection.
The site should bee kept clean and dry.
A nurse is reviewing contraindications for circumcision with a newly hired nurse.
Which of the following conditions are contraindications? (SATA)
a. Hypospadiasis
b. Hydrocele
c. Family hx of hemophilia
d. Hyperbilirubinemia
e. Epispadias
Answer: A, C, E
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a newborn regarding
circumcision care. Which of the following statements made by a parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. "The circumcision will heal within a couple of days"
b. "I should remove the yellow mucus that will form"
c. "I will clean the penis with each diaper change"
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d. "I will give him a tub bath within a couple of days"
Answer: C
The penis should be cleaned with warm water with each diaper change.
A tub bath should not be given until the circumcision is healed. The yellow mucus
should be left in place and the circumcision will heal within a couple of weeks.
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following a circumcision using a Gomco
procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement?
a. Apply Gelfoam powder to the site
b. Place the newborn in the prone position
c. Apply petroleum gauze to the site
d. Avoid changing the diaper until the first voiding
Answer: C
Petroleum gauze is applied to the site for 24 hours to prevent the skin edges from
sticking to the diaper.
The diaper is changed more frequently to inspect the site. Gelfoam powder is only
applied to control bleeding when there is a risk for hemorrhage. The baby should not
be put in the prone position
A nurse is reviewing car seat safety with the parents of a newborn. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching regarding car seat
position?
a. Front seat, rear-facing
b. Front seat, forward-facing
c. Back seat, rear-facing
d. Back seat, forward-facing
