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1. Question
The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought
information about conceiving. The couple asks the nurse to
explain when ovulation usually occurs. Which statement by
the nurse is correct?
• A. Two weeks before menstruation .
• B. Immediately after menstruation.
• C. Immediately before menstruation.
• D. Three weeks before menstruation.
Correct
Correct Answer.: A. Two weeks before menstruation
Ovulation occurs 14 days before the first day of the
menstrual period (A). Although ovulation can occur in the
middle of the cycle or 2 weeks after menstruation, this is
only true for a woman who has a perfect 28-day cycle. For
many women, the length of the menstrual cycle varies.
2. Question
The nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerated
blow breathing. The client begins to complain of tingling
fingers and dizziness. Which action should the nurse take?
• A. Administer oxygen by face mask.
• B. Notify the health care provider of the client's
symptoms.
• C. Have the client breathe into her cupped hands.
• D. Check the client's blood pressure and fetal heart
rate.
Correct
.
,Correct Answer.: C. Have the client breathe into her cupped
hands. Tingling fingers and dizziness are signs of
hyperventilation (blowing off too much carbon dioxide).
Hyperventilation is treated by retaining carbon dioxide. This
can be facilitated by breathing into a paper bag or cupped
hands.
3. Question
, When assessing a client at 12 weeks of gestation, the nurse
recommends that she and her husband consider attending
childbirth preparation classes. When is the best time for the
couple to attend these classes?
• A. At 16 weeks of gestation.
• B. At 20 weeks of gestation.
• C. At 24 weeks of gestation.
• D. At 30 weeks of gestation.
Incorrect
Correct Answer.: D. At 30 weeks of gestation.
Learning is facilitated by an interested pupil. The couple is
most interested in childbirth toward the end of the pregnancy
when they are beginning to anticipate the onset of labor and
the birth of their child. At 30 weeks, is closest to the time
when parents would be ready for such classes.
4. Question
One hour following a normal vaginal delivery, a newborn
infant boy's axillary temperature is 96° F, his lower lip is
shaking and, when the nurse assesses for a Moro reflex, the
boy's hands shake. Which intervention should the nurse
implement first?
• A. Stimulate the infant to cry.
• B. Wrap the infant in warm blankets.
• C. Feed the infant formula.
• D. Obtain a serum glucose level.
Incorrect
Correct Answer.: D. Obtain a serum glucose level.
This infant is demonstrating signs of hypoglycemia, possibly
.
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1. Question
The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought
information about conceiving. The couple asks the nurse to
explain when ovulation usually occurs. Which statement by
the nurse is correct?
• A. Two weeks before menstruation .
• B. Immediately after menstruation.
• C. Immediately before menstruation.
• D. Three weeks before menstruation.
Correct
Correct Answer.: A. Two weeks before menstruation
Ovulation occurs 14 days before the first day of the
menstrual period (A). Although ovulation can occur in the
middle of the cycle or 2 weeks after menstruation, this is
only true for a woman who has a perfect 28-day cycle. For
many women, the length of the menstrual cycle varies.
2. Question
The nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerated
blow breathing. The client begins to complain of tingling
fingers and dizziness. Which action should the nurse take?
• A. Administer oxygen by face mask.
• B. Notify the health care provider of the client's
symptoms.
• C. Have the client breathe into her cupped hands.
• D. Check the client's blood pressure and fetal heart
rate.
Correct
.
,Correct Answer.: C. Have the client breathe into her cupped
hands. Tingling fingers and dizziness are signs of
hyperventilation (blowing off too much carbon dioxide).
Hyperventilation is treated by retaining carbon dioxide. This
can be facilitated by breathing into a paper bag or cupped
hands.
3. Question
, When assessing a client at 12 weeks of gestation, the nurse
recommends that she and her husband consider attending
childbirth preparation classes. When is the best time for the
couple to attend these classes?
• A. At 16 weeks of gestation.
• B. At 20 weeks of gestation.
• C. At 24 weeks of gestation.
• D. At 30 weeks of gestation.
Incorrect
Correct Answer.: D. At 30 weeks of gestation.
Learning is facilitated by an interested pupil. The couple is
most interested in childbirth toward the end of the pregnancy
when they are beginning to anticipate the onset of labor and
the birth of their child. At 30 weeks, is closest to the time
when parents would be ready for such classes.
4. Question
One hour following a normal vaginal delivery, a newborn
infant boy's axillary temperature is 96° F, his lower lip is
shaking and, when the nurse assesses for a Moro reflex, the
boy's hands shake. Which intervention should the nurse
implement first?
• A. Stimulate the infant to cry.
• B. Wrap the infant in warm blankets.
• C. Feed the infant formula.
• D. Obtain a serum glucose level.
Incorrect
Correct Answer.: D. Obtain a serum glucose level.
This infant is demonstrating signs of hypoglycemia, possibly
.
