The new mother has decided not to breastfeed the baby. How should the nurse correctly instruct the mother to suppress her milk supply?
a. Pump the breasts to remove milk
b. Apply warm, moist compresses
c. Restrict oral fluids
d. Apply a firm bra and ice packs
Question 2What symptom, no matter what stage of pregnancy, should be reported immediately?
a. Backache
b. Urinary frequency
c. Vaginal bleeding
d. Uterine tightening
Question 3During the immediate postpartum period, the mother has a temperature of 100.2 F, pulse 52, respirations 18, BP 138/84. What should the nurse do?
a. Report the temperature as abnormal
b. Continue to monitor every 15 minutes
c. Report the pulse as abnormal
d. Nothing as the vital signs are normal
Question 4A patient in her second trimester of pregnancy arrives at the hospital complaining of bright red, painless vaginal bleeding. What condition should the nurse immediately suspect?
a. Abruptio placentae
b. Hemorrhage
c. Placenta previa
d. Placentitis
Question 5What complication of delivery should the nurse expect with the birth of multiple fetuses?
a. An ectopic tendency
b. Difficulty with breastfeeding
c. A vaginal delivery
d. Loss of uterine tone
Question 6When is breast engorgement most likely to occur?
a. When the infant's mouth surrounds the areola when feeding
b. When the breast tissue becomes congested
c. When the breast is emptied completely at each feeding
d. When the infant's mouth grasps the nipple firmly
Question 7A patient is admitted to the hospital with signs of an ectopic pregnancy. What should the plan of care include for the patient?
a. Long-term bed rest
b. Episodes of extreme hypertension
c. Surgery to remove the embryo/fetus
d. Treatment for dehydration
Question 8Which statement would be a correct description of colostrum?
a. Slightly yellow and low in protein
b. Slightly yellow and provides antibodies
c. Creamy and high in fat and protein
d. Colorless and high in fat and carbohydrates
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