उत्तरों सहित मातृत्व और प्रसूति नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

The anterior fontanelle of a newborn is:

1. ARound, at the base of the skull
2. BTriangular, where the parietal and occipital bones meet
3. CClosed at birth in a term baby
4. DDiamond-shaped, where the frontal and parietal bones meet

How should the nurse count a term newborn's heart rate at rest?

1. AListen at the apex with a stethoscope for a full minute
2. BFeel the radial pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4
3. CRead a finger pulse oximeter for 5 seconds
4. DFeel the carotid pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2

Which phase of the first stage of labour is often marked by irritability, nausea, shaking and a feeling of losing control?

1. ALatent phase
2. BThird stage
3. CEarly active phase
4. DTransition

A woman is about to get out of bed for the first time after birth. What should the nurse do?

1. AHelp her sit, then stand slowly with support
2. BAsk her to stand quickly to reduce dizziness
3. CLet her walk alone so she feels independent
4. DWait until day 3 before letting her stand

A woman 1 day after birth has a blood pressure of 150/96 mmHg and a headache. She had normal blood pressures in pregnancy. What should the nurse do?

1. AEncourage her to walk to lower her blood pressure
2. BGive paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ignore the blood pressure
3. CReport it and assess for postpartum pre-eclampsia
4. DReassure her that this is normal after birth

Which behaviour shows positive early bonding between mother and newborn?

1. AAsking staff to keep the baby in the nursery at all times
2. BFace-to-face eye contact and talking to the baby
3. CAvoiding holding the baby during the first day
4. DCalling the baby "it" and not looking at it

A small for gestational age baby is born at term. Which complications should the nurse anticipate?

1. AHypoglycaemia, hypothermia and polycythaemia
2. BHyperglycaemia, fever and anaemia
3. CMacrosomia and shoulder dystocia
4. DRespiratory distress from surfactant deficiency only

A woman with a previous caesarean is having a trial of labour. Which induction agent should the nurse question?

1. AAmniotomy
2. BOxytocin used per protocol
3. CA balloon catheter
4. DMisoprostol