Anterior and Posterior Fontanels Closure & Childbirth Preparation Time
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Which procedure is used to investigate the patency of the fallopian tubes?

  • Milia extraction
  • Hysterosalpingography (correct)
  • Amniotomy
  • Subarachnoid hematoma repair

    • What is defined as the false appearance of crossed eyes in infants and toddlers?

  • Hyper clonus
  • Milia
  • Pseudo strabismus (correct)
  • Amniotomy

    • Which condition involves blood leaking into the space between membranes surrounding the brain?

  • Hyper clonus
  • Subarachnoid hematoma (correct)
  • Amniotomy
  • Milia

    • What is the term for a radiologic procedure performed to investigate fallopian tube blockages?

    <p>Hysterosalpingography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to hyperactive reflexes?

    <p>Hyper clonus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best treatment for hyperventilation?

    <p>Breathing into a paper bag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the newborn variation characterized by an accumulation of blood between the periosteum and skull which does not cross the suture line?

    <p>Cephalohematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the head of a newborn typically return to its normal shape after a cephalohematoma?

    <p>7-10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Nurse theorist Reva Rubin describe as the 'taking-in phase'?

    <p>Maternal reliance on others for postpartum care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What procedure indicates that the fallopian tubes are patent?

    <p>Hysterosalpingography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of administering erythromycin ointment into the eyes of a newborn?

    <p>Prevent gonorrhea infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common neonatal birth trauma may occur due to vaginal delivery?

    <p>Fracture of the clavicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be suspected if an infant has an asymmetric Moro (startle) reflex?

    <p>Fracture of the clavicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In childbirth preparation during early pregnancy, what is a common method used for estimating the due date?

    <p>Nagele's rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main prevention method for ophthalmic neonatorum in newborns?

    <p>Instilling antibiotic ointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does the posterior fontanel typically close?

    <p>3 to 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended gestational age for attending childbirth preparation classes?

    <p>20 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a laboring client begin pushing during childbirth?

    <p>8 cm dilated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What side effect may a client experience when using accelerated-blow breathing during labor?

    <p>Muscle cramps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To prevent swelling in the lower extremities during pregnancy, what is a non-pharmacological approach that can be recommended?

    <p>Elevating legs periodically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major concern related to a multigravida client at 41-weeks gestation presenting with fetal distress?

    <p>Fetal well-being due to aging placenta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a potential complication for a client receiving Pitocin during labor?

    <p>Uterine rupture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Biophysical Profile (BPP) in assessing fetal well-being?

    <p>Providing data on fetal risk surveillance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can cause caput succedaneum in a newborn?

    <p>Pressure on the fetal head during labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse advise to prevent swelling in the lower extremities during pregnancy?

    <p>Elevate legs frequently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of terbutaline sulfate during pregnancy?

    <p>To induce labor contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parameter would indicate post-maturity in a fetus undergoing a non-stress test?

    <p>Decreased amniotic fluid volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is fontanels closure an essential part of a newborn's development?

    <p>To protect the brain during the birthing process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In early pregnancy, what should be done to prevent swelling in the lower extremities?

    <p>Elevate legs when sitting or lying down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is used to assess fetal well-being during a non-stress test?

    <p>Fetal movement and accelerations in heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A pregnant client asks the nurse about the purpose of alpha fetoprotein testing. What should the nurse respond?

    <p>To screen for neural tube defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the nurse assess when identifying crepitus in a newborn's chest after a vaginal delivery?

    <p>Observe for an asymmetrical Moro reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During augmentation of labor with oxytocin, what adverse effect should the nurse closely monitor in a primigravida at 40 weeks gestation?

    <p>Uterine hyperstimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A pregnant woman asks the nurse how to prevent swelling in her lower extremities during pregnancy. What should the nurse recommend?

    <p>Elevate legs above heart level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is essential for childbirth preparation during early pregnancy?

    <p>Learning relaxation techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the nurse inform a pregnant woman about fontanels closure?

    <p>Fontanels are soft spots on the skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

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