NUR 1060 Nursing 5 Exam 1 Question/Answers

1. 0.2 / 0.2 points A postpartum woman who has difficulty swallowing pills has an order for amoxicillin (Amoxil) 500 mg PO three times a day. The dosage strength is 250mg/5 mL. How many mL will be administered per dose? (round to nearest whole number; enter numeric value only) Correct answer: 10 2. 0.2 / 0.2 points The nurse is caring for a client who has just had a cesarean section delivery. Which of the following interventions should the registered nurse (RN) delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?  Assist the client in using of the incentive spirometer (IS).  Evaluate the client's report of incisional pain.  Monitoring laboratory values for changes in oxygenation  Assess the client for symptoms of bleeding. 3. 0.2 / 0.2 points When describing amniotic fluid to a pregnant woman, the nurse would include which of the following?  “This fluid acts as transport mechanism for oxygen and nutrients.”  “The fluid is mostly protein to provide nourishment to your baby.”  “This fluid acts as a cushion to help to protect your baby from injury.”  “The amount of fluid remains fairly constant throughout the pregnancy.” 4. 0 / 0.2 points The nurse at the local health clinic is talking with a female client who is pregnant and diagnosed with syphilis. The nurse discusses the risk of transmitting the infection to her newborn. The nurse should explain to the client that syphilis can be transmitted to the newborn through which of the following?  the amniotic fluid  the placenta  the birth canal during delivery  breast milk when breastfeeding 5. 0.2 / 0.2 points What is the nurse's interpretation of the following arterial blood gas? pH = 7.22 PaO2 = 90 PaCO2 = 42 HCO3 = 18  respiratory acidosis  metabolic acidosis  respiratory alkalosis  metabolic alkalosis 6. 0 / 0.2 points The nurse is caring for a client who requires contact isolation. Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, would indicate a correct understanding of preventing the spread of infection during a physical examination? "It is not necessary to wash my hands after removing gloves, as long as the gloves are still intact."  "I will wash hands before and after touching any clients."  "Washing hands between the examination of each body system will prevent the spread of bacteria from one part of the body to another."  "I will wear gloves throughout the entire examination to demonstrate, to the client, concern regarding the spread of infectious diseases." 7. 0.2 / 0.2 points The nurse is caring for a client who is insulin-dependent and has just been admitted in active labor. Her blood glucose is 408. The physician order reads: give 6 units regular insulin now. Available is regular insulin 100 units/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? (record your answer to the nearest hundredth; numeric value only)