MATERNAL FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM SOLUTION 2022/2023

MATERNAL FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM SOLUTION 2022/2023 A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat pre-eclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Respirations 16/min Headache for 30 min Urinary output 40 mL in 2 hr Fetal heart rate 158/min - ANS-Urinary output 40 mL in 2 hr A nurse is caring for an infant who is receiving phototherapy. Which of the following findings requires intervention by the nurse? A pink rash appears on the newborn's trunk. The newborn's eyes are covered with a mask. The mother applies lotion to the newborn's skin. The newborn's stools increase in number. - ANS-The mother applies lotion to the newborn's skin. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postpartum. The nurse notes that the client soaked a perineal pad in 10 min, the client's skin color is ashen, and she states she feels weak and light headed. After applying oxygen via nonrebreather face mask at 10 L/min which of the following actions should the nurse take next? Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. Administer oxytocin by continuous IV infusion. Tilt the client onto her right side with her legs elevated to at least 30°. Massage the client's fundus to promote contractions. - ANS-Massage the client's fundus to promote contractions. A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth. The client has saturated a perineal pad within 10 min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Assess client's blood pressure. Assess the bladder for distention. Massage the client's fundus. Prepare to administer a prescribed oxytocic preparation. - ANS-Massage the client's fundus. A nurse in a prenatal clinic is completing a skin assessment of a client who is in the second trimester. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) Eczema Psoriasis Linea nigra Chloasma Striae gravidarum - ANS-Linea nigra Chloasma Striae gravidarum Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Cyanosis with crying Systolic murmur Weak pulses Chronic hypoxemia - ANS-Systolic murmur A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor. Which of the following nursing actions reflects application of the gate control theory of pain? Administer prescribed analgesic medication. Encourage the client to rest between contractions. Massage the client's back. Turn the client onto her left side. - ANS-Massage the client's back. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about reducing perineal infection with a client following a vaginal delivery. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) Blot the perineal area dry after cleansing. Clean the perineal area from front to back.