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Maternal Newborn Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor. Which of the following nursing actions reflects application of the gate control theory of pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The gate control theory of pain proposes that non-painful input can close the "gates" to painful input, which helps to control and reduce pain perception. Massage, such as massaging the client's back, is a non-pharmacological intervention that can help close the gates and reduce the perception of pain. By massaging the client's back, the nurse is applying this theory to help manage the client's labor pain. Administering analgesic medication (Choice A) is a pharmacological intervention and not specifically related to the gate control theory. Choices B and D are also beneficial nursing actions but do not directly relate to the gate control theory of pain.
Question 2 of 5
The newborn's mother is concerned about the shape of the baby's head after delivery. She states that the baby looks like a "cone head." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 3 retries using GPT-3.5.
Question 3 of 5
A newborn is delivered vaginally in the breech presentation. When examining her baby, the mother asks if the baby has been injured during birth because of the large black and blue areas on the buttocks and legs, The nurse should respond that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The large black and blue areas on the buttocks and legs of the newborn are likely Mongolian spots. Mongolian spots are common in infants with dark skin and are not a result of birth trauma. They are benign birthmarks caused by pigment that did not make it to the top layer of the skin before birth. These spots typically fade over time and may disappear completely within a few years. It is important to educate parents about Mongolian spots to alleviate any concerns they may have about their baby's skin markings.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn is born to a mother with gestational diabetes. What complication is the nurse most likely to monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 3 retries using GPT-3.5.
Question 5 of 5
What is the initial action for a mother experiencing severe vaginal bleeding during labor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 3 retries using GPT-3.5.