MATERNAL NEWBORN FINAL TEST BANK EXAM
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A nurse is caring for a client who recently gave birth and plans to breast-feed. Which of the
following action should the nurse take?
a. Place the unwrapped newborn on the mothers bare chest
b. Feed the infant 5 to 15 mL of 5% glucose water to assess the suck swallow reflux
c. Bathe the newborn under running warm water before feeding
d. Administer vitamin K and I prophylaxis prior to feeding
Place the unwrapped newborn on the mothers bare chest
While assessing a client who is in the fourth stage of labor, the nurse suspects bladder distention.
Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate with bladder distention?
a. The fundus is at midline
b. The fundus is below the umbilicus
c. the bladder is resonant with percussion
d. The bladder fluctuates with palpation
d. The bladder fluctuates with palpation
In bladder distention, the bladder suprapubic, round, bulging and daughter percussion and
fluctuates like a balloon filled with water
A nurse is providing teaching for a client about hormonal changes during pregnancy. The nurse
identifies that which of the following hormones plays a key role in preventing miscarriage?
a. Oxytocin
,b. prolactin
c. progesterone
d. estrogen
Progesterone, maintains the endometrium and has a relaxing effect on the uterus of the fetus is
not expelled
A nurse is providing care for a pregnant adolescent who is at 12 weeks gestation and verbalizes a
fear of gaining weight during pregnancy. Which of the following action should the nurse take?
a. Have the client watch a video on field growth and development during pregnancy
b. Supply pamphlets that discuss the importance of nutrition during pregnancy
c. Explain how poor nutrition can prevent baby from growing properly
d. Provide examples of how eating will help maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy
Provide examples of how eating well will help maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy
explanation: adolescence are typically preoccupied with self and lack the ability to understand
outcomes that will occur in the future
A nurse is assessing a 12 hour old newborn notes mild jaundice of the face and trunk. Which of
the following action should the nurse take?
A. administer vitamin K
b. Obtain a stat prescription for a Bilirubin level
c obtain a bagged urine sample
d. Performance gestational age assessment
Obtain a stat prescription for a Bilirubin level
a nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to receive intravenous oxytocin for the induction
of labor. The client has a bishop score of 10. which of the following should the nurse expect.
,a. the client will require dinoprostone for ripening of the cervix
b. the client will experience low back pain during labor
c. the client will experience successful induction of labor
d. the client will require vacuum or forceps assisted delivery
the client will experience a successful induction of labor
a postpartum nurse is caring for a client who reports excessive sweating during the first night
after delivery. which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a. this is an attempt by your body to retain the fluid gained during pregnancy
b. this is caused by an increase in your estrogen hormonal levels
c. this is caused by the increased pressure on your veins in your lower legs
d. this is a source of your fluid loss after delivery
this is a source of your fluid loss after delivery
a nurse is developing a plan of care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and a prescription
for phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan ?
a. discontinue therapy if a fine rash appears
b. place moisturizing lotion on the newborn's skin
c. supplement feedings with 1 oz of glucose water every 4 hours
d. change the newborn's position every 2-3 hours
change the newborn's position every 2-3 hours
a nurse is assessing a client at 34 weeks gestation who has a mild placental abruption, which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. increased platelet count
, b. fetal distress
c. decreased urinary output
d. dark red vaginal bleeding
dark red vaginal bleeding
a nurse is caring or a newborn whose mother received magneisum sulfate to treat preterm labor.
which of the following clinical manifestations in the newborn indicates toxicity due to the
magnesium sulfate therapy?
a. respiratory depression
b. hypothermia
c. hypoglycemia
d. jaundice
respiratory depression
a nurse is assessing a newborn at birth who was delivered at 32 weeks gestation. which of the
following findings should the nurse anticipate?
a. heel creases over the entire sole of the foot
b. pendulous testes
C. Extended Extremities
D. Leathery Cracked Skin
Extended Extremities
A Nurse Is Assessing The Moro Response Of A Newborn. Which Of The Following Findings
Should The Nurse Expect?
A. Abduction And Extension Of The Arms Are Asymmetric
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A nurse is caring for a client who recently gave birth and plans to breast-feed. Which of the
following action should the nurse take?
a. Place the unwrapped newborn on the mothers bare chest
b. Feed the infant 5 to 15 mL of 5% glucose water to assess the suck swallow reflux
c. Bathe the newborn under running warm water before feeding
d. Administer vitamin K and I prophylaxis prior to feeding
Place the unwrapped newborn on the mothers bare chest
While assessing a client who is in the fourth stage of labor, the nurse suspects bladder distention.
Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate with bladder distention?
a. The fundus is at midline
b. The fundus is below the umbilicus
c. the bladder is resonant with percussion
d. The bladder fluctuates with palpation
d. The bladder fluctuates with palpation
In bladder distention, the bladder suprapubic, round, bulging and daughter percussion and
fluctuates like a balloon filled with water
A nurse is providing teaching for a client about hormonal changes during pregnancy. The nurse
identifies that which of the following hormones plays a key role in preventing miscarriage?
a. Oxytocin
,b. prolactin
c. progesterone
d. estrogen
Progesterone, maintains the endometrium and has a relaxing effect on the uterus of the fetus is
not expelled
A nurse is providing care for a pregnant adolescent who is at 12 weeks gestation and verbalizes a
fear of gaining weight during pregnancy. Which of the following action should the nurse take?
a. Have the client watch a video on field growth and development during pregnancy
b. Supply pamphlets that discuss the importance of nutrition during pregnancy
c. Explain how poor nutrition can prevent baby from growing properly
d. Provide examples of how eating will help maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy
Provide examples of how eating well will help maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy
explanation: adolescence are typically preoccupied with self and lack the ability to understand
outcomes that will occur in the future
A nurse is assessing a 12 hour old newborn notes mild jaundice of the face and trunk. Which of
the following action should the nurse take?
A. administer vitamin K
b. Obtain a stat prescription for a Bilirubin level
c obtain a bagged urine sample
d. Performance gestational age assessment
Obtain a stat prescription for a Bilirubin level
a nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to receive intravenous oxytocin for the induction
of labor. The client has a bishop score of 10. which of the following should the nurse expect.
,a. the client will require dinoprostone for ripening of the cervix
b. the client will experience low back pain during labor
c. the client will experience successful induction of labor
d. the client will require vacuum or forceps assisted delivery
the client will experience a successful induction of labor
a postpartum nurse is caring for a client who reports excessive sweating during the first night
after delivery. which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a. this is an attempt by your body to retain the fluid gained during pregnancy
b. this is caused by an increase in your estrogen hormonal levels
c. this is caused by the increased pressure on your veins in your lower legs
d. this is a source of your fluid loss after delivery
this is a source of your fluid loss after delivery
a nurse is developing a plan of care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and a prescription
for phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan ?
a. discontinue therapy if a fine rash appears
b. place moisturizing lotion on the newborn's skin
c. supplement feedings with 1 oz of glucose water every 4 hours
d. change the newborn's position every 2-3 hours
change the newborn's position every 2-3 hours
a nurse is assessing a client at 34 weeks gestation who has a mild placental abruption, which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. increased platelet count
, b. fetal distress
c. decreased urinary output
d. dark red vaginal bleeding
dark red vaginal bleeding
a nurse is caring or a newborn whose mother received magneisum sulfate to treat preterm labor.
which of the following clinical manifestations in the newborn indicates toxicity due to the
magnesium sulfate therapy?
a. respiratory depression
b. hypothermia
c. hypoglycemia
d. jaundice
respiratory depression
a nurse is assessing a newborn at birth who was delivered at 32 weeks gestation. which of the
following findings should the nurse anticipate?
a. heel creases over the entire sole of the foot
b. pendulous testes
C. Extended Extremities
D. Leathery Cracked Skin
Extended Extremities
A Nurse Is Assessing The Moro Response Of A Newborn. Which Of The Following Findings
Should The Nurse Expect?
A. Abduction And Extension Of The Arms Are Asymmetric
