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Maternal Newborn Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse midwife is examining a client who is a primigravida at 42 weeks of gestation and states that she believes she is in labor. Which of the following findings confirm to the nurse that the client is in labor
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cervical dilation is a key physiological change that confirms labor has begun. During the late stages of pregnancy, the cervix starts to soften, thin out (efface), and open up (dilate) in preparation for childbirth. Therefore, cervical dilation is a critical finding that indicates the onset of labor. Pain above the umbilicus, brownish vaginal discharge, and amniotic fluid in the vaginal vault are not definitive signs of labor and do not confirm the initiation of the labor process.
Question 2 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 3 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 5 retries.
Question 4 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 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What is the most important teaching for a mother of a preterm infant in an incubator?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.