NUR2513 Maternal-Child Exam 2 questions with
correct answers
Providing care to the postpartum client, the nurse recognizes that women
are hypercoagulable during the third trimester of pregnancy. Assessment
of this client should include evaluation for the development of venous
thromboembolism. Which of the follow should be included in this eval?
SATA
A. Observe distal upper extremities for swelling/edema
B. Observe lower extremities for symmetry
C. Asses for uterine cramping
D. Observe respiratory rate and effort
E. Auscultate lung sounds Correct Answer-B. Observe lower extremities
for symmetry
D. Observe respiratory rate and effort
E. Auscultate lung sounds
A newborn is prescribed to receive Vitamin K 0.5 mg intramuscularly.
How should the nurse administer the medication to the newborn?
A. Provide medication immediately before breastfeeding
B. Administer medication into the vastus lateralis
C. Notify physician for swelling and irritation at the injection site
D. Administer the medication in the deltoid muscle Correct Answer-B.
Administer medication into the vastus lateralis
,Which technique is used to palpate the fundal heigh on postpartum
client?
A. Placing one hand on the fundus, one on the perineum
B. Resting both hands on the fundus
C. Palpating the fundus with only fingertip pressure
D. Placing one hand at the base of the uterus , one on the fundus Correct
Answer-D. Placing one hand at the base of the uterus , one on the fundus
A nurse is caring for a 4 yr old female. Which of the following is
expected of a preschool-aged child
A. Describing manifestations of illness
B. Understanding cause of illness
C. Relating fears to magical thinking
D. Awareness of body function Correct Answer-
A new mother asks the nurse how soon she can try to breastfeed after
deliery. Which of the following would be the nurses best response?
A. Once the infant has his first feeding of formula
B. Immediately after birth
C. In 24 hours after her infant is given water
D. After the infant is allowed to rest Correct Answer-B. Immediately
after birth
Which assessment finding indicated to the nurse that a newborn has hip
sublaxtion?
, A. Crying on straightening of the right leg
B. Inward rotation of the right foot
C. Inability of the right hip to abduct
D. Drawing of the legs underneath while prone Correct Answer-C.
Inability of the right hip to abduct
A nurse is helping her postpartum client up to the bathroom for the first
time after delivery. Which finding indicates her lochia is within normal
imites?
A. the color of the flow is red
B. Lochia contains large clots
C. The flow is over 500 mL
D. Her uterus is boggy and soft Correct Answer-A. the color of the flow
is red
A nurse is caring for an infant with myelomeningocele. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the preoperative plan of
care.
A. Place the infant in a supine position
B. Assess the infants temp rectally
C. Apply a sterile, moist dressing on the sac
D. Assist the caregiver with cuddling the infant Correct Answer-C.
Apply a sterile, moist dressing on the sac
correct answers
Providing care to the postpartum client, the nurse recognizes that women
are hypercoagulable during the third trimester of pregnancy. Assessment
of this client should include evaluation for the development of venous
thromboembolism. Which of the follow should be included in this eval?
SATA
A. Observe distal upper extremities for swelling/edema
B. Observe lower extremities for symmetry
C. Asses for uterine cramping
D. Observe respiratory rate and effort
E. Auscultate lung sounds Correct Answer-B. Observe lower extremities
for symmetry
D. Observe respiratory rate and effort
E. Auscultate lung sounds
A newborn is prescribed to receive Vitamin K 0.5 mg intramuscularly.
How should the nurse administer the medication to the newborn?
A. Provide medication immediately before breastfeeding
B. Administer medication into the vastus lateralis
C. Notify physician for swelling and irritation at the injection site
D. Administer the medication in the deltoid muscle Correct Answer-B.
Administer medication into the vastus lateralis
,Which technique is used to palpate the fundal heigh on postpartum
client?
A. Placing one hand on the fundus, one on the perineum
B. Resting both hands on the fundus
C. Palpating the fundus with only fingertip pressure
D. Placing one hand at the base of the uterus , one on the fundus Correct
Answer-D. Placing one hand at the base of the uterus , one on the fundus
A nurse is caring for a 4 yr old female. Which of the following is
expected of a preschool-aged child
A. Describing manifestations of illness
B. Understanding cause of illness
C. Relating fears to magical thinking
D. Awareness of body function Correct Answer-
A new mother asks the nurse how soon she can try to breastfeed after
deliery. Which of the following would be the nurses best response?
A. Once the infant has his first feeding of formula
B. Immediately after birth
C. In 24 hours after her infant is given water
D. After the infant is allowed to rest Correct Answer-B. Immediately
after birth
Which assessment finding indicated to the nurse that a newborn has hip
sublaxtion?
, A. Crying on straightening of the right leg
B. Inward rotation of the right foot
C. Inability of the right hip to abduct
D. Drawing of the legs underneath while prone Correct Answer-C.
Inability of the right hip to abduct
A nurse is helping her postpartum client up to the bathroom for the first
time after delivery. Which finding indicates her lochia is within normal
imites?
A. the color of the flow is red
B. Lochia contains large clots
C. The flow is over 500 mL
D. Her uterus is boggy and soft Correct Answer-A. the color of the flow
is red
A nurse is caring for an infant with myelomeningocele. Which of the
following actions should the nurse include in the preoperative plan of
care.
A. Place the infant in a supine position
B. Assess the infants temp rectally
C. Apply a sterile, moist dressing on the sac
D. Assist the caregiver with cuddling the infant Correct Answer-C.
Apply a sterile, moist dressing on the sac
