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MATERNITY CHAPTER 14 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS -11 2024
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MATERNITY CHAPTER 14 EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS #112024
What occurrence results from obstruction within the ventricles of the brain or inadequate
reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid? - correct answer Hydrocephalus
The nurse is caring for an infant with hydrocephalus. What nursing action is most
important for this nurse to implement? - correct answer Support the head
The nurse observes that the infant's anterior fontanelle is bulging after placement of a
ventriculoperitoneal shunt. How should the nurse position this infant? - correct answer
In a semi-Fowler's position
What nursing action will the nurse implement after feeding an infant with
hydrocephalus? - correct answer Leave the infant in a side-lying position
A newborn was just admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with a
meningomyelocele. What is the priority preoperative nursing care of this newborn? -
correct answer Position prone in an incubator
The nurse is caring for a child who has had a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VP) for
hydrocephalus and observes an increasing abdominal girth. What the most appropriate
response? - correct answer Notify the charge nurse of possible malabsorption
The nurse is providing education to parents of a child with cleft palate. What will the
nurse instruct the parents to report immediatel - correct answer Ear infections
Postoperative nursing care of the infant following surgical repair of cleft lip would
include: - correct answer Applying elbow restraints to protect the surgical area
Which statement indicates that parents understand how to feed their infant who had a
surgical repair for a cleft lip? - correct answer "We are feeding the baby with a dropper
for 2 weeks."
An 18-month-old child had a surgical repair of a cleft palate and is now allowed to eat a
regular diet. What nursing action is the most appropriate? - correct answer Feed solid
foods with the spoon at the side of the mouth
When bathing an infant, what sign does the nurse recognize as a sign of developmental
hip dysplasia? - correct answer One leg is shorter than the other
A 3-month-old infant is diagnosed with developmental hip dysplasia. The nurse knows
that what is the usual treatment for an infant with this diagnosis? - correct answer A
Pavlik harness
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