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RN Maternal Newborn A Practice questions A nurse is planning discharge for a client who is 3 days postpartum.Which of the following non pharmacological interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care for lactation suppression? A) Place warm, moist packs on the breast. B) Apply cabbage leaves to the breast. C) Wear a loose- fitting bra. D) Put green tea bags on the breasts. - B) Apply cabbage leaves to the breasts. A nurse is performing a physical assessment of a newborn. Whic...

1 RN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING 1. A facility has a system for transcribing medication orders to a Kardex as well as a computerizedmedication administration record (MAR). A physician writes the following order for a client: "Prednisone 5 mg P.O. daily for 3 days." The order is correctly transcribed on the Kardex. However, the nurse who transcribes the order onto the MAR neglects to place the limitation of 3 days on the prescription. On the 4th day after the order wasinstituted, a nurse a...

To ensure that the client's respiratory status is stable upon his arrival on the medical unit, the nurse should complete which assessment first? Oxygen saturation -Provides info about the effectiveness of gas exchange Pt.'s RR is 32 BPM. What follow-up assessment data should the nurse obtain first? Use of accessory muscles -Indicates increased respiratory effort -Pt. may be in respiratory distress After answering a few questions, the client begins to cough. What assessment should the ...

Preeclampsia RN Case Study At 0600 a 42 year old primigravida client is brought to the Labor and Delivery triage area by her sister. The client reports having a pounding headache for the last 12 hours unrelieved by acetaminophen, swollen hands and face for 2 days, blurry vision, and epigastric pain described as bad heartburn. The client expresses concern because her due date is not for four more weeks. Her sister tells the nurse, "I felt like that when I had toxemia during my pregnancy....

Question 1 of 25 Prior to discontinuing the IV oxytocin (Pitocin), which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain? Vital signs. Vital sign assessment is important prior to discontinuing the Lactated Ringer's because the primary IV contributes to the maintenance of cardiovascular stability, but this is not the first priority. Vaginal discharge. Expulsion of minimal bright red vaginal discharge is normal after delivery. It is difficult for the nurse to ascertain client stab...

Pharmacology Exam 1 1. The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion is known as A. pharmacotherapeutics B. pharmacodynamics C. pharmacokinetics D. pharmacy E. posology C 2. The medical situation when a particular drug should not be administered is referred to as A. side effect B. adverse effect C. drug allergy D. contraindication E. antagonism D 3. An unusual or unexpected drug reaction by an individual is known as A. toxic effect B. antagonism C. idios...

Newborn with Jaundice RN Case Study The laboring client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. Her pregnancy is uncomplicated and she has received routine prenatal care starting at 8 weeks' gestation. After 14 hours of intense labor, she is physically and emotionally too exhausted to continue unassisted. The healthcare provider (HCP) uses low forceps to assist with the delivery of the infant. The client is relieved to have a vaginal delivery of an infant boy at 38 weeks' gestation w...

NCLEX-PN 2020 EXAM - 1. A 24-year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse? A. Taking the vital signs B. Obtaining the permit C. Explaining the procedure D. Checking the lab work 2. The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe burns of the left arm, hands, face, and neck. Which action should receive priority? A. Starting an IV B. Applying oxygen C. Obtaining blood gase...

NCLEX-PN 2020 EXAM QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND RATIONALES 1. Which educational nursing program takes 2 to 5 years to complete? a. Nursing assistant (NA) program b. Practical nursing (LPN, LVN) program c. Professional nursing program d. Advanced practice nursing (APN) program The professional nursing program (RN) requires 2 to 5 years of education, depending on the type of degree sought. An NA program takes 6 to 8 weeks. An LPN/LVN program takes 12 to 18 months. An APN program takes more tha...

PN Pharmacology hesi A client who has been taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for symptoms of urethritis and cystitis comes to the clinic because her urine is reddish-orange. Which question should the practical nurse ask to determine if the medication has been effective? A) How much water have you been drinking each day? B) Does the urine color stain your toilet bowl or undergarments? C) Have you had any relief from urinary pain, burning, or urgency? D) Did your urine appear cloudy or ha...