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NEW QUESTION # 26
11. Mothers that have experienced postpartum depression in the past have a decreased risk for postpartum depression in the future.
- A. False
- B. True
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 27
13. Symptoms of postpartum depression include: (choose all that apply)
- A. None of these apply
- B. Tiredness
- C. Changes in Diet
- D. Issues with sleep
- E. Euphoria
Answer: B,C,D
NEW QUESTION # 28
31. When making a visit to the home of a postpartum woman 1 week after birth, the nurse should recognize that the woman would characteristically:
- A. have reestablished her role as a spouse/partner.
- B. express a strong need to review events and her behavior during the process of labor and birth.
- C. exhibit a reduced attention span, limiting readiness to learn.
- D. vacillate between the desire to have her own nurturing needs met and the need to take charge of her own care and that of her newborn.
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 29
8. When working with parents who have some form of sensory impairment, nurses should consider which information when writing a plan of care?
- A. One of the major difficulties visually impaired parents experience is the skepticism of health care professionals
- B. The best approach for the nurse is to assess the parents' capabilities rather than focusing on their disabilities
- C. Technologic advances, including the Internet, can provide deaf parents with a full range of parenting activities and information
- D. Visually impaired mothers cannot overcome the infant's need for eye-to-eye contact
- E. Childbirth education and other materials are available in Braille.
Answer: A,B,C,E
NEW QUESTION # 30
95. Which of the following describe psychological interventions developed and empirically validated specifically for the perinatal population? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Group interventions for pregnant and postpartum mothers
- B. Couples interventions focused on mother and her partner
- C. Psychodynamic interventions focused on mother and her family of origin
- D. Dyadic interventions focused on mother and infant
Answer: A,B,D
NEW QUESTION # 31
35. The nurse observes several interactions between a postpartum woman and her new son. What behavior, if exhibited by this woman, does the nurse identify as a possible maladaptive behavior regarding parent-infant attachment?
- A. Cuddles her son close to her
- B. Seldom makes eye contact with her son
- C. Talks and coos to her son
- D. Tells visitors how well her son is feeding
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 32
57. Which of the following can interfere with patient engagement and collaboration? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Low-cost therapy
- B. Telemental health providers
- C. Lack of family support
- D. Stigma and poor self-worth
- E. Childcare provided at the treatment site
Answer: C,D
NEW QUESTION # 33
89. Which of the following factors carries the highest risk for developing perinatal depression?
- A. The "baby blues"
- B. Unintended pregnancy
- C. Personal history of depression
- D. Mother's birth order
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 34
15. Why is postpartum depression commonly a missed or under diagnosed problem?
- A. A, B
- B. B, C
- C. Providers do not take reports from patients seriously
- D. All of the above
- E. None of the above
- F. Women do not report symptoms
- G. A, C
- H. Symptoms are masked by common experiences of new mothers (lack of sleep, etc.)
Answer: G
NEW QUESTION # 35
107. Which of the following is considered a social support intervention?
- A. Light therapy
- B. Dyadic intervention
- C. Helpline
- D. Partner assisted therapy
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 36
36. In follow-up appointments or visits with parents and their new baby, it may be useful if the nurse can identify parental behaviors that can either facilitate or inhibit attachment. What is a facilitating behavior?
- A. The parents hover around the infant, directing attention to and pointing at the infant.
- B. The parents do not move from fingertip touch to palmar contact and holding.
- C. The parents have difficulty naming the infant.
- D. The parents make no effort to interpret the actions or needs of the infant.
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 37
101. Which of the following collaborative care models focuses on adjusting the treatment intensity to the severity and presentation of postpartum depression?
- A. Screen and refer
- B. Motivational interviewing
- C. Integrative care
- D. Stepped care
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 38
82. Which of the following infant outcomes can result from untreated antepartum depression?
- A. Elevated heart rate
- B. Large for gestational age
- C. Low birth weight
- D. Jaundice
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 39
24. A 40-year-old woman with a high body mass index (BMI) is 10 weeks pregnant. Which diagnostic tool is appropriate to suggest to her at this time?
- A. Amniocentesis
- B. Biophysical profile
- C. Transvaginal ultrasound
- D. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP)
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 40
1. When making a visit to the home of a postpartum woman 1 week after birth, the nurse should recognize that the woman would characteristically:
- A. have reestablished her role as a spouse/partner.
- B. express a strong need to review events and her behavior during the process of labor and birth.
- C. exhibit a reduced attention span, limiting readiness to learn.
- D. vacillate between the desire to have her own nurturing needs met and the need to take charge of her own care and that of her newborn.
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 41
104. Research has shown which of the following has been MOST effective to reduce the rate of Cesarean sections?
- A. Adoula
- B. An aroma therapist
- C. A massage therapist
- D. A pelvic floor specialist
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 42
87. A common FIRST symptom of postpartum psychosis is:
- A. insomnia without fatigue
- B. compulsions.
- C. ego-dystonic intrusive thoughts
- D. increased startle response
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 43
44. What is the MOST comprehensive way to diagnose for the presence of paternal Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)?
- A. Ask if there have been any thoughts about self-harm
- B. Administer the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).
- C. Complete clinical interviews with the father and partner if applicable
- D. Ask questions about family history of mental health or substance abuse
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 44
67. Which evidence based brief screening tool has been proven valid in identifying perinatal depression in adolescent mothers?
- A. Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
- B. Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2)
- C. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale-2 (EPDS-2)
- D. Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS)
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 45
5. The nurse observes several interactions between a postpartum woman and her new son. What behavior, if exhibited by this woman, does the nurse identify as a possible maladaptive behavior regarding parent-infant attachment?
- A. Cuddles her son close to her
- B. Seldom makes eye contact with her son
- C. Talks and coos to her son
- D. Tells visitors how well her son is feeding
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 46
12. Postpartum depression symptoms are similar to ________ symptoms.
- A. Borderline Personality
- B. Anorexia Nervosa
- C. Depression unrelated to childbirth
- D. Bipolar Disorder
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 47
75. The "baby blues" has a prevalence rate as high as:
- A. 40%
- B. 80%.
- C. 25%
- D. 65%.
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 48
96. Mary Rose delivered her daughter 3 days ago and her milk has just come in. She has noticed that each time she begins to breastfeed she is overcome with sadness and extreme anxiety She finds herself tearful and is unsure what is happening Mary Rose is MOST likely experiencing:
- A. D-MER
- B. PMD.
- C. POCD
- D. PMAD.
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 49
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