Nurs 4403 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 4403 Chapter 39: Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What should the nurse consider when having consent forms signed for surgery and procedures on children? a. Only a parent or legal guardian can give consent. b. The person giving consent must be at least 18 years old. c. The risks and benefits of a procedure are part of the consent process. d. A mental age of 7 years or older is required for a consent to be considered “informed.” 2. The nurse...

NURS 4403 Chapter 21: Postpartum Complications MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The perinatal nurse is caring for a woman in the immediate postbirth period. Assessment reveals that the woman is experiencing profuse bleeding. The most likely etiology for the bleeding is: a. Uterine atony. c. Vaginal hematoma. b. Uterine inversion. d. Vaginal laceration. 2. A primary nursing responsibility when caring for a woman experiencing an obstetric hemorrhage associated with uterine atony is to: a. Establis...

NURS 4403 Chapter 03: Assessment and Health Promotion MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The two primary functions of the ovary are: a. Normal female development and sex hormone release. b. Ovulation and internal pelvic support. c. Sexual response and ovulation. d. Ovulation and hormone production. 2. The uterus is a muscular, pear-shaped organ that is responsible for: a. Cyclic menstruation. c. Fertilization. b. Sex hormone production. d. Sexual arousal. 3. Unique muscle fibers make the ute...

NURS 4403 Chapter 33: The Preschooler and Family MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which accomplishment would the nurse expect of a healthy 3-year-old child? a. Jump rope b. Ride a two-wheel bicycle c. Skip on alternate feet d. Balance on one foot for a few seconds 2. In terms of fine motor development, what could the 3-year-old child be expected to do? a. Tie shoelaces. b. Use scissors or a pencil very well. c. Draw a person with seven to nine parts. d. Copy (draw) a circle. 3. In terms ...

NURS 4403 Chapter 34: The School-Age Child and Family MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement accurately describes physical development during the school-age years? a. The child’s weight almost triples. b. A child grows an average of 2 inches per year. c. Few physical differences are apparent among children at the end of middle childhood. d. Fat gradually increases, which contributes to the child’s heavier appearance. 2. Generally the earliest age at which puberty begins is: a. 13...

NURS 4403 Chapter 13: Labor and Birth Processes MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new mother asks the nurse when the “soft spot” on her son’s head will go away. The nurse’s answer is based on the knowledge that the anterior fontanel closes after birth by months. a. 2 c. 12 b. 8 d. 18 2. When assessing a woman in labor, the nurse is aware that the relationship of the fetal body parts to one another is called fetal: a. Lie. c. Attitude. b. Presentation. d. Position. 3. When a...

NURS 4403 Chapter 08: Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse caring for a newly pregnant woman would advise her that ideally prenatal care should begin: a. Before the first missed menstrual period. b. After the first missed menstrual period. c. After the second missed menstrual period. d. After the third missed menstrual period. 2. Prenatal testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is recommended for: a. All women, regardless of risk factors...

NURS 4403 Chapter 12: Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational Conditions MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Women with hyperemesis gravidarum: a. Are a majority, because 80% of all pregnant women suffer from it at some time. b. Have vomiting severe and persistent enough to cause weight loss, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance. c. Need intravenous (IV) fluid and nutrition for most of their pregnancy. d. Often inspire similar, milder symptoms in their male partners and mothers. 2. Because pregnant women...

NURS 4403 Chapter 18: Maternal Physiologic Changes MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A woman gave birth to an infant boy 10 hours ago. Where would the nurse expect to locate this woman’s fundus? a. One centimeter above the umbilicus b. Two centimeters below the umbilicus c. Midway between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis d. Nonpalpable abdominally 2. Which woman is most likely to experience strong afterpains? a. A woman who experienced oligohydramnios b. A woman who is a gravida 4, para...

NURS 4403 Chapter 11: Pregnancy at Risk: Preexisting Conditions MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In assessing the knowledge of a pregestational woman with type 1 diabetes concerning changing insulin needs during pregnancy, the nurse recognizes that further teaching is warranted when the client states: a. “I will need to increase my insulin dosage during the first 3 months of pregnancy.” b. “Insulin dosage will likely need to be increased during the second and third trimesters.” c. “Episod...