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303 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 303
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a continuous IV infusion of oxytocin following a
vaginal birth. What assessment findings should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness
of the med?
pulse rate
bp
fundal consistency
output
Term 2 of 303
postpartum hemorrhage vital signs
skin of perineum
peripheral edema and weight gain
hypotension and tachycardia
acute anxiety
Term 3 of 303
A nurse is teaching a client who is at 13 wks gestation about the treatment of incompetent
cervix with cervical cerclage. What statement by the client indicates an understanding of
teaching?
I should go to the hospital if I think I may be in labor
I should expect bright red bleeding while the cerclage is in place
I am sad that I won't be able to get pregnant again
I can resume having sex as soon as I feel up to it
,Term 4 of 303
A nurse is caring for a newborn who was transferred to the nursery 30 min after birth because
of mild respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Confirm the newborn's Apgar score.
Verify the newborn's identification.
Administer vitamin K to the newborn.
Determine obstetrical risk factors.
Term 5 of 303
A nurse is caring for a client following an amniocentesis at 18 weeks of gestation. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a potential complication?
Increased fetal movement
Leakage of fluid from the vagina
Upper abdominal discomfort
Urinary frequency
Term 6 of 303
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for oxytocin. Which of the following
is a contraindication for the use of this medication?
Prolonged rupture of membranes at 38 weeks of gestation
Intrauterine growth restriction
Postterm pregnancy
Active genital herpes
,Term 7 of 303
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an epidural for pain relief. Which of the
following is a complication from the epidural block?
Nausea and vomiting
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Respiratory depression
Term 8 of 303
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and is HIV positive. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Provide the client with a list of local support groups for hiv positive individuals
Schedule a follow-up appointment for the client in two weeks
Advise the client to avoid all physical contact with others
Report the client's condition to the local health department
Term 9 of 303
recommended weight gain during pregnancy
10-15 pounds, no weight gain in first trimester and 3 pounds per week last two trimesters
30-35 pounds, 5 pounds first trimester and 2 pounds per week last two trimesters
25-30 pounds, 3-4 pounds first trimester and 1 pound per week last two trimesters
15-20 pounds, 2 pounds first trimester and 2 pounds per week last two trimesters
, Term 10 of 303
BPP normal score
7-10
6-8
2-4
8-10
Term 11 of 303
formula fed newborns should be burped
every 14-24 ml
every 15-30 mL
every 1-4 ml
every 5-15 ml
Term 12 of 303
A nurse is assessing a client who is postpartum following a vacuum-assisted birth. For what
finding should the nurse monitor to identify a cervical laceration?
a gush of rubra lochia when the nurse massages the uterus
continuous lochia flow and flaccid uterus
slow trickle of bright vaginal bleeding and a firm fundus
report of increasing pain and pressure in the perineal area
303 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 303
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a continuous IV infusion of oxytocin following a
vaginal birth. What assessment findings should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness
of the med?
pulse rate
bp
fundal consistency
output
Term 2 of 303
postpartum hemorrhage vital signs
skin of perineum
peripheral edema and weight gain
hypotension and tachycardia
acute anxiety
Term 3 of 303
A nurse is teaching a client who is at 13 wks gestation about the treatment of incompetent
cervix with cervical cerclage. What statement by the client indicates an understanding of
teaching?
I should go to the hospital if I think I may be in labor
I should expect bright red bleeding while the cerclage is in place
I am sad that I won't be able to get pregnant again
I can resume having sex as soon as I feel up to it
,Term 4 of 303
A nurse is caring for a newborn who was transferred to the nursery 30 min after birth because
of mild respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Confirm the newborn's Apgar score.
Verify the newborn's identification.
Administer vitamin K to the newborn.
Determine obstetrical risk factors.
Term 5 of 303
A nurse is caring for a client following an amniocentesis at 18 weeks of gestation. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a potential complication?
Increased fetal movement
Leakage of fluid from the vagina
Upper abdominal discomfort
Urinary frequency
Term 6 of 303
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for oxytocin. Which of the following
is a contraindication for the use of this medication?
Prolonged rupture of membranes at 38 weeks of gestation
Intrauterine growth restriction
Postterm pregnancy
Active genital herpes
,Term 7 of 303
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an epidural for pain relief. Which of the
following is a complication from the epidural block?
Nausea and vomiting
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Respiratory depression
Term 8 of 303
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and is HIV positive. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Provide the client with a list of local support groups for hiv positive individuals
Schedule a follow-up appointment for the client in two weeks
Advise the client to avoid all physical contact with others
Report the client's condition to the local health department
Term 9 of 303
recommended weight gain during pregnancy
10-15 pounds, no weight gain in first trimester and 3 pounds per week last two trimesters
30-35 pounds, 5 pounds first trimester and 2 pounds per week last two trimesters
25-30 pounds, 3-4 pounds first trimester and 1 pound per week last two trimesters
15-20 pounds, 2 pounds first trimester and 2 pounds per week last two trimesters
, Term 10 of 303
BPP normal score
7-10
6-8
2-4
8-10
Term 11 of 303
formula fed newborns should be burped
every 14-24 ml
every 15-30 mL
every 1-4 ml
every 5-15 ml
Term 12 of 303
A nurse is assessing a client who is postpartum following a vacuum-assisted birth. For what
finding should the nurse monitor to identify a cervical laceration?
a gush of rubra lochia when the nurse massages the uterus
continuous lochia flow and flaccid uterus
slow trickle of bright vaginal bleeding and a firm fundus
report of increasing pain and pressure in the perineal area
