A nurse is providing discharge teaching about car seat safety to a parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. “I will position my baby at a 45-degree angle in the car seat.
- B. I can place my baby in the front seat with the airbag turned off.
- C. I can turn my baby's car seat around when she weighs 15 pounds.
- D. I will place my baby in a forward-facing car seat in my back seat.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning the baby at a 45-degree angle in the car seat ensures proper airway alignment and reduces the risk of suffocation. Placing the baby in the front seat or turning the car seat too early are unsafe practices.
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What is the function of the umbilical cord during fetal development?
- A. To transport oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus
- B. To remove waste products from the fetus
- C. To regulate fetal temperature
- D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The umbilical cord transports oxygen and nutrients, removes waste, and helps regulate fetal temperature.
Which of the following is a potential indication for a forceps-assisted delivery?
- A. Fetal distress
- B. Maternal hemorrhage
- C. Prolonged second stage of labor
- D. All of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A prolonged second stage of labor is a common indication for a forceps-assisted delivery.
A nurse is assessing the fontanels of an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an expected finding?
- A. The posterior fontanel is open.
- B. The anterior fontanel is open
- C. Both fontanels are the same size.
- D. Both fontanels show molding.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The anterior fontanel typically remains open until around 18 months of age, while the posterior fontanel usually closes by 2-3 months. Molding is not an expected finding at this age.
A nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin to a client who is postpartum. Which of the following findings is an indication for the administration of the medication? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Flaccid uterus
- B. Cervical laceration
- C. Excess vaginal bleeding
- D. Increased afterbirth cramping
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: The correct answers are A and C. A flaccid uterus indicates poor uterine tone, which can lead to postpartum hemorrhage. Oxytocin is given to enhance uterine contractions and tone, helping prevent excessive bleeding. Excess vaginal bleeding is also an indication for oxytocin administration as it can help control bleeding by promoting uterine contractions. Choices B, D, and other options are incorrect as they do not directly relate to the need for oxytocin administration in this scenario. Cervical laceration and increased afterbirth cramping may require other interventions, but they do not specifically indicate the need for oxytocin administration to address postpartum bleeding.
Which of the following is a potential complication of a cesarean delivery?
- A. Postpartum hemorrhage
- B. Infection
- C. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: All of the above. Postpartum hemorrhage can occur due to surgical trauma, infection can develop at the incision site, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can result from immobility post-surgery. Choosing A, B, or C alone would be incorrect as cesarean delivery carries risks of all these complications. Selecting E, F, or G is incorrect due to lack of relevance to cesarean delivery complications.