Chapter 24 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition

Chapter 24  Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A newborn with severe meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is not responding to conventional treatment. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate as possibly necessary for this newborn?
A)
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
B)
Respiratory support with a ventilator
C)
Insertion of a laryngoscope for deep suctioning
D)
Replacement of an endotracheal tube via x-ray

2.
Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a newborn who develops sepsis?
A)
Increased urinary output
B)
Interest in feeding
C)
Hypothermia
D)
Wakefulness

3.
Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan of care for a newborn receiving phototherapy?
A)
Keeping the newborn in the supine position
B)
Covering the newborn’s eyes while under the bililights
C)
Ensuring that the newborn is covered or clothed
D)
Reducing the amount of fluid intake to 8 ounces daily

4.
A newborn has been diagnosed with a Group B streptococcal infection shortly after birth. The nurse understands that the newborn most likely acquired this infection from which of the following?
A)
Improper handwashing
B)
Contaminated formula
C)
Nonsterile catheter insertion
D)
Mother’s birth canal

5.
Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to take when a newborn has an unexpected anomaly at birth?
A)
Show the newborn to the parents as soon as possible while explaining the defect.
B)
Remove the newborn from the birthing area immediately.
C)
Inform the parents that there is nothing wrong at the moment.
D)
Tell the parents that the newborn must go to the nursery immediately.

6.
The nurse prepares to administer a gavage feeding for a newborn with transient tachypnea based on the understanding that this type of feeding is necessary for which reason?
A)
Lactase enzymatic activity is not adequate.
B)
Oxygen demands need to be reduced.
C)
Renal solute lead must be considered.
D)
Hyperbilirubinemia is likely to develop.

Answer Key

1.
A
2.
C
3.
B
4.
D
5.
A
6.
B