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During the last months of pregnancy, the nurse should instruct the client to:
rest on her left side for at least 1 hour in the morning and afternoon
sleep on her back during the night and during naps
start nipple exercises and stimulation twice a day
start to cut back on water intake, especially at night
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When teaching a pregnant woman about traveling during the pregnancy, it is important to focus on which of
following?
If traveling by car, stop every 2 hours for 10 minutes
Get plenty of rest before long trips made in automobiles
Travel in any type of aircraft is acceptable
Travel can be completed anytime throughout the pregnancy
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Which of the following is recommended for all women during the childbearing age?
Additional B vitamins
Additional vitamin A
Folic acid supplement
Vitamin C supplement
6. An 18-year old girl visits to obtain a contraceptive. She elected to use the intrauterine device (IUD) as a
method of birth control. The major concern with the use of the IUD is:
A. thrombophlebitis.
B. pain on intercourse.
C. infection.
D. abnormal bleeding and hemorrhage.
7. The client begins to question the nurse about sexuality and becoming sexually active. During sexual
counseling, the nurse should place a major point of emphasis on:
A. douching after sexual intercourse.
B. sex during menstruation.
C. performing Kegsl exercises.
D. safe and responsible sex.
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B.
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Using Naegles Rule, calculate the estimate date of delivery if the womans LMP was October 1.
June 23
July 8
December 23
January 8
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Which of the following would be appropriate to teach the pregnant woman regarding exercise?
Avoid any physical activity during the second trimester
Contact sports are allowed during the first trimester
Extremely active women should reduce the level of exertion
Relaxation and stretching exercises should be discontinued.
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B.
C.
D.
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Which assessment relates most directly to rupture membranes and release of amniotic fluid?
Bloody show
Fluid with a pH of 7.0 to 7.5 with nitrazine test
Fluid with a pH of 5.0 with nitrazine test
Woman complains of urge to push
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When the placenta is delivered with the dull side out (Duncan presentation), the woman is at risk for:
excessive bleeding
hemorrhoids
increased lacerations of the perineum
sterility
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The nurse knows that a postpartum clients susceptibility to hemorrhage is most likely related to a:
boggy uterus
firm fundus
long labor
negative Homans sign
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Which of these measures would be helpful for the pregnant client complaining of sleeplessness?
Eat evening meal close to bedtime
Sit in a sitz bath before bedtime
Try to remain in one position when sleeping
Use pillows to help find a comfortable position
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Why is the first 8 weeks of pregnancy known as the critical period of human development?
By the time this period ends, the embryo is completely safe from any damage
Many embryos die during this period
The infants sex is determined at the end of the eight week
The major structures of the embryo are forming, and damage can result in major birth defects
Which of the following is the best recommendation about taking medicines during pregnancy?
All over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are safe during pregnancy
All herbal preparations are safe during pregnancy
Dont take anything during pregnancy without asking your health care provider
Take an OTC diuretic if you have swelling during the pregnancy
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24. A newborn of 4 hours displays grunting respirations and a respiratory rate of 70 breaths/minute. The priority
nursing intervention would be to:
A. begin resuscitative measures and call for help.
B. continue to monitor respiratory status variations are normal.
C. obtain vital signs every 15 minutes.
D. transfer the newborn to the mothers room for feeding.
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Which of the following indicates that the new mother understands how to handle breast milk safely?
I can store fresh milk in the refrigerator for only 24 hours.
I can store frozen breast milk for up to 1 month.
I need to express my breast milk into a clear glass.
I should never store my breast milk in a frozen-food locker.
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B.
C.
D.
To prevent infection of the perineal area after delivery, the nurse should instruct the client to:
Begin sitz bath at the first sign of infection
Pull panties straight down
Use hot water to cleanse the area after bowel movement
Wipe with sweeping motion, from front to back
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Analgesics given too late in labor can result in which of the following?
Contractions that increase in intensity
Early deceleration
FHR dropping to 100 beat per minute
Pain during contractions
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B.
C.
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In evaluating the effects if oxytocin after delivery, the nurse should monitor for:
effective breastfeeding.
engorged breasts.
relief of pain.
the uterus remaining firm.
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B.
C.
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During active labor, the mother usually exhibits which of the following behaviors?
Difficulty following directions
Excitedness and talkativeness
Frustration and irritability
Serious expression and apprehension
31. When evaluating the effectiveness of instruction regarding breastfeeding, which of the following responses
by the mother indicate that she understands the teaching?
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B.
C.
D.
Which of the following should the nurse recommend to the breastfeeding mother to limit in her diet?
Cheese
Fruit
Strongly flavored foods
Vegetables
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36. Which measure would be most effective in preventing the transfer of gonorrhea or Chlamydia to the infants
eyes from the mother?
A. Administering Vitamin K
B. Bathing the newborn
C. Cleaning the infants eyes with warm saline
D. Applying erythromycin ointment
37. A newborn will respond to sudden noises or jarring movement by throwing out the arms and drawing up the
legs. This is called a:
A. Moro reflex
B. Babinski reflex
C. Rooting reflex
D. Tonic neck reflex
38. The nurse is caring for a newborn at 12 hours of life. The newborn has just voided. The most appropriate
response by the nurse would be:
A. immediately check vital signs.
B. notify the physician.
C. continue to monitor voiding patterns.
D. obtain an order for a straight catheter.
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41. Which of the following drugs can be given to the mother before a preterm birth to help reduce the severity
of respiratory distress syndrome?
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Betamethasone
Diazepam
Phenobarbital
RhoGAM
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Which intervention is the priority immediately after the delivery of a newborn who does not breathe?
Clear air passages of obstructive substances
Keep the mother calm
Place bulb suction at head of the bed
Rub the babys back
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Which of the following contraceptive methods also offers protection against sexually transmitted infections?
Abstinence
Coitus interruptus
Fertility awareness methods
Oral contraceptives
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B.
C.
D.
In teaching the postoperative client who has just had a vasectomy, it is important to focus on:
asking how his partner feels about the surgery.
alternate methods of expressing sexual needs and desires
discussing that a vasectomy does not make client less of a man
using birth control until sperm counts are zero for 6 weeks.
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48. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for a client who has a diastolic blood pressure of more than
20 mmHg on the roll-over test?
A. Increase intake of oral fluids
B. Rest on left side as much as possible
C. Schedule follow-up care every 2 weeks
D. Use the stairs to increase activity level
49. A mother receiving medications for pregnancy-induced hypertension should have her diastolic blood
pressure maintained in the range of 90 to 100 mmHg to:
A. avoid causing fetal anoxia.
B. ensure progression of labor.
C. prevent premature contractions.
D. present sudden elevations in pulse.
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B.
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Which of the following would be a priority intervention for a client with the prolapsed cord?
Cover the cord with a dry sterile tower
Monitor the mothers vital signs
Place the woman in the Trendelenburg position
Start medication as ordered
51. Juday has been experiencing regular, coordinated contractions with cervical dilation moving from 4 cm to 6
cm in the last half, and her membranes are still intact. Juday is in which of the following stages of labor?
A. Latent phase of the second stage of labor
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After the third stage of labor, the nurse may have which of the following responsibilities?
Administration of intramuscular oxytocin to facilitate uterine contractility.
Monitoring for blood loss greater than 60 cc, which would indicate gross hemorrhage.
Noting if the placenta makes a Schultze presentation, which is a sign of gross complication.
Pushing down on the relaxed uterus to aid in the removal of the placenta
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Which action of the following instructions to a child would be most appropriate before a painful procedure?
Do not tell the child anything, just proceed with the procedure.
This wont hurt at all.
This is going to hurt.
Would you like t help me?
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Which method would be helpful when administering liquid medication to a preschool-aged child?
Ask the child if he/she would like to take the medication from a cup or spoon.
Give the child a drop or two of liquid over an hour top help prevent spitting it out.
Tell the child the medicine is sweet candy syrup that he/she will like.
Tell the child firmly to take the medicine.
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After a tubal ligation, it is not uncommon for the woman to complain of:
shoulder pain.
hemorrhoids.
leg pain.
breast tenderness.
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Which of the following clinical practices is appropriate to solicit initial respiration of the high-risk newborn?
Rubbing the back
Spanking the buttocks
Slapping the face
Squeezing the thorax
59. On the third hospital day in the nursery, Mr. and Mrs. Smiths newborn baby girl Rhian is diagnosed with Rh
incompatibility. Mrs. Smith is a gravida 2, para 1, abortion 1. This disease causes blood cell hemolysis that is
probably directly due to
A. the exchange of fetal and maternal blood in the utero
B. Rh positive fetus and Rh positive father
C. Rh negative mother, Rh positive father
D. the sin of the abortion of the first child
60. Baby girl Luisa was born large for gestational age. After being delivered vaginally, this infant should be
carefully assessed for:
A. increased intracranial pressure
B. hypothermia
C. decreased red blood levels (anemia)
D. hyperglycemia
61. Which of the following should the examiner do to assess for scoliosis?
A. Assist the child to look in a mirror for characteristic curing.
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Which instruction should the nurse provide the adolescent who is experiencing acne?
Avoid chocolate in the diet.
Inspect skin for adverse reactions to treatment.
Pop pimples only when they are white with pus.
Scrub skin twice a day with prescribed medication.
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Which of the following is an inappropriate technique to use when giving a back rub?
Long, even upward strokes
Tapping lightly with the edge of the hand
Firm scratching motion
Application of lotion
65. You are giving a parenting class. You will discuss which of the following with the parents of Dora, a 2-year old
child?
A. Dora can be expected to be cooperative and easily cooperative and easily controlled at this stage of
development.
B. Dora may prefer finger foods and clothing she can put on without assistance at this age.
C. Expect Dora to want to be held and cuddled a great deal at this stage of her development.
D. At this age, Dora will take the initiative in activities and will question everything.
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When discharging a child from the hospital, it is most important for the nurse to document:
that childs belongings were sent with caregivers.
reaction of child to staff.
teaching follow-up care to family caregivers.
weight of the child on discharge.
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B.
C.
D.
Which assessment findings most closely correlate with the diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot?
Cyanosis
Elevated blood pressure
Normal weight
Weak pulse in lower extremities
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D.
Which action would be most appropriate when caring for a child with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
Administer enemas to promote bowel movements.
Do not give intramuscular injections.
Place child with head of bed elevated.
Weigh daily at the same time.
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71. Which of the following considerations is appropriate regarding children undergoing diagnostic procedures?
A. Parents should be asked to restrain infants when indicated.
B. Toddlers should be given procedures quickly and without warning to decrease resistance.
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After an endoscopy study, which of the following interventions would be most important?
Pushing oral fluids immediately to promote elimination of dye.
Monitoring airway and respiratory function for the first 4 hours.
Applying a warm compress to the neck to reduce spasm.
Administering atropine to reduce pulmonary secretions.
73. The nurse is aware that of the following food supplies, the better source of iron for the infant is which of the
following?
A. Human breast milk
B. Iron-fortified cereals
C. Vegetables
D. Fruit
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Which of the following would most likely be noted in a child with acute glomerulonephritis?
Blood pressure of 90/40 mmHg
Hypovolemia and signs of dehydration
Hematuria and pulmonary edema
Severe, foul-smelling diarrhea
76. A key developmental task of parenting is learning to determine if their child is crying from hunger,
discomfort, or some other reason.
A. Preschooler
B. Infant
C. Toddler
D. School-age child
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B.
C.
D.
Alice is 4 months of age. Her mother is singing to her. What type of response should be expected of Alice?
Imitating the sounds
Smiling, cooing, and gurgling
Saying da-da
Watching her mothers face without making a sound
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B.
C.
D.
At what age should an infant begin to locate an object hidden under a blanket?
6 months
8 months
10 months
12 months
79. Which of the following would be most effective in reducing the workload of the heart of a child with heart
failure?
A. Bed rest in a semi-Fowlers position
B.
Digoxin administration daily, IV or orally
C. Oxygen therapy by mask, cannula or tent
D.
Intravenous infusion of 2 to 3 liters daily
80. Crying is to avoided in a child who has had a cleft lip repair because it
A. sustains a traumatic experience.
B.
places tension on the suture line.
C. threatens maternal-infant bonding.
D.
predisposes to respiratory difficulties.
81. To visualize the inner surface of a childs lower eyelid and most of the bottom globe, the nurse would
A. press on the lower lid with a finger tip.
B.
pull the top eyelid outward and up.
C. invert the top eyelid with a special apparatus.
D.
use a cotton tip to flip the lower lid.
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B.
C.
When teaching Carlo, 14 years old, to walk with crutches, the nurse should instruct his to
move one crutch forward at a time when using a three-point swing through gait.
carry books and other items in a backpack to keep his hands free.
Rest the crutch pad on the upper arm to bear his weight on the axilla crutch pad.
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Which of the following would be a serious danger sign if noted in a child after head trauma?
Memory deficit with inability to recall time or date.
Complaint of headache along the area of trauma.
Blood pressure moving from 120/80 mmHg to 130/50 mmHg.
Pupils are equally and briskly reactive to light.
84. Jan, aged 13, is admitted with third degree burns over 25% of her body. Which of the following is an
immediate concern in Jans plan of care?
A. Liberal medication to control Jans severe pain
B. Arranging age-appropriate diversional activities
C. Preventing hypovolemia and circulatory collapse
D. Increasing oral intake of proteins to build tissue
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B.
C.
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The nurse should expect which of the following findings when assessing a child with acute otitis media?
Excessive cerumen in the outer ear
Recent respiratory infection
Increase mobility on the pneumatic examination
Copious amount of tenacious fluid
91. Because abuse involves and affects all the members of a family, the nurse should have which of the
following as part of the care plan goals?
A. Disrupting the dysfunctional family
B.
Improving overall family functioning
C. Punishing the abusive family member
D.
Removing the abuse victim from the family
92. Surgery is stressful for all children, and emotional support should be included in the nurses plan of care.
Which of the following is a useful intervention to prepare the child before eye surgery?
A. Showing the child a doll with patched over both eyes.
B. Restraining the child at the wrist bilaterally for 24 hours
C. Avoiding discussion of the impending surgery
D. Introducing the child to other children on the unit
93. While observing a two-year old girl recently admitted to the hospital, the nurse becomes concerned by
which of the following characteristics?
A. The child is not yet potty trained.
B.
The child replies no to every position.
C. The child cannot share toys.
D.
The child recognizes 4-6 words.
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Diarrhea
97. Clara is 15 years old ad is admitted to the hospital with anorexia nervosa. She is a model and often spoken
as an overachiever. As the nurse interviews Clara and her family, she may discover other characteristics such as
A. early development of secondary sex characteristics.
B. amenorrhea.
C. permissive parenting.
D. hyperglycemia.
98. Mateo, a child with an IQ of 44, would be categorized as having which type of mental retardation?
A. Mild
B.
Moderate
C.
Severe
D.
Profound
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B.
C.
D.
When providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a hyperactive child, the nurse would encourage them to
assign chores appropriate to the childs age.
be flexible and lenient regarding limits.
give instructions to this child in the group setting with the other siblings.
delay punishing the child to allow the child to think about mistakes.
100.
Which of the following is commonly seen in children with anorexia nervosa?
A. Morbid obesity
B.
Ingesting copious amounts of water
C. Body mass index above 85% of expected
D.
Binge eating and purging
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