NRS 3026 EXAM 3 OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
2026.2027 100% VERIFIED QUESTION
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The nurse is reviewing a list of foods high in folic acid with a patient who is considering becoming
pregnant. The nurse determines that the patient understands the teaching when the patients tates
she will include which list of foods in her diet?
a. Peaches, yogurt, and tofu
b. Strawberries, milk, and tuna
c. Asparagus, lemonade, and chicken breast
d. Spinach, orange juice, and fortified bran flakes
d
A patient at 8 weeks' gestation complains to the nurse, "I feel sick almost every morning. And I throw
up at least two or three times a week." What is the nurse's best guidance for this patient?
a. "Do you like cheese?"
b. "Try eating four meals a day instead of three meals a day."
c. "Try eating peanut butter on whole wheat bread right before going to bed."
d. "If you can eat enough throughout the day, you don't have to worry about being sick."
c
The nurse is teaching a patient taking prenatal vitamins how to avoid constipation. Which should the
nurse plan to include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Advise taking a daily laxative for constipation.
b. Recommend a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
c. Encourage an increase in fluid consumption during the day.
d. Increase the intake of whole grains and whole grain products.
e. Suggest increasing the intake of dairy products, especially cheeses
b, c ,d
,The nurse is teaching a breastfeeding patient about substances to avoid while she is breastfeeding.
Which substances should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Caffeine
b. Alcohol
c. Omega-6 fatty acids
d. Appetite suppressants
e. Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids
a, b, d
The nurse is advising a lactose-intolerant pregnant patient about calcium intake. Which of the calcium
sources are approximately eequivalent to 1 cup of milk? (Select all that apply.)
a. 3/4 cup yogurt
b. 1 cup of sherbet
c. 1 1/4 oz of hard cheese
d. 1 1/4 cups of ice cream
e. 3/4 cup of low-fat cottage cheese
a, c, d
The nurse is teaching a pregnant patient about food safety during pregnancy and lactation. Which
statements by hte patient indicate she understood the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I will limit my intake of shrimp to 12 oz a week."
b. "I will avoid the soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk."
c. "I plan to continue to pack my bologna sandwich for lunch."
d. "I am glad I can still go to the sushi bar during my pregnancy."
e. "I will not eat any swordfish or shark while I am pregnant or nursing."
a, b, e
Which contraceptive method provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases?
a. Oral contraceptives
b. Tubal ligation
c. Male or female condoms
d. Intrauterine device (IUD)
c
,A nurse is leading a discussion regarding options for birth control. Which of the following methods is
considered the most reliable?
a. Coitus interruptus
b. Breastfeeding
c. Natural family planning
d. Intrauterine device
d
Which patient is a safe candidate for the use of oral contraceptives?
a. 39-year-old with a history of thrombophlebitis.
b. 16-year-old with a benign liver tumor.
c. 20-year-old who suspects she may be pregnant.
d. 43-year-old who does not smoke cigarettes.
d
The role of the nurse in family planning is to:
a. refer the couple to a reliable physician.
b. decide on the best method for the couple.
c. advise couples on which contraceptive to use.
d. educate couples on the various methods of contraception.
d
Informed consent concerning contraceptive use is important since some of the methods:
a. may not be reliable.
b. require a surgical procedure to insert.
c. have potentially dangerous side effects.
d. are invasive procedures that require hospitalization.
c
Which contraceptive method should be contraindicated in a patient with a history of toxic shock
syndrome?
a. Condom
b. Spermicide
c. Cervical cap
d. Oral contraceptives
c
, When instructing a patient in the use of spermicidal foam or gel, it is important to include the
information that:
a. effectiveness is about 85%.
b. douching should be avoided for at least 6 hours.
c. it should be inserted 1 to 2 hours before intercourse.
d. one application is effective for several hours.
b
Which symptom in a patient using oral contraceptives should be reported to the physician
immediately?
a. 5-lb weight gain
b. Leg pain and edema
c. Decrease in menstrual flow
d. Increased pigmentation of the face
b
When using the basal body temperature method of family planning, the woman should understand
that:
a. she will remain fertile for 5 days after ovulation.
b. she should take her temperature each night before going to bed.
c. her temperature will increase about 0.2 to 0.4ºC (0.4 to 0.8ºF) after ovulation.
d. her temperature is normally during the second half of her cycle.
c
The major difference between the diaphragm and the cervical cap is that the diaphragm:
a. is more effective.
b. requires spermicide.
c. applies pressure on the urethra.
d. has no contribution to toxic shock syndrome.
c
The patient who has had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted should be instructed to:
a. use a vinegar douche weekly for 4 weeks.
b. have the IUD replaced every 2 to 4 years.
c. check the placement of the string once a week for 4 weeks.
d. use another method of contraception for 2 weeks after insertion.
2026.2027 100% VERIFIED QUESTION
AND ANSWER GUARANTEED PASS
The nurse is reviewing a list of foods high in folic acid with a patient who is considering becoming
pregnant. The nurse determines that the patient understands the teaching when the patients tates
she will include which list of foods in her diet?
a. Peaches, yogurt, and tofu
b. Strawberries, milk, and tuna
c. Asparagus, lemonade, and chicken breast
d. Spinach, orange juice, and fortified bran flakes
d
A patient at 8 weeks' gestation complains to the nurse, "I feel sick almost every morning. And I throw
up at least two or three times a week." What is the nurse's best guidance for this patient?
a. "Do you like cheese?"
b. "Try eating four meals a day instead of three meals a day."
c. "Try eating peanut butter on whole wheat bread right before going to bed."
d. "If you can eat enough throughout the day, you don't have to worry about being sick."
c
The nurse is teaching a patient taking prenatal vitamins how to avoid constipation. Which should the
nurse plan to include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Advise taking a daily laxative for constipation.
b. Recommend a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
c. Encourage an increase in fluid consumption during the day.
d. Increase the intake of whole grains and whole grain products.
e. Suggest increasing the intake of dairy products, especially cheeses
b, c ,d
,The nurse is teaching a breastfeeding patient about substances to avoid while she is breastfeeding.
Which substances should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Caffeine
b. Alcohol
c. Omega-6 fatty acids
d. Appetite suppressants
e. Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids
a, b, d
The nurse is advising a lactose-intolerant pregnant patient about calcium intake. Which of the calcium
sources are approximately eequivalent to 1 cup of milk? (Select all that apply.)
a. 3/4 cup yogurt
b. 1 cup of sherbet
c. 1 1/4 oz of hard cheese
d. 1 1/4 cups of ice cream
e. 3/4 cup of low-fat cottage cheese
a, c, d
The nurse is teaching a pregnant patient about food safety during pregnancy and lactation. Which
statements by hte patient indicate she understood the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I will limit my intake of shrimp to 12 oz a week."
b. "I will avoid the soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk."
c. "I plan to continue to pack my bologna sandwich for lunch."
d. "I am glad I can still go to the sushi bar during my pregnancy."
e. "I will not eat any swordfish or shark while I am pregnant or nursing."
a, b, e
Which contraceptive method provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases?
a. Oral contraceptives
b. Tubal ligation
c. Male or female condoms
d. Intrauterine device (IUD)
c
,A nurse is leading a discussion regarding options for birth control. Which of the following methods is
considered the most reliable?
a. Coitus interruptus
b. Breastfeeding
c. Natural family planning
d. Intrauterine device
d
Which patient is a safe candidate for the use of oral contraceptives?
a. 39-year-old with a history of thrombophlebitis.
b. 16-year-old with a benign liver tumor.
c. 20-year-old who suspects she may be pregnant.
d. 43-year-old who does not smoke cigarettes.
d
The role of the nurse in family planning is to:
a. refer the couple to a reliable physician.
b. decide on the best method for the couple.
c. advise couples on which contraceptive to use.
d. educate couples on the various methods of contraception.
d
Informed consent concerning contraceptive use is important since some of the methods:
a. may not be reliable.
b. require a surgical procedure to insert.
c. have potentially dangerous side effects.
d. are invasive procedures that require hospitalization.
c
Which contraceptive method should be contraindicated in a patient with a history of toxic shock
syndrome?
a. Condom
b. Spermicide
c. Cervical cap
d. Oral contraceptives
c
, When instructing a patient in the use of spermicidal foam or gel, it is important to include the
information that:
a. effectiveness is about 85%.
b. douching should be avoided for at least 6 hours.
c. it should be inserted 1 to 2 hours before intercourse.
d. one application is effective for several hours.
b
Which symptom in a patient using oral contraceptives should be reported to the physician
immediately?
a. 5-lb weight gain
b. Leg pain and edema
c. Decrease in menstrual flow
d. Increased pigmentation of the face
b
When using the basal body temperature method of family planning, the woman should understand
that:
a. she will remain fertile for 5 days after ovulation.
b. she should take her temperature each night before going to bed.
c. her temperature will increase about 0.2 to 0.4ºC (0.4 to 0.8ºF) after ovulation.
d. her temperature is normally during the second half of her cycle.
c
The major difference between the diaphragm and the cervical cap is that the diaphragm:
a. is more effective.
b. requires spermicide.
c. applies pressure on the urethra.
d. has no contribution to toxic shock syndrome.
c
The patient who has had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted should be instructed to:
a. use a vinegar douche weekly for 4 weeks.
b. have the IUD replaced every 2 to 4 years.
c. check the placement of the string once a week for 4 weeks.
d. use another method of contraception for 2 weeks after insertion.
