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

What should the nurse do first? The nurse is caring for a client in labor. The external fetal monitor shows a pattern of variable decelerations in fetal heart rate.
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Change the client’s position.

Variable decelerations in fetal heart rate are an ominous sign. indicating compression of the umbilical cord. Changing the clients position from supine to...Read More

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A client at 8 weeks’ gestation calls complaining of slight nausea in the morning hours. Which of the following client interventions should the nurse question?
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Taking 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda in an 8-ounce glass of water

Using bicarbonate would increase the amount of sodium ingested. which can cause complications.Option B: Eating...Read More

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Which of the following is the nurse’s initial action when umbilical cord prolapse occurs?
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Place the client in a knee-chest position in bed

The immediate priority is to minimize pressure on the cord. Thus the nurses initial action involves placing the client on bed rest and then...Read More

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What symptoms does a patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension probably exhibits? 
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Proteinuria, headaches, double vision

A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension complains of headache, double vision, and sudden weight gain. A urine specimen reveals proteinuria....Read More

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What should the client perform suggested by the nurse?
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Tailor sitting

Tailor sitting is an excellent exercise that helps to strengthen the clients back muscles and also prepares the client for the process of labor. The client should be...Read More

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How many years does it take to go from LPN to RN?
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Between 50% and 80% of all new mothers report some form of postpartum blues

The ranges of 10% to 40%

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What risk does progestin use may increase if a female adult patient is taking a progestin-only oral contraceptive, or minipill?
John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Tubal or ectopic pregnancy

Women taking the minipill have a higher incidence of tubal and ectopic pregnancies, possibly because progestin slows ovum transport through the fallopian tubes....Read More

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What drugs interact with heparin?
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Prone

Postoperatively children with cleft palate should be placed on their abdomens to facilitate drainage.Option A: If the child is placed in the supine position. he or she may...Read More

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Whats the difference between an RN and an LPN?
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Determine if cord compression followed the rupture

After the rupture of the bag of waters. the cord may also go with the water because of the pressure of the rupture and flow. If the cord...Read More

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Which intervention should the nurse implement? A new mother is having trouble breastfeeding her newborn. The child is making frantic rooting motions and will not grasp the nipple. This...
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Encourage the mother to stop feeding for a few minutes and comfort the infant.

The infant is becoming frustrated and so is the mother; both need a time out. The mother should be encouraged...Read More

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Which finding indicates a genetic risk factor? The nurse in charge is reviewing a patients prenatal history.  
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
The patient has a child with cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a recessive trait; each offspring has a one in four chance of having the trait or the disorder. Maternal age is not a risk...Read More

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Which of the following represents the average amount of weight gained during pregnancy?
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
24 to 30 lb

The average amount of weight gained during pregnancy is 24 to 30 lb. This weight gain consists of the following: fetus 7.5 lb; placenta and membrane 1.5 lb; amniotic fluid 2...Read More

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Barbiturates are usually not given for pain relief during active labor for which of the following reasons?
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
They rapidly transfer across the placenta. and lack of an antagonist make them generally inappropriate during labor.

Barbiturates are rapidly transferred across the placental barrier. and...Read More

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What are the important considerations that the nurse must remember after the placenta is delivered?
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Check if the placenta is complete including the membranes
Check if the umbilical cord has 3 blood vessels

The nurse after delivering the placenta must ensure that all the cotyledons...Read More

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Which action should the nurse take? The nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerated blow breathing. The client begins to complain of tingling fingers and dizziness. This question is...
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Answered: Apr 25, 2024
Have the client breathe into her cupped hands.

Tingling fingers and dizziness are signs of hyperventilation (blowing off too much carbon dioxide). Hyperventilation is treated by retaining...Read More

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