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A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the Contractions decrease with walking.
maternity unit because thinks is in labor. The
nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines
that the fetal heart rate is 140
beats/minute and the contractions are occurring irregularly
every 10 to 15 minutes. What
assessment finding confirms to the nurse that the client is not
labor at this time?
A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30 weeks B. provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
gestation. To asses the parents in the grieving process which
intervention is most for the nurse to implement ?
A. explain the possible cause of the fetal demise
B. Provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in
privacy
C. Encourage the parents to seek counseling within the next
few weeks
D. Assist the couple to request autopsy
What is the priority nursing assessment immediately A. body temperature
following the birth of an infant with esophageal atresia and a
tracheoesophageal (the) fistula ?
A. body temperature
B. level of pain
C. time of first void
D. number of vessels in the cord
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What is the most important assessment for the nurse to D. Maternal blood pressure
conduct following the administration of epidural anesthesia to
a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?
A. Level of pain sensation
B. Station of presenting part
C. Variability of fetal heart rate
D. Maternal blood pressure
A 34-week primigravida with pregnancy induced D. 75
hypertension (PIH) is receiving Ringer's Lactate 500 ml with
magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate of 3 grams/hour. How
many ml/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump?
(Enter numeric value only)
A. 120
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75
A mother of a 3-year-old boy has just given birth to a new A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way
baby girl. The little boy asks the nurse, "Why is my baby B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
sister eating my mommy's breast?" How should the nurse C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
respond? (Select all that apply)
A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this
way
B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
D. Suggest that the baby can also drink from a bottle
E. Clarify that breastfeeding is his mother's choice
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The nurse is examining an infant for possible cryptorchidism. D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm approach
Which exam technique should be used?
A. Place the infant in side-lying to facilitate the exam
B. Hold the penis and retract the foreskin gently
C. Cleanse the penis with an antiseptic-soaked pad
D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm approach
The nurse is planning care for a client at 30-weeks gestation A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
who is experiencing preterm labor. What maternal
prescription is most important in preventing this fetus from
developing respiratory distress syndrome?
A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
B. Butorphanol 1 mg IV push q2h PRN pain
C. Ampicillin 1 Gram IV push q8h
D. Terbutaline (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously q15
minutes x3
A 3-month-old with myelomeningocele and atonic bladder is C. Change to latex-free gloves when handling infant
catheterized every 4 hours to prevent urinary retention. The
home health nurse notes that the child has developed episodes
of sneezing, urticaria, watery eyes, and a rash in the diaper
area. What action is most important for the nurse to take?
A. Auscultate the lungs for respiratory pneumonia.
B. Draw blood to analyze for streptococcal infection
C. Change to latex-free gloves when handling infant
D. Apply zinc oxide to perineum with each diaper change
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A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the Contractions decrease with walking.
maternity unit because thinks is in labor. The
nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines
that the fetal heart rate is 140
beats/minute and the contractions are occurring irregularly
every 10 to 15 minutes. What
assessment finding confirms to the nurse that the client is not
labor at this time?
A primipara has delivered a stillborn fetus at 30 weeks B. provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in privacy
gestation. To asses the parents in the grieving process which
intervention is most for the nurse to implement ?
A. explain the possible cause of the fetal demise
B. Provide a time for the parents to hold their infant in
privacy
C. Encourage the parents to seek counseling within the next
few weeks
D. Assist the couple to request autopsy
What is the priority nursing assessment immediately A. body temperature
following the birth of an infant with esophageal atresia and a
tracheoesophageal (the) fistula ?
A. body temperature
B. level of pain
C. time of first void
D. number of vessels in the cord
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What is the most important assessment for the nurse to D. Maternal blood pressure
conduct following the administration of epidural anesthesia to
a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?
A. Level of pain sensation
B. Station of presenting part
C. Variability of fetal heart rate
D. Maternal blood pressure
A 34-week primigravida with pregnancy induced D. 75
hypertension (PIH) is receiving Ringer's Lactate 500 ml with
magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate of 3 grams/hour. How
many ml/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump?
(Enter numeric value only)
A. 120
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75
A mother of a 3-year-old boy has just given birth to a new A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way
baby girl. The little boy asks the nurse, "Why is my baby B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
sister eating my mommy's breast?" How should the nurse C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
respond? (Select all that apply)
A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this
way
B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
D. Suggest that the baby can also drink from a bottle
E. Clarify that breastfeeding is his mother's choice
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The nurse is examining an infant for possible cryptorchidism. D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm approach
Which exam technique should be used?
A. Place the infant in side-lying to facilitate the exam
B. Hold the penis and retract the foreskin gently
C. Cleanse the penis with an antiseptic-soaked pad
D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm approach
The nurse is planning care for a client at 30-weeks gestation A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
who is experiencing preterm labor. What maternal
prescription is most important in preventing this fetus from
developing respiratory distress syndrome?
A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
B. Butorphanol 1 mg IV push q2h PRN pain
C. Ampicillin 1 Gram IV push q8h
D. Terbutaline (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously q15
minutes x3
A 3-month-old with myelomeningocele and atonic bladder is C. Change to latex-free gloves when handling infant
catheterized every 4 hours to prevent urinary retention. The
home health nurse notes that the child has developed episodes
of sneezing, urticaria, watery eyes, and a rash in the diaper
area. What action is most important for the nurse to take?
A. Auscultate the lungs for respiratory pneumonia.
B. Draw blood to analyze for streptococcal infection
C. Change to latex-free gloves when handling infant
D. Apply zinc oxide to perineum with each diaper change
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