MAe3 questions & answers
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with chorioamnionitis. Which clinical
manifestation
will the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply. One, some, or all response
may be
correct. - CORRECT ANSWER--Fetal tachycardia,
-Foul-smelling
-amniotic fluid,
-Maternal fever,
-Uterine tenderness
Which assessment finding is associated with postpartum puerperal infection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fever of 100.4 f for 2 consecutive days. (after first 24 hrs)
Which intervention will help reduce the incidence of endometritis in a client
having a cesarean
section? - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer prophylactic antibiotic
Which instructions would the nurse include in the teaching plan for a postpartum
client with
mastitis? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER--Apply warm compresses
to your breast to encourage milk release",
-"BreastFeed or pump often, until both breasts are emptied"
A postpartum client is experiencing prolonged lochia discharge with irregular
bleeding. A
pelvic exam reveals an enlarged uterus. The nurse identifies the findings as
consistent with
which conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Subinvolution of the uterus
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who sustained a perineal laceration
during
delivery. Assessment findings reveal pale skin that is cool, clammy to touch,
weak, rapid pulse,
, and hypotension. The nurse immediately notifies the provider anticipating the
client is
experiencing which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypovolemic shock
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client following a C-section who is
hypovolemic. Which
diagnosis is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Risk for altered tissue
perfusion
The nurse is caring for a client treated for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
during
pregnancy. Which medication will the nurse anticipate administering? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Corticosteroids
The nurse is caring for a postpartum mother who is experiencing occasional
periods of
sadness, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. The client conTInues to be active in the
infant's care
and displays appropriate bonding with her child. The nurse explains to the client
that she is
experiencing which of the following conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Baby
blues
Which statement made by a postpartum client will alert the nurse to assess her
for
postpartum psychosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-I have these bizarre thoughts that
scare me, almost like I hear voices.
After assigning a newborn their first Apgar score of 7, which is the nurse's next
action? - CORRECT ANSWER-Repeat the assessment in 5 minutes
Which describes the benefit of skin-to-skin contact immediately following
delivery? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - CORRECT
ANSWER--Positive maternal-infant bonding
-Cardiopulmonary stability
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with chorioamnionitis. Which clinical
manifestation
will the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply. One, some, or all response
may be
correct. - CORRECT ANSWER--Fetal tachycardia,
-Foul-smelling
-amniotic fluid,
-Maternal fever,
-Uterine tenderness
Which assessment finding is associated with postpartum puerperal infection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fever of 100.4 f for 2 consecutive days. (after first 24 hrs)
Which intervention will help reduce the incidence of endometritis in a client
having a cesarean
section? - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer prophylactic antibiotic
Which instructions would the nurse include in the teaching plan for a postpartum
client with
mastitis? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER--Apply warm compresses
to your breast to encourage milk release",
-"BreastFeed or pump often, until both breasts are emptied"
A postpartum client is experiencing prolonged lochia discharge with irregular
bleeding. A
pelvic exam reveals an enlarged uterus. The nurse identifies the findings as
consistent with
which conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Subinvolution of the uterus
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who sustained a perineal laceration
during
delivery. Assessment findings reveal pale skin that is cool, clammy to touch,
weak, rapid pulse,
, and hypotension. The nurse immediately notifies the provider anticipating the
client is
experiencing which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypovolemic shock
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client following a C-section who is
hypovolemic. Which
diagnosis is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Risk for altered tissue
perfusion
The nurse is caring for a client treated for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
during
pregnancy. Which medication will the nurse anticipate administering? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Corticosteroids
The nurse is caring for a postpartum mother who is experiencing occasional
periods of
sadness, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. The client conTInues to be active in the
infant's care
and displays appropriate bonding with her child. The nurse explains to the client
that she is
experiencing which of the following conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Baby
blues
Which statement made by a postpartum client will alert the nurse to assess her
for
postpartum psychosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-I have these bizarre thoughts that
scare me, almost like I hear voices.
After assigning a newborn their first Apgar score of 7, which is the nurse's next
action? - CORRECT ANSWER-Repeat the assessment in 5 minutes
Which describes the benefit of skin-to-skin contact immediately following
delivery? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - CORRECT
ANSWER--Positive maternal-infant bonding
-Cardiopulmonary stability
