While instructing a new mother on formula preparations, the nurse would include what types? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Ready-to-feed formula
- B. Concentrated liquid formula
- C. Powdered formula
- D. Cow's milk
- E. Canned evaporated milk
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Formula choices are ready-to-use, concentrated liquid formula that will be diluted according to the infant's needs, and powdered formula that is mixed as needed. Cow's milk and canned evaporated milk are unsuitable, because they are nutritionally inadequate and stress the kidneys.
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A woman asks about resumption of her menstrual cycle after childbirth. What should the nurse respond?
- A. A woman will not ovulate in the absence of menstrual flow.
- B. Most nonlactating women resume menstruation about 2 months postpartum.
- C. Generally, a woman does not ovulate in the first few cycles after childbirth.
- D. The return of menstruation is delayed when a woman does not breastfeed.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Menstrual periods resume in about 6 to 8 weeks if the woman is not breastfeeding.
Although the nurse has massaged the uterus every 15 minutes, it remains flaccid, and the patient continues to pass large clots. What does the nurse recognize these signs indicate?
- A. Uterine atony
- B. Uterine dystocia
- C. Uterine hypoplasia
- D. Uterine dysfunction
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atony describes a lack of normal muscle tone. If the uterus is atonic, then muscle fibers are flaccid and will not compress bleeding vessels.
What should the nurse's first action be when postpartum hemorrhage from uterine atony is suspected?
- A. Teach the patient how to massage the abdomen and then get help.
- B. Start IV fluids to prevent hypovolemia and then notify the registered nurse.
- C. Begin massaging the fundus while another person notifies the physician.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massaging the fundus is the immediate action to stimulate uterine contractions and control bleeding, while another person notifies the physician for further management.
The nurse is assessing a newborn. Which sign would indicate hypoglycemia?
- A. Increased nasal mucus
- B. Increased temperature
- C. Active muscle movements
- D. High-pitched cry
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: There are many signs of hypoglycemia in the newborn. One is a high-pitched cry.
What should the nurse implement for security purposes when bringing the infant from the nursery to the mother?
- A. Ask, 'Is this your band number?'
- B. Confirm room number of mother.
- C. Ask the mother to identify herself verbally.
- D. Check the band number of the infant with that of the mother.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should check the band number of the infant with that of the mother by asking the mother to verbally read the number.
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