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Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification Practice Test

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A pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation finds out that she is infected with human immunodeficiency virus. The nurse informs the mother that which of the following does not put the baby at risk for HIV infection?
  1. Changing diapers
  2. Breastfeeding
  3. Vaginal birth
  4. Being born to an HIV-positive mother, even with a Cesarean birth
Explanation
Answer: A - HIV is transmitted by direct contact to contaminated bodily fluids, including vaginal secretions, blood, and breast milk. Changing diapers does not transmit the virus.
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