Part 1

walking

what is an excellent form of exercise in the immediate postpartum period because it is not strenuous and maintains circulation

hepatotoxicity

with Rifampin, The nurse should note any elevation of the alkaline phosphatase, which would indicate possible

peripheral lung fields where the air enters the alveoli

Vesicular breath sounds are heard over what

3 weeks

episiotomy healing and decreased lochia takes approx how long?

subcutaneous fat

A preterm baby has less what than the full-term infant.

brownish pink discharge

Lochia color from days 4 to 10

Encourage oral fluid intake

A postpartum nurse obtains the vital signs on a mother who delivered a healthy newborn 2 hours ago. The mother's temperature is 100° F (38° C). What is the initial nursing action?

decreased hemoglobin

A pregnant client tells the nurse that she has been craving "unusual foods." On further data collection, the nurse discovers that the client has been ingesting daily amounts of white clay dirt from her backyard. Which laboratory result indicates a physiological consequence of a result of this practice?

influenza A and B virus

Oseltamivir is an oral antiviral medication used to treat

iron deficiency anemia

Pica cravings often lead to what

8 ounces of water 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals

Rifampin should be taken on an empty stomach with what

thinner

Skin of the preterm baby is more what than that of the full-term infant

food intake stimulates gastric acid production and mechanical irritation.

Sucralfate is timed to allow it to form a protective coating over the gastric ulcer before

I need to use a straw when I give the medication

The nurse has reinforced discharge instructions to the mother of a child who is prescribed tetracycline to treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Which statement by the mother indicates the best understanding regarding the administration of the medication?

Development of an infection

The nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for the pregnant client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The nurse should determine that which is the priority concern for this client?

potential heat loss

The posture of the preterm infant will expose more skin to what

body surface area

The preterm infant has a high what in relation to their body weight

the rapid reduction in size and the return of the uterus to a normal condition similar to its prepregnant state

The term, involution, is used to describe what

one fingerbreadth on each succeeding day

The top of the fundus remains at the level of the umbilicus for about a day and then descends into the pelvis approximately how long

Bronchial, Bronchovesicular, and vesicular sounds

There are three types of normal breath sounds in the adult and older child. These include

decreased urinary output; headaches and blurred vision; abdominal pain; and a change in fetal movement, particularly a decrease

Warning signs and symptoms of progression of preeclampsia to be reported include

Asks the client to block one ear at a time

Which observation indicates that the nurse is performing a whispered voice hearing assessment test procedure correctly?

Alcohol

With Rifampin, The client needs to avoid what

umbilicus

Within 6 to 12 hours after birth, the fundus of the uterus rises to the level of the what

white

lochia color from days 11 to 14

staining

tetracycline hydrochloride can cause what to the teeth

red-orange

with Rifampin, The client should be told that urine, feces, sweat, and tears may turn what

I am eating fresh fruits and vegetables for snacks and for dessert each day

During a routine prenatal visit, a client complains of gingivitis and gums that bleed easily with brushing. When assisting to plan the care for the client, the nurse includes a goal that addresses proper nutrition to minimize this problem. The nurse determines that the goal has been achieved when the client makes which statement?

dehydrating effects of labor

During the first 24 hours following delivery, the mother's temperature may rise to 100° F (38° C) as a result of what?

anemia

Epoetin alfa is given to clients experiencing what

bright red

Lochia 3 days postpartum

1 hour before my meals and at bedtime

Sucralfate should be scheduled to be given when

Discontinuation of the medication

The client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is taking zidovudine 200 mg orally three times daily. The client reports to the health care clinic for follow-up blood studies, and the results indicate severe neutropenia. Which should the nurse next anticipate to be prescribed for the client?

positive

The client who is diagnosed positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has had a tuberculin skin test. The results show a 7-mm area of induration. The nurse should interpret the test results as which response?

9 total months and at least 6 months after cultures convert to negative

The client with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who has contracted tuberculosis (TB) asks the nurse how long the medication therapy lasts. Which duration of treatment should the nurse explain to the client?

headache, malaise, insomnia, rash, diarrhea, and fever

The initial adverse effects of zidovudine include what

6 to 9 months up to 1 year.

with Rifampin, The client should also be instructed that doses should not be skipped and that the medication needs to be taken as prescribed for the full length of therapy, which may range from?

zidovudine

Hematological monitoring should be done every 2 weeks in the client taking what

grapefruit

Immediately following the delivery of the placenta, the uterus contracts to the size of a large

block one external ear canal. The nurse quietly whispers a statement and asks the client to repeat it

In a voice test, the nurse, while facing the client, stands 1 to 2 feet away and asks the client to do what?

How to check for signs of hypoglycemia and the required treatment

The nurse is assisting in developing a teaching plan for a pregnant client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which instruction is the priority for this client?

If my urine becomes very dark, I should contact my primary health care provider

Itraconazole is prescribed for the client diagnosed with a fungal infection of the hands. Which statement by the client best indicates an understanding of the medication?

I need to take the medication with water but on an empty stomach

Indinavir is prescribed for a client diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The nurse has reinforced instructions to the client regarding ways to maximize absorption of the medication. Which statement by the client indicates an adequate understanding of the use of this medication?

sexual intercourse

It is recommended that the woman refrain from what until the episiotomy has healed and the lochia has stopped

Clean around the cord with plain water as needed until the cord falls off

The nurse is assisting in providing a class to new mothers on newborn care. In teaching cord care, the nurse makes which suggestion to the new mothers?

Palpate for uterine contractions at the same time as the client

The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client about preterm labor. Which method of teaching should the nurse use?

If I develop a fever, I will call my doctor

The nurse reinforces home care instructions to a postpartum client who had a cesarean delivery. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions?

trachea and larynx

Bronchial breath sounds are heard over the what

major bronchi

Bronchovesicular breath sounds are heard over the what

symphysis pubis and the umbilicus

after delivery, The fundus is situated in the midline between the what