Obstetrics Questions
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What does a positive result on a Kleihauer-Betke test suggest, especially after a mother has experienced a traumatic event like a car accident?A. Reduced chance of fetal distressB. Decreased risk of maternal infectionC. Elevated likelihood of premature delivery
A 30-year-old primigravida delivers a 9-pound (4082 gram) infant vaginally after a 30-hour labor. What is the priority nursing action for this client? A. Gently massage the fundus every 4 hours. B. Observe for signs of uterine hemorrhage. C. Encourage direct contact with the infant. D. Assess the blood pressure for hypertension.
If the parents of a newborn baby boy have decided against circumcision, what advice should be incorporated into their care guidelines?A. The foreskin should not be touched or cleaned at allB. The foreskin should be completely retracted for cleaning and the area should be dried wellC. The foreskin should be partially retracted for cleaning and the area should be left moist
What is the potential outcome for infants in the NICU when a cycled lighting system (bright in the daytime and dim at night) is implemented?A. Infant having longer periods of sleep deprivationB. Infants being able to feed soonerC. Infants experiencing higher levels of stress
What is one of the impacts of using cycled light in the NICU?A. Decreased heart rateB. Enhanced visual acuityC. Increased risk of infection
If a neonate is born prematurely, at what gestational age is it necessary to shield their eyes from light>A. 32 weeks of gestationB. 36 weeks of gestationC. 28 weeks of gestation
Which patient situation does not require the use of mechanical ventilation?A. 28-week infant weighing 1200 g, respiratory rate 60/min, grunting, and flaringB. Infant at 34 weeks, with a weight of 2400g, having a respiratory rate of 42/min, placed in an oxyhood on 30% FiO2C. Full-term infant with meconium aspiration syndrome, respiratory rate 70/min, cyanotic
What to include in a head-to-toe assessment of a pregnant person thats different than a non pregnant person?
What is the noise level recommended by the AAP for a NICU?A. <60 dBB. <30 dBC. <45 dB
What heart disorder could lead to weak pulses in the extremities and a decrease in the temperature of the limbs?A. Ventricular Septal DefectB. Tetralogy of FallotC. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
When administering IV ganciclovir to a newborn diagnosed with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, what is the recommended duration for the infusion?A. 90 minutesB. 30 minutesC. 60 minutes
Which among the listed congenital heart anomalies is recognized as a condition causing cyanosis?A. Ventricular Septal DefectB. Tetralogy of FallotC. Atrial Septal Defect
What is an instance of the didactic caregiving pattern?A. Ignoring the infant's cuesB. Stimulating the infantC. Overfeeding the infant
In the case of a newborn baby whose mother is infected with Hep B, what is the recommended timeframe for the infant to receive both the Hep B immune globulin and the Hep B vaccine to prevent transmission of the disease?A. 24 hoursB. 12 hoursC. 48 hours
What is the approximate distance at which a full-term newborn's eyes can focus?A. 25 to 30 inchesB. 15 to 20 inchesC. 8 to 10 inches
What medical condition would prevent the use of nasal CPAP?A. Bronchopulmonary dysplasiaB. Choanal atresiaC. Respiratory distress syndrome
What would be considered a hyperglycemic condition in a premature newborn in terms of blood glucose level?A. <100 mg/dLB. 100-120 mg/dLC. >150 mg/dL
What is the caloric content per deciliter of colostrum?A. 45B. 85C. 67
What is a standard ABG measurement for a PaO2 in a newborn baby?A. 60-80 mmHgB. 80-100 mmHgC. 40-60 mmHg
When will a child, who has been diagnosed with late congenital syphilis, typically start to exhibit symptoms?A. During the first year of lifeB. Post the second year of existenceC. Immediately after birth