Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition by Susan , Theresa Kyle
Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition by Susan , Theresa Kyle
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Chapter 18 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition by Susan , Theresa Kyle
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | Prior to discharging a 24-hour-old newborn, the nurse assesses her respiratory status. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess? | |
| A) | Respiratory rate 45, irregular | |
| B) | Costal breathing pattern | |
| C) | Nasal flaring, rate 65 | |
| D) | Crackles on auscultation | |
| 2. | The nurse encourages the mother of a healthy newborn to put the newborn to the breast immediately after birth for which reason? | |
| A) | To aid in maturing the newborn’s sucking reflex | |
| B) | To encourage the development of maternal antibodies | |
| C) | To facilitate maternal–infant bonding | |
| D) | To enhance the clearing of the newborn’s respiratory passages | |
| 3. | When making a home visit, the nurse observes a newborn sleeping on his back in a bassinet. In one corner of the bassinet is a soft stuffed animal and at the other end is a bulb syringe. The nurse determines that the mother needs additional teaching because of which of the following? | |
| A) | The newborn should not be sleeping on his back. | |
| B) | Stuffed animals should not be in areas where infants sleep. | |
| C) | The bulb syringe should not be kept in the bassinet. | |
| D) | This newborn should be sleeping in a crib. | |
| 4. | Assessment of a newborn reveals a heart rate of 180 beats/minute. To determine whether this finding is a common variation rather than a sign of distress, what else does the nurse need to know? | |
| A) | How many hours old is this newborn? | |
| B) | How long ago did this newborn eat? | |
| C) | What was the newborn’s birth weight? | |
| D) | Is acrocyanosis present? | |
| 5. | Just after delivery, a newborn’s axillary temperature is 94° C. What action would be most appropriate? | |
| A) | Assess the newborn’s gestational age. | |
| B) | Rewarm the newborn gradually. | |
| C) | Observe the newborn every hour. | |
| D) | Notify the physician if the temperature goes lower. | |
Answer Key
| 1. | A |
| 2. | C |
| 3. | B |
| 4. | A |
| 5. | B |
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