Exam 2 OB
2..5 points
As recently as 2005, the AAP revised safe sleep practices to assist in the prevention of
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The nurse should model these practices in the
hospital and incorporate this information into the teaching plan for new parents. Which
practices are ideal for role modeling? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer:
Fully supine position for all sleep
Answer,
Side-sleeping position as an acceptable alternative
Correct answer:
“Tummy time” for play
Correct answer:
Infant sleep sacks or swaddlers
Answer,
Soft mattress
Results for item 2.
2
2..5 points
Which statements concerning the benefits or limitations of breastfeeding
are accurate? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer:
Breast milk changes over time to meet the changing needs as infants grow.
Answer,
Breastfeeding increases the risk of childhood obesity.
Correct answer:
Breast milk and breastfeeding may enhance cognitive development.
Correct answer:
Long-term studies have shown that the benefits of breast milk continue after the infant is
weaned.
Correct answer:
Benefits to the infant include a reduced incidence of SIDS.
,Results for item 3.
3
2..5 points
A mother expresses fear about changing her infant’s diaper after he had a Gomco
circumcision. What does the client need to be taught to care for her newborn son?
Cleanse the penis with prepackaged diaper wipes every three to four hours.
, Not Selected
Apply constant, firm pressure by squeezing the penis with the fingers for at least five
minutes if bleeding occurs.
, Not Selected
Correct answer:
Gently cleanse the penis with water and apply petroleum jelly around the glans after
each diaper change.
Wash off the yellow exudate that forms on the glans at least once every day to prevent
infection.
, Not Selected
Results for item 4.
4
2..5 points
The nurse is assigned a homecare visit of a five-day-old infant for the treatment of
jaundice. A thorough assessment is completed, and health history is obtained. Which
signs or symptoms will the newborn display prior to the onset of encephalopathy?
High-pitched cry
, Not Selected
Severe muscle spasms (opisthosomas)
, Not Selected
Fever and seizures
, Not Selected
Correct answer:
Hypotonia, lethargy, and poor suck
Results for item 5.
5
2..5 points
During a prenatal visit, the nurse is explaining dietary management to a woman with
pregestational diabetes. Which statement by the client reassures the nurse that
teaching has been effective?
, “I will need to eat 600 more calories per day because I am pregnant.”
, Not Selected
“I can continue with the same diet as before pregnancy as long as it is well balanced.”
, Not Selected
Correct answer:
“Diet and insulin needs change during pregnancy.”
“I will plan my diet based on the results of urine glucose testing.”
, Not Selected
Results for item 6.
6
2..5 points
The above fetal heart tracing would be categorized as:
Correct answer:
Category I
Category II
, Not Selected
Category III
, Not Selected
Category IV
, Not Selected
Results for item 7.
7
.5 points
What are the complications and risks associated with caring for women who have had a
cesarean delivery? (Select all that apply)
Correct answer:
Pulmonary edema
Correct answer:
Wound dehiscence
Correct answer:
Hemorrhage
2..5 points
As recently as 2005, the AAP revised safe sleep practices to assist in the prevention of
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The nurse should model these practices in the
hospital and incorporate this information into the teaching plan for new parents. Which
practices are ideal for role modeling? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer:
Fully supine position for all sleep
Answer,
Side-sleeping position as an acceptable alternative
Correct answer:
“Tummy time” for play
Correct answer:
Infant sleep sacks or swaddlers
Answer,
Soft mattress
Results for item 2.
2
2..5 points
Which statements concerning the benefits or limitations of breastfeeding
are accurate? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer:
Breast milk changes over time to meet the changing needs as infants grow.
Answer,
Breastfeeding increases the risk of childhood obesity.
Correct answer:
Breast milk and breastfeeding may enhance cognitive development.
Correct answer:
Long-term studies have shown that the benefits of breast milk continue after the infant is
weaned.
Correct answer:
Benefits to the infant include a reduced incidence of SIDS.
,Results for item 3.
3
2..5 points
A mother expresses fear about changing her infant’s diaper after he had a Gomco
circumcision. What does the client need to be taught to care for her newborn son?
Cleanse the penis with prepackaged diaper wipes every three to four hours.
, Not Selected
Apply constant, firm pressure by squeezing the penis with the fingers for at least five
minutes if bleeding occurs.
, Not Selected
Correct answer:
Gently cleanse the penis with water and apply petroleum jelly around the glans after
each diaper change.
Wash off the yellow exudate that forms on the glans at least once every day to prevent
infection.
, Not Selected
Results for item 4.
4
2..5 points
The nurse is assigned a homecare visit of a five-day-old infant for the treatment of
jaundice. A thorough assessment is completed, and health history is obtained. Which
signs or symptoms will the newborn display prior to the onset of encephalopathy?
High-pitched cry
, Not Selected
Severe muscle spasms (opisthosomas)
, Not Selected
Fever and seizures
, Not Selected
Correct answer:
Hypotonia, lethargy, and poor suck
Results for item 5.
5
2..5 points
During a prenatal visit, the nurse is explaining dietary management to a woman with
pregestational diabetes. Which statement by the client reassures the nurse that
teaching has been effective?
, “I will need to eat 600 more calories per day because I am pregnant.”
, Not Selected
“I can continue with the same diet as before pregnancy as long as it is well balanced.”
, Not Selected
Correct answer:
“Diet and insulin needs change during pregnancy.”
“I will plan my diet based on the results of urine glucose testing.”
, Not Selected
Results for item 6.
6
2..5 points
The above fetal heart tracing would be categorized as:
Correct answer:
Category I
Category II
, Not Selected
Category III
, Not Selected
Category IV
, Not Selected
Results for item 7.
7
.5 points
What are the complications and risks associated with caring for women who have had a
cesarean delivery? (Select all that apply)
Correct answer:
Pulmonary edema
Correct answer:
Wound dehiscence
Correct answer:
Hemorrhage
