Exam 2: NUR2513/ NUR 2513 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Maternal-Child Nursing Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A 75 Q&A -Rasmussen
QUESTION
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... [Show More] newborn who was delivered 2 hours ago is being assessed in the nursery. Upon exam, the nurse notes a flattened nasal bridge, wide-set eyes, low set ears, and overall decrease in tone. Given these exam findings, what diagnostic tests would the nurse anticipate that the physician will order?
A. Hemoglobin electrophoresis
B. Computed tomography (CT) of the brain
C. Meconium toxicology testing
D. Chromosomal blood testing
Answer:
D. Chromosomal blood testing
QUESTION
During a home visit, a new mother is concerned that, after three meconium stools, her newborn now has yellow seedy stools. What should the nurse explain to the mother?
A. The baby may be developing an allergy to breast milk.
B. This is a normal finding.
C. The child will need to be isolated until the stool can be cultured.
D. This is most likely a symptom of diarrhea.
Answer:
B. This is a normal finding.
QUESTION
The nurse observes a mother telling a toddler that pasta and potatoes will make the child fat. What should the nurse instruct the mother about these food items?
A. The child should be instructed to restrict carbohydrates after the age of 5 years.
B. No more than 30% of all food should be from carbohydrate sources.
C. It is more important to restrict protein than carbohydrates.
D. Toddlers need carbohydrates for brain function.
Answer:
D. Toddlers need carbohydrates for brain function.
QUESTION
A preterm infant is placed in a radiant heat warmer immediately after birth. Which of the following nursing diagnosis is this intervention addressing?
A. Ineffective thermoregulation related to immaturity.
B. Impaired gas exchange related to immature pulmonary functioning.
C. Risk for deficient fluid volume related to insensible water loss.
D. Risk for imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements.
Answer:
A. Ineffective thermoregulation related to immaturity.
QUESTION
The nurse is called to the room of a client who had a term delivery of a 9 lb. 8 oz. newborn 24 hours ago. The client is noted to have lost consciousness on her way to the bathroom. What is the priority nursing assessment for the client?
A. Call the provider
B. Assess the fundus
C. Assess blood pressure and heart rate.
D. Assess ability to void
Answer:
C. Assess blood pressure and heart rate.
QUESTION
A newborn infant has loose, yellow stools. The infant appears healthy, but his mother is concerned that this means he is allergic to breast milk. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
A. "Breast-feed infants' stools are normally loose."
B. "Consider changing to a soybean formula."
C. "Try burping the infant more frequently."
D. "You may need to have the infant investigated for bile duct disease."
Answer:
A. "Breast-feed infants' stools are normally loose."
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a 9-month-old influenza. Which of the following might be a toy that could be used to interact, play, or distract them from the discomfort?
A. Teddy bear with button eyes
B. Legos
C. Cloth doll
D. Large plastic stacking blocks
Answer:
D. Large plastic stacking blocks
QUESTION
A newborn with esophageal atresia has just returned from surgery to place a gastrostomy tube. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse use to plan the care for this client?
A. Risk for imbalanced nutrition
B. Risk for deficient fluid volume
C. Risk for ineffective gas exchange
D. Risk for impaired thermoregulation
Answer:
A. Risk for imbalanced nutrition
QUESTION
The nurse is caring for a postpartum woman 18 hours after primary cesarean section for preeclampsia. The client is noted to have a boggy uterus and a moderate to large amount of vaginal bleeding. The nurse notifies the physician of these findings and expects an order for which of the following medications?
A. Terbutaline
B. Hydrocodone/acetaminophen
C. Magnesium sulfate
D. Carboprost [Show Less]