Obsterics and Gynaecology / Maternal-Newborn & Pediatric Nursing

Question: Symptoms of phimosis in infant?

Answer Choices: Downward curve
Crying on urination
Urethra on upper shaft
Pain on light touch
Swelling & redness

Answer: crying upon urination pain upon light touch localized swelling and redness

 

Question: A postpartum patient is receiving discharge teaching from a new nurse regarding nutrition and vitamin/mineral intake. The precepting nurse intervenes when the new nurse gives the following instructions.

Answer Choices: “If you are breastfeeding, be sure that your fluid intake is adequate.”
“High fiber foods include leafy greens, whole grains, and animal proteins.”
“Continue to take your prenatal vitamin until your 6 week postpartum appointment.”
“Protein is an important nutrient while your body is still healing.”

Answer: High fiber foods include leafy greens, whole grains, and animal proteins.

 

Question: Which pregnancy changes are always permanent?

Answer Choices: Striae
Chloasma
Placenta previa
Varices
Gravidity

Answer: striae gravidarum varices

 

Question: Which hormone function is correctly matched?

Answer Choices: Estrogen from blastocyst
Relaxin supports ligaments
hCG from corpus luteum
hPL tells fetus to grow

Answer: Human placental lactogen tells the fetus to grow.

 

Question: Select the correct assessment techniques used by a pediatric nurse.

Answer Choices: Pull up on 11-month-old’s pinna
Offer stethoscope to 2-year-old
Talk to 3-year-old from mother’s side
Ask mother to stabilize for injection
Pull down on 11-month-old’s ear lobe

Answer: Offer stethoscope to 2-year-old Ask mother to stabilize for injection Pull down on 11-month-old’s ear lobe

 

Question: A young child arrives with a possible broken arm. What is the first thing you would assess?

Answer Choices: Ask to provide a history of the incident.
Ask if there are prior injuries.
Consult the Charge Nurse about CPS.
Assess for pain, swelling, and movement.

Answer: Assess the patient’s affected area for pain, swelling, and ability to move the extremity.

 

Question: Signs of dehydration in an infant?

Answer Choices: Overhydration
Dehydration
Sodium excess
Calcium excess

Answer: Dehydration

 

Question: Clomiphene is prescribed. What precautions apply?

Answer Choices: Risk of multiples
Inexpensive first option
Will most likely conceive twins
Has many side effects
Has few side effects

Answer: “You are at risk for conceiving twins or multiples.” “This is a great initial medication because it is inexpensive.”

 

Question: Which is not a goal during pediatric assessment?

Answer Choices: Minimize stress
Preserve nurse-child bond
Max prep of child
Foster trust

Answer: Allow for maximum preparation of the child

 

Question: Infant born 2 hrs ago, chubby, tremors. Most likely cause?

Answer Choices: Hypoglycemia
Seizures
Substance withdrawal
Hypocalcemia

Answer: Hypoglycemia

 

Question: What does LOA mean in labor?

Answer Choices: Ideal head position
Not ideal
Leave of Absence
Loss of Amniotic fluid

Answer: “LOA means that the back of your baby’s head… perfect position for labor.”