Maternity kahoot Flashcards
Which of the below is not a nursing diagnosis/focus for an infant after a hip spica cast application for hip dysplasia
- Risk for imbalanced nutrition
Which of the following is true regarding infants born with Down syndrome
- They have greater susceptibility to leukemia than general population
Which instruction would be most accurate for a woman with PKU who desires to become pregnant
- It is best to follow low phenylalanine diet and maintain serum level 2-8
Which of the following is not true about an infant with hypospadias
- The infant must be circumcised first
There is a characteristic musty smell to the urine of a child with phenylketonuria. T or F?
- True
Which of the following is a sign of developmental hip dysplasia in a newborn
- limited abduction of affected hip
When part of the spinal meninges protrudes through the bony defect and forms a cystic sac its which type of spina bifida
- spina bifida with meningocele
Which of the following is not a sign of possible hydrocephalus in an infant
- The neck is short and thick
Which is the most concerning sign/complaint for children with congenital heart disorders
- Poor eaters and tire easily with effort of sucking
Which of the following would be appropriate intervention for an infant in a hip spica cast
- daily sponge baths with close attention to skin under straps
Which of the following is true regarding infants with spina bifida occulta
- A bony defect that occurs without soft tissue involvement
Which nursing intervention would be most effective for parents of an infant with cleft lip and palate
- Showing nonjudgmental support and using open communication
Children with heart defects are often aware of their limitations & should be encouraged to control their activity level. T or F?
- True
If you note signs of increased ICP in an infant following placement of AV shunt for hydrocephaly you should first
- Notify the healthcare provider immediately
Parents of newborns with spina bifida should be encouraged to cuddle the infant in a chest-to-chest position. T or F?
- True
Parents of infants preparing for surgical repair of cleft lip and palate should be instructed to
- Acclimate the infant to elbow restraints gradually before surgery
Infants born via cesarean section or prone to transient tachypnea of newborn because
- The newborn does not experience compression of thoracic cavity during birth
Infants of diabetic mothers are susceptible to
- hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia
Newborns withdrawing from alcohol typically exhibit
- hyperactivity, irritability, trouble sleeping, and tremors
What action would be a priority when caring for an infant born post-term
- Monitor for hypoglycemia
Nursing care focus for a preterm newborn could include all but
- Risk for fluid volume excess
Respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants is usually due to
- lungs are deficient in surfactant and collapse after each breath
Which of the following is not a contributing factor for infants that are large for gestational age
- parents of short stature
Which finding would indicate a newborn is term gestation
- descended testes in a male
Thermoregulation &maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance are a priority & need countermeasures initiated in preterm. T or F?
- True
The Ballard score assess the following to assess neuromuscular maturity except
- plantar creases
The Ballard score uses the following to assess physical maturity in a newborn except
- heel to ear
Gestational age is determined by
- length of time between fertilization of the egg and birth
Low birth weight male infants 2-4 months old born to younger mothers who smoke are at lower risk of SIDS. T or F?
- False
Early development of jaundice in first 24 hour is probable indication of
- hemolytic disease of the newborn
No amount of alcohol is believe safe in pregnancy & women should stop drinking at least 3 months prior to pregnancy. T or F?
- True
LGA babies are frequently born to mothers with diabetes and poor glucose controll
- True
To reduce chance of meconium aspiration the HCP may chose to suction infant mouth and nose upon delivery of head. T or F?
- True
You should instruct parents to discard refrigerated formula after how long once it is mixed
- 24 hours
To help determine successful learning about breastfeeding should you observe the infant feeding for what time frame
- 10-20 minutes on each side
When infants enter growth spurts instruct breastfeeding mother to
- change feeding to on demand
Symptoms associated with mastitis in a breastfeeding woman include which of the following
- temperature 100.4, breast soreness on one side, fatigue, flu-like symptoms
Which of the following disadvantages would be a priority for formula feeding
- inferior nutrition of formula
Instruct mother’s to assist infants to latch on by only placing tip of nipple in infant’s mouth. T or F?
- False
Which is the most common position to place the infant tummy to tummy when breastfeeding
- cradle hold
Which condition is a contraindication to breastfeeding
- galactosemia
Maternal contraindications to breast feeding include all but which of the following
- history of breast augmentation
Which of the following is a long-term benefit of breastfeeding
- decreased incidence of ovarian and premenopausal breast cancers
Current recommendations on breastfeeding includes
- exclusively breastfeed for first 6 months, add complementary foods after
Which form of birth control is the best option for a young breastfeeding woman
- condoms
How many kcal/day does a newborn need
- 110-120 kcal/kg/day
At what age is it recommended to introduce fruit juice to an infant
- 6-8 months of age
Infants getting enough milk during breastfeeding will be drowsy or asleep at the end of feeding. T or F?
- True
which action is a priority when assisting a new mother to breastfeed for the first time
- check identification bands to make sure they match
It is okay to supplement water to a newborn that is breastfeeding until mother’s milk supply comes in. T or F?
- False
