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Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Test Bank Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which common side effect of metolazone (Zaroxolyn) should the nurse instruct a patient to report to the health- care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metolazone, a diuretic medication commonly known as Zaroxolyn, can cause electrolyte imbalances in the body, particularly low potassium levels which can lead to muscle weakness. Therefore, the nurse should instruct the patient to report any signs or symptoms of muscle weakness to the healthcare provider promptly. Numb hands, gastrointestinal distress, and nightmares are not common side effects of metolazone that typically require urgent medical attention.
Question 3 of 5
Which finding requires immediate attention in a child with glomerulonephritis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A severe headache with photophobia may indicate hypertensive encephalopathy; this requires prompt evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
Prenatal screening is recommended for all pregnant women to detect neural tube defect. If a neural tube defect is present, one of the following is often elevated
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels are elevated in maternal serum when a neural tube defect is present due to fetal leakage of AFP into the amniotic fluid and maternal circulation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes the first stool of a newborn is black and tarry. Which term is used to describe this type of stool?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meconium is the term used to describe the first stool of a newborn. This stool is black and tarry in appearance. Meconium is made up of materials ingested by the fetus while in the uterus, such as mucus, amniotic fluid, and cells shed from the stomach and intestines. It is typically passed by a newborn within the first few days of life before transitioning to transitional stools, which are greenish-brown in color, and eventually to normal milk stools as the baby starts feeding on breast milk or formula.