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Question 1. Ans: Move about every hour
A 38-week primigravida Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from
who works as a secretary the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic
and sits at a computer for veins. Moving about every hour will straighten out the
8 hours each day tells the pelvic veins and increase venous return.
nurse that her feet have
begun to swell. Which
instruction would be most
effective in preventing
pooling of blood in the
lower extremities?
Question 2. Ans: Tachycardia and a feeling of nervousness
A 26-year-old, gravida 2, Terbutaline sulfate (Brethine), a beta-
para 1 client is admitted to sympathomimetic drug, stimulates beta-adrenergic
the hospital at 28-weeks receptors in the uterine muscle to stop contractions.
gestation in preterm labor. The beta-adrenergic agonist properties of the drug
She is given 3 doses of may cause tachycardia, increased cardiac output,
terbutaline sulfate restlessness, headache, and a feeling of
(Brethine) 0.25 mg "nervousness".
subcutaneously to stop
her labor contractions. The
nurse plans to monitor for
which primary side effect
of terbutaline sulfate?
,Question 3. Ans: anterior fontanel closes at 12 to 18 months and
When do the anterior and the posterior by the end of the second month.
posterior fontanels close?
Question 4. Ans: 30 weeks gestation
When assessing a client at 30 weeks gestation is closest (of the options) to the
who is at 12-weeks time parents would be ready for such classes.
gestation, the nurse Learning is facilitated by an interested pupil! The
recommends that she and couple is most interested in childbirth toward the end
her husband consider of the pregnancy when they are psychologically
attending childbirth ready for the termination of the pregnancy, and the
preparation classes. When birth of their child is an immediate concern.
is the best time for the
couple to attend these
classes?
Ans: the cervix is completely dilated.
Pushing begins with the second stage of labor, i.e.,
Question 5.
when the cervix is completely dilated at 10 cm (C). If
The nurse should
pushing begins before the cervix is completely
encourage the laboring
dilated the cervix can become edematous and may
client to begin pushing
never completely dilate, necessitating an operative
when...
delivery. Many primigravida's begin active labor 100%
effaced and then proceed to dilate.
Question 6. Ans: Have the client breathe into her cupped hands
The nurse instructs a Tingling fingers and dizziness are signs of
laboring client to use hyperventilation (blowing off too much carbon
accelerated-blow dioxide). Hyperventilation is treated by retaining
breathing. The client carbon dioxide. This can be facilitated by breathing
begins to complain of into a paper bag or cupped hands.
tingling fingers and
dizziness. What action
should the nurse take?
, Question 7. Ans: a cephalohematoma, caused by forceps trauma
Twenty-four hours after and may last up to 8 weeks.
admission to the newborn Cephalohematoma, a slight abnormal variation of the
nursery, a full-term male newborn, usually arises within the first 24 hours after
infant develops localized delivery. Trauma from delivery causes capillary
edema on the right side of bleeding between the periosteum and the skull.
his head. The nurse knows
that, in the newborn, an
accumulation of blood
between the periosteum
and skull which does not
cross the suture line is a
newborn variation known
as...
Question 8. Ans: 7-10 days
When does the head
return to its normal
shape?
Ans: The initial postpartum period as the "taking-in
Question 9. phase," which is characterized by maternal reliance on
What did Nurse theorist others to satisfy the needs for comfort, rest,
Reva Rubin describe? nourishment, and closeness to families and the
newborn.
Question 10. Ans: Shoulder pain
A couple, concerned If the tubes are patent (open), pain is referred to the
because the woman has shoulder from a sub diaphragmatic collection of
not been able to peritoneal dye/gas.
conceive, is referred to a
healthcare provider for a
fertility workup and a
hysterosalpingography is
scheduled. Which post
procedure complaint
indicates that the fallopian
tubes are patent?
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Terms in this set (81)
Question 1. Ans: Move about every hour
A 38-week primigravida Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from
who works as a secretary the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic
and sits at a computer for veins. Moving about every hour will straighten out the
8 hours each day tells the pelvic veins and increase venous return.
nurse that her feet have
begun to swell. Which
instruction would be most
effective in preventing
pooling of blood in the
lower extremities?
Question 2. Ans: Tachycardia and a feeling of nervousness
A 26-year-old, gravida 2, Terbutaline sulfate (Brethine), a beta-
para 1 client is admitted to sympathomimetic drug, stimulates beta-adrenergic
the hospital at 28-weeks receptors in the uterine muscle to stop contractions.
gestation in preterm labor. The beta-adrenergic agonist properties of the drug
She is given 3 doses of may cause tachycardia, increased cardiac output,
terbutaline sulfate restlessness, headache, and a feeling of
(Brethine) 0.25 mg "nervousness".
subcutaneously to stop
her labor contractions. The
nurse plans to monitor for
which primary side effect
of terbutaline sulfate?
,Question 3. Ans: anterior fontanel closes at 12 to 18 months and
When do the anterior and the posterior by the end of the second month.
posterior fontanels close?
Question 4. Ans: 30 weeks gestation
When assessing a client at 30 weeks gestation is closest (of the options) to the
who is at 12-weeks time parents would be ready for such classes.
gestation, the nurse Learning is facilitated by an interested pupil! The
recommends that she and couple is most interested in childbirth toward the end
her husband consider of the pregnancy when they are psychologically
attending childbirth ready for the termination of the pregnancy, and the
preparation classes. When birth of their child is an immediate concern.
is the best time for the
couple to attend these
classes?
Ans: the cervix is completely dilated.
Pushing begins with the second stage of labor, i.e.,
Question 5.
when the cervix is completely dilated at 10 cm (C). If
The nurse should
pushing begins before the cervix is completely
encourage the laboring
dilated the cervix can become edematous and may
client to begin pushing
never completely dilate, necessitating an operative
when...
delivery. Many primigravida's begin active labor 100%
effaced and then proceed to dilate.
Question 6. Ans: Have the client breathe into her cupped hands
The nurse instructs a Tingling fingers and dizziness are signs of
laboring client to use hyperventilation (blowing off too much carbon
accelerated-blow dioxide). Hyperventilation is treated by retaining
breathing. The client carbon dioxide. This can be facilitated by breathing
begins to complain of into a paper bag or cupped hands.
tingling fingers and
dizziness. What action
should the nurse take?
, Question 7. Ans: a cephalohematoma, caused by forceps trauma
Twenty-four hours after and may last up to 8 weeks.
admission to the newborn Cephalohematoma, a slight abnormal variation of the
nursery, a full-term male newborn, usually arises within the first 24 hours after
infant develops localized delivery. Trauma from delivery causes capillary
edema on the right side of bleeding between the periosteum and the skull.
his head. The nurse knows
that, in the newborn, an
accumulation of blood
between the periosteum
and skull which does not
cross the suture line is a
newborn variation known
as...
Question 8. Ans: 7-10 days
When does the head
return to its normal
shape?
Ans: The initial postpartum period as the "taking-in
Question 9. phase," which is characterized by maternal reliance on
What did Nurse theorist others to satisfy the needs for comfort, rest,
Reva Rubin describe? nourishment, and closeness to families and the
newborn.
Question 10. Ans: Shoulder pain
A couple, concerned If the tubes are patent (open), pain is referred to the
because the woman has shoulder from a sub diaphragmatic collection of
not been able to peritoneal dye/gas.
conceive, is referred to a
healthcare provider for a
fertility workup and a
hysterosalpingography is
scheduled. Which post
procedure complaint
indicates that the fallopian
tubes are patent?
