A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a new-born about home safety. What statement by the

parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?

a. I will use an infant carrier when I drive to places close to the house

b. I will tie my baby's pacifier around his neck with a piece of yarn

c. I will place my baby on his back when it is time for him to sleep

d. I will keep my babys crib close to heat vents to keep him warm

A nurse is assessing a new-born 1 min after birth and notes a hr of 136/min, resp 36, well flexed

extremities, responding to stimuli with a cry, blue hands and feet. What Apgar score should the nurse

assign to the new-born?

a. 10

b. 9

c. 8

d. 7

A nurse is assessing a client who is 14 hr postpartum and has a 3rd degree perineal laceration. The

client's temp is 37.8 C (100F), her fundus is firm and slightly deviated to the right. The client reports a

gush of blood when she ambulates and no bm since delivery. What action should the nurse take?

a. notify the provider about the elevated temp

b. massage the client's fundus

c. administer bisacodyl supp

d. assist the client to empty her bladder

When the client's fundus is deviated to the right or left it can indicate that her bladder is full. The

nurse should assist the client to empty her bladder to prevent uterine atony and excessive lochia.

A nurse is preparing to administer morphine oral solution 0.04 mg/kg to a newborn who weighs

2.5kg. The amount available is 0.4 mg/ml. how many ml should the nurse administer?

[Correct Ans: - 0.25

A nurse is assessing a 12 hr old newborn and notes a resp rate of 44 with shallow respirations and

periods of apnea lasting up to 10 seconds. What action should the nurse take?

a. continue routine monitoring