LEIFERS INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND
PEDIATRIC NURSING 2026 MOCK PAPER
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW NOTES ANALYTICAL
SUMMARY
◉ When possible, let mom in labor.
Answer: MOVE FREELY
- if true labor, contractions will continue w/walking
- if false labor, contractions may stop
◉ Signs a laboring mom may be in trouble and need to go to the
hospital include.
Answer: - DECREASED fetal movement
- vaginal bleeding
- excessive pain
- firm/board-like abdomen
- if WATER BREAKS (risk for infection)
- meconium staining in discharge
- ANY OTHER CONCERN by mother
◉ meconium is.
, Answer: fetus defecate in the amniotic fluid
- a problem if the fetus tries to breath it in
◉ The function of contractions is to.
Answer: push fetus through and out of birth canal
◉ NEVER leave a pregnant pt alone when they say.
Answer: "I think the baby is coming!"
- stay w/her and YELL for help (or press call light, etc.)
◉ The first priority in assessing a new postpartum mother is.
Answer: HEMORRHAGING
- very important to watch for signs of this after placenta is delivered
◉ If the fetus is showing variable DECELERATION of fetal heart rate,
the nursing actions would be to.
Answer: - REPOSITION mom (L side if possible)
- give mom OXYGEN - using correct O2 administration guidelines
◉ Contact the PCP ASAP if the fetus shows.
Answer: - any fetal heart rate outside normal range
- any SLOWING of FHR after contraction ENDS (deceleration)
PEDIATRIC NURSING 2026 MOCK PAPER
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW NOTES ANALYTICAL
SUMMARY
◉ When possible, let mom in labor.
Answer: MOVE FREELY
- if true labor, contractions will continue w/walking
- if false labor, contractions may stop
◉ Signs a laboring mom may be in trouble and need to go to the
hospital include.
Answer: - DECREASED fetal movement
- vaginal bleeding
- excessive pain
- firm/board-like abdomen
- if WATER BREAKS (risk for infection)
- meconium staining in discharge
- ANY OTHER CONCERN by mother
◉ meconium is.
, Answer: fetus defecate in the amniotic fluid
- a problem if the fetus tries to breath it in
◉ The function of contractions is to.
Answer: push fetus through and out of birth canal
◉ NEVER leave a pregnant pt alone when they say.
Answer: "I think the baby is coming!"
- stay w/her and YELL for help (or press call light, etc.)
◉ The first priority in assessing a new postpartum mother is.
Answer: HEMORRHAGING
- very important to watch for signs of this after placenta is delivered
◉ If the fetus is showing variable DECELERATION of fetal heart rate,
the nursing actions would be to.
Answer: - REPOSITION mom (L side if possible)
- give mom OXYGEN - using correct O2 administration guidelines
◉ Contact the PCP ASAP if the fetus shows.
Answer: - any fetal heart rate outside normal range
- any SLOWING of FHR after contraction ENDS (deceleration)
