INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND
PEDIATRIC NURSING LATEST EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) || ALREADY GRADED A+|
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST VERSION 2024-
2025
What does meconium-stained amniotic fluid indicate when the infant is in a vertex presentation? - ANSWER-Fetal distress
The nurse tells the laboring woman that the baby is at minus 1 station. This means: - ANSWER-"Fetal head is above the ischial spines."
Vaginal examination reveals the presenting part is the infant's head, which is well flexed on the chest. What is this presentation? - ANSWER-Vertex
While discussing labor and delivery during a prenatal visit, a primigravida asks the nurse when she should go to the hospital. What is the nurse's most informative response? - ANSWER-When membranes have ruptured"
A pregnant woman arrives at the emergency department (ED) and reports she is in labor. After a thorough examination and diagnostic testing, it is determined to be false labor. What signs and symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect false labor? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-Positive Ballorment Painless tightening of abdominal muscles Cervix thick and not effaced
Why should the nurse encourage the mother to void during the fourth stage of labor? - ANSWER-A full bladder could predispose the mother to uterine hemorrhage.
The nurse is caring for woman in the first stage of labor. What will the nurse remind the patient about contractions during this stage of labor? - ANSWER-They dialate and efface the cervix.
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What is the most important nursing intervention during the fourth stage of labor? - ANSWER-Assess for hemorrhage.
The nurse is obtaining history and physical information on a new patient attending her first prenatal visit. After recording current height, weight, and BMI, it is determined that the patient is obese. What complications related to obesity will the nurse assess this patient for during pregnancy? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-Gestational diabetes Hypertension Pre-eclampsia
The nurse is preparing a pregnant patient for an abdominal ultrasound at 8 weeks' gestation. What intervention will the nurse implement before this diagnostic test? - ANSWER-Drink 1 to 2 quarts of water before the test.
A patient who is 28 weeks pregnant presents with consistent hypertension. What would be the nurse's first priority? - ANSWER-Activity restriction
What would the nurse include in a teaching plan for the pregnant patient who has iron deficiency anemia and has been placed on iron supplements? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-The iron therapy will continue for about 3 months.Tea should be avoided while taking iron.Citrus fruits enhance absorption of iron.
The nurse educated prenatal about the threat of TORCH infections. Which infections are included in this classification? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-Toxoplasmosis Cytomegalovirus Rubella Herpes simplex
The nurse takes into consideration that the patient with placenta previa is at risk for postpartum infection for what reasons? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-The placenta is an excellent growth medium.Vaginal organisms can invade the placenta.
A nurse is providing prenatal education. The nurse will explain that pregnancy affects glucose metabolism in what way? - ANSWER-Placental hormones increase the resistance of cells to insulin.
What symptom presented by a pregnant woman is indicative of abruptio placentae? - ANSWER-Vaginal bleeding and back pain
The nurse is caring for a pregnant woman diagnosed with preeclampsia. What will the nurse explain is the objective of magnesium sulfate therapy for this patient? - ANSWER- To prevent convulsions
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