EXAM COVERAGE - PN 3003 MAT PED
The PN 3003 exam covers maternal-child health from conception
through adolescence. Key maternity topics include GTPAL,
Naegele's Rule, and interpreting Fetal Heart Rate patterns using
VEAL CHOP. Candidates must master the stages of labor, BUBBLE-
HE postpartum assessments, and identifying complications like
preeclampsia or hemorrhage. The pediatric section focuses on
Erikson's and Piaget's developmental stages, age-specific
milestones, and weight-based (mg/kg) medication safety. Emphasis
is placed on nursing care for neonatal transitions and acute
conditions like RSV, Croup, and congenital heart defects.
,Case Study # 1
Questions 1-4 refer to this study.
Lynn is 25 weeks pregnant, and she attends her regular prenatal
check-up. You are the LPN working in a prenatal clinic. Lynn's
physician asks you to prepare Lynn for her visit. You escort her to
the examining room, where you assist her in laying on her back on
the exam table.
2. From your experience working in the prenatal clinic, you recall
that this syndrome is caused by what?
A. Clots forming in the lower legs
,B. The first indication Lynn is starting labour
C. Pressure of the uterus and fetus on the minor blood vessels
D. Consuming alcohol
D. Consuming alcohol
, Lynn is 25 weeks pregnant, and she attends her regular prenatal
check-up. You are the LPN working in a prenatal clinic. Lynn's
physician asks you to prepare Lynn for her visit. You escort her to
the examining room, where you assist her in laying on her back on
the exam table.
1. While you are preparing for her examination, Lynn expresses
feeling of strength and vitality. You note she is flushed. She feels
warm and dry to the touch. You recall from your training that this
problem is called:
A. Cardiac tamponade
B. Sensitivity hypertension
C. Kernicterus
D. Supine hypotension