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Question 1 of 5

A primiparous client who will be bottle-feeding her neonate asks, "What is the best position for the baby after feeding?"Â Which of the following positions should the nurse recommend to aid digestion?

A. Supine position.

B. On the left side.

C. Prone with the infant's head elevated on a pillow.

D. Sitting on the caregiver's lap for 20 minutes.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sitting on the caregiver's lap for 20 minutes.

Question 2 of 5

A neonate has a large amount of secretions. After vigorously suctioning the neonate, the nurse should assess for what possible result?

A. Bradycardia.

B. Rapid eye movement.

C. Sickness.

D. Tachycardia.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bradycardia.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following indicates successful latch-on during a breast-feeding session?

A. Neonate's lips are flanged outward.

B. Mother reports sharp pain throughout feeding.

C. Neonate's cheeks are dimpled.

D. Mother hears clicking sounds during sucking.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Neonate's lips are flanged outward.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is discussing the contraceptive patch with a client. Which of the following side effects should the nurse mention?

A. Nausea and skin irritation at the application site.

B. Permanent hair loss.

C. Guaranteed weight loss.

D. Increased risk of ovarian cysts.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nausea and skin irritation at the application site.

Question 5 of 5

A couple is inquiring about vasectomy as a permanent method of contraception. Which teaching statement would the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A. Another method of contraception is needed until the sperm count is 0.

B. Vasectomy is easily reversed if children are desired in the future.

C. Vasectomy is contraindicated in males with prior history of cardiac disease.

D. Vasectomy requires only a yearly follow-up once the procedure is completed.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Another method of contraception is needed until the sperm count is 0.

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