Maternity

Question 1

Painless vaginal bleeding can be a symptom of

Should vaginal examination be done?

Answer 1

Placenta previa

No. It is contraindicated

Question 2

Congenital anomalies is higher in women with diabetes. What needs to be done?

Answer 2

Must prevent it by optimal glycemic control

Question 3

Phototherapy of newborn

Cover the
Temperature must be monitored closely,why
How about ointments or lotions?

Answer 3

Eyes
Could become hypothermia/hyperthermia
No. Dont apply because it may cause burns

Question 4

Baby blues occurs at

Answer 4

1 to 2 weeks postpartum

Question 5

Group B Streptococci during pregnancy

Answer 5

It must be treated to prevent transfer to infant during delivery

Question 6

Babies should feed _____ in 24 hours?

Answer 6

8 to 12 times

Question 7

Doula is a

Answer 7

Birth coach

Question 8

Assisting breastfeeding in a first time mother is a task for

Answer 8

The RN

Question 9

Meds for HIV is safe and can greatly reduce transmission of HIV to infant?

True or False

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

Continuous epidural anesthesia provides pain relief throughout

Is it recommended to routinely discontinue a epidural anesthesia?

Will the patient be able to void while receiving epidural anesthesia?

Answer 10

Labor and birth

Not recommended

No. Insert catheter

Question 11

The mother with varicella can or cannot feed baby?

Answer 11

Can feed the baby. The newborn should have received varicella zoster immune globulin and may room with the mother

Question 12

True or False

“Reduce exercise at the first trimester of pregnancy, to reduce risk of miscarriage”

Answer 12

False. There is no evidence that exercise should be avoided in a healthy woman without medical conditions.

Gynecologists recommends 30 mins or more on most or if not most days of the week.

Question 13

True or false

Newborn may normally experience weight loss of 5% to 20% in first days of life?

Answer 13

False. It should be 5% to 10% weight loss.