N330 - Exam 1 practice questions with
correct answers
Ten days after delivery, a client returns to the outpatient clinic to be checked by a
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nurse. The nurse determines the client's uterus is located 3 cm. above the
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symphysis pubis. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
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1. Normal involution.
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2. Subinvolution,
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3. A response to lactation.
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4. A positive sign of infection. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-1
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During an in-service presentation, several nurses are discussing their beliefs
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about rubella vaccination. The presenter knows additional teaching is needed
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when a nurse makes which statement?
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1. Women allergic to duck eggs may develop an adverse reaction.
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2. Mothers who are breastfeeding should not receive the live, attenuated vaccine.
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3. A transient rash may develop but this is benign.
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4. Women should avoid pregnancy for 4 weeks after vaccination. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-2
Which maternal factor should alert the postpartum nurse to the possibility of
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post- birth hemorrhage?
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, 1. Recent catheterization for bladder distension.
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2. A precipitous delivery.
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3. Oligohydramnios.
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4. Numerous vaginal exams during labor. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-2
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A woman who gave birth 8 hours ago appears anxious and says she feels
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"lightheaded". A perineal pad has been in place for 15 minutes and contains clots
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and is saturated with lochia rubra. What should the nurse do first?
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1. Call the physician.
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2. Assess vital signs.
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3. Get supplies to start an IV.
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4. Have patient lie down and assess fundus. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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The nurse is instructing a client about breastfeeding. Which instructions should
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be included to help prevent mastitis?
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1. Daily hygiene, keeping nipples clean.
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2. Change breast pads often
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3. Expose nipples to air for part of each day.
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4. Wash hands before handling the breast and breastfeeding.
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5. Be sure infant grasps the nipple only.
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correct answers
Ten days after delivery, a client returns to the outpatient clinic to be checked by a
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
nurse. The nurse determines the client's uterus is located 3 cm. above the
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
symphysis pubis. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
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1. Normal involution.
| |
2. Subinvolution,
|
3. A response to lactation.
| | | |
4. A positive sign of infection. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-1
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During an in-service presentation, several nurses are discussing their beliefs
| | | | | | | | | |
about rubella vaccination. The presenter knows additional teaching is needed
| | | | | | | | | |
when a nurse makes which statement?
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1. Women allergic to duck eggs may develop an adverse reaction.
| | | | | | | | | |
2. Mothers who are breastfeeding should not receive the live, attenuated vaccine.
| | | | | | | | | | |
3. A transient rash may develop but this is benign.
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4. Women should avoid pregnancy for 4 weeks after vaccination. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-2
Which maternal factor should alert the postpartum nurse to the possibility of
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post- birth hemorrhage?
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, 1. Recent catheterization for bladder distension.
| | | | |
2. A precipitous delivery.
| | |
3. Oligohydramnios.
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4. Numerous vaginal exams during labor. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-2
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A woman who gave birth 8 hours ago appears anxious and says she feels
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
"lightheaded". A perineal pad has been in place for 15 minutes and contains clots
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
and is saturated with lochia rubra. What should the nurse do first?
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1. Call the physician.
| | |
2. Assess vital signs.
| | |
3. Get supplies to start an IV.
| | | | | |
4. Have patient lie down and assess fundus. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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The nurse is instructing a client about breastfeeding. Which instructions should
| | | | | | | | | | |
be included to help prevent mastitis?
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1. Daily hygiene, keeping nipples clean.
| | | | |
2. Change breast pads often
| | | |
3. Expose nipples to air for part of each day.
| | | | | | | | |
4. Wash hands before handling the breast and breastfeeding.
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5. Be sure infant grasps the nipple only.
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