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Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Mr Santos is placed on seizure precaution. Which of the following would be contraindicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a patient is placed on seizure precautions, obtaining oral temperature would be contraindicated. This is because sticking a thermometer in the mouth may pose a risk during a seizure episode, as the patient might bite down on it and cause injury. It is important to prioritize safety measures to minimize the risk of harm to the patient. Other methods of monitoring temperature, such as using a tympanic thermometer or a forehead thermometer, would be more appropriate in this situation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a parent of a newborn for home phototherapy. Which statement made by the parent would indicate a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct statement should be that the patches need to remain on the baby's eyes at all times during phototherapy. Removing the eye patches can potentially allow harmful light exposure to the eyes, which can lead to complications such as eye damage. It is essential for the parent to understand the importance of keeping the eye patches on to protect the baby's eyes during phototherapy. Therefore, further teaching is needed to emphasize the importance of leaving the eye patches on at all times, even during feedings and caregiving activities.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST appropriate answer to why infants cry in response to another infant's cry is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Empathy begins developing early, though rudimentary.
Question 4 of 5
Which occurs in septic shock?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In septic shock, vasoconstriction is a common phenomenon. This occurs as part of the body's response to the infection, where blood vessels constrict in an attempt to maintain blood pressure and perfusion to vital organs. The vasoconstriction leads to increased systemic vascular resistance and contributes to the hypotension seen in septic shock. The body's natural response to infection also involves a release of inflammatory mediators, which can cause vasodilation in some areas while concurrent vasoconstriction occurs in others, resulting in uneven blood flow distribution and contributing to organ dysfunction. Therefore, vasoconstriction is a key factor in the pathophysiology of septic shock.
Question 5 of 5
You are discussing with medical students the role of chemotherapy in malignant germ cell tumors (GCTs); you state that GCTs are sensitive to some types of chemotherapy. Of the following, the MOST effective chemotherapeutic agent in GCTs is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cisplatin is a cornerstone in the treatment of germ cell tumors.