Test 2 Practice Questions And Answers ( Mother Baby) 2023-2024 A+

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Test 2 Practice Questions And Answers ( Mother Baby) 2023-2024 A+ The 4 "T"s serve as a reminder of factors associated with PPH - answer-tone, trauma, tissue, and thrombin. A lack of uterine tone (... atony) and genital tract trauma are the most common conditions that cause postpartum hemorrhage The perinatal nurse is providing care to several postpartum patients. Which patient is at the greatest risk for the development of puerperal infection? - answer-Ceasarean birth with prolonged labor During the physical examination, the perinatal nurse checks the newborn's heart rate. Which location is the most appropriate for the nurse to use when conducting this assessment? - answer-At the base of the umbilical cord The perinatal nurse assesses a pregnant woman who is at 35 weeks gestation. The client states that she has experienced vaginal bleeding for the last 30 minutes. Which vital sign is the priority for the nurse to assess based on this data? - answer-Fetal heart rate The nurse is providing care to several newborns in the nursery. Which newborn is ready for the metabolic screening? - answer-The newborn who has been feeding for 28 hours after birth Approximately 24 hours following birth, a small sample of blood is taken from the infant's heel and placed on special filter paper. A blood sample taken before 24 hours of age may be unreliable in detecting several conditions. However, if the newborn is discharged from the hospital or birthing center before completing the first 24 hours of life, a sample must be obtained, and the infant's parents must be instructed to contact the physician within 2 weeks to arrange to have another specimen drawn. The perinatal nurse is facilitating a class for new mothers who are interested in breastfeeding. Which hormone does the nurse include as one that is responsible for the system of milk-secreting glands and increased vascularity that prepares the breast for breastfeeding? - answer-Estrogen Estrogen stimulates the formation of additional ducts, the elongation of existing ducts, and the formation of a system of milk-secreting glands. These changes are associated with an increase in volume and elasticity of connective tissue, deposition of adipose tissue, and increased vascularity. [Show More]

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