Question 1

Which statement by the nurse can assist a new father in his transition to parenthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pointing out that the infant turned at the sound of his voice 
B)  Encouraging him to go home to get some sleep 
C)  Telling him to tape the infant's diaper a different way 
D)  Suggesting that he let the infant sleep in the bassinet 
A)  Pointing out that the infant turned at the sound of his voice 
B)  Encouraging him to go home to get some sleep 
C)  Telling him to tape the infant's diaper a different way 
D)  Suggesting that he let the infant sleep in the bassinet

Question 2

After giving birth to a healthy infant boy,a primiparous client,16 years of age,is admitted to the postpartum unit.An appropriate nursing diagnosis for her is "Lack of understanding of infant care." What should the nurse be certain to include in the plan of care as he or she prepares the client for discharge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teach the client how to feed and bathe her infant. 
B)  Give the client written information on bathing her infant. 
C)  Advise the client that all mothers instinctively know how to care for their infants. 
D)  Provide time for the client to bathe her infant after she views a demonstration of infant bathing. 
A)  Teach the client how to feed and bathe her infant. 
B)  Give the client written information on bathing her infant. 
C)  Advise the client that all mothers instinctively know how to care for their infants. 
D)  Provide time for the client to bathe her infant after she views a demonstration of infant bathing.

Question 3

Many first-time parents do not plan on having their parents' help immediately after the newborn arrives.Which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate when counseling new parents regarding the involvement of grandparents?

Accepted Answer

A)  "You should tell your parents to leave you alone." 
B)  "Grandparents can help you with parenting skills." 
C)  "Grandparent involvement can be very disruptive to the family." 
D)  "They are getting old.You should let them be involved while they can." 
A)  "You should tell your parents to leave you alone." 
B)  "Grandparents can help you with parenting skills." 
C)  "Grandparent involvement can be very disruptive to the family." 
D)  "They are getting old.You should let them be involved while they can."

Question 4

A nurse is observing a family.The mother is holding the baby she delivered less than 24 hours ago.Her husband is watching his wife and asking questions about newborn care.The 4-year-old brother is punching his mother on the back.How should the nurse react to this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Report the incident to the social services department. 
B)  Advise the parents that the toddler needs to be reprimanded. 
C)  Report to oncoming staff that the mother is probably not a good disciplinarian. 
D)  Realize that this is a normal family unit adjusting to a major family change. 
A)  Report the incident to the social services department. 
B)  Advise the parents that the toddler needs to be reprimanded. 
C)  Report to oncoming staff that the mother is probably not a good disciplinarian. 
D)  Realize that this is a normal family unit adjusting to a major family change.

Which statement by the nurse can assist a new father in his transition to parenthood?

Many first-time parents do not plan on having their parents' help immediately after the newborn arrives.Which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate when counseling new parents regarding the involvement of grandparents?

A nurse is observing a family.The mother is holding the baby she delivered less than 24 hours ago.Her husband is watching his wife and asking questions about newborn care.The 4-year-old brother is punching his mother on the back.How should the nurse react to this situation?

21st Century Maternity and Womens Health Nursing

Community Care: the Family and Culture

Nursing and Genomics

Assessment and Health Promotion

Violence Against Women

Reproductive System Concerns

Sexually Transmitted and Other Infections

Contraception and Abortion

Infertility

Problems of the Breast

Structural Disorders and Neoplasms of the Reproductive System

Conception and Fetal Development

Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy

Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy

Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Labor and Birth Processes

Maximizing Comfort for the Laboring Woman

Fetal Assessment During Labor

Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth

Postpartum Physiologic Changes

Nursing Care of the Family During the Postpartum Period

Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn

Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family

Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy

Hypertensive Disorders

Hemorrhagic Disorders

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

Medical-Surgical Disorders

Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse

Labor and Birth Complications

Postpartum Complications

Nursing Care of the High Risk Newborn

Acquired Problems of the Newborn

Hemolytic Disorders and Congenital Anomalies

Perinatal Loss, bereavement, and Grief

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Exam 22: Transition to Parenthood

Which statement by the nurse can assist a new father in his transition to parenthood?

Many first-time parents do not plan on having their parents' help immediately after the newborn arrives.Which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate when counseling new parents regarding the involvement of grandparents?

A nurse is observing a family.The mother is holding the baby she delivered less than 24 hours ago.Her husband is watching his wife and asking questions about newborn care.The 4-year-old brother is punching his mother on the back.How should the nurse react to this situation?

21st Century Maternity and Womens Health Nursing

Community Care: the Family and Culture

Nursing and Genomics

Assessment and Health Promotion

Violence Against Women

Reproductive System Concerns

Sexually Transmitted and Other Infections

Contraception and Abortion

Infertility

Problems of the Breast

Structural Disorders and Neoplasms of the Reproductive System

Conception and Fetal Development

Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy

Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy

Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Labor and Birth Processes

Maximizing Comfort for the Laboring Woman

Fetal Assessment During Labor

Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth

Postpartum Physiologic Changes

Nursing Care of the Family During the Postpartum Period

Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn

Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family

Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy

Hypertensive Disorders

Hemorrhagic Disorders

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

Medical-Surgical Disorders

Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse

Labor and Birth Complications

Postpartum Complications

Nursing Care of the High Risk Newborn

Acquired Problems of the Newborn

Hemolytic Disorders and Congenital Anomalies

Perinatal Loss, bereavement, and Grief

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