1. A postpartum woman (gravida 1, para 1) asks the nurse immediately after delivery if she
should request rooming-in with her newborn. Which of the following
a. This puts too much responsibility on the first time mother
b. It depends on whether you will breastfeed or not.
c. Resting for the first 3 day postpartum will be better for you
d. Rooming-in allows increased maternal-newborn contact
2. The nurse is assessing a child who has been diagnosed with mononucleosis for
splenomegaly. Which area of the abdomen would be palpated to identify this abnormality
a. RUQ
b. LUQ
c. RLQ
d. LLQ
3. Which action by the mother relates to the nurse that she is accepting her child
a. She turns her face to meet the newborn’s eyes when she holds her
b. She fills out the birth certificate while in the hospital
c. She has many visitors in the room
d. Her husband spends time holding the baby
4. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the postpartum client regarding mood
changes to report. In differentiating between the baby blues and postpartum depression,
which of the following statements should be included..
a. Baby blues are the result of hormonal shifts and should resolve by the end of the
sixth postpartum week
b. Baby blues may present in the first few days after birth and resolve prior to
the second postpartum week
c. Postpartum depression may occur on the 5th postpartum day but will resolve
spontaneously by the end of the 6th week.
d. Postpartum depression is the result of hormonal changes related to the end of
pregnancy and will not require intervention or medication management
5. After delivery, a client is diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia. What care will the
nurse provide to this client (Select all)
a. Maintain on bed rest with bathroom privileges
b. Monitor urine output and daily weight
c. Instruct on the need for a fluid bolus
d. Administer magnesium sulfate as prescribed
e. Administer antihypertensive medication as prescribed
6. While assessing the newborn's 5 minute apgar score, the nurse notes the following:
heart rate 154, respiratory effort lusty cry, muscle tone well flexed with active movement,
reflex irritability crying vigorously with stimulation, color hands and feet are blue. What score
would she assign to this newborn? She said this question was worded weirdly but the
answer is 9.
a. 6
b. 7
c. 9
d. 10
7. The nurse is preparing formula for a preterm newborn. Which type of formula will most
likely be prescribed for this client
a. Glucose water
b. 20 calories per ounce
c. Iron supplemented
d. 24 calorie per ounce
8. When planning care for a postpartum client, the nurse is aware that which site is the
most common for postpartum infection
a. Milk ducts
b. Urinary bladder
c. Blood stream
d. Reproductive tract
9. A newborn is jaundiced and receiving phototherapy. Which of the following is an
appropriate intervention when caring for a newborn with hyperbilirubinemia and
a. Apply an oil based lotion to the newborns skin to prevent drying and cracking
b. Change the newborns position every 4 hours
c. Limit the newborns intake of milk to prevent nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
d. Place eye shields over the newborns closed eyes.
10. The nurse is assessing the fundus on a client on postpartum day 2. What should the
nurse expect when palpating the fundus?
a. Fundus 4 cm above the symphysis pubis and firm
b. Fundus 4 cm below the umbilicus and midline
c. Funs two fingerbreadths above symphysis pubis and firm
d. Fundus two fingerbreadths below the umbilicus and firm
11. At birth the newborn has dry, cracked skin, absence of vernix, lack of subcutaneous fat,
and fingernails extending beyond the fingertips. Based on these findings
a. Postterm
b. Preterm
c. SGA
d. LGA
12. By the time children reach their twelfth birthday, they should have learned to trust others
and should have developed a sense of what
a. Integrity
b. Intimacy
c. Identity
d. Industry
13. During the assessment of a 7-year-old male the nurse notes an abnormal depression of
the lower portion of the sternum. The child is alert and orientated and in no apparent
distress.
a. Anterior chest wall trauma
b. Pectus carinatum
c. Pneumothorax
d. Pectus excavatum
14. The nurse is preparing a seminar on breastfeeding for a group of pregnant clients.
Which information should the nurse include during the seminar?
a. Uterine involution is slowed by breastfeeding.
b. Breastfeeding enhances bonding with the newborn
c. Breastfeeding might increase the risk of breast cancer
d. Breastfeeding mothers have a decreased risk of developing thrombophlebitis
15. A nurse is assessing a newborn for congenital hip dysplasia. Which signs or symptoms
should be brought to the attention of the health care provider for further assessment? (select
all that apply)
a. Newborn who is actively moving all extremities
b. Newborn has one leg that appears longer than the other
c. Newborn whos bilateral leg length is symmetric
d. Newborn who has extra skin folds on the inner thigh of one leg
e. Newborn who has a click in the hip joint when one hip is maneuvered
16. Which technique is used to palpate the fundal height on a postpartum client?
a. Placing one hand at the base of the uterus and one on the fundus
b. Placing one hand on the fundus, one on the perineum
c. Resting both hands on the fundus
d. Palpating the fundus with only fingertip pressure
17. Why are postpartum women prone to urinary retention?
a. Catheterization at the time of delivery reduces bladder toxicity.
b. Decreased bladder sensation results from edema because of pressure of
birth.
c. Frequent partial voiding never relieves the bladder pressure
d. Mild dehydration causes a concentrated urine volume in the bladder
18. A nurse is helping her postpartum client up to the bathroom for the first time after
delivery. Which finding indicates her lochia is normal or expected?
a. Locia contains large clots
b. The flow is over 500 mL
c. Her uterus is boggy and soft
d. The color of the flow is red
19. A newborn with has just returned from surgery to place a gastrostomy tube.Which
nursing diagnosis will the nurse use
a. Risk for imbalanced nutrition
b. Risk for deficient fluid volume
c. Risk for impaired skin integrity Not an answer it was “Risk for
thermoregulation”
d. Risk for ineffective gas exchange
20. A newborn was delivered 2 hours ago is being assessed in the nursery. Upon exam, the
nurse notes a flattened nasal bridge, wide cat eyes
a. Hemoglobin electrophoresis
b. Chromosomal blood testing
c. CT of the brain
d. Meconium toxicology testing
21. According to erickson, which stage of development has the developmental task, trust vs
mistrust
a. Infancy
b. Toddler
c. Early Childhood
d. Adolescence
Another question on exam on a toddler- what stage? Autonomy vs Shame
22. When assessing a newborn, which of the following techniques should the nurse use to
elicit the sleeping reflex- She said it was stepping reflex
a. Strike a flat surface on which the newborn is lying
b. Place an object in the newborns palm
c. Stroke the outer edge of the sole of the newborns feet up toward the toes.
d. Hold the newborn upright with his feet touching a flat surface.
23. The nurse is assisting a new mother to begin breastfeeding. Which action is the most
appropriate for the nurse to take
a. Positioning the newborn near her breast and stroking his cheek to
encourage him to latch.
b. Stressing that breastfeeding is a normal process and will need minimal help
learning it
c. Cautioning her not to allow the newborn to grasp the areola of her breast to
prevent soreness
d. Encouraging her to lie on her side and help the baby become wide awake by
talking to him
24. The nurse is inspecting a male newborn genitalia. Which action should the nurse avoid
a. Inspecting the gential area for irritated skin
b. Inspecting if the urethral opening appears circular
c. Palpating if testes are descended into the scrotal sac
d. Retracting the foreskin over the glans to assess for secretions.
25. A nurse is assessing a newborn that was admitted to the newborn nursery 28 hours ago.
Mother’s history includes addiction to recreational drugs. Which finding would the nurse
expect
a. Sleepiness
b. Flaccid extremities
c. Incessant crying
d. Quiets with swaddling
26. In providing care to the postpartum client, the nurse recognizes that women are
hypercoagulable during the third trimester of pregnancy and that assessment of this client
should include evaluation for the development of venous thromboembolism. Which of the
following should be included in this evaluation? (select all that apply)
a. Observe the distal upper extremities for swelling and edema
b. Observe the lower extremities for symmetry
c. Auscultation of lung sounds
d. Observation of respiratory rate and effort
e. Assessment of uterine cramping
27. The nurse had instructed a mother on the importance of providing a toddler with a
balanced diet. What observation during a home visit indicates that
a. The child is eating a piece of cake and ice cream for lunch
b. A mother prepares a scrambled egg for the toddlers breakfast
c. The mother places a serving of fried finger foods on a plate for the child
d. The child takes candy from a dish that is placed on the coffee table in the living
room
28. In caring for the postpartum client, the nurse will include assessment and observation for
signs of postpartum hemorrhage. Which of the following would
a. Macrosomic infant
b. dysfunctional or prolonged labor
c. Multiparity
d. Maternal blood type ae. History of iron deficiency anemia
29. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that a newborn has hip sublimation
a. Inward rotation of the right foot
b. Inability for the right hip to abduct
c. Crying on straightened of the right leg
d. Drawing of the legs underneath while prone
30. Which of the following is an advantage of breastfeeding for the newborn
a. Breast milk is more difficult to digest, so it makes the newborn feel fuller longer
b. Breast milk contains antibodies and thus decreases the possibility….
c. It takes less effort for a newborn to suck at a breast than from a bottle
d. Breast milk leads to firmer stools, increasing bowel tone.
31. The nurse assesses a postpartum client's discharge as being moderate in amount and
red in color. How should the nurse document the appearance of the lochia?
a. Lochia alba
b. Lochia rubra
c. Lochia serosa
d. Lochia normalia
32. During a home visit, a postpartum client reports fullness and tenderness on the outer
side of her right breast. With light palpation, the nurse feels a small lump with engorgement.
a. Mastitis
b. Breast cancer
c. Plugged milk duct
d. Engorgement
33. The nurse in the pediatric clinic is providing education to the parents of a child newly
diagnosed with autism. Which of the following would be included in the ...
a. Social skills training
b. Speech and language therapy
c. Structured and predictable environment
d. Delayed vaccination schedule
e. Daily medication to improve attentiveness
34. A new mother asks the nurse how soon she can try to breastfeed after delivery. Which of
the following would be the nurse's best response?
a. As soon as the newborn shows feeding cues Not an option- Immediately after
birth is the option and answer
b. After the newborn is allowed to rest
c. Once the newborn has a first feeding of formula
d. In 24 hours after her newborn is given water.
35. The nurse is teaching new parents how to calculate the amount of formula to feed their
newborn each day. The baby weighs 8 lbs. How Much formula should the nurse teach the
parents to provide
a. 16-24 oz Not an option >>> 20-24 oz
b. 30 - 36
c. 42 - 54
d. 60 - 72
36. A postpartum woman is prescribed an antibiotic because of endometritis. Her breast-fed
newborn should be observed particularly to which of the following
a. Decreased sleep levels and increased appetite
b. Jaundice that does not respond to phototherapy
c. Irritability and loss of appetite
d. Signs of thrush and easy bruising
37. The nurse is evaluating a new mother’s ability to effectively breastfeed her newborn.
Which criteria indicates that the mother should be …(select all that apply) Asked differently
a. Nipples are everted
b. Breast are soft and nontender
c. Mother holds the newborn close to her breast Phrased “Mother holds
newborn in a football hold”
d. Newborn swallows spontaneously and frequently
e. Nurse places pillows under the baby for support
38. A nurse is caring for a newborn with myelomeningocele. Which of the following actions
should the nurse include in…
a. Assist the caregiver with cuddling the newborn
b. Assess the newborn’s temperature rectally
c. Place the newborn in a supine position
d. Apply a sterile, moist dressing on the sac.
39. A nurse at a well-baby clinic is collecting data about a nine-month-old infant. The nurse
understands that what occurs at this Stage of development
a. Builds a tower of 2 cubes
b. Walking with one handheld
c. Use of one to three word sentence
d. Fears strangers
40. A nurse is caring for an adolescent whose mother expresses concern about the child
sleeping such long hours. Which of the following
a. Sleep terrors
b. Rapid growth
c. Elevated magnesium level
d. Slowed metabolism
41. A new mother asks the nurse how to determine if the baby is receiving enough breast
milk. How should the nurse respond to the mother
a. The newborn should not become constipated
b. The newborn should sleep at least 3 hours between feedings
c. You need to weigh the newborn before and after each feeding
d. the newborn should gain weight and have six wet diapers daily
42. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prepare the preschool aged child
for a physical examination
a. Allow the child to role play
b. Use medical terminology to describe what will happen
c. Separate the child form the caregiver during the exam
d. Keep medical equipment visible to the child
43. The nurse is concerned that a new mother is not showing interest in the newborn and
does not participate in newborn care. What action should the nurse take to help both the
mother and newborn at …
a. Notify social services department due to neglect to remove the the newborn from
the home
b. Schedule home visit for the mother, newborn, and support person
c. Assess who is going to take care of the baby at home
d. Ask the client if it would be better for the baby to put up for adoption
44. According to piaget, which basic concept will the child learn during the first year of life?
a. He is not an extension of their parents
b. He cannot be fooled by changing shapes
c. His parents are not perfect
d. Most procedures can be reversed
45. A woman who delivered a term neonate 3 days ago is complaining of fever, fatigue, and
heavy vaginal discharge. On assessment, the nurse…
a. Mastitis
b. Urinary tract infection
c. Postpartum hemorrhage
d. Endometritis
If symptoms are: heavy discharge, uterus TTP foul smelling lochia it’s endometritis
46. The nurse in the pediatric clinic is recording anthropometric data in the 12-month-old
child's chart. The father asks, is my son growing the way that he should?” Which of the
following nurses response
a. The child’s weight will be triple the birth weight by one year of age
b. The child’s height should increase by 2 inches per month
c. The child’s weight at 12 months should be double the birth weight.
d. Increases in height/length are most rapid from 9-12 months.
47. A newborn goes through many changes at the time of delivery when transitioning to
extrauterine life. What changes..
a. Acrocyanosis
b. Apnea
c. Atonia
d. Asymmetry
48. The nurse is assessing the breast of a woman who is 1 month postpartum. The woman
reports a painful, inflamed area on one breast. Upon assessment, the nurse notes a
wedged-shaped area on one breast to be red and warm to touch. Clients temperature is
101.8. What should the nurse consider is the potential diagnosis?
a. Breast yeast infection
b. Mastitis
c. Plugged milk duct
d. Engorgement
49. Hypoglycemia in a mature newborn is denied as a blood glucose level below which
amount?
a. 100 mg/100 mL whole blood
b. 80
c. 40
d. 30
50. The nurse is called to the room of a client who had a term delivery of a 9 lb, 8 oz.
newborn 24 hours ago. The client is noted to have lost consciousness on her way to the
bathroom
a. Assess ability to void
b. Assess the fundus
c. Assess blood pressure and heart rate
d. Administer oxytocin- Not an option “Call provider” which is not an assessment
51. While inspecting a newborn's head, the nurse identifies a swelling of the scalp on the
right posterior side of the head Do not cross suture line
a. Caput succedaneum
b. Cephalohematoma
c. Enlarged fontanelle
d. Molding
52. The nurse is caring to a postpartum woman 18 hours after the primary cesarean section
for preeclampsia. The client is noted to have a boggy uterus and a moderate to large
amount of vaginal bleeding. The nurse notifies the physician of these findings and expects
an order for what
a. Terbutaline
b. Methergine
c. Misoprostol
d. Magnesium sulfate
Not likely to give methergine if mom has HTN
53. The nurse observes a mother telling a toddler that pasta and potatoes will make the
child fat. What should the nurse instruct the mother about these food items
a. Toddlers need carbohydrates for brain function
b. It is more important to restrict protein than carbohydrates
c. No more than 30% of all food should be from carbohydrate sources
d. The child should be instructed to restrict carbohydrates after the age of 5 years
54. The nurse is assessing a term newborn. Which finding should the nurse expect when
assessing the pattern of sole creases
a. Creases on two thirds of the foot
b. Heel creases but no anterior creases
c. Longitudinal but no horizontal creases
d. Creases covering one fourth of the foot
55. skip
56. A nurse is caring for a 9-month-old with influenza. Which of the following might be a toy
that could be used to interact, play, or distract them from the discomfort.
a. Legos
b. Teddy bear with button eyes
c. Graduated size wooden rings on a solid platform Not an option “Large plastic
blocks”
d. Doll
Page 788 in book goes over toys
57. During a home visit, a new mother is concerned that after three meconium stools her
newborn is now starting to have yellow seedy stools. What should the nurse explain
a. This is a normal finding
b. This is most likely a symptom of diarrhea
c. The baby may be developing an allergy to breast milk
d. The child will need to be isolated until the stool can be cultured.
58. When caring for a newborn several hours after birth, what would the nurse assess as a
normal newborns respiratory rate?
a. 12 to 16 breaths/min
b. 16 to 20 breaths/min
c. 20 to 30 breaths/min
d. 30 to 60 breaths per minute
59. The parents of a newborn are concerned that something is wrong with their newborn
eyesight. What should the nurse reassure the parents as being an expected finding in the
newborn?
a. Produces tears when he cries
b. Follows a light to the midline
c. Has a white rather than a red reflex
d. Follows the finger a full 180 degrees
60. A newborn has loose, yellow stools. The newborn appears healthy, but his mother is
concerned that this means he is allergic to breast milk. Which of the following is the..
a. Try burping the newborn more frequently
b. Breastfeed newborns stools are normally loose
c. Consider changing to a soybean formula
d. You may need to have the newborn investigated for bile duct disease
61. The nurse is assessing a client at her 6-week postpartum appointment. The client states
that she feels tired all the time, has trouble falling and staying asleep…
a. Normal postpartum feelings
b. Baby blues
c. Postpartum depression
d. Postpartum psychosis
62. An infant develops hydrocephalus at 2 weeks of age. Which finding would the nurse
expect to assess?
a. A soft, fretful cry
b. Hypothermia in the late afternoon
c. Bulging fontanels
d. Excessive thirst
63. A client recently delivered a newborn and her legs are still numb from the epidural . The
nurse assessed the fundus and found it to be at 1 fingerbreadth above the umbilicus and
deviated to the right. What is the priority nursing ….
a. Administer and IV fluid bolus
b. Perform a straight catheterization to relieve bladder distention
c. Administer pain medication
d. Perform fundal massage and assess lochia color and amount.
64. The nurse on the postpartum unit is reviewing uterotonic (oxytocic) medications with a
group of nursing students. Which of the following would be …
a. Terbutaline
b. Hemabate
c. Magnesium sulfate
d. Phytonadione
65. A preterm newborn is placed in a radiant heat warmer immediately after birth. Which of
the following nursing diagnoses is this ….
a. Ineffective thermoregulation related to immaturity
b. Risk for imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements
c. Risk for deficient fluid volume related to insensible water loss
d. Impaired gas exchange related to immune pulmonary functioning
66. A newborn is prescribed to receive vitamin k 0.5 mg intramuscularly. What should the
nurse do to administer this medication to the newborn?
a. Administer the medication in the deltoid muscle
b. Administer the medication into the vastus lateralis
c. Provide the medication immediately before breastfeeding
d. Notify the physician for swelling and irritation at the injection site.
67. The nurse is called to the room of a client who had a term delivery of a 9 lb, 8 oz
newborn 24 hours ago. The client is noted to have lost consciousness on her way to the
bathroom. Upon assessment the fundus is noted to be boggy and deviated to the left with a
moderate amount of vaginal bleeding. What is the priority nursing action?
a. Massage the fundus
b. Empty the bladder
c. Administer methergine
d. Initiate IV access
68. A postpartum woman has a fourth-degree perineal laceration. Which of the following
physician orders would the nurse anticipate