ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 14 Questions
Question 1 of 5
What will the nurse include in the plan of care when caring for an infant with an intracranial hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Care includes keeping the head elevated, feeding slowly to prevent vomiting, and monitoring for increased intracranial pressure, while avoiding stimulation.
Question 2 of 5
What body system has the highest risk of congenital anomaly in a child with Down syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with Down syndrome are prone to congenital cardiovascular system deformities.
Question 3 of 5
Postoperative nursing care of the infant following surgical repair of a cleft lip would include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elbow restraints are used postoperatively to prevent the infant from damaging the surgical area of a cleft lip repair.
Question 4 of 5
What would be included in the plan of care for a child just returned to the floor from surgery in which a clubfoot was repaired?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: The cast should be kept uncovered, toes checked for capillary refill, bleeding areas marked, and skin observed for irritation; the leg should be elevated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse explains that what is the optimal time for testing for phenylketonuria?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testing for phenylketonuria at 48 to 72 hours allows sufficient protein intake to reduce false-negative results.