NSG 3500 Exam 3 Questions and Answers
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a woman after a cesarean birth. Prior to ambulating her for the first time, which action by the nurse
takes priority?
a. assess sensation in lower extremities
b. discontinue the patients IV line
c. encourage the pt to cough and deep breathe
d. have the pt sit on the edge of the bed
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
What teaching is important for the woman being treated with lithium for postpartum psychosis?
a. dental visits every 4 months
b. lithium levels drawn every 6 months
c. do not drink any citrus juices
d. use two types of birth control
Correct Answer
B
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,Question 3
The postpartum nurse expects a postpartum woman's bladder function to return to normal within what length of time?
a. 2-4 hours
b. 4-6 hours
c. 6-8 hours
d. 8-12 hours
Correct Answer
B
Question 4
A woman complains of perineal pain. The nurse assesses swelling, but sees no other abnormalities. The woman does not
wish pharmacological treatment. What suggestion by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. applying a covered ice pack to the perineum every 2-4 hours for 20mins
b. placing a cool cabbage leaves on the woman's peri-pad
c. sitting on a donut-type pillow when out of bed
d. immersing in a sitz bath with a water temp of 120F
Correct Answer
A
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, Question 5
A perinatal nurse screens all patines for intimate partner violence. What technique is best when performing this screening?
a. asking direct questions about abuse
b. having the woman fill out a survey
c. scheduling a social worker to visit all new patients
d. distributing flyers that encourage reporting abuse
Correct Answer
A
Question 6
The perinatal nurse promotes postpartum health and prevents infection with the inclusion of information about which
concept?
a. good hand washing
b. early ambulation
c. minimal fluid intake
d. restricted protein intake
Correct Answer
A
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Question 1
A nurse is caring for a woman after a cesarean birth. Prior to ambulating her for the first time, which action by the nurse
takes priority?
a. assess sensation in lower extremities
b. discontinue the patients IV line
c. encourage the pt to cough and deep breathe
d. have the pt sit on the edge of the bed
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
What teaching is important for the woman being treated with lithium for postpartum psychosis?
a. dental visits every 4 months
b. lithium levels drawn every 6 months
c. do not drink any citrus juices
d. use two types of birth control
Correct Answer
B
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,Question 3
The postpartum nurse expects a postpartum woman's bladder function to return to normal within what length of time?
a. 2-4 hours
b. 4-6 hours
c. 6-8 hours
d. 8-12 hours
Correct Answer
B
Question 4
A woman complains of perineal pain. The nurse assesses swelling, but sees no other abnormalities. The woman does not
wish pharmacological treatment. What suggestion by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. applying a covered ice pack to the perineum every 2-4 hours for 20mins
b. placing a cool cabbage leaves on the woman's peri-pad
c. sitting on a donut-type pillow when out of bed
d. immersing in a sitz bath with a water temp of 120F
Correct Answer
A
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, Question 5
A perinatal nurse screens all patines for intimate partner violence. What technique is best when performing this screening?
a. asking direct questions about abuse
b. having the woman fill out a survey
c. scheduling a social worker to visit all new patients
d. distributing flyers that encourage reporting abuse
Correct Answer
A
Question 6
The perinatal nurse promotes postpartum health and prevents infection with the inclusion of information about which
concept?
a. good hand washing
b. early ambulation
c. minimal fluid intake
d. restricted protein intake
Correct Answer
A
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