MNB Pass Point - Postpartum Period Actual Questions And Correct Detailed Answers.
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MNB
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MNB
Which finding requires further intervention in a mother who's breast-feeding? - correct answer The neonate's lips smack.
A client is at the end of her first postpartum day. The nurse is assessing the client's uterus. Which finding requires further ev...
Which finding requires further intervention in a mother who's breast-feeding? - correct answer
The neonate's lips smack.
A client is at the end of her first postpartum day. The nurse is assessing the client's uterus. Which finding
requires further evaluation? - correct answer fundus two fingerbreadths above
the umbilicus
The nurse is caring for a client 2 days post-cesarean section who is scheduled for discharge today. The
client states, "I do not want to go home." What response by the nurse is most appropriate? - correct
answer Ask the client the reason she does not want to go home.
A charge nurse informs a staff nurse of a new admission in active labor who is coming to the labor and
delivery unit. The nurse is currently caring for a client in labor and another client who has a cesarean
birth scheduled within the next half hour. How can the nurse best manage the client care assignment? -
correct answer Inform the charge nurse that the change in client census
requires an additional staff member to safely care for the clients.
A client at 4 weeks postpartum tells the nurse that they cannot cope any longer and are overwhelmed
by their newborn. The baby has old infant formula staining the clothes and under the neck. The client
does not remember when they last bathed the baby and states they do not want to care for the infant.
The nurse should encourage the client and spouse to call their health care provider (HCP) because the
client should be evaluated further for which complication? - correct answer
postpartum depression
Prophylactic heparin therapy is prescribed to treat thrombophlebitis in a multiparous client who gave
birth 24 hours ago. After instructing the client about the medication, the nurse determines that the
client understands the instructions when they state which effect is the purpose of the drug? - correct
answer to prevent further blood clot formation
A registered nurse (RN) calls in sick, leaving an RN and two nursing assistants to care for twelve
postpartum clients. How should the RN on the postpartum floor respond to the staffing issue? - correct
answer Notify the supervisor and request that another RN be assigned to the
unit.
, A primigravid client at 41 weeks' gestation is admitted to the hospital's labor and birth unit in active
labor. After 25 hours of labor with membranes ruptured for 24 hours, the client gives birth to a healthy
neonate vaginally with a midline episiotomy. Which problem should the nurse identify as the priority for
the client? - correct answer risk for infection
The nurse provides health teaching about physiologic changes that can be expected during the
postpartum period to a postpartum client who is bottle-feeding their neonate. Which client statement
indicates that this teaching has been effective? - correct answer "My
menstrual flow should resume in approximately 6 to 10 weeks."
A female client who gave birth to a healthy baby 6 hours ago is having cramps in their legs. Upon further
assessment, the nurse identifies leg pain on dorsiflexion. What action should the nurse take? - correct
answer Notify the health care provider (HCP).
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about birth control methods. When providing instruction about
subdermal contraceptive implants, the nurse should cite which feature as the main advantage of this
method? - correct answer The implants provide effective, continuous
contraception that isn't user dependent.
When preparing a teaching plan for a client who is to receive a rubella vaccine during the postpartum
period, the nurse should include which information? - correct answer
Pregnancy should be avoided for 4 weeks after the immunization.
The nurse is assessing a client who is 4 hours postpartum. Based on the findings documented by the
nurse, which action is most appropriate at this time? - correct answer Ask the
client to empty her bladder.
On the first postpartum day after a cesarean birth, the client is prescribed a full liquid diet as tolerated.
Before providing a full liquid breakfast, the nurse should assess which factor? - correct answer
bowel sounds
During a home visit to a breastfeeding primiparous client 1 week after birth, the client tells the nurse
that their nipples have become sore and cracked from the feedings. Which instruction should the nurse
give the client? - correct answer Position the baby with as much of the areola
as possible in the baby's mouth.
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