Practice 2019 A with NGN Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hours postpartum. Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to the provider?
A. Fundus firm and midline at the umbilicus
✔✔ B. Saturating one peripad in 15 minutes
C. Lochia rubra with small clots
D. Client reports mild cramping during breastfeeding
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a diaphragm. Which of the following statements
indicates a need for further teaching?
✔✔ A. "I can remove the diaphragm immediately after intercourse."
B. "I should use spermicide with my diaphragm each time I use it."
C. "I need to leave the diaphragm in place for at least 6 hours after sex."
D. "I will have the diaphragm refitted if I gain or lose weight."
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,A nurse is caring for a newborn who is small for gestational age (SGA). Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
✔✔ A. Loose skin and reduced muscle mass
B. Wide anterior fontanel
C. Excessive subcutaneous fat
D. Hyperactivity during sleep
A nurse is teaching a postpartum client how to suppress lactation. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
A. Express small amounts of milk frequently
B. Use warm compresses on the breasts
✔✔ C. Wear a supportive, snug-fitting bra
D. Massage the breasts gently daily
A nurse is caring for a client who delivered by cesarean birth 8 hours ago. Which of the
following assessments requires immediate intervention?
✔✔ A. Urinary output of 10 mL/hr
B. Pain score of 5 out of 10
C. Scant lochia serosa
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,D. Mild abdominal distention
A nurse is reviewing lab results for a client at 28 weeks gestation. Which result requires
immediate follow-up?
✔✔ A. Hemoglobin 8.5 g/dL
B. White blood cell count 12,000/mm³
C. Platelets 150,000/mm³
D. Hematocrit 34%
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and receiving oxytocin. The fetal monitor
shows late decelerations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
✔✔ A. Turn the client to a side-lying position
B. Increase the IV rate of oxytocin
C. Perform a vaginal examination
D. Prepare for immediate delivery
A nurse is performing a newborn assessment. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider?
A. Positive Babinski reflex
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, B. Head circumference larger than chest circumference
✔✔ C. Nasal flaring and grunting
D. Acrocyanosis in hands and feet
A nurse is teaching a client about preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which
statement indicates understanding?
✔✔ A. "I will place my baby on his back to sleep."
B. "I will use a soft mattress and bumper pads."
C. "I will allow my baby to sleep in my bed."
D. "I will cover my baby with a warm blanket at night."
A nurse is caring for a client at 36 weeks gestation with preeclampsia. Which of the following
findings should the nurse immediately report?
A. +1 proteinuria
✔✔ B. Persistent headache
C. Dependent edema
D. Reflexes 2+
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