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PRACTICE B COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has eclampsia.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include as the
priority immediately following a seizure?Initiate an IV line with an
18-gauge needle.Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.Administer oxygen
via facemask at 10 L/min.Monitor the client during magnesium sulfate
therapy..
Answer: Administer oxygen via face mask at 10L/min
◍ a nurse in postpartum unit is caring for a client who has endometriosis and is
48 hours postpartum following a cesarean birth. Which of the following
findings should the nurse anticipate? WBC 8,000/mm3Erythrocyte
sedimentation rate 15 mm/hrRespiratory rate 18/minHeart rate 110/min.
Answer: Heart rate of 110
◍ A nurse is reinforcing education about the prevention of newborn abduction
with a client who recently gave birth. Which of the following statements
should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the
instructions?"I can carry my baby back to the nursery in my arms.""An
alarm will sound if someone removes my baby's safety device.""The nurse
is not required to show their identification when taking my baby back to the
nursery.""I can leave my baby in the bassinet while I take a shower.".
Answer: An alarm will sound if someone removes my baby's safety device
◍ A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from a client who is at 12 weeks of
gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?Use an
, ultrasound stethoscope to listen to fetal heart tones.Obtain a blood sample
for the maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) screen.Collect a vaginal
and an anal specimen for group B Streptococcus (GBS).Measure fundal
height for gestational age..
Answer: Use an ultrasound stethoscope to listen to fetal heart tones.
◍ A nurse is providing teaching about nonpharmacological pain management
to a client who is breastfeeding and has engorgement. The nurse should
recommend the application of which of the following items?.
Answer: cold cabbage leaves
◍ A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has a
prescription for an amniocentesis. For which of the following reasons should
the nurse prepare the client for an ultrasound?.
Answer: to locate the pocket of fluid
◍ A nurse is teaching a client who is Rh negative about Rho(D) immune
globulin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?.
Answer: I will need this medication if I have an amniocentesis
◍ A nurse is providing education about family bonding to guardians who
recently adopted a newborn. The nurse should make which of the following
suggestions to aid the family's 7-year-old child in accepting the new family
member?.
Answer: Obtain a gift from the newborn to present to the sibling
◍ a nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?LeukorrheaNonpitting ankle edemaTingling in fingersBlurred
vision.
Answer: blurred vision
◍ A nurse is assessing a client who has gestational diabetes mellitus and is
experiencing hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?.
, Answer: reports increased urinary output
◍ A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation and
has a new prescription for misoprostol. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the teaching?.
Answer: I can administer oxytocin 4 hr after the insertion of this medication
◍ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about newborn umbilical cord care with a
client who is postpartum. Which of the following statements should the
nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?"I
will report any drainage from my baby's umbilical cord.""I will wash my
baby's umbilical cord with soapy water.""I will expect my baby's umbilical
cord to fall off in 2 to 3 days.""I will secure the diaper over my baby's
umbilical cord.".
Answer: I will report any drainage from my baby's umbilical cord.
◍ A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical record of a client who
is in the first trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following findings should
the nurse identify as a risk factor for the development of preeclampsia?.
Answer: Pregestational diabetes mellitus
◍ a nurse in an antepartum clinic is reviewing laboratory test results for a
group of clients. The nurse should notify the provider of which
results?Hemoglobin 14 g/dLWBC count 14,000/mm3Hematocrit
31%Platelets 200,000/mm3.
Answer: Hematocrit 31%
◍ A nurse is planning discharge for a client who is 3 days postpartum. Which
of the following nonpharmacological interventions should the nurse include
in the plan of care for lactation suppression?.
Answer: apply cabbage leaves to the breasts
◍ a nurse is caring for a 12 hr old male newborn who was delivered from a
breech position. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to
the charge nurse?Scrotum appears edematous.Skin appears
jaundiced.Voiding has not occurred.The umbilical cord contains two arteries
PRACTICE B COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has eclampsia.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include as the
priority immediately following a seizure?Initiate an IV line with an
18-gauge needle.Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.Administer oxygen
via facemask at 10 L/min.Monitor the client during magnesium sulfate
therapy..
Answer: Administer oxygen via face mask at 10L/min
◍ a nurse in postpartum unit is caring for a client who has endometriosis and is
48 hours postpartum following a cesarean birth. Which of the following
findings should the nurse anticipate? WBC 8,000/mm3Erythrocyte
sedimentation rate 15 mm/hrRespiratory rate 18/minHeart rate 110/min.
Answer: Heart rate of 110
◍ A nurse is reinforcing education about the prevention of newborn abduction
with a client who recently gave birth. Which of the following statements
should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the
instructions?"I can carry my baby back to the nursery in my arms.""An
alarm will sound if someone removes my baby's safety device.""The nurse
is not required to show their identification when taking my baby back to the
nursery.""I can leave my baby in the bassinet while I take a shower.".
Answer: An alarm will sound if someone removes my baby's safety device
◍ A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from a client who is at 12 weeks of
gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?Use an
, ultrasound stethoscope to listen to fetal heart tones.Obtain a blood sample
for the maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) screen.Collect a vaginal
and an anal specimen for group B Streptococcus (GBS).Measure fundal
height for gestational age..
Answer: Use an ultrasound stethoscope to listen to fetal heart tones.
◍ A nurse is providing teaching about nonpharmacological pain management
to a client who is breastfeeding and has engorgement. The nurse should
recommend the application of which of the following items?.
Answer: cold cabbage leaves
◍ A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has a
prescription for an amniocentesis. For which of the following reasons should
the nurse prepare the client for an ultrasound?.
Answer: to locate the pocket of fluid
◍ A nurse is teaching a client who is Rh negative about Rho(D) immune
globulin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?.
Answer: I will need this medication if I have an amniocentesis
◍ A nurse is providing education about family bonding to guardians who
recently adopted a newborn. The nurse should make which of the following
suggestions to aid the family's 7-year-old child in accepting the new family
member?.
Answer: Obtain a gift from the newborn to present to the sibling
◍ a nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?LeukorrheaNonpitting ankle edemaTingling in fingersBlurred
vision.
Answer: blurred vision
◍ A nurse is assessing a client who has gestational diabetes mellitus and is
experiencing hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?.
, Answer: reports increased urinary output
◍ A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation and
has a new prescription for misoprostol. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the teaching?.
Answer: I can administer oxytocin 4 hr after the insertion of this medication
◍ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about newborn umbilical cord care with a
client who is postpartum. Which of the following statements should the
nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?"I
will report any drainage from my baby's umbilical cord.""I will wash my
baby's umbilical cord with soapy water.""I will expect my baby's umbilical
cord to fall off in 2 to 3 days.""I will secure the diaper over my baby's
umbilical cord.".
Answer: I will report any drainage from my baby's umbilical cord.
◍ A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical record of a client who
is in the first trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following findings should
the nurse identify as a risk factor for the development of preeclampsia?.
Answer: Pregestational diabetes mellitus
◍ a nurse in an antepartum clinic is reviewing laboratory test results for a
group of clients. The nurse should notify the provider of which
results?Hemoglobin 14 g/dLWBC count 14,000/mm3Hematocrit
31%Platelets 200,000/mm3.
Answer: Hematocrit 31%
◍ A nurse is planning discharge for a client who is 3 days postpartum. Which
of the following nonpharmacological interventions should the nurse include
in the plan of care for lactation suppression?.
Answer: apply cabbage leaves to the breasts
◍ a nurse is caring for a 12 hr old male newborn who was delivered from a
breech position. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to
the charge nurse?Scrotum appears edematous.Skin appears
jaundiced.Voiding has not occurred.The umbilical cord contains two arteries
