NRS 3026 EXAM #1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
2026/2027 | NURSING STUDY GUIDE,
ANSWERS & EXAM REVIEW
1 of 376
Term
A client in labor has received a spinal epidural block. Which nursing
intervention should the nurse prioritize after assessing maternal
hypotension and changes in the fetal heart rate (FHR)?
a. Change the patient to the supine position.
b. Administer supplemental oxygen.
c. Lower the woman's legs.
d. Stop IV fluid administration.
Give this one a go later!
c b
d a
, Don't know?
2 of 376
Term
To determine an adverse response to carboprost tromethamine
(Hemabate), the nurse should frequently assess:
a. temperature.
b. lochial flow.
c. fundal height.
d. breath sounds.
Give this one a go later!
c b
a d
Don't know?
3 of 376
Term
To facilitate adequate urinary elimination during the postpartum
period, the nurse should incorporate which intervention into the plan
of care?
,a. Have the patient drink carbonated beverages to promote urinary
excretion
b. Tell the patient that because of postpartum diuresis there is less risk
to develop dehydration
c. Limit fluid intake to prevent polyuria
d. Teach the patient to perform pelvic floor exercises to combat
potential stress incontinence
Give this one a go later!
a c
d b
Don't know?
, 4 of 376
Term
The nurse observes the patient as she ambulates to the bathroom.
Which clinical finding might indicate development of a DVT (deep vein
thrombosis)?
a. Slow gait
b. Shuffling gait
c. Stiffness of right leg
d. Leans on husband for support
Give this one a go later!
d b
a c
Don't know?
5 of 376
Term
When caring for a newborn the nurse must be alert for signs of cold
stress, which would include which of the following?
a. Decreased activity level
2026/2027 | NURSING STUDY GUIDE,
ANSWERS & EXAM REVIEW
1 of 376
Term
A client in labor has received a spinal epidural block. Which nursing
intervention should the nurse prioritize after assessing maternal
hypotension and changes in the fetal heart rate (FHR)?
a. Change the patient to the supine position.
b. Administer supplemental oxygen.
c. Lower the woman's legs.
d. Stop IV fluid administration.
Give this one a go later!
c b
d a
, Don't know?
2 of 376
Term
To determine an adverse response to carboprost tromethamine
(Hemabate), the nurse should frequently assess:
a. temperature.
b. lochial flow.
c. fundal height.
d. breath sounds.
Give this one a go later!
c b
a d
Don't know?
3 of 376
Term
To facilitate adequate urinary elimination during the postpartum
period, the nurse should incorporate which intervention into the plan
of care?
,a. Have the patient drink carbonated beverages to promote urinary
excretion
b. Tell the patient that because of postpartum diuresis there is less risk
to develop dehydration
c. Limit fluid intake to prevent polyuria
d. Teach the patient to perform pelvic floor exercises to combat
potential stress incontinence
Give this one a go later!
a c
d b
Don't know?
, 4 of 376
Term
The nurse observes the patient as she ambulates to the bathroom.
Which clinical finding might indicate development of a DVT (deep vein
thrombosis)?
a. Slow gait
b. Shuffling gait
c. Stiffness of right leg
d. Leans on husband for support
Give this one a go later!
d b
a c
Don't know?
5 of 376
Term
When caring for a newborn the nurse must be alert for signs of cold
stress, which would include which of the following?
a. Decreased activity level
