QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS//GRADED A+
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 35 weeks of gestation and is experiencing mild vaginal
bleeding due to placenta previa. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Initiate continuous monitoring of the FHR.
Administer a dose of betamethasone.
Check the cervix for dilation every 8 hr.
Request that the provider prescribe misoprostol PRN - answer-Initiate continuous monitoring
of the FHR.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and is experiencing
stress incontinence. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
(Select all that apply.)
Decrease dietary fiber.
Practice Kegel exercises.
Restrict daily fluid intake.
Reduce caffeine intake.
Avoid daily exercise - answer-Practice Kegel exercises.
Reduce caffeine intake.
A nurse is teaching a pregnant client who is Rh-negative about Rh (D) immune globulin.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"If my partner is Rh-negative, I will not receive the shot."
"I will receive the shot after delivery if my baby is Rh-negative."
"I should not receive any immunizations for 3 months after the shot."
,"This shot may be given after birth to protect future pregnancies. -
answer-"This shot may be given after birth to protect future pregnancies.
A nurse is teaching the parent of a newborn about car seat safety. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
"You should keep the car seat rear-facing until your baby is at least 2 years old."
"Position the retainer clip over the upper part of your baby's abdomen."
"You should place your baby in the car seat at a 90-degree angle."
"Place the shoulder harness straps in the slots an inch above your baby's shoulders. - answer-
"You should keep the car seat rear-facing until your baby is at least 2 years old."
A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth 4 hr ago and is experiencing excessive vaginal
bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Elevate the client's legs to a 30° angle.
Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
Massage the client's fundus.
Initiate an infusion of oxytocin. - answer-Massage the client's
fundus.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ibuprofen to treat postpartum cramping.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask prior to administering the medication?
(Select all that apply.)
"Are you taking over-the-counter medications?"
"Do you have a history of gastric problems?"
"What kind of contraception will you be using?"
"Are you being treated for high blood - answer-"Are you taking over-the-counter
medications?"
, "Do you have a history of gastric problems?"
"Are you being treated for high blood
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum and has mastitis. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Instruct the client to wash their hands prior to breastfeeding.
Teach the client about proper latching-on techniques.
Encourage the client to alternate breastfeeding with formula feeding. Instruct the client to
avoid using a breast pump.
Encourage the client to allow their nipples to air dry after feedings - answer-Instruct the client
to wash their hands prior to breastfeeding.
Teach the client about proper latching-on techniques.
Encourage the client to allow their nipples to air dry after feedings
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing preterm labor and has a new prescription for
terbutaline. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for administration of this
medication?
Heart disease
Cervical dilation of 2 cm Gestational age of 34 weeks Allergy to penicillin - answer-Heart
disease
A nurse is teaching a client who is to start using a diaphragm for contraception. Which of the
following client statements indicate an understanding of the teaching?