36 Questions
Which procedure is used to investigate the patency of the fallopian tubes?
Hysterosalpingography
What is defined as the false appearance of crossed eyes in infants and toddlers?
Pseudo strabismus
Which condition involves blood leaking into the space between membranes surrounding the brain?
Subarachnoid hematoma
What is the term for a radiologic procedure performed to investigate fallopian tube blockages?
Hysterosalpingography
Which term refers to hyperactive reflexes?
Hyper clonus
What is the best treatment for hyperventilation?
Breathing into a paper bag
What is the newborn variation characterized by an accumulation of blood between the periosteum and skull which does not cross the suture line?
Cephalohematoma
When does the head of a newborn typically return to its normal shape after a cephalohematoma?
7-10 days
What did Nurse theorist Reva Rubin describe as the 'taking-in phase'?
Maternal reliance on others for postpartum care
What procedure indicates that the fallopian tubes are patent?
Hysterosalpingography
What is the purpose of administering erythromycin ointment into the eyes of a newborn?
Prevent gonorrhea infection
What common neonatal birth trauma may occur due to vaginal delivery?
Fracture of the clavicle
What should be suspected if an infant has an asymmetric Moro (startle) reflex?
Fracture of the clavicle
In childbirth preparation during early pregnancy, what is a common method used for estimating the due date?
Nagele's rule
What is the main prevention method for ophthalmic neonatorum in newborns?
Instilling antibiotic ointment
At what age does the posterior fontanel typically close?
3 to 6 months
What is the recommended gestational age for attending childbirth preparation classes?
20 weeks
When should a laboring client begin pushing during childbirth?
8 cm dilated
What side effect may a client experience when using accelerated-blow breathing during labor?
Muscle cramps
To prevent swelling in the lower extremities during pregnancy, what is a non-pharmacological approach that can be recommended?
Elevating legs periodically
What is the major concern related to a multigravida client at 41-weeks gestation presenting with fetal distress?
Fetal well-being due to aging placenta
What could be a potential complication for a client receiving Pitocin during labor?
Uterine rupture
What is the purpose of a Biophysical Profile (BPP) in assessing fetal well-being?
Providing data on fetal risk surveillance
Which factor can cause caput succedaneum in a newborn?
Pressure on the fetal head during labor
What should a nurse advise to prevent swelling in the lower extremities during pregnancy?
Elevate legs frequently
What is the primary function of terbutaline sulfate during pregnancy?
To induce labor contractions
Which parameter would indicate post-maturity in a fetus undergoing a non-stress test?
Decreased amniotic fluid volume
Why is fontanels closure an essential part of a newborn's development?
To protect the brain during the birthing process
In early pregnancy, what should be done to prevent swelling in the lower extremities?
Elevate legs when sitting or lying down
Which factor is used to assess fetal well-being during a non-stress test?
Fetal movement and accelerations in heart rate
A pregnant client asks the nurse about the purpose of alpha fetoprotein testing. What should the nurse respond?
To screen for neural tube defects
What should the nurse assess when identifying crepitus in a newborn's chest after a vaginal delivery?
Observe for an asymmetrical Moro reflex
During augmentation of labor with oxytocin, what adverse effect should the nurse closely monitor in a primigravida at 40 weeks gestation?
Uterine hyperstimulation
A pregnant woman asks the nurse how to prevent swelling in her lower extremities during pregnancy. What should the nurse recommend?
Elevate legs above heart level
Which action is essential for childbirth preparation during early pregnancy?
Learning relaxation techniques
What should the nurse inform a pregnant woman about fontanels closure?
Fontanels are soft spots on the skull
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