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NSG 432 EXAM 3 (NURSING CARE OF
CHILDBEARING FAMILY) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ||VERIFIED EXAM!!!(VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST
EXAM!!!(GCU)
A pregnant woman at 37 weeks of gestation has had
ruptured membranes for 26 hours. A c-section is
performed for failure to progress. The FHR before birth is
180 beats/min with limited variability. At birth the newborn
has apgar score of 6 and 7 at 1 and 5 mins and is noted to
be pale and tachypneic. On the basis of the maternal
history, the cause of this newborn's distress is most likely
to be? - ANSWER-Sepsis
What drug cannot be given to a patient with hypertension?
- ANSWER-Methergine
Patient is experiencing uterine atony. What should the
nurse do to prevent postpartum hemorrhaging? -
ANSWER-Palpate & massage the fundus
Baby apgar score is at 8 at 1 min. What should nurse do?
- ANSWER-Recheck again in 5 minutes
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What is the most common cause of postpartum
hemorrhage? - ANSWER-Uterine atony (when uterus is
unable to stay contracted)
What is important to consider when educating the mom
about breastmilk? - ANSWER-Has immunoglobulin
antibody components (important for immune system)
What should be included in the teaching regarding the
umbilical cord? - ANSWER-It will dry out & fall off in 14
days
What is the normal RR for a baby? - ANSWER-30-60 with
periods of apnea for 20 secs
What is a normal finding for a premature 28-week-old
baby? - ANSWER-Pale/pink skin & able to see veins
What lochia is normal at day 7?
A. Rubra
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B. Serosa
C. Alba - ANSWER-B. Serosa
61.The patient's family is important to the maternity nurse
because? - ANSWER-- The family culture & structure will
influence nursing care decisions
Which statement about benefits or limitations of breast
milk is warrants further teaching? - ANSWER-
Breastfeeding increases the risk of obesity
Mother with diabetes has signs of infection with a temp of
100.4 & foul smelling lochia. The doctor provides following
orders. What should the nurse do first? - ANSWER-Swab
check/obtain culture of lochia (before antibiotics)
Primiparous women need's rubella vaccine. What should
the nurse do? - ANSWER-Should not give med (must also
avoid pregnancy for 1 month after vax)
As part of their teaching function at discharge, nurses
should educate parents regarding safe sleep. Which
NSG 432 EXAM 3 (NURSING CARE OF
CHILDBEARING FAMILY) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ||VERIFIED EXAM!!!(VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST
EXAM!!!(GCU)
A pregnant woman at 37 weeks of gestation has had
ruptured membranes for 26 hours. A c-section is
performed for failure to progress. The FHR before birth is
180 beats/min with limited variability. At birth the newborn
has apgar score of 6 and 7 at 1 and 5 mins and is noted to
be pale and tachypneic. On the basis of the maternal
history, the cause of this newborn's distress is most likely
to be? - ANSWER-Sepsis
What drug cannot be given to a patient with hypertension?
- ANSWER-Methergine
Patient is experiencing uterine atony. What should the
nurse do to prevent postpartum hemorrhaging? -
ANSWER-Palpate & massage the fundus
Baby apgar score is at 8 at 1 min. What should nurse do?
- ANSWER-Recheck again in 5 minutes
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What is the most common cause of postpartum
hemorrhage? - ANSWER-Uterine atony (when uterus is
unable to stay contracted)
What is important to consider when educating the mom
about breastmilk? - ANSWER-Has immunoglobulin
antibody components (important for immune system)
What should be included in the teaching regarding the
umbilical cord? - ANSWER-It will dry out & fall off in 14
days
What is the normal RR for a baby? - ANSWER-30-60 with
periods of apnea for 20 secs
What is a normal finding for a premature 28-week-old
baby? - ANSWER-Pale/pink skin & able to see veins
What lochia is normal at day 7?
A. Rubra
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B. Serosa
C. Alba - ANSWER-B. Serosa
61.The patient's family is important to the maternity nurse
because? - ANSWER-- The family culture & structure will
influence nursing care decisions
Which statement about benefits or limitations of breast
milk is warrants further teaching? - ANSWER-
Breastfeeding increases the risk of obesity
Mother with diabetes has signs of infection with a temp of
100.4 & foul smelling lochia. The doctor provides following
orders. What should the nurse do first? - ANSWER-Swab
check/obtain culture of lochia (before antibiotics)
Primiparous women need's rubella vaccine. What should
the nurse do? - ANSWER-Should not give med (must also
avoid pregnancy for 1 month after vax)
As part of their teaching function at discharge, nurses
should educate parents regarding safe sleep. Which
