Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica ostetrica con soluzioni

Transient tachypnoea of the newborn is caused by:

1. ABacterial infection of the lungs
2. BBlockage of the nasal passages
3. CLack of surfactant in preterm babies
4. DSlow clearance of fetal lung fluid

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

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

Which fetal position is the most common and favourable for a vaginal birth?

1. ARight mentum posterior (RMP)
2. BRight occiput posterior (ROP)
3. CLeft sacrum anterior (LSA)
4. DLeft occiput anterior (LOA)

A woman in preterm labour receives nifedipine. Which side effect should the nurse watch for?

1. ALow blood pressure and headache
2. BBradycardia and bronchospasm
3. CHigh blood glucose and tremor
4. DRespiratory depression and absent reflexes

A pregnant woman asks why she needs a whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine in pregnancy. Which answer is correct?

1. AIt prevents the baby from developing rubella
2. BIt is a live vaccine that gives the baby lifelong immunity to whooping cough
3. CIt protects her from pre-eclampsia
4. DHer antibodies cross the placenta and protect the newborn

Why is indomethacin generally not used as a tocolytic after about 32 weeks?

1. AIt triggers maternal hypoglycaemia
2. BIt can close the fetal ductus arteriosus too early
3. CIt stimulates stronger contractions late in pregnancy
4. DIt causes severe maternal hypertension

Il partner di una donna in terapia con solfato di magnesio chiede a che cosa serva il farmaco. Quale risposta è corretta?

1. AImpedisce che il bambino diventi troppo grande
2. BAccelera il travaglio
3. CÈ il farmaco principale che abbassa la sua pressione arteriosa
4. DAiuta a prevenire le crisi convulsive causate dalla preeclampsia

A woman has been breastfeeding for 3 weeks. Her baby has gained little weight, feeds briefly and falls asleep at the breast. What is the most appropriate first action?

1. AObserve a full feed to assess latch and milk transfer
2. BAdvise her to stop breastfeeding and use formula only
3. CTell her to feed only every 6 hours to build hunger
4. DReassure her that slow weight gain is normal