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What is the primary purpose of amniocentesis at 12 weeks of gestation?
Which food is most appropriate for a client on a vegan diet to increase their intake of vitamin B?
What complication may be observed in a newborn following a forceps-assisted birth?
What indicates a parent understands the need for a car seat challenge test before discharge?
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What is a common finding in a newborn with neonatal abstinence syndrome?
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What should the nurse do before applying eyepatches for phototherapy in a newborn with jaundice?
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What instruction should be given to a client who wants to continue using a diaphragm 2 days postpartum?
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What adverse effect should be discussed with a client taking clomiphene citrate for infertility?
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What action should a nurse take for a client who has delivered a stillborn fetus?
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Which type of isolation precautions should be initiated for a client with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
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Which food is highest in fiber content per cup, recommended for a client with constipation?
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What should the nurse assess to evaluate the effectiveness of assisting a client into a hands-and-knees position during labor?
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What dietary instruction should a nurse include for a breastfeeding mother?
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When administering a dinoprostone insert to induce labor, which action should the nurse take first?
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Which condition is a client at risk for with 80% effacement and 8 cm dilation?
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What should the nurse do after discontinuing an oxytocin infusion in response to late decelerations in fetal heart rate?
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Study Notes
Amniocentesis
- Amniocentesis is a procedure used to determine if a baby has genetic or congenital disorders.
- It is not used to determine the sex of the fetus.
Vegan Diet and Vitamin B12
- Vegan diets can lack vitamin B12.
- Fortified soy milk is a good source of vitamin B12.
Forceps Assisted Birth
- Forceps assisted birth can lead to facial palsy in newborns.
Newborn Car Seat Safety
- Newborns require a car seat challenge test before discharge.
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is characterized by excessive crying.
Jaundice and Phototherapy
- Phototherapy is used to treat jaundice.
- Close the newborn's eyes before applying eyepatches.
Diaphragm Contraception Postpartum
- Diaphragms should be refitted after birth.
- Women who have given birth should be refitted.
Clomiphene Citrate
- Clomiphene citrate can cause breast tenderness.
Vegan Diet and Pregnancy
- Vegan diets in pregnancy can be deficient in protein.
- It's important to ask clients about their protein intake.
Stillbirth
- An autopsy should be performed on stillborn fetuses within 24 hours.
- Provide photos of the stillborn fetus to the parents.
- Support the grieving process.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- MRSA is a bacteria that requires contact isolation.
- Contact precautions should be initiated.
Fetal Position and Back Labor
- The hands-and-knees position can help relieve back labor, which can occur when the fetus is in the occipitoposterior position.
Dietary Fiber for Constipation
- Lentils are a high fiber food and can help with constipation.
Breastfeeding
- Babies should feed at least every 3 hours.
Dinoprostone Insert
- Dinoprostone is a medication to induce labor.
- Informed consent must be obtained before administration.
Fertility Treatment Options
- Maintaining a healthy weight is a nonpharmacological treatment for infertility.
Labor and Risk Factors
- Clients in active labor with 8 cm dilation and rapid cervical change are at an increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage.
Newborn Assessment
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage can be a normal finding in newborns.
- However, it should be reported to the provider.
Oxytocin and Fetal Heart Rate
- Persistent late decelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR) can be caused by oxytocin administration.
- Discontinue oxytocin and administer oxygen at 10 L/min via nonrebreather facemask.
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Test your knowledge about maternal and newborn health with this quiz covering topics like amniocentesis, vegan diets, and newborn safety. Gain insights into important procedures and nutritional needs for mothers and their infants.
