MATERNITY 2025 NEWEST EXAM
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A nurse is providing breastfeeding education to a client who delivered 12 hours ago. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should have less cramping while I'm breastfeeding."
B. "I should breastfeed at least 8 to 12 times in a 24-hour period."
C. "I should wait to breastfeed until my baby awakens from her nap."
D. "I should switch breasts after 5 minutes of nursing."
B. "I should breastfeed at least 8 to 12 times in a 24-hour period."
Newborns require frequent feedings. Frequent nursing increases the parent's milk supply. Less
frequent nursing can cause the newborn to become dehydrated and underfed and can reduce the
parent's milk supply. The parent should breastfeed every 2 to 3 hours.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include?
A. "Crib slats should be less than 2.25 inches apart."
B. "Share your bed with your baby for the first few weeks."
C. "Place your baby on his stomach for naps."
D. "You can position your baby's crib next to a heating vent for warmth."
A. "Crib slats should be less than 2.25 inches apart."
Crib slats should be no more than 5.7 cm (2.25 in) apart to prevent injuries due to falls or entrapment
of the infant's head between the slats.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using a disposable sitz bath. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
A. "Tighten your gluteal muscles during the bath."
B. "You should use the sitz bath about 4 times each day."
, C. "Loosen the tube clamp to regulate the rate of flow."
D. "Place the bath in a bowl with the overflow toward the front of the toilet."
C. "Loosen the tube clamp to regulate the rate of flow."
The nurse should reinforce the need to loosen the tube clamp to regulate the rate of flow after filling
the bath about half full.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 32 hours postpartum. The client reports nipple soreness and breast
engorgement. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse provide?
A. "Call me so I can check your baby's latch the next time you breastfeed."
B. "You should reduce the frequency of breastfeeding."
C. "Apply expressed breast milk to sore nipples and cover them with nursing pads and a bra."
D. "You should apply warm packs to the breasts between nursing sessions."
A. "Call me so I can check your baby's latch the next time you breastfeed."
Nipple soreness can be a result of a poor latch. The nurse should observe the next breastfeeding session
to offer hands-on advice and assistance to ensure an ideal latch.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postpartum and reports abdominal cramping.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Advise the client to lie on her side
B. Request a prescription for an opioid analgesic
C. Offer a sitz bath to the client
D. Encourage the client to interact with the newborn
D. Encourage the client to interact with the newborn
Interacting with the baby can help provide a distraction and decrease the discomfort of uterine
contractions. While it is important to let the parent know that afterpains are more intense during and
after breastfeeding, it is also necessary to encourage the planning of methods that provide the most
effective and timely relief. Other nonpharmacological interventions can include distraction, therapeutic
touch, imagery, hydrotherapy, acupressure, aromatherapy, music therapy, massage therapy, and
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a newborn who is 24 hours old. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Hemoglobin 12 g/dL
B. Platelet count 200,000/mm^3
C. Total bilirubin 4 mg/dL
D. Glucose 50 mg/dL
A. Hemoglobin 12 g/dL
The nurse should report a hemoglobin level of 12 g/dL to the provider because it is below the expected
reference range of 14 to 24 g/dL.
CURRENTLY TESTING COMPLETE
EXAM QUESTIONS WIT DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS(100% CORRECT
ANSWERS)A+ STUDY MATERIAL
A nurse is providing breastfeeding education to a client who delivered 12 hours ago. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should have less cramping while I'm breastfeeding."
B. "I should breastfeed at least 8 to 12 times in a 24-hour period."
C. "I should wait to breastfeed until my baby awakens from her nap."
D. "I should switch breasts after 5 minutes of nursing."
B. "I should breastfeed at least 8 to 12 times in a 24-hour period."
Newborns require frequent feedings. Frequent nursing increases the parent's milk supply. Less
frequent nursing can cause the newborn to become dehydrated and underfed and can reduce the
parent's milk supply. The parent should breastfeed every 2 to 3 hours.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include?
A. "Crib slats should be less than 2.25 inches apart."
B. "Share your bed with your baby for the first few weeks."
C. "Place your baby on his stomach for naps."
D. "You can position your baby's crib next to a heating vent for warmth."
A. "Crib slats should be less than 2.25 inches apart."
Crib slats should be no more than 5.7 cm (2.25 in) apart to prevent injuries due to falls or entrapment
of the infant's head between the slats.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using a disposable sitz bath. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
A. "Tighten your gluteal muscles during the bath."
B. "You should use the sitz bath about 4 times each day."
, C. "Loosen the tube clamp to regulate the rate of flow."
D. "Place the bath in a bowl with the overflow toward the front of the toilet."
C. "Loosen the tube clamp to regulate the rate of flow."
The nurse should reinforce the need to loosen the tube clamp to regulate the rate of flow after filling
the bath about half full.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 32 hours postpartum. The client reports nipple soreness and breast
engorgement. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse provide?
A. "Call me so I can check your baby's latch the next time you breastfeed."
B. "You should reduce the frequency of breastfeeding."
C. "Apply expressed breast milk to sore nipples and cover them with nursing pads and a bra."
D. "You should apply warm packs to the breasts between nursing sessions."
A. "Call me so I can check your baby's latch the next time you breastfeed."
Nipple soreness can be a result of a poor latch. The nurse should observe the next breastfeeding session
to offer hands-on advice and assistance to ensure an ideal latch.
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postpartum and reports abdominal cramping.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Advise the client to lie on her side
B. Request a prescription for an opioid analgesic
C. Offer a sitz bath to the client
D. Encourage the client to interact with the newborn
D. Encourage the client to interact with the newborn
Interacting with the baby can help provide a distraction and decrease the discomfort of uterine
contractions. While it is important to let the parent know that afterpains are more intense during and
after breastfeeding, it is also necessary to encourage the planning of methods that provide the most
effective and timely relief. Other nonpharmacological interventions can include distraction, therapeutic
touch, imagery, hydrotherapy, acupressure, aromatherapy, music therapy, massage therapy, and
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a newborn who is 24 hours old. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Hemoglobin 12 g/dL
B. Platelet count 200,000/mm^3
C. Total bilirubin 4 mg/dL
D. Glucose 50 mg/dL
A. Hemoglobin 12 g/dL
The nurse should report a hemoglobin level of 12 g/dL to the provider because it is below the expected
reference range of 14 to 24 g/dL.
