Adaptive Quiz Chapter 25/29
During the prenatal checkup, a patient tells the nurse, "I am feeling very disturbed and irritated because I am unable to sleep properly due to the frequent need to urinate." What should be the best response given by the nurse in this situation? Select all that apply.
"Avoid drinking fluids after 6 p.m." "Always try to sleep on your side."
What instructions does the nurse repeat to the parents of an infant to prevent problems related to the oral cavity?
"Cleanse the infant's teeth and gums with a damp washcloth."
A pregnant woman in the third trimester comes to a clinic appointment accompanied by her husband. The spouse speaks to the nurse privately and asks if it is normal for his wife to experience anxiety and mood swings. What is the best response the nurse can give?
"Continue to reassure her and offer support."
A pregnant patient comes into the clinic complaining of constipation. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
"I can stop taking my vitamins if I have hemorrhoids."
A pregnant patient with hemorrhoids comes into the clinic for a routine checkup. The primary health care provider counsels the patient on self-care. Which statement if made during follow-up would indicate that further teaching is needed?
"I should eliminate fiber from my diet."
The nurse repeats instructions to prevent nursing bottle caries in an infant. Which statement by the mother indicates the need for additional teaching?
"I should use sugar-coated pacifiers for the child."
A nurse is taking a health history from a new patient. What data if, obtained during the interview, would cause the nurse to be concerned about the safety of the infant?
"I use the sauna at the club twice a week."
A patient comes to the clinic for a 30-week checkup. The nurse offers information on common problems occurring at this stage of gestation. Which statement if made by the patient indicates that she understands safe remedies for heartburn?
"I will drink milk between small meals."
While assessing a pregnant patient, the nurse informs the patient about self-care during pregnancy. What should the nurse suggest to the patient to ensure safety and prevent accidental falls? Select all that apply.
Advise that the patient follow good body mechanics. Suggest the patient reschedule daily activities and rest. Suggest the patient wear goggles and a helmet while driving.
A pregnant patient asks the nurse about a darkened line that is seen on her abdomen. What would be the best response?
"That is linea nigra, a darkened line from the pubis to the umbilicus resulting from increased hormones."
A pregnant patient is admitted to the obstetrics unit. The patient has been preparing to deliver a baby for the past 4 months. A hydatidiform pregnancy has been diagnosed. The patient becomes hysterical and asks why she is no longer pregnant. How should the nurse respond to the patient?
"There was a mass and the fetus never developed."
A 21-year-old patient telephones the clinic and asks to speak with the nurse. The patient believes she is pregnant and wants to know what symptoms she would experience. Which statement if made during the conversation would give the best indication that the patient may be pregnant?
"Up until the last 2 months I have had regular periods."
During a prenatal checkup, a pregnant patient reports slight itching and pain in the breasts. Which intervention does the nurse suggest to the patient to reduce the symptoms?
"Wear large-sized bras and clothes."
During the assessment of a pregnant patient, the nurse suggests the patient feel the fetal movements and share her observation with her primary health care provider during the next visit. Which instructions should the nurse give to the patient to assess fetal movements?
"You should count the number of kicks you feel in two hours."
Which factor is associated with risky sexual behavior among adolescents and teen pregnancy?
Alcohol abuse
A woman comes to the clinic for her first prenatal visit. The nurse asks when the first day of her last menstrual cycle was. The woman reports July 10, 2014. What would the nurse calculate her estimated date of delivery to be using the Nagele rule?
April 17, 2015
A pregnant patient comes to the clinic for a prenatal visit. At how many weeks' gestation would the patient need to be to hear fetal heart tones via a Doppler scan?
10 weeks
A nurse reviewing the Healthy People 2020 report reads that substance abuse among adolescents remains below the all-time high in 1979. However, the report notes an increase has been seen in one age group. On which age group should the nurse focus substance abuse education?
12 to 13
A pregnant woman tells the nurse that her last menstrual period was on March 1. Which date should the nurse document as the expected date of delivery in the patient? Record your answer using whole numbers and the format month/day (00/00).
12/08
While in the clinic, a first-time pregnant patient asks the nurse when she should be able to feel the fetus move. What is the nurse's best response?
14 to 16 weeks' gestation
On interacting with the patient, the nurse learns that the patient was pregnant twice, had an abortion during her first pregnancy, and preterm delivery during the second pregnancy. The patient tells the nurse that her child is healthy, without any birth defects. What should be the GTPAL number of the patient?
2-0-1-1-1
The nurse knows that excess weight in the pediatric population can lead to which risks to physical health? Select all that apply.
Arthritis Sleep apnea High cholesterol High BP
A nurse is collecting data on a patient who is 28 weeks pregnant. What would the nurse expect the fundal height to measure in centimeters?
28 cm
A nurse is educating a parent group regarding accidental poisoning. What will the nurse be sure to include as a measure for prevention?
Remind grandparents to keep their medications out of reach when children visit
The parent of an adolescent reports that the adolescent talks to his dead grandmother. Upon reviewing the adolescent's blood reports, the nurse finds heroin in blood sample. What nursing intervention would help the child?
Ask parents to discuss the risks of substance abuse and supervise the adolescent.
A nurse is encouraging a child to adopt a more active life style. How much physical activity should the nurse recommend the child get each day, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
60 minutes
A mother in the 30th week of pregnancy comes to the clinic for a routine visit. What datum if found during the assessment would be of great concern?
A fundal height of 20 centimeters
A nurse teaches a teen that which method is the most effective in preventing sexually transmitted diseases?
Abstinence
A nurse is rounding on a group of assigned pregnant patients. On assessing one of the patients, the nurse discovers that shortness of breath occurs when the patient lies flat. What intervention should the nurse implement?
Acquire additional pillows and have the patient elevate the head
A nurse is teaching parents ways to keep the home environment safe for their infant. What does the nurse teach is the leading cause of fatal injury to a child younger than 1 year of age?
Asphyxiation by aspiration of foreign materials
Allow the child to play video games.
All toys should be checked for loose objects before use to prevent choking. Objects that can be aspirated are coins, beads, buttons, balloons, small toys, or toy parts. Monitor nipples on bottles and pacifiers. Replace if the nipples become worn or detached. Common foods that can be dangerous are round, such as grapes, hard candy, nuts, popcorn, and hot dogs.
The parents of a 1-year-old child are concerned because he places "everything" in his mouth. The nurse informs the parents that aspiration of foreign bodies can lead to asphyxiation. Which statements are true? Select all that apply.
All toys should be checked for loose objects before use to prevent choking. Objects that can be aspirated are coins, beads, buttons, balloons, small toys, or toy parts. Monitor nipples on bottles and pacifiers. Replace if the nipples become worn or detached. Common foods that can be dangerous are round, such as grapes, hard candy, nuts, popcorn, and hot dogs.
A child is addicted to violent programs on television, resulting in negative behavior in the child. What instruction should the nurse provide to the parents to encourage positive behavior in the child?
Allow the child to play video games.
An Native American patient is in labor. She believes that a medal will ward off evil spirits during the cesarean delivery. When the nurse asks her to remove the necklace, she becomes hysterical. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Allow the necklace if it does not cause harm
A transvaginal ultrasound is scheduled for a patient at 27 weeks' gestation. The nurse positions the patient as indicated. When the nurse attempts to insert the transducer, the patient refuses and insists on self-insertion. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Allow the patient to insert the transducer into the vagina.
Which maternal changes are presumptive signs of pregnancy? Select all that apply.
Amenorrhea Chadwick sign Breast changes
While assessing a pregnant patient during the 28th week of pregnancy, the nurse finds that the primary health care provider has recommended a biophysical profile test to the patient. What parameters are assessed in the patient during the test? Select all that apply.
Amniotic fluid volume Fetal tone and posture Accelerations associated with maternal palpation
A new mother is concerned about her newborn infant contracting measles and other childhood diseases from visitors. What would be the most accurate information the nurse can share with the mother about the illnesses?
Antibodies from the mother will protect the infant for months.
The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient during the 22nd week of gestation. While assessing the patient, the nurse finds that the patient has severe itching of the nipples. Which intervention should the nurse follow while caring for the patient?
Apply a lanolin-based cream to the patient's nipples.
The nurse is planning a teaching session for parents regarding safety precautions for children. Which instructions should be included in the session? Select all that apply.
Apply sunscreen when the child is exposed to sun. Keep all potentially toxic agents out of the reach of children. Supervise the children at playgrounds and select safe play areas.
While caring for a pregnant patient during the third trimester, the nurse observes that the patient gained 10 pounds since the first trimester of pregnancy. The nurse learns that the patient exercises regularly. Which intervention would be most beneficial for the patient? Select all that apply.
Assess the patient's weight at regular intervals. Provide information related to nutritional requirements. Encourage the patient to maintain a daily food journal.
On assessing a pregnant patient during the 22nd week of gestation, the nurse observes that the patient has splotches on her cheeks, stretch marks, and acne on her face. What should the nurse suggest for the patient in this situation?
Avoid touching and worrying about the marks.
A 12-year-old tearfully informs the school nurse that she does not "fit in." What is the most appropriate intervention?
Be aware that these feelings are common in adolescents and place the girl at risk for substance abuse, depression, and eating disorders
A nurse is performing a physical assessment on an 18-month old child. What finding suggests that the parents need more counseling and early childhood education?
Beginning of some dental caries
When providing education to the mother of a 2-year old, the nurse will describe the risk factors for burns for the child. Based on the risk factors, which statements are correct? Select all that apply.
Burns usually occur at home. Burns are usually from scalding. Burns at this age are usually accidental.
Which vaccination is recommended for teenage girls?
Cervarix
A nurse is presenting information on sexual health to teens. The nurse teaches that which three-dose vaccines are given to prevent infection from human papillomavirus?
Cervarix and Gardasil
A teenage girl refuses the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine. Which complication of HPV infection should the nurse teach the teenager about?
Cervical cancer
A nurse is caring for a young teenager who was just admitted with a fractured knee. What finding in the patient's history and physical examination and assessment indicates that the teenager has a history of irresponsible sexual behavior?
Chlamydia 1 year ago
A school nurse is presenting a health class to teens. Which does the nurse teach is the single most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States?
Cigarette smoking
What instruction does the nurse give to the parents of a 4-month-old infant regarding cleaning the oral cavity?
Clean the teeth with a damp washcloth and water.
While assessing a pregnant patient, the nurse finds that the former has a history of cholelithiasis. Which condition does the nurse expect to worsen in this patient?
Constipation
Which nursing interventions should be performed to prevent the risk of poisoning in children? Select all that apply.
Counsel parents to store medicines with childproof caps. Teach parents to store harmful substances out of child's reach in a locked cabinet. Educate parents to contact the poison control center immediately if ingestion is suspected.
On assessing a pregnant patient during the first trimester, the nurse learns that the patient had an irregular menstrual cycle. After receiving reports after a technician has conducted an ultrasound scan, the nurse documents the gestational age of the patient. Which parameter did the nurse measure to determine the gestation age of the patient?
Crown-rump length
What are the physiological benefits of regular physical activity in children? Select all that apply.
Decrease in risk of obesity Increase in muscle and bone strength
On reviewing the assessment reports of a pregnant patient, the nurse finds that fetal development would be affected due to intrauterine growth restriction. Which finding has enabled the nurse to make such conclusion?
Decreased fundal height
On reviewing the Quadruple Marker Screening reports of a pregnant patient, the nurse suspects the patient's newborn may have Down syndrome. Which finding enabled the nurse to suspect this?
Decreased levels of inhibin A
A community health nurse is developing a program on obesity in children and adolescents. What does the nurse list as the most common factor contributing to overweight children?
Decreased physical activity
An older pregnant woman comes to the clinic for a prenatal appointment. Per the primary health care provider's orders, the nurse arranges for the patient to have an amniocentesis at 16 weeks. Based on the gestational age, the nurse understands that this test is performed for what reason?
Determining chromosomal abnormality
The pediatric nurse knows that what topics lay the foundation for health and growth and development of children and adolescents?
Diet and exercise
A nurse is caring for a pediatric patient whose parents do not speak English. What barriers, in addition to language issues, might this family face in accessing proper health care? Select all that apply.
Discrimination Cultural differences Spiritual differences Concerns about confidentiality
The nurse knows that which psychological risks are associated with excess weight in the pediatric population? Select all that apply.
Discrimination Social isolation Social stigmatization Lowered self-esteem Feelings of depression and rejection
A pregnant patient comes to the clinic for a prenatal visit. She complains of being frequently awakened at night by leg cramps. What instructions should the nurse give this patient?
Dorsiflex her foot when the cramp occurs.
During the prenatal checkup, the nurse finds that the patient has nausea and vomiting early in the morning. What should the nurse suggest to the patient to prevent nausea and discomfort?
Eat dry toast before rising from the bed.
During a prenatal visit, a patient asks the nurse what can be done for swelling ankles. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do to reduce the swelling?
Elevate the legs for an hour twice day
The nurse is repeating safety rules to be followed by an adolescent to prevent road accidents. Which points should the nurse emphasize? Select all that apply.
Emphasize safe pedestrian behavior. Avoid drag racing and wear kneepads. Discourage the use of drugs or alcohol.
What actions does the nurse perform to help an overweight child?
Emphasize the importance of physical activity for the child.
The nurse is caring for an obese child. The nurse discovers that the child's cholesterol level is high. What suggestion should the nurse provide to the parents to help decrease the child's cholesterol levels?
Encourage regular physical exercise.
The parents of an obese child report that their child spends most of the time browsing the Internet. Which is the best suggestion to help reduce the child's excess weight?
Encourage the child to engage in physical activities.
The nurse learns that a child is inactive and has poor hand-eye coordination. What intervention would help the child to improve hand-eye coordination?
Encourage the child to play video games for a limited period of time.
A pediatric nurse is providing an education program for a group of children and adolescents. The nurse emphasizes that secondhand smoke is also called what?
Environmental tobacco smoke
A pregnant woman comes to the clinic for a scheduled examination. The McDonald method is used to measure the height of the uterus. What action if taken by the nurse would result in the most accurate measurement of the fundal height?
Establishing a protocol for measurement
A patient reports passing dry and hard stools during the 31st week of pregnancy. What should the nurse suggest to the patient to provide relief? Select all that apply.
Exercise regularly." "Eat whole grain foods." "Drink plenty of liquids."
A community health nurse is reviewing an environmental data report. Which environmental quality issues is the nurse most concerned about with regard to their effects on children and adolescents? Select all that apply.
Exposure to ozone (outdoor standards) Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) Exposure to lead-based paint (for infants and children)
After reviewing the biophysical reports of a fetus, the nurse records the score of the fetus to be zero. Which finding enabled the nurse to give such a score for the fetus?
Flaccid extremity positions and two limb movements in 30 minutes
An LPN/LVN is assisting at a community health fair at the immunization booth and needs to be prepared to answer parents' questions regarding immunizations. Which statement is accurate?
Following the recommended immunization schedule will protect children against 10 childhood diseases by age 2.
A patient in the seventh month of pregnancy calls the clinic worried because she has not felt her baby kicking as much. What immediate instructions should the nurse give to the patient in an effort to begin assessing fetal movement?
For the next hour, count the number of kicks or movements felt.
Which vaccination prevents human papillomavirus (HPV) infections?
Gardasil
A nurse is employed in an impoverished area. Nursing responsibilities include teaching proper oral care for infants. What information would the nurse provide regarding prevention of caries?
Give the last bottle before bedtime and wipe off the teeth and gums with a damp washcloth before bed.
The nurse warns the parents of a one-year-old infant to keep grapes out of the reach of their infant. What could be the probable reason behind such instruction?
Grapes may cause asphyxiation in an infant.
Based on the definitions of gravida and para, what documentation best describes a woman in the clinic who is currently pregnant and has had two prior children?
Gravida III, para II
The nurse is instructing parents regarding dental care of their school-age child, who has an abnormal eruption of teeth. What instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?
Have the child screened for malocclusion problems.
The nurse instructs parents to avoid using honey during the first year of an infant's development. What is the reason behind this instruction?
Honey causes botulism in infants.
A parent expresses concern about video games for children. The nurse responds by stating that supporters believe video games have what developmental benefit for children?
Improve inductive reasoning
How can parents and teachers safeguard children by limiting the amount of time they are allowed to watch television, play video games, or be online?
Increase access to educational alternatives
The nurse is evaluating the interventions performed for a child whose BMI was recorded as 98th percentile. Which outcome indicates that the nursing interventions are effective?
Increased physical activity in the child
A nurse is educating parents about the importance of physical activity in the pediatric population. The nurse states that decreased activity places a child at risk for which?
Increased risk of high body mass and increased risk of obesity
An adolescent informs the nurse about using tanning machines. The nurse advises the adolescent to avoid using tanning machines, because these have long-term adverse effects. Which adverse effect is the nurse trying to prevent in the adolescent?
Increased risk of skin cancer
Identify an appropriate nursing concern for the adolescent who is experimenting with tobacco.
Ineffective health maintenance caused by smoking tobacco
A patient reports severe heartburn during the third trimester of her pregnancy. Which health intervention does the nurse expect to be most beneficial for the patient?
Instruct the patient to drink milk frequently between meals.
What safety restraint instruction does the nurse give to the parents of a child who weighs 50 lb?
Keep the child in a booster seat secured with lap and shoulder belts.
A 45-year-old pregnant patient has an initial visit at a prenatal clinic. Because of age, the primary health care provider is concerned about the risk of the patient having an infant with Down syndrome. The nurse can anticipate that which assessment tool will be used to evaluate the well-being of the fetus?
Maternal serum alpha fetoprotein (AFP) screening
A patient visits the antepartum clinic and gives August 3 as the date of the last menstrual cycle. Based on Nagele's rule, on what date can this patient expect to deliver?
May 10
During a prenatal check-up, a patient complains to the nurse, "I think there is some problem with my eyes, because I see two images of a single object." What should the nurse do while caring for the patient?
Monitor blood pressure (BP) in the patient.
One of the major roles in nursing is promotion of wellness and disease prevention. What approach is most effective for the pediatric nurse to use to meet the demands of this major role?
Multidisciplinary approach
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient during the 28th week of gestation. The nurse finds that the patient is at risk for placental insufficiency. Which diagnostic test does the nurse expect to be safe for the patient to determine fetal movement and the heart rate?
Nonstress test
A student nurse has been assigned to a private practice for completion of a maternal newborn practicum. The preceptor asks the student to define presumptive signs of pregnancy. The student nurse is correct if which signs are identified as presumptive? Select all that apply.
Quickening Swelling breasts Bulging abdomen
Nurses can promote physical activity in the pediatric population by helping to educate what groups? Select all that apply.
Parents Teachers Day care providers School administrators
A pregnant patient complains of having to go to the bathroom frequently and sometimes even has stress incontinence. What can the nurse teach the patient to do to increase the tone of the perineal muscles?
Perform Kegel exercises
What instructions regarding dental care does the nurse repeat to the parents of a pre-school child?
Perform flossing for the child regularly.
A nurse is teaching a health class about healthy food choices. The nurse tells the class that which are the highest caloric sources for children aged 2 to 17 years? Select the top three answers that apply.
Pizza Yeast breads Grain-based desserts
A woman in the fifth month of gestation has been hospitalized. She rings the call bell and informs the nurse of a scant amount of blood draining from the left nostril. Which action should the nurse implement?
Place petroleum jelly in the patient's nostril
The nurse repeats safety instructions to the parents of a 7-month-old infant who weighs 15 lb. What does the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Place the infant in the supine position while sleeping. Maintain the immunization schedule as recommended. Use a federally-approved infant car safety seat restraint.
Along with assessing for any mental health disorders, what else should the pediatric nurse assess for when trying to reduce pediatric deaths by homicide?
Potential violent behavior
The nurse is teaching parents how to care for their 2-year-old child. What instructions are to be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Practice good hygiene measures. Include whole grains and dairy products in the diet. Use a state-approved car seat while riding in a vehicle.
A parental preparation class is being taught for a group of expecting families. Which intervention would best reinforce teaching for parents who are expecting their first child?
Provide written handouts and materials to the parents
A patient in the second trimester of pregnancy is experiencing dizziness on standing. What advice should the nurse give the patient?
Rise slowly from a sitting to a standing position
The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient. Which findings obtained by the nurse should be considered danger signs during pregnancy? Select all that apply.
Severe epigastric and abdominal pain Presence of edema in the presacral area
The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient during 18th week of gestation. The patient asks the nurse to tell her the expected date of delivery. The nurse discovers that the patient does not remember the date of her last menstrual period. Which parameter should the nurse assess to estimate the date of delivery?
Subjective sensation of fetal movements
The nurse is assessing a patient in her second trimester. During the assessment, the nurse learns that the patient has abnormal vaginal secretions and severe irritation in that area. Which intervention by the nurse would be helpful to the patient? Select all that apply.
Suggesting the patient wash the vagina with warm water Administering topical miconazole (Monistat) cream to the patient Suggesting the patient apply plain yogurt to the tissues of the vagina
The nurse working with pediatric patients knows that which are the most prevalent mental health issues in this population? Select all that apply.
Suicide Depression Eating disorders Substance abuse
A first-time mother has been attending childbirth preparation classes for several weeks. What behavior if witnessed by the nurse indicates the expecting mother needs additional teaching?
The patient is wearing high-heeled shoes.
A woman who is 6 weeks pregnant arrives at the clinic for an examination. Several prescriptions have been written for the patient. Which prescription, if written by the primary health care provider, should the nurse question?
Tetracycline acne medication
The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about responsible sexual behavior. What changes would the nurse expect to see in the behavior of adolescents if they follow the teaching?
The adolescents use condoms to avoid unintended pregnancy.
A patient and her newborn son are getting ready to go home. The nurse is doing discharge teaching regarding the use of an infant car seat. Which statement by the patient would be correct?
The car seat should be secured in the back seat, rear facing until the infant reaches 20 pounds."
A child's body mass index (BMI) is found to be equal to the 90th percentile. What does the nurse infer from this finding?
The child is overweight.
After performing a nonstress test (NST), the primary health care provider (PHP) refers the patient for contraction stress test (CST). What does the nurse infer as the reason for this instruction?
The fetus has normal limb movements with a reduced heart rate.
While assessing a pregnant patient, the nurse learns that the patient's mother took medicines containing diethylstilbestrol (DES) to prevent miscarriage. What does the nurse infer from this?
The patient may be at risk for having a spontaneous miscarriage.
On reviewing the obstetric history of a patient, the nurse observes a four-digit number "2-0-1-1-1." What does the nurse infer from this observation?
The patient was pregnant twice, miscarried once, and had a preterm delivery once.
What does the nurse teach the parents of an infant who weighs 18 lb about the use of car seat?
The infant should be seated in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Which statement is true regarding nutrition in children?
The most important tool for overweight and obese children is education.
A nurse is assessing the well-being of a pregnant teen. Which statement indicates the patient is not coping effectively with the changes and stressors of the pregnancy?
The patient has missed several clinic appointments.
While interacting with a patient during a prenatal visit, the nurse suggests the patient avoid wearing high-heeled shoes. What could be the possible reason for giving such instruction to the patient?
The patient has severe backache.
A nurse is listening to a child talk about favorite television shows. The nurse knows that children who view violent television shows are likely to demonstrate which behavior? Select all that apply.
They may experience nightmares. They may have obsessive thoughts. They may participate in or start fights.
The nurse suggests that a patient lie in the lithotomy position while a transvaginal ultrasound scan examination is performed. What could be a possible reason for giving the patient such a suggestion?
To avoid any discomfort for the patient
During a prenatal visit, the nurse advises the patient to sleep laterally positioned. What would be the possible reason for giving such an advice to the patient?
To prevent frequent urination
The nurse warns parents not to place an infant in a side-lying position while sleeping. What is the reason behind this instruction?
To prevent the risk of sudden infant death syndrome
After the dental checkup of a 9-year-old child, the primary health care provider advises the child to reduce the intake of sugary foods. What could be the reason for this?
To prevent tooth decay or dental caries
While assessing a pregnant patient during the third trimester, the nurse teaches Kegel exercises and instructs the patient to do them regularly. What is the reason behind giving this instruction to the patient?
To reduce urinary frequency
A nurse caring for an infant who has not yet developed deciduous teeth uses which method of dental hygiene?
Use a damp washcloth to wipe the oral cavity and gums
While interacting with a school-age child, the nurse learns that the child uses a lanolin-based sunscreen. Which suggestion does the nurse give to the child?
Use a nonalcoholic sunscreen.
The nurse is teaching parents safety precautions to prevent accidental burns and injuries in children. Which instructions would help the parents provide a safe environment for their children? Select all that apply.
Use and maintain smoke detectors in the home. Use plastic caps to cover electrical outlets in the home. Keep electrical wires hidden and out of the reach of children. Use guards around fireplaces, space heaters, and other heating sources.
What information about child restraints and seatbelts should the nurse share with parents? Select all that apply.
Use only infant car seats designed according to federal guidelines. Birth to 20 pounds: rear-facing safety seats secured in the rear seat. Children heavier than 40 pounds: secured in booster seat with lap and shoulder belts.
While assessing a patient during the third trimester, the nurse finds that the patient has edema in the ankle. Which suggestions given by the nurse would be beneficial for the patient to relieve the symptom? Select all that apply.
Use support stockings while rising. Rest periodically with legs elevated. Drink plenty of fluids for natural diuresis.
A newly pregnant patient comes to the clinic for the first pregnancy examination. What data should the nurse expect to gather for the initial examination? Select all that apply.
Vital signs Urinalysis Pregnancy test Laboratory studies
After assessing a pregnant patient, the nurse advises the patient to do regular exercises. Which suggestion made by the nurse ensures safety of the patient? Select all that apply.
You should decrease the intensity of exercise as the pregnancy progresses. You should consult your primary health care provider to select an exercise.
