Pediatrics Final Exam Review: Comprehensive Guide to Maternal-Newborn, Growth, and Pediatric Nursing|Latest Updated 2026 With A+ Graded Rationales

Pediatrics Final Exam Review: Comprehensive Guide to Maternal-Newborn, Growth, and Pediatric Nursing|Latest Updated 2026 With A+ Graded Rationales true labor signs pain in lower back then abdomen, contractions increase in duration and frequency, don't disappear with ambulation false labor signs contractions disappear with ambulation and remain the same in duration and frequency Placenta previa contraindication performing pelvic exam for dilation lightening fetus settles in pelvic outlet less pressure on diaphragm uterus moves downward absence seizures brief loss of consciousness no alteration in muscle tone positioning after head shunt procedure right shunt-turn head to left left shunt-turn head to right digoxin toxicity signs mild vomiting and bradycardia Fluid after tonsillectomy ice chips other name for mumps rubeola other name for varicella chickenpox other name for pertusis whooping cough test for spinal defects in a fetus maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein IUD most reliable birth control placenta previa birth plan C-section prep for amniocentesis empty bladder right before procedure preeclampsia hydration needs 48-64 ounces (6-8 eight oz glasses) Toddler that drinks too much milk is at risk of what iron deficiency anemia need for low platelet count bleeding precautions most reliable indicator of fluid loss in infant weight posterior fontanel closes around 2 months when to hold digoxin in an infant 90 BPM umbilical cord vessels 2 arteries 1 vein negative rubella titer means mother not immune and will require an immunization after delivery painless bright red vaginal bleeding sign of placenta previa D&C teachings no intercourse or tampons for 2 weeks Cause for late decelerations on fetal monitor uteroplacental insufficiency first trimester danger sign facial edema a sign of ectopic pregnancy unilateral crampy abdominal pain VEAL CHOP variable decels early decels accelerations late decels cord compression head compression OK placental insufficiency DR HIP (2/4/6 month immunization) DTaP Rotavirus Hib IPV (polio) Pneumococcal