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A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because thinks is in labor. The nu
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rse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines that the fetal heart rate is 140 beats/mi
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nute and the contractions are occurring irregularly every 10 to 15 minutes. What
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assessment finding confirms to the nurse that the client is not labor at this time? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Contractions decrease with walking.
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A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30 weeks gestation. To asses the parents in the grieving
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process which intervention is most for the nurse to implement ?
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A. explain the possible cause of the fetal demise
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B. Provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
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C. Encourage the parents to seek counseling within the next few weeks
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D. Assist the couple to request autopsy - CORRECT ANSWER -
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B. provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
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What is the priority nursing assessment immediately following the birth of an infant with esophageal
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atresia and a tracheoesophageal (the) fistula ?
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D. number of vessels in the cord - CORRECT ANSWER -A. body temperature
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What is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct following the administration of epid
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ural anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?
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D. Maternal blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER -D. Maternal blood pressure
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A 34-qe
week primigravida with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is receiving Ringer's Lactate 500 ml with
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magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate of 3 grams/hour. How many ml/hour should the nurse progr
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am the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only)
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A. 120
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75 - CORRECT ANSWER -D. 75
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A mother of a 3-year-
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old boy has just given birth to a new baby girl. The little boy asks the nurse, "Why is my baby sister ea
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ting my mommy's breast?" How should the nurse respond? (Select all that apply)
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A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way
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B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
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C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
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D. Suggest that the baby can also drink from a bottle
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,E. Clarify that breastfeeding is his mother's choice - CORRECT ANSWER -
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A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way
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B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
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C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
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The nurse is examining an infant for possible cryptorchidism. Which exam technique should be used?
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A. Place the infant in side-lying to facilitate the exam
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B. Hold the penis and retract the foreskin gently
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C. Cleanse the penis with an antiseptic-soaked pad
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D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm approach - CORRECT ANSWER -
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D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm approach
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The nurse is planning care for a client at 30-
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weeks gestation who is experiencing preterm labor. What maternal prescription is most important in preve
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nting this fetus from developing respiratory distress syndrome?
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A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
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B. Butorphanol 1 mg IV push q2h PRN pain
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C. Ampicillin 1 Gram IV push q8h
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D. Terbutaline (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously q15 minutes x3 - CORRECT ANSWER -
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A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
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A 3-month-
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etention. The home health nurse notes that the child has developed episodes of sneezing, urticar
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ia, watery eyes, and a rash in the diaper area. What action is most important for the nurse to take
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A. Auscultate the lungs for respiratory pneumonia.
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B. Draw blood to analyze for streptococcal infection
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C. Change to latex-free gloves when handling infant
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, D. Apply zinc oxide to perineum with each diaper change - CORRECT ANSWER -C. Change to latex-
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free gloves when handling infant
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The nurse is caring for a female client, a primigravida, with preeclampsia. Findings include +2 proteinu
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ria, BP 172/112 mmHg, facial and hand swelling, complaints of blurry vision and a severe frontal heada
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che. Which medication should the nurse anticipate for this client?
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A. Clonidine hydrochloride
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A client at 35-
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the client's temperature to be 101.2F, with severe abdominal or uterine tenderness on palpation.
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The nurse knows that these findings are indicative of what condition?
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A. Round ligament strain
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B. Chorioamnionitis
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A male infant with a 2-
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day history of fever and diarrhea is brought to a clinic by his mother who tells the nurse that the child
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refuses to drink anything. The nurse determines that the child has a weak cry with no tears. Which pr
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A. Provide a bottle of electrolyte solution
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B. Infuse normal saline intravenously
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C. Administer an antipyretic rectally
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D. Apply external cooling blanket - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Infuse normal saline intravenously
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MATERNITY EXAM QUESTIONS A qe qe qe
ND WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSW qe qe qe qe
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SUCCESS
A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because thinks is in labor. The nu
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rse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines that the fetal heart rate is 140 beats/mi
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nute and the contractions are occurring irregularly every 10 to 15 minutes. What
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assessment finding confirms to the nurse that the client is not labor at this time? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Contractions decrease with walking.
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A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30 weeks gestation. To asses the parents in the grieving
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process which intervention is most for the nurse to implement ?
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A. explain the possible cause of the fetal demise
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B. Provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
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C. Encourage the parents to seek counseling within the next few weeks
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D. Assist the couple to request autopsy - CORRECT ANSWER -
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B. provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
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What is the priority nursing assessment immediately following the birth of an infant with esophageal
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atresia and a tracheoesophageal (the) fistula ?
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,A. body temperature qe
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D. number of vessels in the cord - CORRECT ANSWER -A. body temperature
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What is the most important assessment for the nurse to conduct following the administration of epid
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ural anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?
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A. Level of pain sensation qe qe qe
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C. Variability of fetal heart rate qe qe qe qe
D. Maternal blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER -D. Maternal blood pressure
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A 34-qe
week primigravida with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is receiving Ringer's Lactate 500 ml with
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magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate of 3 grams/hour. How many ml/hour should the nurse progr
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am the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only)
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A. 120
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75 - CORRECT ANSWER -D. 75
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A mother of a 3-year-
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old boy has just given birth to a new baby girl. The little boy asks the nurse, "Why is my baby sister ea
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ting my mommy's breast?" How should the nurse respond? (Select all that apply)
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A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way
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B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
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C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
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D. Suggest that the baby can also drink from a bottle
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,E. Clarify that breastfeeding is his mother's choice - CORRECT ANSWER -
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A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way
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B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
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C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
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The nurse is examining an infant for possible cryptorchidism. Which exam technique should be used?
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A. Place the infant in side-lying to facilitate the exam
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B. Hold the penis and retract the foreskin gently
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C. Cleanse the penis with an antiseptic-soaked pad
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D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm approach - CORRECT ANSWER -
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D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm approach
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The nurse is planning care for a client at 30-
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weeks gestation who is experiencing preterm labor. What maternal prescription is most important in preve
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nting this fetus from developing respiratory distress syndrome?
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A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
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B. Butorphanol 1 mg IV push q2h PRN pain
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C. Ampicillin 1 Gram IV push q8h
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D. Terbutaline (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously q15 minutes x3 - CORRECT ANSWER -
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A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
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A 3-month-
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etention. The home health nurse notes that the child has developed episodes of sneezing, urticar
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ia, watery eyes, and a rash in the diaper area. What action is most important for the nurse to take
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A. Auscultate the lungs for respiratory pneumonia.
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B. Draw blood to analyze for streptococcal infection
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C. Change to latex-free gloves when handling infant
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, D. Apply zinc oxide to perineum with each diaper change - CORRECT ANSWER -C. Change to latex-
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free gloves when handling infant
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The nurse is caring for a female client, a primigravida, with preeclampsia. Findings include +2 proteinu
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ria, BP 172/112 mmHg, facial and hand swelling, complaints of blurry vision and a severe frontal heada
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che. Which medication should the nurse anticipate for this client?
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A. Clonidine hydrochloride
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B. Carbamazepine
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A client at 35-
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the client's temperature to be 101.2F, with severe abdominal or uterine tenderness on palpation.
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The nurse knows that these findings are indicative of what condition?
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A. Round ligament strain
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B. Chorioamnionitis
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A male infant with a 2-
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day history of fever and diarrhea is brought to a clinic by his mother who tells the nurse that the child
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refuses to drink anything. The nurse determines that the child has a weak cry with no tears. Which pr
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escription is most important to implement? qe qe qe qe qe
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B. Infuse normal saline intravenously
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D. Apply external cooling blanket - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Infuse normal saline intravenously
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