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NSG 432/ NSG432 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Complete Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers) - GCU EXAM 1 NB: 1. Prenatal Care • Assessment: o Vital signs, weight, and fundal height o Fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring o Urinaly...

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NSG 432/ NSG432 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update)
Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Complete
Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified
Answers) - GCU
EXAM 1
NB:
1. Prenatal Care

• Assessment:
o Vital signs, weight, and fundal height
o Fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring
o Urinalysis (glucose, protein, ketones)
o Blood tests (CBC, Rh factor, infectious diseases)
• Education:
o Nutrition (folic acid, balanced diet)
o Importance of regular prenatal visits
o Warning signs (bleeding, severe headaches, vision changes)

2. Labor and Delivery

• Stages of Labor:
o First Stage: Latent, Active, and Transition phases
o Second Stage: Pushing and delivery of the baby
o Third Stage: Delivery of the placenta
• Assessment:
o Contraction pattern (frequency, duration, intensity)
o Cervical dilation and effacement
o Fetal position and presentation
• Interventions:
o Pain management (pharmacological and non-pharmacological)
o Supportive care (emotional support, comfort measures)
o Continuous fetal monitoring (if indicated)

3. Postpartum Care

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• Assessment:
o Uterine tone (firmness, position)
o Lochia (amount, color, odor)
o Vital signs (watch for signs of hemorrhage)
o Emotional state (postpartum blues vs. depression)
• Education:
o Breastfeeding techniques and benefits
o Postpartum exercises and activity restrictions
o Signs of complications (infection, deep vein thrombosis)

4. Newborn Care

• Assessment:
o Apgar scoring (heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex response, color)
o Identification of congenital abnormalities
o Routine screenings (hearing, metabolic disorders)
• Interventions:
o Promote skin-to-skin contact
o Initiate breastfeeding within the first hour
o Monitor for jaundice and feeding adequacy

5. Family Dynamics and Education

• Cultural Competence:
o Respect for diverse beliefs and practices regarding childbirth and childrearing.
• Family Involvement:
o Encourage partners and family members to participate in care.
o Address concerns and questions about parenting and infant care.
• Discharge Planning:
o Provide resources for parenting classes, lactation consultants, and community
support groups.
o Ensure understanding of follow-up appointments for mother and baby.

Key Concepts

• Attachment Theory: Emphasize the importance of bonding between parents and
newborns.
• Growth and Development: Understand developmental milestones for infants and the
importance of well-child visits.
• Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding: Educate on the benefits and challenges of each,
including nutritional needs.

Common Complications

• Maternal Complications: Postpartum hemorrhage, infection, and mental health issues.
• Newborn Complications: Jaundice, feeding difficulties, and respiratory issues.

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1. What is the primary goal of prenatal care?
o A) To manage labor pain
o B) To monitor fetal development and maternal health
o C) To prepare for postpartum recovery
o D) To schedule vaccinations for the newborn
Answer: B) To monitor fetal development and maternal health
Rationale: Prenatal care aims to ensure the health of both mother
and fetus, identifying any potential complications early.
2. At what gestational age is the fetal heartbeat typically detectable via
ultrasound?
o A) 6 weeks
o B) 10 weeks
o C) 12 weeks
o D) 16 weeks
Answer: A) 6 weeks
Rationale: A fetal heartbeat can often be detected by transvaginal
ultrasound as early as 6 weeks of gestation.
3. Which of the following is a common sign of labor?
o A) Decreased fetal movement
o B) Nesting instinct
o C) Weight loss
o D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Rationale: These signs can indicate impending labor, particularly
nesting instinct and weight loss.

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