Mastitis Flashcards
1
Q
- Mastitis caused by …… Streptococcus Aurous
A
2
Q
- A nurse is providing instructions to a mother who has been diagnosed with mastitis. Which of the following
statements if made by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A. I need to take antibiotics. And I should begin to feel better in 24-48 hours.
B. I can use analgesics to assist in alleviating some of the discomfort.
C. I need to wear a supportive bra to relieve the discomfort.
D. “I need to stop breastfeeding until this condition resolves.”
A
D
3
Q
- A primiparous mother who has mastitis is asking the nurse Feeding Which of the following would be the
proper nursing responthe organism of mastitis?
A. It will not affect the newborn
B. It will be deactivated by salivation
C. It will not be expressed in breast milk
D. It will be killed by immunoglobulins in breast milk
A
A
4
Q
- 41- A nurse is giving health education for a mother who has mastitis. Which of the following if stated by the
mother about what she needs to do, indicate that additional education is needed?
A. Take antibiotics
B. Use analgesics
C. Wear a supportive bra
D. Stop breast-feeding
A
D
5
Q
- A 23-year-old vaginal delivery primigravida mother was discomfort due to breast engorgement on the
second post The mother complained of pain on the breast site and the able to suck the milk.
Which of the following will relief the mother’s discomfort?
A. Breast binder
B. Well-fitting brassiere
C. Encourage breast feeding
D. Lactation suppressing medication
A
C
6
Q
- The nurse was planning care for a 25-year-old primigravida post-partum mother who had engorgement due
to poor feeding technique. the left breast appeared red and swollen and was diagnosed as Which of the
following is the best education for the mother
A. Avoid wearing brassiere
B. Begin suckling on the right breast
C. Stop pumping milk from the left breast
D. Take antibiotics till the soreness subside
A
D
7
Q
- After 3 days of breast feeding a post partial patient reports nipple soreness. To relieve her discomfort the
nurse should suggest that she:
A. lubricate her nipples with expressed milk before feeding.
B. dry her nipples with soft towel after feeding.
C. Apply warm compresses to her nipples just before feeding.
D. Apply soap directly to her nipples, and then rinse.
A
A
8
Q
- The nurse is teaching a newly delivered mother about breast feeding which of the following statements
indicates that the mother need further teaching?
A. I will empty my breast and use an alternate breast at
B. I will take a daily shower and clean the nipples with
C. I will let my nipples dry after feeding to prevent nipple tenderness
D. I will always wear a supportive wireless bra
A
A
9
Q
- Mastitis is an infection of the breast that occurs most often 2-4 days after childbirth. Which of the following
is considered first line treatment of mastitis?
A. Drainage of breast abscess
B. Antibiotic therapy and cessation of breast feeding
C. Antibiotic therapy and continuation of breast feeding
D. Advice mother to stop breastfeeding until infection is clean
A
C
10
Q
- A 30-year-oldarimigravida postnatal mother come to the clinic on the She complained of feeling shivering,
redness, swelling and pain in her right Blood pressure 90/62 mmHg Hea 84/min Respiratory rate Temperature
38.8 °C Which is the most common organism that causes mastitis?
A. Pseudomonas
B. Escherichia coli
C. Group B streptococcus
D. Staphylococcus aurous
A
D
11
Q
- Immediately after delivery of the placenta the mother starts bleeding profusely from ?the birth canal. Which
of the following is the nurse’s immediate action
A. Administers oxygen by face mask
B. Monitors vital signs continuously
C. Increase the rate of intravenous infusion
D. Rubs the fundus to stimulate contraction
A
D
12
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A
