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Maternal Newborn Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which newborn is at higher risk for developing hypoglycemia? SATA
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: - Small for gestational age (SGA) newborns are at higher risk for developing hypoglycemia due to limited glycogen stores and decreased adipose tissue for energy reserve.
Question 2 of 9
Alexander was an actor who developed a medical technique. What was the basis for this technique?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Alexander Technique originated from F.M. Alexander's efforts to relax his throat and restore his voice.
Question 3 of 9
A nurse is teaching a client who is 28 weeks of gestation and not up-to date on current immunization. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse inform the client to anticipate receiving following birth?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The CDC recommends that women who are not up-to-date with the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine should receive it immediately postpartum. Rubella, also known as German measles, is particularly important during pregnancy because contracting rubella during pregnancy can lead to serious complications in the baby, such as birth defects and miscarriage. By ensuring the client receives the MMR vaccine postpartum, it helps protect both the mother and any future pregnancies from the risk of rubella infection.
Question 4 of 9
A nurse is caring for a client who is in premature labor and is receiving terbutaline. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects that should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Terbutaline is a beta-adrenergic agonist that is commonly used to suppress preterm labor by relaxing the uterine smooth muscle. Adverse effects of terbutaline can include respiratory distress or dyspnea, which is a serious concern and should be reported to the healthcare provider immediately. Both the nurse and the client should be alert for signs of difficulty breathing, such as shortness of breath or chest tightness, as these symptoms could indicate a potential serious reaction to the medication. Headaches, nervousness, and tremors are common side effects of terbutaline that are less concerning and may not require immediate provider notification unless they become severe or persistent.
Question 5 of 9
What is the leading cause of death in persons AFAB worldwide?
Correct Answer: C
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Question 6 of 9
A mother is learning how to breastfeed her newborn. tions, moderate variability The lactation nurse is assisting her with this process.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Having the mother stroke the infant's mouth with her nipple so the infant will turn toward the mother's breast for feeding is the correct technique when assisting a mother in learning how to breastfeed her newborn. This technique helps stimulate the baby's rooting reflex, which is a natural reflex babies have to turn their head and open their mouth when their cheek is stroked.
Question 7 of 9
A nurse is caring for a client who is 14 weeks of gestation. At which the following locations should the nurse place the Doppler device when assessing the fetal heart rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When assessing the fetal heart rate in a client who is 14 weeks of gestation, the nurse should place the Doppler device at the midline 2 to 3 cm above the symphysis pubis. This is the appropriate location for detecting the fetal heartbeat at this gestational age. Placing the Doppler device too high on the abdomen may result in difficulty in detecting the fetal heart rate due to the position of the uterus and fetal size. Placing it too low may not capture the fetal heartbeat accurately. Therefore, the midline location above the symphysis pubis provides the best chance for accurate assessment of the fetal heart rate at 14 weeks of gestation.
Question 8 of 9
A woman is experiencing mittelschmerz and increased vaginal discharge. Her temperature has increased by 0.6°C (1.0°F) over the past 36 hours. This most likely indicates what?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mittelschmerz, or mid-cycle pain, combined with a basal temperature rise and cervical mucus changes, is a sign that ovulation has occurred. These indicators are part of the body's natural fertility signals.
Question 9 of 9
The nurse is caring for a client in active labor with late decelerations on the monitor. What is the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning improves blood flow and oxygen delivery to the fetus during late decelerations.