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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has mild preeclampsia and will be caring for herself at home during the last 2 months of pregnancy. This of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching. A. "I will count baby's kicks every other day. B. "I will alternate the arm use to check my blood pressure. C. I will consume 50 grams of protein daily D. I will check my urine for protein daily

"I will count baby's kicks every other day."

A nurse is assessing a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statement by the client requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A. "It burns when I urinate B. "My feet are really swollen today". C. "I didn't have lunch today, but I have breakfast this morning".

"It burns when I urinate" sign of a UTI

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has a prescription to receive misoprostol intravaginally. Which of the following statement should the nurse make? A. "you will need to stay in a side-lying position for 30 minutes after each dose." B. "You will receive an IV infusion of oxytocin 1 hour after your last dose." - to help with uterine contraction C." You will receive a magnesium supplement immediately following therapy." D." You will need to have a full bladder before the therapy begins."

"You will receive an IV infusion of oxytocin 1 hour after your last dose." To help with uterine contraction

A nurse on an antepartum unit is reviewing the medical records for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A. A client who has diabetes mellitus and an HbA1c of 5.8% B. A client who has preeclampsia and a creatinine level of 1.1 mg/ dL C. A client who has hyperemesis gravidarum and a sodium level of 110 mEq/L D. A client who has placenta previa and a hematocrit of 36% E."I have been seeing spots this morning"

A client who has hyperemesis gravidarum and a sodium level of 110 mEq/L

A nurse is caring for a client who has active genital herpes simplex virus type 2. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? A.Metronidazole B.Penicillin C.Acyclovir D.Gentamicin

Acyclovir

A nurse is planning care for a client who is pregnant and has HIV. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A. Instruct the client to stop taking the antiretroviral medication at 32 weeks of gestation. B. Use a fetal scalp electrode during labor and delivery. C. Administer a pneumococcal immunization to the newborn within 4 hr following birth. D. Bathe the newborn before initiating skin-to-skin contact

Administer a pneumococcal immunization to the newborn within 4 hr following birth. this is given after testing the baby for reaction to HIV antigen and if negative, vaccine will be given after 4 hours of birth to baby

A nurse on postpartum unit caring for four clients. Which of the following clients should receive Rh, (D) Immune globulin to prevent Rh- is immunization? A. An Rh-negative mother who has an Rh- positive infant - risk of RH incompatibility on next pregnancy is certain hence this case the mother should receive this medication B. An Rh -positive mother who has an Rh- negative infant C. An Rh-positive mother who has an Rh- positive infant D. An Rh- negative mother who has an Rh- negative infant

An Rh-negative mother who has an Rh- positive infant risk of RH incompatibility on next pregnancy is certain hence this case the mother should receive this medication

A nurse is planning care for a full-term newborn who is receiving phototherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A. Dress the newborn in lightweight clothing. B. Avoid using lotion or ointment on the newborn skin. C. Keep the newborn supine throughout treatment D. Measure the newborn's temperature every 8hr

Avoid using lotion or ointment on the newborn skin.

A nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine 0.2 mg orally to a client who is 2 hr postpartum and has a boggy uterus. For which of the following assessment findings should the nurse withhold the medication? A. Blood pressure 142/92 mm Hg B. Urine output 100 mL in hr C. Pulse 58/min D. Respiratory rate 14/min

Blood pressure 142/92 mm Hg this medication is contraindicated for

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about exercise safety during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply). A. "I will limit my time in the hot tub to 30 minutes after exercise." B. "I should consume three 8-ounce glasses of water after I exercise." C. "I will check my heart rate every 15 minutes during exercise sessions." D. "I should limit exercise sessions to 30 minutes when the weather is humid." E. "I should rest by lying on my side for 10 minutes following exercise."

C. "I will check my heart rate every 15 minutes during exercise sessions." E. "I should rest by lying on my side for 10 minutes following exercise."

A nurse is assessing a newborn following a forceps-assisted birth. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of the birth method? A. Hypoglycemia B. Polycythemia C. Facial Palsy D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia

C. Facial Palsy Most babies delivered by forceps suffer no long-term problems, but in rare cases an injury is sustained to the facial nerve, due to the pressure of the forceps blade on the baby's head.

A nurse in a woman's health clinic is obtaining a health history from a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as increasing the client's risk for developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? A. Recurrent Cystitis B. Frequent Alcohol Use C. Use of Oral Contraceptives D. Chlamydia Infection - STDs can cause PID

Chlamydia Infection STDs can cause PID

A charge nurse is teaching a group of staff nurses about fetal monitoring during labor. Which of the following findings should the charge nurse instruct the staff members to report to the provider? A. Contraction durations of 95 to 100 seconds maybe this true also B. Contraction frequency of 2 to 3 min apart C. Absent early deceleration of fetal heart rate D. Fetal heart rate is 140/min

Contraction frequency of 2 to 3 min apart labor is progressing and might deliver soon

A nurse is assessing a client who is at 27 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Urine protein concentration 200 mg/ 24 hr B. Creatinine 0.8 mg/ dL C. Hemoglobin 14.8 g/ dL D. Platelet Count 60.000/ mm3

D. Platelet Count 60.000/ mm3 - platelet count of less than 100,000 correlates with how severe the condition is.

A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client at her first antepartum visit. The client states that the first day of her last menstrual period was March 8. Use Nagele's rule to calculate the estimated date of delivery.

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A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and requests nonpharmacological pain management. Which of the following nursing actions promotes client comfort? A. Assisting the client into squatting position B. Having the client lie in a supine position C. Applying fundal pressure during contractions D. Encouraging the client to void every 6 hr

Having the client lie in a supine position Having the patient lie in a comfortable position may help reduce sensation of pain due to labor

A nurse is caring for a client following an amniocentesis. The nurse should observe the client for which of the following complications? A.hyperemesis B. Proteinuria C. Hypoxia D. Hemorrhage

Hemorrhage bleeding is sometimes noted after the procedure

A nurse is caring for an infant who has signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Provide a stimulating environment B. Monitor blood glucose level every hr. C. Initiate seizure precautions. D. Place the infant on his back with legs extended.

Initiate seizure precautions. infants suffer from opioid withdrawal hence the seizures.

A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a postpartum client. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors places the client at risk for infection. A. Meconium stained fluid - can cause both maternal and fetal infections B. placenta previa C. Midline episiotomy D. Gestational hypertension

Meconium stained fluid Can cause both maternal and fetal infections

A nurse on a labor and delivery unit is receiving infection control standards with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to don gloves for which of the following procedures? A. Assisting a mother with breastfeeding B. Performing a newborn's initial bath C. Administering the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine D. Performing umbilical cord care

Performing a newborn's initial bath fluids from mother is still present from the delivery hence gloves should be used

A nurse is developing an educational program about hemolytic diseases in newborns for a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following genetic information should the nurse include in the program as a cause of hemolytic disease? A. The mother is Rh-positive and the father is Rh negative B. The mother is Rh-negative and the father is Rh positive - can cause sensitization from RH + from the father causing complications to the next conception C. The mother and the father are both Rh positive D. The mother and the father are both Rh negative Downloaded by: sdelatorre0321 | [email protected]

The mother is Rh-negative and the father is Rh positive can cause sensitization from RH + from the father causing complications to the next conception

A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 24 hr old. Which of the following Laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Hgb 20 g/dL B. Bilirubin 2mg/dL C. Platelets 200 .000/mm3 D. WBC count 32.000/mm3

WBC count 32.000/mm3 sign of a form of neonatal infection

A nurse is caring for a client following a vaginal delivery of a term fetal demise. Which of the following statement should the nurse make? A. "You can bathe and dress your baby if you'd like to." - allowing the mother to hold infant and maintain her parenting role will somehow foster better outcome of finally accepting fetal demise B. "If you don't hold the baby it will make letting go much harder." C. "You should name the baby so she can have an identity." D. "I'm sure you will be able to have another baby when you're ready."

a. You should name the baby so she can have an identity

A nurse is caring for four newborns. Which of the following newborns should the nurse assess first? A. newborn who has nasal flaring - sign of respiratory distress B. newborn who has subconjunctival hemorrhage of the left eye C. A newborn who has overlapping suture lines D. A newborn who has not rust-stained urine

newborn who has nasal flaring sign of respiratory distress

A nurse is providing nutritional guidance to a client who is pregnant and follows a vegan diet. The client asks the nurse which foods she should eat to ensure adequate calcium intake. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods has the highest amount of calcium? A. 1⁄2 cup cubed avocado B. 1 large banana C. 1 medium potato D. 1 cup cooked broccoli

there are 47mg of calcium in a 100 grams of broccoli. 1 cup cooked broccoli There are 47mg of calcium in a 100 grams of broccoli.

A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate? A . Urine Ketones B. Rapid plasma regain C.Prothrombin time D.Urine culture

urine ketones Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of this 'morning sickness', experience by less than 1% of pregnant women. It can cause dehydration and starvation and the production of compounds called ketones that can be found in the blood and urine.

A nurse is planning to teach a group of clients who are about breastfeeding after returning to work. Which of the following infections should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "Thawed breast milk can be refrigerated for up to 72 hours." B. "Breast milk can be stored in a deep freezer for 12 months." - Freshly expressed breast milk can be stored in the back of a deep freezer for up to 12 months but using the frozen milk within six months is optimal. C. Breast milk can be stored at room temperature for up to 12 hours." D. "Thawed breast milk that is unused can be refrozen."

"Breast milk can be stored in a deep freezer for 12 months." Freshly expressed breast milk can be stored in the back of a deep freezer for up to 12 months but using the frozen milk within six months is optimal.

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a new parent about car seat safety. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I should position my baby's car seat at a 45-degree angle in the car." B. "I should place the car seat rear facing until my baby is 12 months old." C. "I should place the harness snugly in a slot above my baby's shoulders." D. "I should position the retainer clip at the top of my baby's abdomen."

"I should place the car seat rear facing until my baby is 12 months old." Always put your infant in a rear-facing child safety seat in the back of your car. A baby riding in the front seat can be fatally injured by a passenger side air bag. The shoulder straps must be at or below your baby's shoulders."

A nurse is caring for a client who is 4hr postpartum and is experiencing hypovolemic shock. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Administer indomethacin B. Insert a second using a 22 gauge IV catheter C. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. D. Administer oxygen at 4L/min via nasal cannula.

Insert a second using a 22 gauge IV catheter to give blood products and IV bolus to help manage shock

A nurse caring for a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and has trichomoniasis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Thick, White Vaginal Discharge B. Urinary Frequency C. Vulva Lesions D. Malodorous Discharge

Maladorous discharge

A nurse is assessing a client following an amniocentesis. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as complications? (select all that apply). A. Amnionitis B. Urinary tract infection C. Polyhydramnios D. Leakage of amniotic fluid E. Preterm labor

A. Amnionitis B. Urinary tract infection D. Leakage of amniotic fluid E. Preterm labor

A nurse on the postpartum unit is caring for four clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse notify the provider? A. A client who has a urinary output of 300 ml in 8 hr B. A client who reports abdominal cramping during breastfeeding C. A client who is receiving magnesium sulfate and has absent deep tendon reflexes - this is a sign of early MgSO4 toxicity that if not treated may lead to death D.A client who reports lochia rubra requiring changing perineal pads every 3 hr

A client who is receiving magnesium sulfate and has absent deep tendon reflexes this is a sign of early MgSO4 toxicity that if not treated may lead to death

A nurse is caring for a client who is 14 weeks of gestation. At which the following locations should the nurse place the Doppler device when assessing the fetal heart rate? A . Midline 2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in) above the symphysis pubis B. Left Upper Abdomen C. Two fingerbreadths above the umbilicus D. Lateral at the Xiphoid Process

A. Midline 2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in) above the symphysis pubis at 14 weeks AOG this is where to place the doppler probe to note FHT

A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born Post term. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Nails extending over tips of fingers B. Large deposits of subcutaneous fat C. Pale, translucent skin D. Thin covering of fine hair on shoulders and back

A. Nails extending over tips of fingers Overgrown nails, abundant scalp hair, visible creases on palms and soles of feet, minimal fat deposits etc.

A nurse is providing teaching about terbutaline to a client who is experiencing preterm labor. Which of the following statement by client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A." The medication could cause me to experience heart palpitation" B. "This medication could cause me to experience blurred vision" C. "This medication could cause me to experience ringing in my ears" D. "This medication could cause me to experience frequent ..."

A." The medication could cause me to experience heart palpitation" This is a serious side effect of terbutaline and must be notifies to the physician immediately

A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 1 hr old and has a respiratory rate of 50/min, a heart rate of 130/min, and an auxiliary temperature of 36.1*C (97F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Give the newborn a warm bath. B. Apply a cap to the newborn head. C. Reposition the newborn. D. Obtain an oxygen saturation level

B. Apply a cap to the newborn head.

A nurse is caring for four clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse auscultate the fetal heart rate during the prenatal visit? A. A client who has an ultrasound that confirms a molar pregnancy B. A client who has a crown-rump length of 7 weeks gestation C. A client who has a positive urine pregnancy test 1 week after missed menses D. A client who has felt quickening for the first time

D. A client who has felt quickening for the first time

A nurse is assessing a newborn upon admission to the nursery. Which of the following should the nurse expect? A. Bulging Fontanels B. Nasal Flaring C. Length from head to heel of 40 cm (15.7 in) D. Chest circumference 2 cm (0.8 in) smaller than the head circumference

D. Chest circumference 2 cm (0.8 in) smaller than the head circumference -head circumference is always 2cm more than the chest in normal term babies

A nurse is assessing a newborn immediately following a vaginal birth. For which of the following findings should the nurse intervene? A. Molding B. Vernix Caseosa C. Acrocyanosis D. Sternal retractions

D. Sternal retractions Sternal retraction is a common clinical sign of respiratory distress in premature infants

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the second stage of labor. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A. The client expels the placenta B. The client experiences gradual dilation of the cervix C. The client begins have regular contractions. D. The client delivers the newborn

D. The client delivers the newborn - delivering the fetus is the second stage, first is the labor stage, third is delivering the placenta.

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin for induction of labor and notes late decelerations of the fetal heart rate on the monitor tracing. Which of the following action should the nurse take? A. Decrease maintenance IV solution infusion rate. - too much contraction is happening due to the oxytocin hence decreasing the dose is the correct answer B. Place the client in lateral position. C. Administer misoprostol 25 mcg vaginally D. Administer oxygen via face mask at 2 L/min

Decrease maintenance IV solution infusion rate.

A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is scheduled to start phototherapy using a lamp. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? A. Apply a thin layer of lotion to the newborn skin every 8 hrs. B. Give the newborn 1oz of glucose water every 4 hrs C. Ensure the newborn eyes are closed beneath the shield. - to reduce risk of retinopathies D. Dress the newborn in a thin layer of clothing during therapy

Ensure the newborn eyes are closed beneath the shield. to reduce risk of retinopathies

A nurse is receiving laboratory results for a term newborn who is 24 hr old. Which of the following results require intervention by the nurse? A. WBC count 10,000/mm3 B. Platelets 180,000/mm3 C. Hemoglobin 20g/dL D. Glucose 20 mg/dL

Glucose 20 mg/dL this is neonatal hypoglycemia and should be treated promptly

A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about immunizations that newborns receive following birth. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Hepatitis B - Part of the EINC and immunizations is Hepa B which follows just when the baby is born B. Rotavirus C. Pneumococcal D. Varicella

Hepatitis B Part of the EINC and immunizations is Hepa B which follows just when the baby is born

A nurse is teaching a client who is 28 weeks of gestation and not up-to-date on current immunization. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse inform the client to anticipate receiving following birth? A. Pneumococcal B. Hepatitis C. Human papillomavirus D. Rubella

Human papillomavirus Human papillomavirus Although not recommended during pregnancy, the HPV vaccine is recommended postpartum for patients 26 years of age or younger if not already immunized

A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old newborn who was born at 35 weeks of gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse the nurse takes? (Click on the "Exhibit" Button for additional information about the newborn. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of date.) A. Administer nitric oxide inhalation therapy to the newborn B. Insert an orogastric decompression tube with low wall suction. C. Provide the newborn with an iron-rich formula containing vitamin B12 every 2 hr. D. Measure the abdominal circumference at the level of the newborn's umbilicus every 2 hr.

Provide the newborn with an iron rich formula containing vitamin B12 every 2 hr.

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for client who is pregnant. The Nurse should expect which of the following laboratory values to increase? A. RBC count - the RBC normally increasing during pregnancy due to hormonal changes B. Bilirubin C. Fasting blood glucose D. BUN

RBC count the RBC normally increasing during pregnancy due to hormonal changes

.A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 6 hr old and has a bedside glucometer reading of 65 mg/ dL. The newborn's mother has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Obtain a blood sample for a serum glucose level B. Feed the newborn immediately C. Administer 50 mL of dextrose solution IV D. Reassess the blood glucose level prior to the next feeding

Reassess the blood glucose level prior to the next feeding newborn blood glucose is normal because it has separated from it's source of energy which is the mother. Blood glucose for newborn to be considered hypoglycemic is 45mg/dl and below.

A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has neonatal abstinence syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A. Increase the newborn's visual stimulation B. Weigh the newborn every other day C. Discourage parental interaction until after a social evaluation D. Swaddle the newborn in a flexed position

Swaddle the newborn in a flexed position to increase comfort that newborn is receiving

A nurse is teaching about clomiphene citrate to a client who is experiencing infertility. Which of the following adverse effect should the nurse include? A. Tinnitus B. Urinary Frequency C. Breast Tenderness D. Chills

Tinnitus this is a documented adverse effect of this medication

A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving oxytocin by continuous IV infusion for labor induction. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? A. Increase the infusion rate every 30 to 60 min. B. Maintain the client in a supine position. C. Titrate the infusion rate by 4 milliunits/min. D. Limit IV intake to 4 L per 24 hr.

Titrate the infusion rate by 4 milliunits/min.