INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The patient remarks that she has heard some foods will enhance brain development of the fetus. The nurse replies that foods high in docosahexaenoic acid–omega 3 fatty acid (DHA) are thought to enhance brain development. What food can the nurse recommend? a. Fried fish b. Olive oil c. Red meat d. Leafy green vegetables ANS: C Foods rich in DHA are red meat, flounder, halibut, and soybean and canola oil. Frying fish negatively alters the DHA. DIF: Cognitive...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. One hour postdelivery the nurse notes the new mother has saturated three perineal pads. What is the most appropriate nursing action? a. Check the fundus for position and firmness. b. Report to the doctor immediately. c. Change the pads and chart the time. d. Time how long it takes to soak one pad. ANS: A Increased lochia may indicate hemorrhage. The fundus should be assessed for firmness. One pad an hour is an acceptable rate for immediate postdelivery. DIF...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What will the nurse begin with when asking a patient about drug use during a prenatal history? a. “Do you smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs?” b. “Do you ever use prescription or street drugs?” c. “What over-the-counter and prescription drugs have you taken in the past 3 months?” d. “We need to know if you take drugs so we can help your baby.” ANS: C Screening for drug use should begin in a nonthreatening way by asking about prescription and O...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nursing student on an obstetric rotation questions the floor nurse about the definition of the LVN/LPN scope of practice. What resource can the nurse suggest to the student? a. American Nurses Association b. State‘s Board of Nursing c. Joint Commission d. Association of Women‘s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses ANS: B The scope of practice of the LVN/LPN is published by the state‘s board of nursing. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p....

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. At what point in prenatal development do the lungs begin to produce surfactant? a. 17 weeks b. 20 weeks c. 25 weeks d. 30 weeks ANS: C During week 25, the alveoli begin to produce surfactant, which enables the alveoli to stay open for adequate lung oxygenation to occur. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 41 | Table 3.1 OBJ: 5 TOP: Prenatal Development KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Deve...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A mother asks the nurse, “When will I know my child has entered puberty?” What will the nurse state based on an understanding of changes associated with puberty? a. “Your daughter will have her first period.” b. “You‘ll recognize puberty by the mood swings.” c. “The child becomes interested in the opposite sex.” d. “Secondary sex characteristics, such as pubic hair, appear.” ANS: D Puberty begins when the secondary sex characteristics ap...

TEST BANK FOR LEIFER'S INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING IN CANADA 1ST EDITION BY LEIFER CHAPTERS 01-33 Contents Chapter 01: Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada 3 Chapter 02: The Nurse’s Role in Women’s Health Care 14 Chapter 03: Fetal Development 27 Chapter 04: Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy 38 Chapter 05: Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Pregnancy 54 Chapter 06: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labour and Bir...

Chapter 31: The Child with a Metabolic Condition Chapter 32: Childhood Communicable Diseases Chapter 33: The Child with an Emotional or Behavioural Condition

Chapter 16: The Preschool Child Chapter 17: The School-Age Child Chapter 18: The Adolescent Chapter 19: The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization Chapter 20: Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family

Chapter 26: The Child with a Cardiovascular Condition Chapter 27: The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System Chapter 28: The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition Chapter 29: The Child with a Genitourinary Condition Chapter 30: The Child with a Skin Condition