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Question 1 of 5

What education should a nurse provide for safe sleeping practices for a newborn?

A. Place the newborn in the prone position
B. Use a firm mattress and avoid loose bedding
C. Use a soft mattress and co-sleep with the baby
D. Encourage side-lying sleeping position

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Use a firm mattress and avoid loose bedding

Question 2 of 5

How should a nurse respond to a mother asking about newborn hearing screening?

A. Explain that hearing screening is optional
B. Reassure the mother that this is a routine test
C. Inform the mother that hearing screening is mandatory
D. Provide resources for further testing if needed

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Reassure the mother that this is a routine test

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client in the second stage of labor. What finding indicates that birth is imminent?

A. Cervix is fully dilated.
B. Contractions every 2 minutes.
C. Fetal heart rate of 140 beats/minute.
D. Crowning is observed.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Crowning is observed.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is performing Leopold's maneuvers on a client in labor. What is the primary purpose of this assessment?

A. Evaluate fetal heart rate.
B. Determine fetal position and presentation.
C. Check for uterine contractions.
D. Assess amniotic fluid volume.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Determine fetal position and presentation.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is educating a client about signs of preterm labor. What symptom should be reported immediately?

A. Frequent urination.
B. Low back pain and cramping.
C. Increased appetite.
D. Braxton Hicks contractions.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Low back pain and cramping.

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