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PN VATI MATERNAL NEWBORN
EXAM 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about car seat safety
with the guardian of a newborn. Which of the following statements
by the guardian demonstrates an understanding of the teaching? -
correct answer -"I will place my baby at a 45-degree angle in the
car
The newborn should be placed in the car seat at a 45° angle to
prevent slumping and airway obstruction. The newborn will be
unable to hold their head erect. Therefore, the newborn's head
should be supported at all times.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperemesis
gravidarum. Which of the following findings indicates that the
client is at risk for dehydration? - correct answer -Ketonuria
Ketonuria indicates an excessive amount of ketones in the urine.
When ketones are found in the client's urine, the initial indication
is dehydration. Therefore, this is the most important initial
laboratory test for clients who have hyperemesis gravidarum. The
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fluid volume deficiency and dehydration are directly related to
excessive vomiting
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who has an episiotomy.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct
answer -Apply an anesthetic spray to the client's perineal area as
needed for pain.
The nurse should apply an anesthetic spray to the episiotomy site
as needed to decrease pain.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 16 weeks of gestation and
is at risk for developing hyperemesis gravidarum. Which of the
following conditions places the client at an increased risk for
developing this condition? - correct answer -Diabetes mellitus
The nurse should identify diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for the
development of hyperemesis gravidarum. Other risk factors for
developing this condition include gastrointestinal disorders,
hyperthyroid disorders, molar pregnancy, asthma, and migraines.
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home safety with a client
who is postpartum. Which of the following statements should the
nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer -"You should
dress your baby in a one-piece sleeper at bedtime."
The nurse should instruct the client to use a sleep sack or one-
piece sleeper and refrain from covering the newborn with blankets
to reduce the newborn's risk of entrapment or suffocation.
A nurse is assisting with the data collection of a newborn who is 1
hr old. Which of the following manifestations should indicate to the
nurse that the newborn is experiencing difficulty transitioning to
extrauterine life? - correct answer -Retractions
Grunting, nasal flaring, retractions, and tachypnea are
manifestations that indicate the newborn is having difficulty
transitioning to extrauterine life. The nurse should report the
findings to the provider.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 30 weeks of
gestation and has a prescription for nifedipine to treat preterm
labor. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse
include in the teaching? - correct answer -Flushing
PN VATI MATERNAL NEWBORN
EXAM 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about car seat safety
with the guardian of a newborn. Which of the following statements
by the guardian demonstrates an understanding of the teaching? -
correct answer -"I will place my baby at a 45-degree angle in the
car
The newborn should be placed in the car seat at a 45° angle to
prevent slumping and airway obstruction. The newborn will be
unable to hold their head erect. Therefore, the newborn's head
should be supported at all times.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperemesis
gravidarum. Which of the following findings indicates that the
client is at risk for dehydration? - correct answer -Ketonuria
Ketonuria indicates an excessive amount of ketones in the urine.
When ketones are found in the client's urine, the initial indication
is dehydration. Therefore, this is the most important initial
laboratory test for clients who have hyperemesis gravidarum. The
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fluid volume deficiency and dehydration are directly related to
excessive vomiting
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who has an episiotomy.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct
answer -Apply an anesthetic spray to the client's perineal area as
needed for pain.
The nurse should apply an anesthetic spray to the episiotomy site
as needed to decrease pain.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 16 weeks of gestation and
is at risk for developing hyperemesis gravidarum. Which of the
following conditions places the client at an increased risk for
developing this condition? - correct answer -Diabetes mellitus
The nurse should identify diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for the
development of hyperemesis gravidarum. Other risk factors for
developing this condition include gastrointestinal disorders,
hyperthyroid disorders, molar pregnancy, asthma, and migraines.
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home safety with a client
who is postpartum. Which of the following statements should the
nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer -"You should
dress your baby in a one-piece sleeper at bedtime."
The nurse should instruct the client to use a sleep sack or one-
piece sleeper and refrain from covering the newborn with blankets
to reduce the newborn's risk of entrapment or suffocation.
A nurse is assisting with the data collection of a newborn who is 1
hr old. Which of the following manifestations should indicate to the
nurse that the newborn is experiencing difficulty transitioning to
extrauterine life? - correct answer -Retractions
Grunting, nasal flaring, retractions, and tachypnea are
manifestations that indicate the newborn is having difficulty
transitioning to extrauterine life. The nurse should report the
findings to the provider.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 30 weeks of
gestation and has a prescription for nifedipine to treat preterm
labor. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse
include in the teaching? - correct answer -Flushing
