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Lowdermilk Chapters 12,13,15 Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 1. A woman's cousin gave birth to an infant with a con- genital heart anomaly. The woman asks the nurse when such anomalies occur during development. Which response by the nurse is most accurate? A. "We don't really know when such defects occur." B. "It depends on what caused the defect." C. "They occur between the third and fifth weeks of development." D. "They usually occur in the first 2 weeks of d...

Chapter 25 Newborn Nutrition and Feeding Lowdermilk Practice Test. 1. Why would the nurse suggest that a client tickle her baby's lips with her nipple while breastfeed- ing? 1. To prevent nipple trauma. 2. As a way to encourage the baby to swallow the milk. 3. To reduce the pain while feeding the infant. 4. To help stimulate mouth opening by her baby. 2. Which nursing intervention helps promote early passage of meconium in the infant? 1. Encouraging the mother to feed the infant colost...

Chapter 18 Fetal Assessment During Labor Lowdermilk Study Guide Test. 1. The nurse is monitoring the fetal heart rate (FHR) of a client in term labor. The FHR varies between 120 and 130 beats/minute over a 10-minute period. How does the nurse record the baseline? Record your answer using a whole number. beats/minute 2. The nurse is caring for a client with electronic fetal 125 4. It is used after the mem- monitoring using a spiral electrode. How is the use of a branes have ...

Chapter 36: Hemolytic Disorders and Congenital Anomalies Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women's Health Care, 12th Edition Test. 1. 1. To explain hemolytic disorders in the ANS: B newborn to new parents, the nurse who Hemolytic disorders in the newborn are the cares for the newborn population must be aware of the physiologic characteris- tics related to these conditions. What is the most common cause of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia? a. Hepatic disease b. Hemolytic disorders c. Postmaturity ...

Chapter 1 Lowdermilk Study Guide Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 1. Number of live births in 1 year per 1000 population. A. Fertility rate B. Infant mortality rate C. Birth rate D. Maternal mortality rate E. Neonatal mortality rate F. Perinatal mortality rate G. Low-birth-weight infant H. Abortus I. Stillbirth J. Preterm infant 2. Embryo or fetus that is removed or expelled from the uterus at 20 weeks of gestation or less, weighs 500g or less, or measures 25 cm or less. A. Fertil...

Chapter 15 Maternal and Fetal Nutrition Lowdermilk Final Exam. 1. Women with an inadequate weight gain during preg- nancy are at higher risk of giving birth to an infant with: 1. Spina bifida 2. Intrauterine growth restriction 3. Diabetes mellitus 4. Down syndrome 2. Intrauterine growth re- striction 2. What question does the nurse ask when assessing the 3. "Do you have any med- socioeconomic status of a pregnant client? 1. "What prescription medications do you take?" ...

Lowdermilk, Ch. 1, 21st century Maternity – Final Exam Study Guide Test. 1. Chapter 01: 21st Centu- ry Maternity and Women's Health 1. To assess a moth- er's risk of having a low-birth-weight (LBW) in- fant, what is the most important factor for the nurse to consider? a. African-American race b. Cigarette smoking c. Poor nutritional status d. Limited maternal edu- cation ANS: A For African-American births, the incidence of LBW infants is twice that of Caucasian births. Rac...

Lowdermilk 11th Ed. Chapter 27: Hypertensive Disorders Practice Exam Test. 1. 1. A primigravida is being mon- C (Proteinuria is defined as a concentration of 1+ or greater via itored at the prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. Which find- ing is of greatest concern to the nurse? dipstick measurement. A dipstick value of 3+ alerts the nurse that additional testing or assessment should be performed. A 24-hour urine collection is preferred over dipstick testing attributable to accuracy. Gene...

Chapter 35: Acquired Problems of the Newborn Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women's Health Care, 12th Edition Complete Test. 1. 1. A macrosomic infant is born after a difficult for- ceps-assisted delivery. After stabilization, the in- fant is weighed, and the birth weight is 4550 g (9 lb, 6 oz). What is the nurse's first priority? a. Leave the infant in the room with the mother. b. Immediately take the infant to the nursery. c. Perform a gestational age assessment to deter- mine whether the i...

Lowdermilk Ch. 16, 17, 18, 19, 32 Labor, Birth, & Fetus 52 Final Exam Study Guide Test. 1. With regard to primary and secondary powers, the ma- ternity nurse should under- stand that: A. Primary powers are re- sponsible for effacement and dilation of the cervix. B. Effacement generally is well ahead of dilation in women giving birth for the first time; they are more to- gether in subsequent preg- nancies. C. Scarring of the cervix caused by a previous infec- tion or surgery may make the deli...

Lowdermilk Chapter 23: Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn Review Practice Test. 1. 1. A woman gave birth to a healthy ANS: B 7-pound, 13-ounce infant girl. The nurse suggests that the client place The first period of reactivity is the first phase of transition the infant to her breast within 15 minutes after birth. The nurse is aware that the initiation of breast- and lasts up to 30 minutes after birth. The infant is high- ly alert during this phase. The transition ...

Chapter 07: Sexually Transmitted and Other Infections Lowdermilk: Mater 1. 1. Which manifestation differ- ANS: D entiates primary syphilis from Primary syphilis is characterized by a primary lesion (the chan- secondary syphilis? a. Fever, headache, and malaise b. Widespread rash c. Identified by serologic test- ing d. Appearance of a chancre 2 months after infection 2. 2. Which statement made by cre), which appears 5 to 90 days after infection. The chancre begins as a painless...

Chapter 24: Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family (Lowdermilk) Exam Questions with Actual Answers. 1. 1. An infant boy was deliv- ered minutes ago. The nurse is conducting the initial as- sessment. Part of the as- sessment includes the Apgar C (Apgar scoring is performed at 1 minute and at 5 minutes after birth. Scoring may continue at 5-minute intervals if the infant is in distress and requires resuscitation ettorts. The Apgar score is performed on all newborns. Apgar score can be comple...

Lowdermilk Chapter 37: Perinatal Loss, Bereavement, and Grief Complete Study Test. 1. 1. A family is visiting two surviving ANS: D triplets. The third triplet died 2 days Accepting that the infant is dead (in the past tense of ago. What action indicates that the family has begun to grieve for the dead infant? a. Refers to the two live infants as twins b. Asks about the dead triplet's cur- rent status the word) demonstrates an acceptance of the reality and that the family has begun...

Maternity by Lowdermilk & Perry: Chapter 2 Exam Questions & Answers. 1. Chapter 2. Community Care: The Family and Culture 1. A married couple lives in a single-family house with their newborn son and the husband's daughter from a previous mar- riage. Based on this information, what family form best describes this family? a. Married-blended family b. Extended family c. Nuclear family d. Same-sex family ANS: A Married-blended families are formed as the result of divorce and remarriag...

Chapter 12 Lowdermilk Practice Exam Test. 1. 1. A newly married couple plans to use natural family planning. It is im- portant for them to know how long an ovum can live after ovulation. The nurse knows that teaching is effec- ANS: B Ova are considered fertile for about 24 hours after ovulation. Ova are considered fertile for much longer than 6 tive when the couple responds that an to 8 hours. Most remain fertile for 24 hours. a. 6 to 8 hours b. 24 hours c. 2 to 3 days d....

Chapter 09: Infertility Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women's Health Care, 12t Edition Complete Exam. 1. 1. Which test is performed ANS: B around the time of ovula- tion to diagnose the basis of infertility? a. Hysterosalpingogram b. Vaginal ultrasonogra- phy c. Laparoscopy d. Follicle-stimulating hor- mone (FSH) level 2. 2. A man smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. He wants to know if Ultrasonography is performed around the time of ovulation to assess pelvic structures for abnormal...

Lowdermilk Chapter 20: Postpartum Physiologic Changes Exam Guide. 1. 1. A woman gave birth to an in- fant boy 10 hours ago. Where does the nurse expect to locate this womans fundus? a. 1 centimeter above the umbili- cus b. 2 centimeters below the umbili- cus c. Midway between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis d. Nonpalpable abdominally 2. 2. What are the most common causes for subinvolution of the uterus? a. A (The fundus descends approximately 1 to 2 cm every 24 hours...

Lowdermilk 11th Ed. Chapter 28: Hemorrhagic Disorders Complete Study Test. 1. 1. A pregnant woman is be- ing discharged from the hos- pital after the placement of a cervical cerclage because of a ANS: B Nursing care should stress the importance of monitoring for the signs and symptoms of preterm labor. Vaginal bleeding history of recurrent pregnancy needs to be reported to her primary health care provider. Bed loss, secondary to an incompe- rest is an element of care. However, the w...

Chapter 33: Postpartum Complications Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women's 1. 1. A perinatal nurse is car- ANS: A ing for a woman in the im- Uterine atony is significant hypotonia of the uterus and is the leading mediate postbirth period. Assessment reveals that the client is experiencing profuse bleeding. What is the most likely cause for this bleeding? a. Uterine atony b. Uterine inversion c. Vaginal hematoma d. Vaginal laceration 2. 2. What is the prima- ry nursing responsibility w...