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Question 1 of 5

An assessment of the newborn includes the differentiation between cephalhematoma and caput succedaneum. When making this assessment, the nurse understands that with caput succedaneum the:

A. Edema crosses the suture line

B. Swelling increases within 24 hours

C. Scalp over the swelling becomes ecchymotic

D. Area surrounding the swelling will be tender

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Edema crosses the suture line

Question 2 of 5

To prevent the kidnapping of newborns from the hospital, the nurse should:

A. instruct the mother not to give her infant to anyone except the one nurse assigned to her that day.

B. question anyone who is seen walking in the hallways carrying an infant.

C. allow no visitors in the maternity area except those who have identification bracelets.

D. restrict the amount of time infants are out of the nursery.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: question anyone who is seen walking in the hallways carrying an infant.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is doing a review of systems on a person in the clinic. The nurse asks if the patient has any problems with sexual dysfunction. Why is it important for the nurse to ask all patients this question?

A. Some people may not bring up the topic of sex due to taboos and stigma.

B. All patients will eventually have sexual problems.

C. Nurses should ask because other health-care providers are not trained to ask those questions.

D. Sexual dysfunction is a taboo only for persons AFAB.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Some people may not bring up the topic of sex due to taboos and stigma.

Question 4 of 5

What is the most appropriate response by the nurse to a young woman stating she is pregnant and wants to do something about it?

A. You can take medicine to abort the pregnancy so your parents won't know.

B. Let's talk about your options.

C. The best thing for you to do is to have the baby and to give it up for adoption.

D. I can help you tell your parents.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Let's talk about your options.

Question 5 of 5

What is an appropriate reply to a woman who denies needing medical attention for gonorrhea exposure?

A. I am sure that you are upset by the disturbing news, but there is no reason to be angry with me.

B. I am sorry. We must have received the wrong information.

C. That certainly could be the case. Women often report no symptoms.

D. All right, but please tell me your contacts because it is possible for you to pass the disease on even if you have no symptoms.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: That certainly could be the case. Women often report no symptoms.

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