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Maternal And Child Health Nursing NCLEX Questions and Answers (Q&A)

Can heparin and warfarin be given at the same time?
E.Evelyn
Answered: Dec 14, 2020
Yes, warfarin and heparin can be given at the same.
Warfarin (Coumadin) is an anticoagulant manufactured as a pharmaceutical drug used in low doses with regular monitoring for the...Read More

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Which factors determine the following type of molding? Immediately after a delivery, the nurse-midwife assesses the neonates head for signs of molding.
L. Hawkes, Teacher
Answered: Feb 21, 2019
The nurse should look for molding that will show through fetal body flexion or extension. Take note that there are different ways that a body can be delivered depending on the position of the...Read More

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Which of the following assessment findings would lead the nurse to suspect Down syndrome in an infant?
Santepro
Answered: Apr 18, 2024
Transverse palmar crease

Down syndrome is characterized by the following a transverse palmar crease (simian crease). separated sagittal suture. oblique palpebral fissures. small nose....Read More

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What would the nurse in charge expect to do if she is caring for a 3-day-old neonate who is receiving phototherapy to treat jaundice?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 18, 2024
Check the vital signs every 2 to 4 hours

While caring for an infant receiving phototherapy for treatment of jaundice, vital signs are checked every 2 to 4 hours because hyperthermia...Read More

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After 4 hours of active labor. the nurse notes that the contractions of a primigravida client are not strong enough to dilate the cervix. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate...
Santepro
Answered: Apr 18, 2024
Obtaining an order to begin IV oxytocin infusion

The clients labor is hypotonic. The nurse should call the physical and obtain an order for an infusion of oxytocin. which will assist the...Read More

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What does normal lochial findings in the first 24 hours post-delivery include?
G. Horace, Content Developer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018
After the first twenty-four hours, lochial discharge should be bright red, or answer A. This is basically a postpartum period. If you’re not having bright red blood to start, you’re...Read More

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What would the nurse in charge do first after observing a 2-cm circle of bright red bleeding on the diaper of a neonate who just had a circumcision? 
A. Cook, English Professor
Answered: Dec 17, 2018
While I do think the doctor may need to get involved if the bleeding will not stop, it shouldn’t be the first thing the nurse does. I agree with the previous answers that say this nurse...Read More

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What's another name for heparin?
Santepro
Answered: Apr 18, 2024
Decreased gastric acidity

During the second trimester. the reduction in gastric acidity in conjunction with pressure from the growing uterus and smooth muscle relaxation. can cause...Read More

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What is the cause of the nurse's explanation if a pregnant client states that she “waddles” when she walks?
Santepro
Answered: Apr 18, 2024
Relaxation of the pelvic joints

During pregnancy. hormonal changes cause relaxation of the pelvic joints. resulting in the typical waddling gait.Option A: Changes in posture are related to...Read More

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What is she considered to be?
Santepro
Answered: Apr 18, 2024
G 5 P 3

Gravida refers to the total number of pregnancies including the current one. Para refers to the number of pregnancies that have reached viability. Thus. if the woman has had one...Read More

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Does heparin affect your INR?
R. Barnes, Analyst
Answered: Feb 26, 2019
The correct answer to this question is A. A fontanel is part of the infant human skull that comprises any of the soft membranous gaps. Fontanels allow for rapid stretching and deformation of the...Read More

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What is a common source of radiant heat loss?
Y. Dawne, Content Blogger
Answered: Feb 07, 2019
Hypothermia is a core temperature < 36 to 36.5° C. In premature infants, hypothermia increases morbidity and mortality. Hypothermia may be purely environmental or represent intercurrent...Read More

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What is this technique called when delivering the baby’s head the nurse supports the mother’s perineum to prevent a tear?
Santepro
Answered: Apr 18, 2024
Ritgen’s technique

Ritgens technique is done to prevent the perineal tear. This is done by the nurse by support the perineum with a sterile towel and pushing the perineum downward with...Read More

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What is an appropriate nursing intervention when caring for a postpartum mother with thrombophlebitis?
Santepro
Answered: Apr 18, 2024
Elevate the affected leg and keep the patient on bedrest

If the mother already has thrombophlebitis. the nursing intervention is bedrest to prevent the possible dislodging of the thrombus...Read More

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How much heparin do I put in Saline?
Santepro
Answered: Apr 18, 2024
Above the maternal umbilicus and to the left of midline

With this presentation. the fetal upper torso and back face the left upper maternal abdominal wall. The fetal heart rate would be...Read More

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