NURS 4403 (NURS 4403)

NURS 4403 Chapter 09: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 22-year-old woman pregnant with a single fetus has a preconception body mass index (BMI) of 24. When she was seen in the clinic at 14 weeks of gestation, she had gained 1.8 kg (4 lb) since conception. How would the nurse interpret this? a. This weight gain indicates possible gestational hypertension. b. This weight gain indicates that the woman’s infant is at risk for intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). c. T...

NURS 4403 Chapter 03: Assessment and Health Promotion MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The two primary functions of the ovary are: a. Normal female development and sex hormone release. b. Ovulation and internal pelvic support. c. Sexual response and ovulation. d. Ovulation and hormone production. 2. The uterus is a muscular, pear-shaped organ that is responsible for: a. Cyclic menstruation. c. Fertilization. b. Sex hormone production. d. Sexual arousal. 3. Unique muscle fibers make the ute...

NURS 4403 Chapter 31: The Infant and Family MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement best describes the infant’s physical development? a. Anterior fontanel closes by age 6 to 10 months. b. Binocularity is well established by age 8 months. c. Birth weight doubles by age 5 months and triples by age 1 year. d. Maternal iron stores persist during the first 12 months of life. 2. The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old healthy infant who weighed 7 pounds at birth. The nurse should expect the i...

NURS 4403 Chapter 24: Newborn Nutrition and Feeding MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new mother recalls from prenatal class that she should try to feed her newborn daughter when she exhibits feeding readiness cues rather than waiting until her infant is crying frantically. On the basis of this information, this woman should feed her infant about every 2.5 to 3 hours when she: a. Waves her arms in the air. c. Has hiccups. b. Makes sucking motions. d. Stretches her legs out straight. 2. A new fat...

NURS 4403 Chapter 19: Nursing Care of the Family during the Postpartum Period MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 25-year-old gravida 2, para 2-0-0-2 gave birth 4 hours ago to a 9-pound, 7-ounce boy after augmentation of labor with Pitocin. She puts on her call light and asks for her nurse right away, stating, “I’m bleeding a lot.” The most likely cause of postpartum hemorrhage in this woman is: a. Retained placental fragments. c. Uterine atony. b. Unrepaired vaginal lacerations. d. Puerperal i...

NURS 4403 Chapter 32: The Toddler and Family MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which factor is most important in predisposing toddlers to frequent infections such as otitis media, tonsillitis, and upper respiratory tract infections? a. Respirations are abdominal. b. Pulse and respiratory rates are slower than those in infancy. c. Defense mechanisms are less efficient than those during infancy. d. Short, straight internal ear/throat structures and large tonsil/adenoid lymph tissue are present. 2....

Chapter 38: Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What represents the major stressor of hospitalization for children from middle infancy throughout the preschool years? a. Separation anxiety c. Fear of bodily injury b. Loss of control d. Fear of pain 2. When a preschool child is hospitalized without adequate preparation, the nurse should recognize that the child may likely see hospitalization as: a. Punishment. c. An opportunity for...

NURS 4403 Chapter 34: The School-Age Child and Family MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement accurately describes physical development during the school-age years? a. The child’s weight almost triples. b. A child grows an average of 2 inches per year. c. Few physical differences are apparent among children at the end of middle childhood. d. Fat gradually increases, which contributes to the child’s heavier appearance. 2. Generally the earliest age at which puberty begins is: a. 13...

NURS 4403 Chapter 20: Transition to Parenthood MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After giving birth to a healthy infant boy, a primiparous woman, 16 years old, is admitted to the postpartum unit. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for her at this time is Risk for impaired parenting related to deficient knowledge of newborn care. In planning for the woman’s discharge, what should the nurse be certain to include in the plan of care? a. Instruct the patient how to feed and bathe her infant. b. Give the ...

NURS 4403 Chapter 33: The Preschooler and Family MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which accomplishment would the nurse expect of a healthy 3-year-old child? a. Jump rope b. Ride a two-wheel bicycle c. Skip on alternate feet d. Balance on one foot for a few seconds 2. In terms of fine motor development, what could the 3-year-old child be expected to do? a. Tie shoelaces. b. Use scissors or a pencil very well. c. Draw a person with seven to nine parts. d. Copy (draw) a circle. 3. In terms ...