ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 9 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newborn. Which sign would indicate hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: There are many signs of hypoglycemia in the newborn. One is a high-pitched cry.
Question 2 of 5
What would the nurse expect to find when assessing the fundus of the uterus immediately after delivery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immediately after the placenta is expelled, the uterine fundus can be felt as a firm mass, about the size of a grapefruit, at the level of the umbilicus.
Question 3 of 5
What statement made by a new mother indicates she needs additional information about breastfeeding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Supplemental feedings of formula or water should not be offered to a healthy newborn who is breastfeeding.
Question 4 of 5
After delivery, the nurse's assessment reveals a soft, boggy uterus located above the level of the umbilicus. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A poorly contracted uterus should be massaged until firm to prevent hemorrhage.
Question 5 of 5
What type of lochia will the nurse assess initially after delivery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The initial vaginal discharge after delivery is called lochia rubra. It is red and moderately heavy. Lochia rubra lasts for up to 3 days postpartum.