Maternity Nursing Exam Preparation Guide https://quizplus.com/study-set/998 35 Chapters 1798 Verified Questions
Maternity Nursing Exam Preparation Guide Course Introduction Maternity Nursing is a specialized course that focuses on the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as the care of newborns. The course covers the physiological and psychological changes that occur during the maternal cycle, principles of prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, and the assessment
and
management
of
common
complications.
It
emphasizes
family-centered care, cultural competence, and the role of the nurse in promoting maternal and infant health. Students gain knowledge and clinical skills necessary for supporting women and their families through the processes of conception, labor, birth, and early parenting, while adhering to ethical and professional standards.
Recommended Textbook Maternal Child Nursing Care with Womens Health Companion 2nd Edition by Ward
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Chapter 1: Traditional and Community Nursing Care for Women, Families, and Children Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 41 Verified Questions 41 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19622
Sample Questions Q1) A nurse manager expects all employees to be patient advocates.Which nursing action best demonstrates this nursing role? A) Arranging a family-physician conference to clarify treatment plans B) Encouraging treatment options based on personal beliefs and values C) Giving contact information for governmental assistance agencies D) Working on a political campaign to reduce poverty in the state Answer: A Q2) A nursing manager wants to increase the staff's attention to patients' spirituality.Which action by a nurse would best demonstrate this concept? A) Asked about the patient's religion B) Assessed the patient's meaning of life C) Consulted a chaplain for a patient case D) Inquired about religious rituals in health Answer: B To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 2: Contemporary Issues in Women’s, Families’, and Children’s Health Care Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 40 Verified Questions 40 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19623
Sample Questions Q1) A nurse wants to know the trend concerning death due to cardiovascular disease.What source should the nurse consult? A) Epidemiology data B) Morbidity data C) Mortality data D) Primary prevention data Answer: C Q2) A practicing nurse tells a student nurse that beyond the World Health Organization's definition of health,providers must also consider which of the following factors when determining the health of a community? A) The definition of health as described by the community B) The incidence of preventable health problems in the group C) The morbidity caused by genetically related health problems D) The mortality rates that could be lowered with primary prevention Answer: A To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 3: The Evolving Family Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 50 Verified Questions 50 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19624
Sample Questions Q1) The clinic nurse understands that children who come for well-child visits at age 10 are in the process of developing which of the following attributes? A) Attachment B) Coordination C) Personal values D) Self-identity Answer: D Q2) A nurse using family systems theory to work with patients and their families would do which of the following? A) Assess how school, work, and church impact the family. B) Describe the developmental stage the family is in. C) Determine if there are any family secrets or taboos. D) Listen to how information is shared with providers. E) Observe how family members interact with each other. Answer: A,C,D,E To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 4: Caring for Women, Families, and Children Across the Life Span Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 58 Verified Questions 58 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19625
Sample Questions Q1) A nurse is observing a mother and her 10-month-old infant.The mother is interacting happily with the child while letting the baby eat pieces of hot dog.What action by the nurse is best? A) Compliment the mother on her parenting skills. B) Document that the baby is eating finger foods now. C) Stop the mother from feeding the hot dog to the baby. D) Teach the mother that hot dogs are poor nutrition. Q2) A community health nurse is packing a kit of play items for the families who will be visited today.One family has an infant and a preschooler.Which toys should the nurse include in the kit? A) Blocks B) Coloring books C) Ride-on train D) Simple board game E) Stuffed animals To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 5: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 49 Verified Questions 49 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19626
Sample Questions Q1) What information does the nurse understand about the labia minora? A) Contain the Skene's glands and Bartholin's glands B) Constitute the primary organ of sexual pleasure in women C) Provide lubrication and protective bacteriocidal secretions D) Resemble mucous membrane and do not have hair follicles E) Share an extensive lymphatic network with other vulvar structures Q2) The nurse teaches a class that which of the following is the first gender change to occur in the embryo? A) Destruction of the "Y" chromosome in the female embryo B) Development of dominance in the primitive duct structure C) Formation of primitive external genitalia that are visible on ultrasound D) Spermatogenesis and oogenesis in male and female embryos, respectively Q3) The nurse teaching a course in human reproduction informs the class that which reproductive structure is the first to form in the embryo? A) Gonad B) Mesoderm C) Mesonephric duct D) Oocyte To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 7
Chapter 6: Human Sexuality and Fertility Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 59 Verified Questions 59 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19627
Sample Questions Q1) A nurse is assessing a couple who are in the clinic complaining of an inability to get pregnant.Which questions are most important at this time? A) "Do you get up right after intercourse?" B) "Do you know how to track your cycle?" C) "How do you know when you ovulate?" D) "How often do you have intercourse?" E) "What sexual positions do you use?" Q2) The nurse is teaching a group of women about hormonal emergency contraception.Which of the following is not a benefit of this type of contraception? A) Available in some forms over the counter B) Can be taken up to 120 hours after intercourse C) Over-the-counter version has only two pills D) Typically has no side effects Q3) Prior to a sterilization procedure,which action by the nurse takes priority? A) Obtaining informed consent from the partner B) Obtaining pre-approval for Medicaid patients C) Obtaining pre-approval from the insurer D) Obtaining the woman's informed consent To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 8
Chapter 7: Conception and Development of the Embryo and Fetus Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 59 Verified Questions 59 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19628
Sample Questions Q1) A woman is starting on birth control,but tells the nurse she wants to become pregnant next year.What action by the nurse is most important? A) Ask the woman to describe how her life will be different in the next year. B) Educate the woman about the need for folic acid supplementation before conceiving. C) Have the woman make a pre-pregnancy appointment for next year before she leaves. D) Tell the woman that it is difficult to get pregnant right after stopping birth control. Q2) During prenatal class,the nurse teaches expectant couples about the importance of the amniotic fluid and its functions.What functions does the nurse describe? A) Cushions the fetus from mechanical injury B) Facilitates symmetrical growth of fetal limbs C) Helps regulate fetal body temperature D) Provides nourishment to the fetus E) Prevents the amnion from adhering to the fetus To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 8: Physiological and Psychosocial Changes During Pregnancy Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 39 Verified Questions 39 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19629
Sample Questions Q1) A woman in the first trimester of her first pregnancy is upset and worried about physical changes,the labor and birth process,and being able to care for a newborn.Which action by the nurse is best? A) Ask the woman about her exposure to newborns. B) Assess the woman for access to a knowledgeable support person. C) Provide information about childbirth preparation classes. D) Reassure the woman that these fears are natural. Q2) A pregnant woman in the perinatal clinic complains of occasional fainting.Which action by the nurse is best? A) Educate her that this is a frequent occurrence in pregnancy. B) Encourage her to carry small snacks with her at all times. C) Instruct her to lie down when the warning signs occur. D) Tell her to lie down on her left side if she has warning signs. Q3) A nurse manager on the high-risk OB unit wants to improve the experience of women admitted for lengthy stays.What action by the manager is best? A) Designate a specific chaplain to visit women every day. B) Develop a program to help women attain developmental tasks. C) Initiate primary nursing to provide consistency in caregiving. D) Provide open visitation and special events for siblings. Page 10 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 9: The Prenatal Assessment Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 61 Verified Questions 61 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19630
Sample Questions Q1) The nurse assesses a pregnant patient during the first prenatal visit.Which question by the nurse is the best example of therapeutic communication? A) "Do you understand the prenatal visit schedule?" B) "Do you use drugs or drink alcohol?" C) "Have you experienced quickening?" D) "To begin, what questions may I answer?" Q2) A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant has concluded a prenatal visit.The nurse should schedule the next prenatal visit for which gestational week? A) 33 weeks B) 34 weeks C) 38 weeks D) 40 weeks Q3) The nurse explains that the childbearing year is an ideal time to make healthy changes for the entire family.Which action does the nurse suggest? A) Avoiding alcohol and smoking B) Creating healthy menus for family meals C) Getting plenty of sleep each night D) Planning a "parents' date night" each week To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 11
Chapter 10: Promoting a Healthy Pregnancy Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 50 Verified Questions 50 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19631
Sample Questions Q1) The perinatal nurse notes that a patient has the diagnosis of ptyalism.What topic should the nurse include in the patient's teaching plan? A) The benefits of acupuncture B) The need to eat more red meat C) The importance of strict vulvar hygiene D) The suggestion to suck on hard candy Q2) An expectant couple complains of dyspareunia.Which action by the nurse is best? A) Assess the woman's family history and genetic background. B) Explain that this condition is a normal finding during pregnancy. C) Instruct the couple that sex during pregnancy is not advised. D) Suggest sexual positions that might be more comfortable. Q3) A new patient is being assessed by the perinatal nurse.For exercise,the woman practices yoga five times a week,walks her dog,and swims.What action should the nurse do first? A) Ask if any yoga positions involve arching the back. B) Explain that swimming is a great exercise for all women. C) Instruct the woman to stop exercising if she gets fatigued. D) Tell her that no extra water is needed if she is swimming. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 12
Chapter 11: Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During Pregnancy Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 59 Verified Questions 59 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19632
Sample Questions Q1) The perinatal nurse knows that tocolytic agents are most often used to do which of the following? A) Allow for transport of the woman to a tertiary care facility B) Facilitate administration of antenatal corticosteroids C) Prevent development of fetal respiratory distress syndrome D) Prevent maternal infection E) Prolong pregnancy as long as possible Q2) A woman is admitted to the high-risk OB unit with the diagnosis of preterm labor.Orders include bedrest with continuous fetal monitoring,administration of magnesium sulfate (Sulfamag)and betamethasone (Celestone),and laboratory work.In reviewing the patient's record,the nurse notes a history of hypertension that is well controlled with nifedipine (Procardia)and diet-controlled diabetes mellitus type 2.Which action by the nurse is best? A) Assist the woman to choose appropriate food items from the menu. B) Call the physician to question the orders and document the conversation. C) Order a pressure-relieving mattress overlay and perform a skin assessment. D) Prepare to give the magnesium sulfate and betamethasone as ordered. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 13
Chapter 12: The Process of Labor and Birth Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 60 Verified Questions 60 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19633
Sample Questions Q1) A nurse assesses a newborn as follows: heart rate is 112 beats/minute; respiratory effort: slow,irregular,with a weak cry; muscle tone: some flexion of the extremities; reflex irritability: grimace; color: pink.What Apgar score does the nurse give this infant? ____________________ Q2) The faculty member teaching a class of students explains several theories regarding the onset of labor.Which of the following does the faculty member include? A) Closure of ductus arteriosus B) Molding of the fetal head C) Placental aging D) Pressure on the cervix E) Uterine muscle stretching Q3) At 9:00 a.m.,the OB nurse assesses fetal station at 0.The laboring woman has strong,regular contractions.At 10:30 a.m.,the nurse again assesses fetal station at 0.What action by the nurse is best? A) Document the findings and continue to assess frequently. B) Encourage the woman to bear down during contractions. C) Increase the woman's IV fluid rate and reassess in 30 minutes. D) Inform the provider and prepare for possible cesarean delivery. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 14
Chapter 13: Promoting Patient Comfort During Labor and Birth Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 40 Verified Questions 40 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19634
Sample Questions Q1) A nurse is caring for a pregnant woman scheduled to have an epidural block.The nurse reviews the woman's admission laboratory results and finds the following: white blood count (WBC)6,500/ mm³,hemoglobin 14 mg/dL,hematocrit 38%,platelet count 98,000,and international normalized ratio (INR)4.2.What action by the nurse is best? A) Document the findings in the woman's chart. B) Ensure a signed consent form is in the chart. C) Notify the health-care provider immediately. D) Start a peripheral IV of normal saline (NS). Q2) A laboring woman has the nursing diagnosis of fear related to incomplete childbirth education.What assessment would best indicate that actions to decrease fear have been successful? A) Better knowledge B) Chooses analgesia C) Decreased pain D) Increased pulse To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 14: Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During Labor and Birth Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 61 Verified Questions 61 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19635
Sample Questions Q1) A nulliparous woman has been admitted to the labor and birth unit.Her Bishop score is 4.What medication does the nurse plan to administer? A) Betamethasone (Celestone) B) Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) C) Misoprostol (Cytotec) D) Oxytocin (Pitocin) Q2) The perinatal nurse is caring for a patient with preeclampsia.What intervention does the nurse include on this patient's care plan? A) Administer magnesium sulfate per agency policy. B) Assess the patient's blood pressure every 6 hours. C) Encourage the patient to rest on her back. D) Notify the physician of urine output greater than 30 mL/hr. Q3) A nurse has instructed a woman on the procedure for nipple rolling.What action by the patient demonstrates good understanding of the teaching? A) Pinches and pulls the nipples on alternating sides B) Rolls both nipples together for 10 minutes C) Rolls one nipple at a time during a contraction D) Rolls one nipple at a time through her clothing To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers, 16 click on the resource link above.
Chapter 15: Caring for the Postpartal Woman and Her Family Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 48 Verified Questions 48 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19636
Sample Questions Q1) A visiting nurse is concerned that a mother has not properly bonded with her infant.The nurse should assess for what factors that could impact this process? A) Chaotic home life B) Disappointment in her birth experience C) Lack of family support D) Poverty E) Substance abuse Q2) A nurse is caring for a woman after a cesarean birth.Prior to ambulating her for the first time,which action by the nurse takes priority? A) Assess sensation in the lower extremities. B) Discontinue the patient's intravenous line. C) Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe. D) Have the patient sit on the edge of the bed. Q3) A nurse has brought a newborn to his mother's room.What action by the nurse takes priority? A) Asking the mother her full name and her birth date B) Comparing the baby to a photograph on the mother's bedside table C) Having the mother wash her hands before taking the baby D) Matching the information on the mother's and baby's wristbands Page 17 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 16: Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During the Postpartal Period Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 50 Verified Questions 50 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19637
Sample Questions Q1)
The
perinatal
nurse
routinely
screens
pregnant
women
for
postpartum
depression.Which woman does the nurse screen as the priority? A) Adolescent B) Age 35 years or older C) Ambivalent at first visit D) First pregnancy Q2) A postpartum woman presents to the perinatal clinic complaining of extreme breast tenderness and an inability to express milk on the left side when breastfeeding.What nonpharmacological comfort measure does the nurse teach this patient? A) Application of either warm or cold packs B) Expression of milk every 1-2 hours C) Ice and elevation of the breast when sitting D) Menthol-based lotion to draw the heat out Q3) A nurse is assessing a patient for a perineal hematoma.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? A) Assist the woman to a knee-chest position with head down. B) Have the patient lie supine and place her legs in frog-leg position. C) Place the patient in a side-lying position and lift the upper buttock. D) Turn the woman side to side and lift the upper leg each time. Page 18 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 17: Physiological Transition of the Newborn Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 28 Verified Questions 28 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19638
Sample Questions Q1) A perinatal nurse assesses a term newborn for respiratory functioning.The nurse will document which of the following findings as normal for a neonate? A) Breathing pattern that can be shallow, diaphragmatic, and irregular B) Periodic episodes of apnea C) Respiratory rate of 20-40 breaths/minute while sleeping D) Respiratory rate of 60-80 breaths/minute E) The neonate's lung sounds are moist during early auscultation Q2) A perinatal nurse suspects that a newborn may be experiencing polycythemia.What further assessments should be made to confirm this condition? A) Heel stick for metabolic screen B) Hematocrit level C) Hemoglobin level D) Respiratory rate E) White blood cell count To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 18: Caring for the Normal Newborn Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 60 Verified Questions 60 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19639
Sample Questions Q1) A nursing student is measuring a newborn baby's head circumference.Which action by the student demonstrates good understanding of this procedure? A) Measures three times, records the average B) Places tape measure at the hair line C) Records the largest of three measurements D) Uses two finger-breadths to estimate size Q2)
An
infant
who
was
stable
for
a
day
after
birth
now
demonstrates
pallor,tachycardia,tachypnea,and circumoral cyanosis.The parent asks how the child might have a heart problem when he was stable yesterday.What information by the nurse is most accurate? A) "Blood incompatibilities can cause this problem, so we will test the mother's blood." B) "Symptoms may not appear until fetal circulation routes begin to close after birth." C) "The extra blood from the umbilical cord may have kept the baby stable for a while." D) "Your baby may have gotten an infection during birth that now is causing problems." To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 19: Caring for the Newborn at Risk Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 59 Verified Questions 59 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19640
Sample Questions Q1) An infant is born weighing 6 lb,1 oz and has gastroschisis.The nurse anticipates running this infant's IV fluids at a rate of ____________________ mL/hour. Q2) A nurse monitors all newborns in the NICU for hypoglycemia.Which manifestations could indicate hypoglycemia in one of the babies? A) Apneic episodes B) None (asymptomatic) C) Eye rolling D) Lethargy E) Palmar sweating Q3) An infant has been admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit because of meconium-aspiration
syndrome
and
related
complications.The
pediatric
assesses the patient frequently for which complication? A) Hemothorax B) Pneumomediastinum C) Pneumonia D) Pneumothorax E) Respiratory distress syndrome. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 20: Caring for the Developing Child Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 49 Verified Questions 49 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19641
Sample Questions Q1) A mother has brought her 3-year-old child in to the clinic over concern about the child's lack of development in the last 3 months.Which information is the most appropriate for the nurse to provide to this mother? A) Children should continue their growth and development uninterrupted. B) Periods of growth and development are often followed by periods of rest. C) There is no need for concern unless no changes are seen for 1 year. D) A 3-year-old often does not exhibit changes in growth and development. Q2) A pediatric nurse examines a 7-year-old at a well-child visit.Based on Erikson's theory,which basic task does the nurse anticipate for this child? A) Balance independence and self-sufficiency against uncertainty and misgiving. B) Develop a sense of confidence through mastery of different tasks. C) Develop resourcefulness to achieve and learn new things without self-reproach. D) Recognize there are people in his or her life who can be trusted to take care of basic needs. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 21: Caring for the Child in the Hospital,the Community,and Across Care Settings Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 60 Verified Questions 60 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19642
Sample Questions Q1) A child who weighs 16 lb received an overdose of morphine sulfate and needs naloxone (Narcan).The safe dose for this child is ____________________ mg. Q2) A nurse is explaining to a nursing student that a patient experienced a sentinel event during a previous hospitalization.What does the student understand about this event? A) Experienced an unusual event that is rare in the literature B) Had an unexpected response to treatment or nursing care C) Meeting a major milestone in treatment for an illness D) Unexpected event resulting in serious injury (or death) Q3) A child needs hearing assessments.To assess air and bone conduction of sound,which assessment technique is most appropriate? A) Have the child place a block into a box each time he or she hears a sound. B) Place a probe into the ear canal and measure the amount of sound reflected. C) Strike a tuning fork and place the handle against the back of the child's head. D) Strike a tuning fork, place it on the mastoid process, then move it to within1 inch of the ear canal. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 22: Caring for the Child With a Psychosocial or Condition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 40 Verified Questions 40 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19643
Sample Questions Q1) A nurse in the pediatric clinic suspects a patient is the victim of child abuse.What action takes priority? A) Ask a coworker to confirm the suspicions. B) Confront the parents with this information. C) Document the findings in the child's chart. D) Report the suspicions according to state law. Q2) A community nurse approaches the organization's manager wanting to set up screening for risk factors for Tourette's syndrome in children.Which response by the manager is the most appropriate? A) Allocate funding for a family psychosocial or condition screening. B) Deny the request because Tourette's syndrome has very little impact. C) Explain that Tourette's syndrome is most likely inherited. D) Facilitate cooperative agreements with a community laboratory facility. Q3) A nurse is assessing a child who has a large head,an elongated face,and prominent ears.Which discharge instruction is most important? A) "Create a family pedigree so I can assess for Down syndrome." B) "Please make an appointment with a pediatric cardiologist." C) "We will call you regarding a referral for genetic testing." D) "You will need to abstain from alcohol in your next pregnancy." Page 24 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 23: Caring for the Child With a Respiratory Condition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 64 Verified Questions 64 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19644
Sample Questions Q1) A nurse is caring for a child who has a chest tube.After ambulating and returning the child to bed,the nurse notes that the child has dyspnea and decreasing oxygen saturation readings.Which nursing action is the priority? A) Assess the tubing for kinks. B) Call the rapid response team. C) Facilitate a portable chest x-ray. D) Provide bag-valve-mask breathing. Q2) All members of a newly arrived immigrant family from a third-world country have received positive tuberculosis skin test results.The family consists of parents,a 2-year-old,and a 7-year-old.Which therapy regimen does the family practice nurse coordinate for this family? A) A course of intravenous pyrazinamide (PZA) given once a month in the clinic B) Directly observed therapy with isoniazid (INH) and rifampin (Rifadin) for 9 months C) Isoniazid and rifampin once a week for 6 months, given by the nurse in the clinic D) Isoniazid daily for 9 months, followed by rifampin once a week for 3 months To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 24: Caring for the Child With a Gastrointestinal Condition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 50 Verified Questions 50 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19645
Sample Questions Q1) A nurse is conducting prenatal classes and teaches about common congenital defects.A pregnant woman asks how to prevent Meckel diverticulum,which she had when she was born.What information does the nurse provide to this pregnant woman? A) Adequate intake of folic acid will prevent this condition from developing. B) Avoid second-hand smoke, pollution, and exposure to heavy metals. C) Early initiation of breastfeeding after birth is a preventative measure. D) This condition is not preventable, but good prenatal care is still important. Q2) A child may have a deficiency in production of prothrombin and fibrinogen.The nurse anticipates diagnostic testing related to which organ? A) Duodenum B) Gallbladder C) Liver D) Pancreas Q3) After surgical correction of a Meckel diverticulum,what nursing action is the most important? A) Administration of total parenteral nutrition B) Care of a nasogastric tube and oral care C) Referral to a dietician for low-residue diet D) Teaching parents and child colostomy care Page 26 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 25: Caring for the Child With an Immunological or Infectious Condition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 50 Verified Questions 50 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19646
Sample Questions Q1) A faculty member is discussing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)with a group of nursing students.Which pathophysiological process does the nurse describe as the major problem in this disorder? A) Autoimmune process creates antigen-antibody complexes that damage tissues B) Genetic defect linked strictly to male offspring leading to organ damage C) Limited autoimmune process destroys tissues in specific target organs D) Rapidly progressive disease triggered by hormonal changes such as pregnancy Q2) A parent calls a pediatric information line worried about muscular dystrophy because her daughter has new onset of muscle weakness.Which question by the nurse would elicit the most useful information? A) "Does anyone else in your house have this?" B) "Does this seem to come and go sporadically?" C) "Does your child have a rash on her face?" D) "Does your daughter complain of stiffness?" To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 26: Caring for the Child With a Cardiovascular Condition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 58 Verified Questions 58 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19647
Sample Questions Q1) A child is being discharged after a pacemaker insertion.Which teaching point by the nurse takes priority? A) Any prescribed activity restrictions B) Need for a healthy balanced diet C) Schedule for pacemaker testing D) Signs of wound site infection Q2) A child has a large ventricular septal defect (VSD)with left-to-right shunting.Which information about VSDs does the faculty member explain to the nursing student? A) The child will have obvious cyanosis. B) A harsh, pansystolic murmur is heard. C) This is the most common congenital heart defect. D) Some VSDs can close spontaneously. E) Transcatheter closure is common. Q3) A child has significant polycythemia.When consulting with the health-care provider,which intervention does the nurse inquire about? A) Administering anticoagulants B) Implementing a fluid restriction C) Obtaining an oxygen saturation D) Starting cardiac rehabilitation Page 28 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 27: Caring for the Child With an Endocrinological or Metabolic Condition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 56 Verified Questions 56 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19648
Sample Questions Q1) A child is in the clinic for follow-up after starting recombinant growth hormone for growth hormone deficiency.After obtaining the child's height,which assessment is the priority? A) Blood pressure B) Bowel function C) Respiratory effort D) Urinary osmolality Q2) The nurse in an endocrine clinic is assessing an 8-year-old girl who has not yet started menstruating and is Tanner stage II.Which statement by the nurse to the parent is most appropriate? A) "Bring her back when she starts menstruating." B) "She may have a deficiency of luteinizing hormone." C) "Your child's development is appropriate for her age." D) "We will test her for levels of the female hormones." Q3) Which information does the nurse provide the teen with type 2 diabetes mellitus regarding exercise? A) Aim for physical activity each day. B) Continue to exercise when sick. C) Exercise with caution, if at all. D) You need strenuous activity.
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Chapter 28: Caring for the Child With a Neurological or Sensory Condition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 60 Verified Questions 60 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19649
Sample Questions Q1) A nurse is caring for a child who has intracranial pressure (ICP)monitoring.The nurse assesses the child and notes that the ICP is 9 mm Hg.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? A) Activate the rapid response team. B) Document the finding in the chart. C) Hyperventilate the patient. D) Prepare to administer mannitol (Osmotrol). Q2) The pediatric nurse carefully monitors a patient's status by assessing the child's level of consciousness.The nurse understands that the Glasgow Coma Scale provides clues to which of the following? A) Encephalitis B) Irreversible coma C) Neurological impairment D) Neurological status Q3) A hospitalized child is having a seizure.Which action by the nurse takes priority? A) Apply oxygen and oximeter. B) Give anti-seizure medications. C) Pad the side rails of the bed. D) Turn the child on his or her side. Page 30 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 29: Caring for the Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 63 Verified Questions 63 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19650
Sample Questions Q1) A nurse working in an inpatient pediatric unit cares for many children with musculoskeletal impairments.Which outcome takes priority for these children? A) Adapting to changing activity restrictions B) Continuing their growth and development C) Resuming ambulation as soon as possible D) Staying current with schoolwork with tutors Q2) A nurse is caring for a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy (MD).The child's creatinine kinase level has dropped by over half since it was last measured.What assessment finding correlates with these results? A) Better respiratory functioning B) Decreased muscle strength C) Improved posture and walking D) Stabilizing muscle strength Q3) A 4-year-old child is recovering from a modified Nuss procedure.Which is the priority intervention by the nurse? A) Ambulating the child as soon as allowed B) Encouraging food and fluids postoperatively C) Monitoring vital signs and wound drainage D) Playing with the child using pinwheels or bubbles Page 31 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 30: Caring for the Child With a Integumentary Condition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 45 Verified Questions 45 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19651
Sample Questions Q1) A toddler has a few vesicular lesions on his hands that rupture,producing a honey-colored,sticky exudate.Based on this assessment,which medication does the nurse teach the parents about? A) Azithromycin (Zithromax) B) Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) C) Doxycycline (Vibramycin) D) Mupirocin (Bactroban) ointment Q2) An adolescent patient has acne characterized by pustules and scarring.Which teaching information is most appropriate for the nurse to give the patient and family? A) "Scrub your face vigorously twice a day with soap and water." B) "Tetracycline (Sumacin) will make you more sensitive to the sun." C) "Use good moisturizer because treatment is very drying." D) "You need a pregnancy test every 3 months on isotretinoin (Accutane)." Q3) A 10-year-old child is in the emergency department with burns on her buttocks,the backs of her thighs,and the soles of her feet.The nurse calculates this child's total body surface area (TBSA)burned as ____________________. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 32
Chapter 31: Caring for the Child With a Genitourinary Condition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 45 Verified Questions 45 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19652
Sample Questions Q1) A child is in the emergency department following a car crash.Which finding noted by the nurse warrants immediate intervention? A) Complains "I hurt all over." B) Grey-Turner's sign C) Increased WBCs D) Tachycardia Q2) A nurse is providing teaching on toilet training to a parent education group.Which signs of training readiness does the nurse explain to the parents? A) Can stay dry for at least 2 hours B) Gets up by self at night for toileting C) Showing interest in toileting D) Tells parent of need to use toilet E) Wants to hold urine and not void Q3) A 5-year-old child has enuresis.Which medication regime does the nurse educate the parents on related to this diagnosis? A) Imipramine (Tofranil), 10 mg before bed B) Imipramine (Tofranil), 25 mg before bed C) Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan), 5 mg once daily D) Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan), 50 mg once daily Page 33 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 32: Caring for the Child With a Hematological Condition Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 45 Verified Questions 45 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19653
Sample Questions Q1) An 8-year-old child had a hematopoietic stem cell transplant 10 months ago.The father brings her to the clinic,where the child reports "I just don't feel well." Dad relates that the child has been lethargic and sleeping a lot.The child's vital signs are within normal range for age.What action by the nurse is best? A) Explain that growth spurts can cause fatigue. B) Prepare the family for a "fever" workup. C) Provide reassurance to the father and child. D) Review side effects of immunosuppressants. Q2) The pediatric nurse knows that which of the following might be included in the collaborative care of children with mild to moderate anemia? A) Administration of epopoietin alfa (Epogen) B) Blood product transfusions C) Bone marrow transplantation D) Routine laboratory analysis E) Supplements and iron-rich diet Q3) A child has an order for ketorolac (Toradol)IV push once.The child weighs 78 lb.According
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Chapter 33: Caring for the Child With Cancer Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 55 Verified Questions 55 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19654
Sample Questions Q1) The nurse is explaining types of solid tumors to a group of students.Which information does the nurse include? A) A sarcoma is found in bone or muscle. B) "Carcinoma" means any cancerous tumor. C) Epithelial cells give rise to carcinomas. D) Lymphoma might originate in the thymus. E) Pediatric and adult solid tumors are similar. Q2) An 8-year-old child has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.Based on knowledge of childhood cancers,which intervention does the nurse plan to implement when the child is admitted to the hospital? A) Aspiration precautions B) Protective isolation C) Safety precautions D) Seizure precautions Q3) Prior to administering IV chemotherapy,which action by the nurse is most important? A) Ensure the IV has a good blood return. B) Provide diversionary activities. C) Take and record a set of vital signs. D) Weigh the child. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 35
Chapter 34: Caring for the Child With a Chronic Condition or the Dying Child Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 30 Verified Questions 30 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19655
Sample Questions Q1) The pediatric nurse attends a debriefing session following the death of a young child who was hospitalized for several months with cancer.The nurse developed a strong relationship with the child and even worked overtime to care for the child.The nurse now describes feelings of sadness,insomnia,fatigue,helplessness,and frustration.Which type of suffering is this nurse experiencing? A) Burnout B) Compassion fatigue C) Family empathy D) Moral distress Q2) The nurse is caring for the parents of a chronically ill child,who display chronic sorrow.Which action by the nurse would be most beneficial for this family? A) Encourage the parents to use resources such as respite care. B) Help the parents establish a routine for school and bedtime. C) Offer the parents resources to deal with their grieving. D) Refer the parents to a community center for counseling. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 35: Caring for the Critically Ill Child Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 50 Verified Questions 50 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/19656
Sample Questions Q1) The nursing faculty informs a clinical group of nursing students about the detrimental effects of excessive noise exposure to patients in the pediatric intensive care unit.Which effects does the faculty member include in the discussion with the clinical group? A) Decreased immune function B) Depressed pituitary function C) Increased gastric secretions D) Slower wound healing E) Weight loss Q2) A nursing student asks a pediatric intensive care nurse why being bed-bound for several weeks would affect a young child's growth and development.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? A) "A child on bedrest has depression, slowing development." B) "Bedrest causes muscle weakness that limits activity." C) "Growth and development are highly connected to activity." D) "Isolation from peers has a negative effect on growth." Q3) A child's blood pressure is 92/64 mm Hg.Therefore,the mean arterial pressure is ____________________. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 37