Exam 3 Nur 426
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 36 weeks gestation. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse recognize as a potential prenatal complication and
report to the provider?
A. Varicose veins
B. Double vision
C. Leukorrhea
D. Flatulence - answerB. Double/blurred vision is associated with preeclampsia.
Varicose veins is relaxation of smooth muscle which is normal. Leukorrhea is a large
amount of mucus which is normal. Flatulence is caused by progesterone slowing GI
motility which is normal.
A nurse is assessing a newborn. Which of the following findings should the nurse report
to the MD.
A. Milia
B. Epstein pearls
C. Nasal flaring
D. Meconium stools - answerC. Nasal flaring, grunting, and resp muscular retractions
can mean serious breathing problems. Milia are normal whiteheads. Epstein pearly are
white nodules on the gums and are normal. Meconium stools are expected within the
first 12-48 hours after birth.
Which is correct discharge teaching for a parent of a newborn.
A. Your baby should be rear facing in a car seat unto 2 y/o.
B. Cover your baby with a light blanket during naps.
C. Set hot water heater to no more than 140 F.
D. Ensure your baby's crip has side rails that can be lowered. - answerA. Baby should
be in a rear facing car seat for 2 years or longer if the car seat manufacturer
recommends it. Baby should nap in a lightweight sleeper or sleep sack, blankets can
risk suffocation. The hot water heater should be no more than 120 F. Baby crips should
be stationary to reduce injury risk.
Naegeles rule - answersubtract 3 months then add 7 days, add a year if after April.
Mother feeling N/V
A. Eat crackers before rising from bed in the morning.
B. Eat foods at warm temp.
C. Sip whole milk with breakfast.
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 36 weeks gestation. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse recognize as a potential prenatal complication and
report to the provider?
A. Varicose veins
B. Double vision
C. Leukorrhea
D. Flatulence - answerB. Double/blurred vision is associated with preeclampsia.
Varicose veins is relaxation of smooth muscle which is normal. Leukorrhea is a large
amount of mucus which is normal. Flatulence is caused by progesterone slowing GI
motility which is normal.
A nurse is assessing a newborn. Which of the following findings should the nurse report
to the MD.
A. Milia
B. Epstein pearls
C. Nasal flaring
D. Meconium stools - answerC. Nasal flaring, grunting, and resp muscular retractions
can mean serious breathing problems. Milia are normal whiteheads. Epstein pearly are
white nodules on the gums and are normal. Meconium stools are expected within the
first 12-48 hours after birth.
Which is correct discharge teaching for a parent of a newborn.
A. Your baby should be rear facing in a car seat unto 2 y/o.
B. Cover your baby with a light blanket during naps.
C. Set hot water heater to no more than 140 F.
D. Ensure your baby's crip has side rails that can be lowered. - answerA. Baby should
be in a rear facing car seat for 2 years or longer if the car seat manufacturer
recommends it. Baby should nap in a lightweight sleeper or sleep sack, blankets can
risk suffocation. The hot water heater should be no more than 120 F. Baby crips should
be stationary to reduce injury risk.
Naegeles rule - answersubtract 3 months then add 7 days, add a year if after April.
Mother feeling N/V
A. Eat crackers before rising from bed in the morning.
B. Eat foods at warm temp.
C. Sip whole milk with breakfast.
