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During the active phase of labor, the membranes rupture and the nurse notes green amniotic fluid. Which nursing action should be initiated immediately?
- A. Call the physician.
- B. Replace the soiled underpad.
- C. Test the fluid with pH (Nitrazine) paper.
- D. Assess fetal heart rate.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Assess fetal heart rate. This is important because green amniotic fluid indicates meconium staining, which can be a sign of fetal distress. Assessing the fetal heart rate immediately will help determine the baby's well-being. Calling the physician (choice A) may be necessary but assessing the fetal heart rate should be the priority. Replacing the underpad (choice B) can wait until after assessing the fetal heart rate. Testing the fluid with pH paper (choice C) may confirm the presence of meconium but assessing the fetal heart rate is more urgent.
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Which nursing instruction should be given to the breastfeeding mother regarding care of the breasts after discharge?
- A. Engorgement occurs on about the third or fourth postpartum day and is a result of the breast milk formation. The primary way to relieve engorgement is by pumping or longer nursing. Giving a bottle of formula will compound the problem because the baby will not be hungry and will not empty the breasts well.
- B. Applying lotion to the nipples is not effective for keeping them soft. Excessive amounts of lotion may harbor microorganisms.
- C. In order to stimulate adequate milk production, the breasts should be pumped if the infant is not sucking or eating well, or if the breasts are not fully emptied.
- D. Using soap on the breasts dries the nipples and can cause cracking. The baby should be given a bottle of formula if engorgement occurs.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. It is important to stimulate adequate milk production by pumping if the infant is not sucking or eating well, or if the breasts are not fully emptied. This helps maintain milk supply and prevents engorgement. Option A is incorrect as giving a bottle of formula does not effectively relieve engorgement and can lead to decreased milk production. Option B is incorrect as applying lotion to the nipples is not necessary and may introduce harmful microorganisms. Option D is incorrect as using soap can dry the nipples and lead to cracking, and giving formula is not the recommended solution for engorgement.
In which position should the nurse place the laboring client in order to increase the intensity of the contractions and improve oxygenation to the fetus?
- A. Supine with legs elevated
- B. Squatting
- C. Left side-lying
- D. High Fowler's
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, left side-lying position. This position promotes optimal blood flow to the placenta, enhancing oxygenation to the fetus. It also helps prevent compression of the vena cava, ensuring adequate circulation to the mother. Supine position with legs elevated (A) can compress the vena cava, reducing blood flow to the fetus. Squatting (B) may not improve oxygenation to the fetus and can be tiring for the laboring client. High Fowler's position (D) can impede blood flow to the placenta due to compression of abdominal vessels.
The dosage of a pediatric medication is 120mg/kg/day to be given t.i.d. The patient weighs 12 pounds. What is the correct dose for the nurse to administer?
- A. 120 mg
- B. 480 mg
- C. 218 mg
- D. 651 mg
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient weighs twelve pounds, which converts to kilograms by dividing 12 by 2.2 (1 kg = 2.2 lb.). In this example, the child's weight converts to 5.4 kg. The daily dose of 120 mg is given t.i.d: each individual dose is 40 mg/kg. Then multiply the weight in kilograms by the individual dose (40mg). The individual dose is 218 mg.
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection to a 2-month-old infant. Which of the following is the preferred injection site?
- A. "Vastus lateralis"'
- B. "Deltoid muscle"'
- C. "Ventrogluteal site"'
- D. NA
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "Vastus lateralis." For infants, the vastus lateralis muscle in the thigh is the preferred site for IM injections due to its large size, well-developed muscle mass, and minimal major blood vessels and nerves. This reduces the risk of injury and ensures proper medication absorption. The deltoid muscle (choice B) is typically used for older children and adults, not infants. The ventrogluteal site (choice C) is more commonly used for adults and older children as well. Not Applicable (choice D) does not provide any relevant information.
A nurse is assessing a newborn 12 hr after birth. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse report to the provider?
- A. Acrocyanosis
- B. Transient strabismus
- C. Jaundice
- D. Caput succedaneum
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Jaundice. Jaundice in a newborn 12 hours after birth could indicate physiological jaundice, but it should still be reported to the provider for further evaluation. Jaundice can be a sign of hyperbilirubinemia, which if left untreated, can lead to complications like kernicterus. Acrocyanosis (A), transient strabismus (B), and caput succedaneum (D) are common and expected findings in newborns and do not typically require immediate reporting unless they are severe or persistent.