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Maternal Newborn Pretest Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is assessing a newborn 2 hours after delivery. Which of the following findings should be reported immediately?
- Irregular breathing pattern
- Acrocyanosis
- Positive rooting reflex
✔✔ C. Grunting with chest retractions
A client in active labor reports pressure and the urge to push. What is the nurse's first action?✔✔ A. Assess cervical dilation
- Encourage slow breathing
- Contact the provider
- Administer pain medication
A nurse is providing postpartum teaching about perineal care. Which of the following statements indicates understanding? 1 / 2
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- “I will take a sitz bath once a week.”
- “I can use hot compresses to relieve discomfort.”
- “I don’t need to clean the area unless it’s bleeding.”
✔✔ B. “I will change my perineal pad every time I use the bathroom.”
Which action by the nurse helps prevent heat loss in a newborn through evaporation?✔✔ A. Drying the newborn immediately after birth
- Placing the crib away from windows
- Using a warm blanket during feeding
- Swaddling the baby with a hat
A postpartum client is at risk for uterine atony. Which of the following assessments is a priority?
- Bowel sounds
- Extremity movement
- Perineal lacerations
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✔✔ B. Fundal firmness and location