1. A primigravida mother who is one day post delivery tells the nurse that she is not producing enough
milk for her new baby, and she wants to begin breastfeeding at home when her milk comes in. What
info should the nurse obtain before responding to the client?
AͲwhen the lactation consultant is scheduled to visit the client in her home
BͲthe womans understanding of how her body produces breast milk.
CͲif the woman is feeling pressured by her family to breast feed her infant.
DͲwhy the woman thinks her infant is not receiving enough milk
CorrectͲD
Sometimes new mothers do not understand that colostrums provided adequate nutrition the first three
days following delivery. So the clients thinking regarding this issue should be assessed (D). Waiting for a
visit from a lactation consultant (A) to address this issue is likely to inhibit lactation if the mother delays
suckling the infant. Although assessing the mother’s understanding of milk production (B) may provide a
teaching opportunity, it does not elicit information about the clients concern regarding the delay of
breast feeding/ Assessing the mothers feelings about her family’s desire for her to breastfreed (C)
doesn’t address the issue athand.
2. A client with endometritis is preparing for discharge on her third postpartum day, Which statement by
he client indicates that the discharge teaching was effective?
AͲI should limit my visitors until this infection clears
BͲI will resume breastfeeding when the infection is gone
CͲI should sit an upright position as much as possible
DͲI will stop taking antibiotics when my fever disappears
CorrectͲC
A client with endo metris should sit in an upright position© to facilitate drainage of lochia and prevent
infected fluids from enetering the peritoneal cavity. (A,B and D) indicate a needs for additional
instruction. Endometritis is an infection of the endometrial lining and is not contagious, so visitors do
not need to be restricted or limited(A). there is no indication to stop or withholding breastfeeding (b) if a
client develops endometritis. All antibiotics should be completed regardless of fever abatement.
3. A multipara postpartum client complains about intenst cramping while breastfeeding. What
instructions should the nurse provide to this client?
AͲ TAKE A PRESCRIBED ANALGESIC AN HOUR PRIOR TO BREASTFEEDING
BͲ change then infants position during the next feeding
CͲ drink two glasses of Water 30 minutes prior to breastfeeding
DͲ void and completely empty bladder before each feeding
CorrectͲa
The client is experiencing atterpains which typically affect multigravidas due to relaxation of the uterine
muscles and release of oxytocin during breastfeeding. The client should take a prescribed analgesic one
hour before breastfeeding (A) to relieve this discomfort. Infant positioning during B is effective in
relieving sore nipples. C and D are not effectivemeasures for relieving uttering cramping.
4. A client at 28 weeks gestation is admitted to the obstetrical unit following her involvement in a motor
vehicle collossion. After stabilizing the client, the nurse obtains a fetal monitor reading. What action
should the nurse take if fetal tachycardia is assessed on the monitor?
AͲSuspect that the monitor is malfunctioning and recount the heart rate manually
BͲExplain to the client that a rapid heart right is normal for a preterm fetus.
CͲPerform a vaginal Examination to see if the accident initiated preterm labor
DͲAdminister oxygen to the client and contact the healthcare provider immediately.
CorrectͲD
Administering oxygen and contacting the healthcare provider (D) are the priority interventions for fetal
oxygen deprivation secondary to placental abruption, which is known complication of trauma to the
mother. AͲwastes time and increased the chance of errors in the assessment. BͲprovides the client with
dales information. CͲincreased the risk of hemorrhage, further compromising fetal oxygenation, and is
not a recommended intervention at this time. Vaginal bleeding should be assessed without palpation.
5.The nurse is assessing a 24 hour postpartum client. Which finding would be most indicative of a
postpartum infection.
6. in caring for a newborn infant who starts gagging and becomes cyanotic, what action should the nurse
implement first?
aͲgive three back blows to clear the airway
bͲcall for assistance and start CPR
cͲsuction mouth nose with bulb
Category | HESI |
Release date | 2021-09-09 |
Pages | 19 |
Language | English |
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