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Parents have been asked by the neonatologist to provide breast milk for their newborn son, who was
born prematurely at 32 weeks gestation. The nurse who instructs them regarding pumping, storing, and
transporting the milk needs to assess their knowledge of lactation. Which statement is a valid basis for
the instructions?
A. The mother should pump every 2-3 hours, including during the night.
B. A glass of wine just before pumping will help reduce stress and anxiety.
C. Premature infants more easily digest breast milk than formula.
D. The mother should only pump as much milk as the infant can drink. - Correct answer-C. Premature
infants mor easily digest breast milk than formula.
Apgar scores were performed on a newborn. The mother asks you why the baby received a score of 8
and 9. You know the most likely reason the baby lost points is this:
A. Tone
B. Respiration
C. Color
D. Heart Rate - Correct answer-C. Color
A one-day old newborn has developed symptoms of severe respiratory distress and is diagnosed with
Group B Streptococcus. As the nursery nurse, you anticipate orders for which medication?
A. Ampicillin
B. Cipro
C. Erythromycin
D. Amoxicillin - Correct answer-A. Ampicillin
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The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a newborn who was born 2 hours ago. The nurse notes that
the newborn was born at 35 weeks gestation. How would the nurse classify this newborn?
A. Post Term
B. Full Term
C. Very Preterm
D. Late Preterm - Correct answer-D. Late Preterm
An infant boy was delivered minutes ago. The nurse is conducting the initial assessment. Part of the
assessment includes the Apgar score. When should the Apgar assessment be performed?
A. Once by the obstetrician, just after the birth.
B. At least twice, 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth.
C. Every 15 minutes during the newborns first hour after birth.
D. Only if the newborn is in obvious distress, and then every shift. - Correct answer-B. At least twice, 1
minute and 5 minutes after birth.
Under which circumstances should the nurse immediately alert the pediatric provider?
A. Infant is dusky and turns cyanotic when crying.
B. The infant goes into a deep sleep 1 hour after childbirth.
C. Acrocyanosis is present 1 hour after childbirth.
D. The infants blood glucose level is 45 mg/dL. - Correct answer-A. Infant is dusky and turns cyanotic
when crying.
Charlene, who is 4 months pregnant, is at the prenatal clinic for her initial visit. Her history reveals she
has 7-year-old twins who were born at 34 weeks' gestation, a 2-year-old son born at 39 weeks'
gestation, and a spontaneous abortion 1 year ago at 6 weeks gestation. Using the GTPAL method, the
nurse would document her obstetric history as:
A. 3-2-1-0-3
B. 3-1-2-2-3
C. 4-1-1-1-3
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D. 4-2-1-3-1 - Correct answer-C. 4-1-1-1-3
-AFX include local burning and stinging. May cause hypotension or dysrhythmia if systemic absorption
occurs.
Latanoprost - Correct answer-First line drug for glaucoma therapy, prostaglandin analog
-Lower IOP by enhancing the outflow of aqueous humor
-AFX include heightened pigmentation which may darken iris color, conjunctival edema, tearing,
dryness, burning, irritation
-Remove contacts for 15 mins after admin, do not touch dropper, wait 5 mins before instilling other
medications
Garlic - Correct answer-used as antispasmodic, antihypertensive, antiplatelet, lipid reducer
gingko biloba - Correct answer-used for asthma, bronchitis, memory, MS
Echinacea - Correct answer-stimulates immune function and treats viral infections
Kava - Correct answer-used for anxiety, stress, and restlessness, insomnia, wound healing
During a vaginal exam, the nurse notes that the lower uterine segment is softened. She documents this
finding as:
A. Ortolani sign
B. Chadwich sign
C. Goodell sign
D. Hegar sign - Correct answer-D. Hegar sign
Which time based description of a stage of development in pregnancy is correct?
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Parents have been asked by the neonatologist to provide breast milk for their newborn son, who was
born prematurely at 32 weeks gestation. The nurse who instructs them regarding pumping, storing, and
transporting the milk needs to assess their knowledge of lactation. Which statement is a valid basis for
the instructions?
A. The mother should pump every 2-3 hours, including during the night.
B. A glass of wine just before pumping will help reduce stress and anxiety.
C. Premature infants more easily digest breast milk than formula.
D. The mother should only pump as much milk as the infant can drink. - Correct answer-C. Premature
infants mor easily digest breast milk than formula.
Apgar scores were performed on a newborn. The mother asks you why the baby received a score of 8
and 9. You know the most likely reason the baby lost points is this:
A. Tone
B. Respiration
C. Color
D. Heart Rate - Correct answer-C. Color
A one-day old newborn has developed symptoms of severe respiratory distress and is diagnosed with
Group B Streptococcus. As the nursery nurse, you anticipate orders for which medication?
A. Ampicillin
B. Cipro
C. Erythromycin
D. Amoxicillin - Correct answer-A. Ampicillin
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The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a newborn who was born 2 hours ago. The nurse notes that
the newborn was born at 35 weeks gestation. How would the nurse classify this newborn?
A. Post Term
B. Full Term
C. Very Preterm
D. Late Preterm - Correct answer-D. Late Preterm
An infant boy was delivered minutes ago. The nurse is conducting the initial assessment. Part of the
assessment includes the Apgar score. When should the Apgar assessment be performed?
A. Once by the obstetrician, just after the birth.
B. At least twice, 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth.
C. Every 15 minutes during the newborns first hour after birth.
D. Only if the newborn is in obvious distress, and then every shift. - Correct answer-B. At least twice, 1
minute and 5 minutes after birth.
Under which circumstances should the nurse immediately alert the pediatric provider?
A. Infant is dusky and turns cyanotic when crying.
B. The infant goes into a deep sleep 1 hour after childbirth.
C. Acrocyanosis is present 1 hour after childbirth.
D. The infants blood glucose level is 45 mg/dL. - Correct answer-A. Infant is dusky and turns cyanotic
when crying.
Charlene, who is 4 months pregnant, is at the prenatal clinic for her initial visit. Her history reveals she
has 7-year-old twins who were born at 34 weeks' gestation, a 2-year-old son born at 39 weeks'
gestation, and a spontaneous abortion 1 year ago at 6 weeks gestation. Using the GTPAL method, the
nurse would document her obstetric history as:
A. 3-2-1-0-3
B. 3-1-2-2-3
C. 4-1-1-1-3
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D. 4-2-1-3-1 - Correct answer-C. 4-1-1-1-3
-AFX include local burning and stinging. May cause hypotension or dysrhythmia if systemic absorption
occurs.
Latanoprost - Correct answer-First line drug for glaucoma therapy, prostaglandin analog
-Lower IOP by enhancing the outflow of aqueous humor
-AFX include heightened pigmentation which may darken iris color, conjunctival edema, tearing,
dryness, burning, irritation
-Remove contacts for 15 mins after admin, do not touch dropper, wait 5 mins before instilling other
medications
Garlic - Correct answer-used as antispasmodic, antihypertensive, antiplatelet, lipid reducer
gingko biloba - Correct answer-used for asthma, bronchitis, memory, MS
Echinacea - Correct answer-stimulates immune function and treats viral infections
Kava - Correct answer-used for anxiety, stress, and restlessness, insomnia, wound healing
During a vaginal exam, the nurse notes that the lower uterine segment is softened. She documents this
finding as:
A. Ortolani sign
B. Chadwich sign
C. Goodell sign
D. Hegar sign - Correct answer-D. Hegar sign
Which time based description of a stage of development in pregnancy is correct?
