NU170 exam 4(Latest )
Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
100% Correct Questions & Answers - Galen
The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a newborn who is
diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). The mother reports abusing
opioids up to the day of delivery. The infant is irritable, has tremors, and tachypnea. It
requires intervention by the nurse
preceptor if the newly hired nurse - correct answer ensures the newborn's
environment is well lit to monitor for seizures.
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a cesarean delivery.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including for the
prevention of venous thrombosis? - correct answer Administer low molecular weight
heparin.
The nurse is caring for a preterm infant who is at risk for kernicterus. The parents of
the infant ask the nurse what kernicterus means. Which of the following responses by
the nurse is
,appropriate? - correct answer "Long-term consequences of bilirubin toxicity."
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of an infant who is scheduled to
have a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placed for hydrocephalus. Which of the
following should the
nurse reinforce? - correct answer Provide frequent position changes.
The nurse is caring for a client who delivered a newborn with macrosomia. The nurse
observes a continuous bright-red trickle while palpating a firm fundus. The nurse
understands this may be an early sign of - correct answer a laceration.
The nurse manager and newly hired nurse are discussing postpartum hemorrhage.
Which of the following is a cause of this condition? - correct answer Soft tissue
trauma.
The nurse is collaborating on a staff in-service about hip dysplasia managed with a
Pavlik harness. Which of the following information should the nurse recommend
, including in the teaching? - correct answer The harness is removed for 3 hours each
day to allow the skin access to air.
The nurse is caring for a newborn who was delivered at 30 weeks gestation. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? - correct answer Loose, transparent
skin.
The nurse preceptor and newly hired nurse are caring for a client who is diagnosed
with endometritis. Which of the following nursing actions by the newly hired nurse
requires immediate intervention by the nurse preceptor? - correct answer
Encouraging the client to use a douche.
The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a child who has Down
syndrome. Which of the following manifestations documented by the newly hired nurse
requires
follow-up by the nurse preceptor? - correct answer Enlarged orbital sockets.
Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
100% Correct Questions & Answers - Galen
The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a newborn who is
diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). The mother reports abusing
opioids up to the day of delivery. The infant is irritable, has tremors, and tachypnea. It
requires intervention by the nurse
preceptor if the newly hired nurse - correct answer ensures the newborn's
environment is well lit to monitor for seizures.
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client following a cesarean delivery.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including for the
prevention of venous thrombosis? - correct answer Administer low molecular weight
heparin.
The nurse is caring for a preterm infant who is at risk for kernicterus. The parents of
the infant ask the nurse what kernicterus means. Which of the following responses by
the nurse is
,appropriate? - correct answer "Long-term consequences of bilirubin toxicity."
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of an infant who is scheduled to
have a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placed for hydrocephalus. Which of the
following should the
nurse reinforce? - correct answer Provide frequent position changes.
The nurse is caring for a client who delivered a newborn with macrosomia. The nurse
observes a continuous bright-red trickle while palpating a firm fundus. The nurse
understands this may be an early sign of - correct answer a laceration.
The nurse manager and newly hired nurse are discussing postpartum hemorrhage.
Which of the following is a cause of this condition? - correct answer Soft tissue
trauma.
The nurse is collaborating on a staff in-service about hip dysplasia managed with a
Pavlik harness. Which of the following information should the nurse recommend
, including in the teaching? - correct answer The harness is removed for 3 hours each
day to allow the skin access to air.
The nurse is caring for a newborn who was delivered at 30 weeks gestation. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? - correct answer Loose, transparent
skin.
The nurse preceptor and newly hired nurse are caring for a client who is diagnosed
with endometritis. Which of the following nursing actions by the newly hired nurse
requires immediate intervention by the nurse preceptor? - correct answer
Encouraging the client to use a douche.
The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a child who has Down
syndrome. Which of the following manifestations documented by the newly hired nurse
requires
follow-up by the nurse preceptor? - correct answer Enlarged orbital sockets.
