Deck 49: Caring for Mothers and Newborns

Question 1

You are checking a baby's crib for safety.Which is not safe?

A)The mattress fits snugly.
B)Mattress hooks are not bent or broken.
C)The crib is close to a heat register.
D)The crib is away from other furniture.

Answer 1

The crib is close to a heat register.

Question 2

Which pulse site is used on infants and young children?

A)Radial
B)Brachial
C)Carotid
D)Apical

Answer 2

Apical

Question 3

Nursing mothers need good nutrition.Which is correct?

A)Calorie intake should decrease.
B)The mother should have 2 servings a day from the milk,yogurt,and cheese group.
C)The mother should include foods high in calcium in her diet.
D)The mother should eat 2 servings of cabbage,asparagus,or brussels sprouts each day.

Answer 3

The mother should include foods high in calcium in her diet.

Question 4

To promote safety for a crying baby,you must

A)Change the baby's diaper
B)Feed the baby
C)Change the baby's position
D)Respond to the baby's cries

Question 5

Some mothers and newborns need home care after discharge from the hospital.Which is not a reason for home care?

A)Complications in the mother before or after childbirth
B)Multiple births
C)Babies depend on others for their basic needs.
D)The mother needs help with other young children in the home.

Question 6

To assist a mother with breast-feeding,you can do the following except

A)Help her with hand washing and positioning
B)Teach her about breast care
C)Provide for privacy
D)Make sure the signal light is within reach before you leave the room

Question 7

Which is not a sign of illness in babies?

A)The baby has a high fever.
B)The baby is coughing or sneezing.
C)The baby cries when hungry.
D)The baby has reddened or irritated eyes.

Question 8

A new mother is having trouble breast-feeding her baby.What should you do?

A)Tell her not to worry.
B)Discuss the experience your friend had with breast-feeding.
C)Suggest she try bottle-feeding her baby.
D)Tell the nurse.

Question 9

Postpartum refers to

A)Before childbirth
B)During childbirth
C)After childbirth
D)After circumcision

Question 10

Breast-fed babies are fed

A)Every hour
B)Every 3 hours
C)Every 4 hours
D)On demand

Question 11

An episiotomy is

A)An incision into the perineum
B)Needed for a cesarean section
C)A complication of pregnancy
D)A postpartum infection

Question 12

The structure that connects the mother and the fetus is the

A)C-section
B)Umbilical cord
C)Episiotomy
D)Circumcision

Question 13

Lay babies on their back for sleep.

Question 14

Which is not a sign of illness in babies?

A)The baby is less active than usual.
B)The baby screams for a long time.
C)The baby spits up a small amount after burping.
D)The baby has noisy,rapid respirations.

Question 15

To promote the baby's safety,do the following except

A)Keep your fingernails short
B)Keep the baby warm
C)Leave the baby on the changing table
D)Keep one hand on the baby at all times

Question 16

A 1-week-old baby is crying.Which is correct?

A)Babies cry to communicate.
B)Picking up a crying baby will spoil the baby.
C)The baby is uncomfortable.
D)The baby is ill.

Question 17

The surgical removal of foreskin from the penis is

A)Circumcision
B)Episiotomy
C)Cesarean
D)Lochia

Question 18

Which will not promote the baby's safety?

A)Shaking powder directly over the baby
B)Making sure the crib is within hearing distance
C)Using both hands to lift a newborn
D)Removing the baby's bib before a nap

Question 19

A mother is breast-feeding.Which is incorrect?

A)Make sure the mother holds the baby close to the breast.
B)Encourage feeding from both breasts at each feeding.
C)Remind the mother to wash her breasts with soap and water.
D)Encourage the mother to place nursing pads in her bra.

Question 20

Babies feel secure when

A)Talked to
B)Supported with pillows
C)Wrapped and held snugly
D)Placed in a dark room

Question 21

You are bottle-feeding a baby.Which will not promote comfort and safety?

A)Assume a comfortable position.
B)Hold the baby close to you.
C)Tilt the bottle so the neck of the bottle and the nipple are always full.
D)Prop the bottle and lay the baby down for the feeding.

Question 22

When cleaning re-usable baby bottles,you must do the following except

A)Wash them in hot,soapy water
B)Squeeze hot,soapy water through the nipple
C)Rinse all items thoroughly in hot water
D)Lay bottles down on a clean towel to dry

Question 23

You are diapering a baby.Which will not keep the baby safe?

A)Gather all needed supplies before you begin.
B)Place the baby on a firm surface.
C)Always keep one hand on a baby who is on a table.
D)If diaper pins are used,they face toward the baby's abdomen.

Question 24

You are giving cord care.You need to report the following to the nurse except

A)A dry cord
B)Drainage from the stump
C)Bleeding from the cord
D)Fever

Question 25

Care of the umbilical cord involves the following except

A)Keeping the stump clean and dry
B)Giving sponge baths until the cord falls off
C)Keeping the diaper below the cord
D)Pulling the cord off when it looks ready to fall off

Question 26

To properly care for cloth diapers

A)Wash them once a week
B)Store soiled diapers in a laundry basket
C)Wash them with other white laundry items
D)Wash them in hot water with baby laundry detergent

Question 27

When preparing formula,which is incorrect?

A)Follow the directions on the formula container.
B)Wash formula containers before opening them.
C)Measure exact amounts when preparing formula.
D)Extra bottles are capped and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Question 28

Babies take in air during feedings.Burping helps to get rid of air.Which is incorrect?

A)Burp the baby every 5 minutes during the feeding.
B)Hold the baby over your shoulder or support the baby in a sitting position on your lap.
C)To burp the baby,gently pat or rub the baby's back with circular motions.
D)Support the baby's head and neck for the first 3 months after birth.

Question 29

You are providing circumcision care.Which is incorrect?

A)Clean the penis at each diaper change.
B)Use cool water or alcohol pads.
C)Apply petrolatum gauze or petrolatum jelly to the penis as directed by the nurse.
D)Apply the diaper loosely.

Question 30

Planning is an important part of giving a baby a bath because

A)It saves time
B)It will save you steps later
C)You cannot leave the baby alone if you forget something
D)It will prevent the baby from getting impatient

Question 31

You will bottle-feed a baby.Which is incorrect?

A)To warm the bottle,hold it under warm running tap water.
B)To test the temperature,sprinkle a few drops on the inside of your wrist.
C)Feed the baby cold formula from the refrigerator.
D)Do not leave the baby alone with the bottle.

Question 32

Sponge baths are given to infants

A)For the first 3 months after birth
B)Until the cord falls off
C)Until the mother is comfortable giving a tub bath
D)Until the baby can sit up alone

Question 33

Diapers are changed

A)Every 2 hours
B)With every feeding
C)Every 4 hours
D)When wet or soiled

Question 34

Nursing mothers should use food and fluids containing caffeine in moderation.Caffeine can cause the baby to be fussy or gassy.

Question 35

Which position is not used to burp a baby?

A)Hold the infant over your shoulder.
B)Support the infant in a sitting position in your lap.
C)Position the infant on your lap with his or her stomach down.
D)Position the infant on your lap with his or her back down.

Question 36

When is cord care given?

A)Twice a day
B)Every hour
C)With every diaper change
D)When the baby is fed

Question 37

Disposable diapers are

A)Secured with pins
B)Discarded in the trash
C)Flushed down the toilet
D)Less costly than using cloth diapers

Question 38

A male newborn had a circumcision.Which is incorrect?

A)The penis will look red,swollen,and sore.
B)The circumcision usually interferes with voiding.
C)There should be no odor or drainage from the site.
D)The area should heal in 7 to 10 days.

Question 39

Which should you report to the nurse at once?

A)A breast-fed baby has a bowel movement with every feeding
B)A soft,unformed stool
C)The baby has 8 wet diapers in one day
D)A watery stool

Question 40

You will bottle-feed a baby.Which is correct?

A)The bottle is warmed before the feeding.
B)Warm the bottle by setting it out at room temperature for 1 hour.
C)If you are in a hurry,heat the bottle in the microwave oven.
D)Test the temperature by using a glass thermometer.

Question 41

It is a woman's third day postpartum.Good perineal care is important.Which is incorrect?

A)When wiping after elimination,she wipes from front to back.
B)Sanitary napkins are applied and removed from back to front.
C)Sanitary napkins are changed often.
D)Good hand washing is essential after perineal care,changing sanitary napkins,and elimination.

Question 42

Which is not a sign or symptom of postpartum complications?

A)Temperature of 100.4 $\degree$ F
B)Lochia rubra during the first 3 days postpartum
C)Leg pain and swelling
D)Feelings of sadness and depression

Question 43

You are giving an infant a sponge bath.Which is incorrect?

A)Provide for privacy.
B)Use a moistened cotton swab to clean inside the nose.
C)Support the infant's head and neck whenever you pick him up.
D)Be sure to wash and dry all creases and folds.

Question 44

A woman has mood swings after giving birth to her baby girl.Which is correct?

A)She will need to see a psychiatrist.
B)She will need counseling.
C)Mood swings can be caused by hormone changes,life-style changes,and lack of sleep.
D)She will not be able to take care of her baby.

Question 45

To give nail care to infants,use infant nail clippers and a soft emery board.

Question 46

The dark or bright red vaginal discharge seen during the first 3 to 4 days after childbirth is called

A)Involution
B)Lochia rubra
C)Lochia serosa
D)Lochia alba

Question 47

The baby's fingernails and toenails are best cut

A)After the baby's bath
B)In the morning
C)When you give cord care
D)When the baby is sleeping

Question 48

The water temperature for bathing an infant is usually

A)98 $\degree$ F to 100 $\degree$ F
B)100 $\degree$ F to 105 $\degree$ F
C)102 $\degree$ F to 108 $\degree$ F
D)105 $\degree$ F to 110 $\degree$ F

Question 49

After giving an infant a bath,you need to report the following except

A)Bruising
B)Rashes
C)Open skin areas
D)Areas of intact skin

Question 50

A new mother needs time for herself.

Question 51

You are bathing an infant.Which will not provide comfort and safety?

A)Keep the room temperature between 65 $\degree$ F and 75 $\degree$ F for the bath.
B)Measure bathwater temperature with a bath thermometer or test the water with the inside of your wrist.
C)Never leave the infant alone on a table or in the bath tub.
D)Hold the infant securely during the bath.

Question 52

Babies are weighed with their diapers on.

Question 53

You are weighing an infant.Which is incorrect?

A)Keep the room cool and dimly lit.
B)Place paper on the scale and adjust the scale to zero.
C)Always keep one hand over the infant when taking his weight measurement.
D)Keep one hand on the infant if you need to look away.

Question 54

A woman delivered a baby by cesarean section.Which is correct?

A)The baby is very large.
B)The baby was delivered through an abdominal incision.
C)The woman has a vaginal infection.
D)The woman has an episiotomy.