MATERNAL-NEW-BORN NURSING
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The nurse would expect the stools of a 4 day old breast fed infant to be
- Correct Answer - Greenish brown to greenish yellow
In the birth suite the father of the newborn baby seems concerned and
asks why his baby girl is so hairy. The best response is:
- Correct Answer - This is called lanugo, which covered the baby while
inside the mother. It will fall out in a few months
The point of maximal impulse (PMI) is located at
- Correct Answer - the 3rd intercostal space
Fetal circulation is marked by?
- Correct Answer - 2 umbilical arteries, 1 vein, remember Wharton jelly
cushions.
,HELLP syndrome?
- Correct Answer - preeclampsia with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes,
low platelets
- do not disregard stomach discomfort, epigastric pain, or headaches
Placental abruption:
- Correct Answer - - rigid uterus
- dark red bleeding
- pain
- prep for C-section
- mom is clutching belly and gasping
Give docusate for?
- Correct Answer - episiotomy pain, fear of first poop, prevent
constipation before it occurs.
How should we confirm fetal demise, no heart tones at 24 weeks?
- Correct Answer - ultrasound
Large gestational age (LGA) babies are linked to?
- Correct Answer - - maternal diabetes
- check for newborn hypoglycemia (monitor blood sugar)
- check for birth injuries (esp clavical)
, Complications in small gestational age (SGA) newborns?
- Correct Answer - Thermoregulation
Hypoglycemia
Meconium aspiration
Hyperbilirubinemia
Nursing management for SGA newborns?
- Correct Answer - serial blood glucose monitoring, vital sign monitoring,
anticipatory guidance.
The neonatal period - Correct Answer - from birth through the first 28
days of life
Approximately _______ of amniotic fluid is forced out of the lungs in the
delivery process. - Correct Answer - 30mL
Ductus venous - Correct Answer - Clamping of the cord causes
constriction of the vessels and closure of the ductus venous immediately.
- closes by the 3rd day of life
Foramen ovale - Correct Answer - opening between the right atrium and
the left atrium
- closes when the left atrial pressure is higher than the right atrial
pressure