Which of the following would be inappropriate to assess in a mother who’s breastfeeding? A. The attachment of the baby to the breast. B. The mother’s comfort level with positioning the baby. C. Audible swallowing. D. The baby’s lips smacking. Correct Answer: D. The baby’s lips smacking… Read More »
Which of the following is described as premature separation of a normally implanted placenta during the second half of pregnancy, usually with severe hemorrhage? A. Placenta previa B. Ectopic pregnancy C. Incompetent cervix D. Abruptio placenta Correct Answer: D. Abruptio placentae Abruptio placenta is described as premature… Read More »
When providing therapeutic play, which of the following toys would best promote imaginative play in a 4-year-old? A. Large blocks B. Dress-up clothes C. Wooden puzzle D. Big wheels Correct Answer: B. Dress-up clothes Dress-up clothes enhance imaginative play and imagination, allowing preschoolers to engage in rich fantasy play.… Read More »
A gravidocardiac mother is advised to observe bed rest primarily to: A. Allow the fetus to achieve normal intrauterine growth. B. Minimize oxygen consumption which can aggravate the condition of the compromised heart of the mother. C. Prevent perinatal infection. D. Reduce incidence of premature labor. Correct… Read More »
The neonate of a mother with diabetes mellitus is prone to developing hypoglycemia because: A. The pancreas is immature and unable to secrete the needed insulin. B. There is rapid diminution of glucose level in the baby’s circulating blood and his pancreas is normally secreting insulin. C. The baby is reacting to… Read More »
During a prenatal visit at 4 months gestation, a pregnant client asks whether tests can be done to identify fetal abnormalities. Between 18 and 40 weeks gestation, which procedure is used to detect fetal anomalies? A. Amniocentesis B. Chorionic villi sampling C. Fetoscopy D. Ultrasound Correct Answer:… Read More »
Which of the following may happen if the uterus becomes overstimulated by oxytocin during the induction of labor? A. Weak contraction prolonged to more than 70 seconds. B. Tetanic contractions prolonged to more than 90 seconds. C. Increased pain with bright red vaginal bleeding. D. Increased restlessness and anxiety. … Read More »
Which of the following activities, when voiced by the parents following a teaching session about the characteristics of school-age cognitive development would indicate the need for additional teaching? A. Collecting baseball cards and marbles. B. Ordering dolls according to size. C. Considering simple problem-solving options. D. Developing plans for the future.… Read More »
A pregnant mother is admitted to the hospital with the chief complaint of profuse vaginal bleeding, AOG 36 wks, not in labor. The nurse must always consider which of the following precautions: A. The internal exam is done only at the delivery under strict asepsis with a double set-up. B. The preferred manner… Read More »
Which of the following is an abnormal vital sign in postpartum? A. Pulse rate between 50-60/min B. BP diastolic increase from 80 to 95mm Hg C. BP systolic between 100-120mm Hg D. Respiratory rate of 16-20/min Correct Answer: B. BP diastolic increase from 80 to 95mm Hg… Read More »