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Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition Test Bank Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The BEST implication of a 6-month-old baby's visuomotor coordination is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Voluntary release is a key milestone in visuomotor coordination at this age.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent of an infant about treatment of seborrhea dermatitis (cradle cap). Which should the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should include in the instructions to shampoo every three days with a mild soap. Seborrheic dermatitis, commonly known as cradle cap in infants, is a common condition characterized by greasy, yellowish, scaly patches on the scalp. Mild cases of cradle cap typically do not require aggressive treatment. Using a mild soap and shampooing every few days can help loosen the scales and prevent buildup without causing irritation to the infant's delicate skin. It is important not to shampoo too frequently or use harsh products as this can exacerbate the condition. Additionally, the loosened crusts can be gently massaged and removed after shampooing with a soft brush or cloth, but it is not necessary to use a fine-toothed comb, as this may cause skin irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A mother brings her children into the clinic and they are diagnosed with chickenpox. The mother had chickenpox as a child and is not concerned with contracting the disease when caring for her children. what type of immunity does this mother have?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The mother in this scenario had chickenpox as a child, which means she was exposed to the virus and developed immunity through her own immune response. This type of immunity acquired as a result of natural exposure to an infectious agent is called active natural immunity. In this case, the mother's immune system "learned" how to recognize and fight off the chickenpox virus when she was previously infected, leading to the development of memory cells that provide long-lasting protection against future infections.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following tests would the nurse use as an initial screening test to determine hearing loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse would use the whisper voice test as an initial screening test to determine hearing loss. This test involves the nurse whispering a series of words or numbers from a distance behind the patient to assess their ability to hear and repeat the whispered words accurately. This test is quick, easy, and can be performed in a quiet environment without the need for special equipment, making it an effective initial screening tool for hearing loss. The Romberg test assesses balance, the caloric test evaluates vestibular function, and the otoscopic examination is used to assess the external ear canal and eardrum, but none of these tests specifically assess hearing loss.