NURS 304 Comprehensive Exam 1
2026/2027 | Verified Questions &
Correct answers | Nursing Exam
Study Guide
1. The nurse has completed a prenatal class for women who are expecting
their first babies. Which statement by a pregnant woman indicates the
need for additional teaching? - correct answer--- "During pregnancy it's
safe for me to use my regular herbal remedies."
2. Levofloxacin (Levaquin) is prescribed for a woman who has been
experiencing urinary frequency and burning for the past 24 hours. The
nurse concludes that the teaching about this medication has been
understood when the client says that she should: - correct answer---
Delay taking her mineral supplements within 2 hours of each dose.
3. A client asks the nurse at the family planning clinic whether contraception
is needed while she is breastfeeding. How should the nurse reply? -
correct answer--- "You should use contraceptives, because ovulation may
occur without a period."
4. A 63-year-old woman with the diagnosis of estrogen receptor-positive
cancer of the breast undergoes lumpectomy and radiation therapy, and
tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is prescribed. The client asks the nurse how long she
will have to take the medication. What is the nurse’s best response? -
correct answer--- "Typically, tamoxifen is taken for 5 to 10 years to
reduce the risk of recurrence."
5. A nurse is assessing a client who is 38 weeks pregnant and reports a sudden
gush of fluid from the vagina. Which action should the nurse take first? -
correct answer--- Check the fetal heart rate.
, 6. A client with gestational diabetes asks why she needs to have a nonstress
test twice weekly. Which response by the nurse is most accurate? - correct
answer--- "The test helps us make sure the baby is getting enough oxygen
and is not in distress."
7. A nurse is administering magnesium sulfate IV to a client with
preeclampsia. Which finding indicates magnesium toxicity? - correct
answer--- Respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute.
8. A postpartum client who is Rh-negative and has given birth to an Rh-
positive newborn asks why she needs to receive Rho(D) immune globulin
(RhoGAM). What is the nurse’s best response? - correct answer--- "It
prevents your body from making antibodies that could harm a future
pregnancy."
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a cesarean
section. Which statement indicates understanding of incision care? -
correct answer--- "I will report any redness, warmth, or drainage from
the incision to my provider."
10.A newborn is receiving phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Which nursing
intervention is most important? - correct answer--- Ensure the
newborn’s eyes are covered with opaque patches.
11.A nurse is caring for a client in active labor who requests pain relief. The
client’s cervix is 7 cm dilated, and the fetal heart rate is reassuring. Which
analgesic is most appropriate to administer at this time? - correct
answer--- Nalbuphine (Nubain) IV.
12.A client with severe preeclampsia is receiving IV magnesium sulfate. The
nurse notes that the client’s deep tendon reflexes are absent. What is the
priority action? - correct answer--- Stop the magnesium sulfate infusion.
13.A nurse is teaching a new mother about the signs of effective
breastfeeding. Which observation indicates that the baby is latching
correctly? - correct answer--- The baby’s mouth covers most of the
areola and the lips are flanged outward.
2026/2027 | Verified Questions &
Correct answers | Nursing Exam
Study Guide
1. The nurse has completed a prenatal class for women who are expecting
their first babies. Which statement by a pregnant woman indicates the
need for additional teaching? - correct answer--- "During pregnancy it's
safe for me to use my regular herbal remedies."
2. Levofloxacin (Levaquin) is prescribed for a woman who has been
experiencing urinary frequency and burning for the past 24 hours. The
nurse concludes that the teaching about this medication has been
understood when the client says that she should: - correct answer---
Delay taking her mineral supplements within 2 hours of each dose.
3. A client asks the nurse at the family planning clinic whether contraception
is needed while she is breastfeeding. How should the nurse reply? -
correct answer--- "You should use contraceptives, because ovulation may
occur without a period."
4. A 63-year-old woman with the diagnosis of estrogen receptor-positive
cancer of the breast undergoes lumpectomy and radiation therapy, and
tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is prescribed. The client asks the nurse how long she
will have to take the medication. What is the nurse’s best response? -
correct answer--- "Typically, tamoxifen is taken for 5 to 10 years to
reduce the risk of recurrence."
5. A nurse is assessing a client who is 38 weeks pregnant and reports a sudden
gush of fluid from the vagina. Which action should the nurse take first? -
correct answer--- Check the fetal heart rate.
, 6. A client with gestational diabetes asks why she needs to have a nonstress
test twice weekly. Which response by the nurse is most accurate? - correct
answer--- "The test helps us make sure the baby is getting enough oxygen
and is not in distress."
7. A nurse is administering magnesium sulfate IV to a client with
preeclampsia. Which finding indicates magnesium toxicity? - correct
answer--- Respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute.
8. A postpartum client who is Rh-negative and has given birth to an Rh-
positive newborn asks why she needs to receive Rho(D) immune globulin
(RhoGAM). What is the nurse’s best response? - correct answer--- "It
prevents your body from making antibodies that could harm a future
pregnancy."
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a cesarean
section. Which statement indicates understanding of incision care? -
correct answer--- "I will report any redness, warmth, or drainage from
the incision to my provider."
10.A newborn is receiving phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Which nursing
intervention is most important? - correct answer--- Ensure the
newborn’s eyes are covered with opaque patches.
11.A nurse is caring for a client in active labor who requests pain relief. The
client’s cervix is 7 cm dilated, and the fetal heart rate is reassuring. Which
analgesic is most appropriate to administer at this time? - correct
answer--- Nalbuphine (Nubain) IV.
12.A client with severe preeclampsia is receiving IV magnesium sulfate. The
nurse notes that the client’s deep tendon reflexes are absent. What is the
priority action? - correct answer--- Stop the magnesium sulfate infusion.
13.A nurse is teaching a new mother about the signs of effective
breastfeeding. Which observation indicates that the baby is latching
correctly? - correct answer--- The baby’s mouth covers most of the
areola and the lips are flanged outward.
