ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 10 Questions
Question 1 of 5
When weaning a newborn from breastfeeding, what should the mother do?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: When weaning a newborn from breastfeeding, the mother should eliminate the favorite feeding last, one feeding at a time, and expect the need for comfort feeding. In younger infants, formula will need to be substituted. Pumping in place of eliminated feeding would continue milk production.
Question 2 of 5
What is the first sign of hypovolemic shock from postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is usually the first sign of inadequate blood volume.
Question 3 of 5
What does the nurse recognize these signs indicate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atony describes a lack of normal muscle tone. If the uterus is atonic, then muscle fibers are flaccid and will not compress bleeding vessels.
Question 4 of 5
What should the nurse's first action be when postpartum hemorrhage from uterine atony is suspected?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When the uterus is boggy, the nurse should immediately massage it until it becomes firm.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse's next assessment be?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bladder distention can cause uterine atony. The uterus is massaged to firmness and then the bladder is emptied.