NSG311 Exam 1 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
NSG311 EXAM 1 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for an oral contraceptive to
prevent pregnancy. The nurse should identify that which of the following actions is
the purpose of this medication?
A. Inhibition of ovulation
B. Thinning of the endometrial lining
C. Inhibition of luteinizing hormone
D. Thinning of cervical mucus
A. Inhibition of ovulation.
A nurse is teaching a client who is pregnant about toxoplasmosis. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
A. "To prevent toxoplasmosis, you will need to receive a measles, mumps, and
rubella vaccination during your pregnancy."
B. "You should avoid gardening during your pregnancy to decrease your risk of
contracting toxoplasmosis."
C. "You will get a body rash if you are infected with toxoplasmosis."
D. "Toxoplasmosis is transmitted through a bite from an infected mosquito."
B. "You should avoid gardening during your pregnancy to decrease your risk of
contracting toxoplasmosis."
A charge nurse is teaching newly licensed nurses about teratogens that affect fetal
development. The nurses should recognize that which of the following is an
example of a teratogen?
A. Consuming caffeine during pregnancy
B. A family history of a genetic disorder
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C. Gum disease in a pregnant client
D. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy
D. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
A nurse is providing teaching about weight gain during pregnancy for a client who
is a primigravida of normal pre-pregnancy weight. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include?
A. "You should plan to gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy."
B. "You should plan to gain 11 to 20 pounds during your pregnancy."
C. "Because you started pregnancy at a normal BMI and weight, your weight gain
is not limited as long as you follow a healthy, balanced diet."
D. "Because you are of normal weight prior to pregnancy, you are encouraged to
gain 28 to 40 pounds during pregnancy."
A. "You should plan to gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a BMI of 22.6 and expresses concern about
weight gain during pregnancy. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
A. "You're eating for 2, so you should double your caloric intake."
B. "Gaining weight will promote a healthy pregnancy."
C. "You'll lose weight easily after the birth of your baby."
D. "Plan to gain a total of 15 to 20 pounds during pregnancy."
B. "Gaining weight will promote a healthy pregnancy."
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is within the recommended
guideline for weight. The client asks the nurse how much weight is safe for her to
gain during the pregnancy. Which of the following responses should the nurse
offer?
A. "Your provider can discuss an appropriate amount of weight gain with you."
B. "A weight of about 14 lbs each trimester is suggested."
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C. "If you eat nutritious foods when you feel hungry, the amount of weight gain is
insignificant."
D. "A weight gain of about 25 to 35 lbs is good."
D. "A weight gain of about 25 to 35 lbs is good."
A nurse is teaching a female client about nutrition during pregnancy. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Do not eat swordfish, shark, or king mackerel while you are pregnant."
B. "Restrict your intake of sodium throughout pregnancy."
C. "Expect to gain 10 to 15 lbs during pregnancy."
D. "Plan to double your normal caloric intake during the last trimester of
pregnancy."
A. "Do not eat swordfish, shark, or king mackerel while you are pregnant."
A nurse is caring for a client who believes she may be pregnant. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a positive sign of pregnancy?
A. Palpable fetal movement
B. Chadwick's sign
C. Positive pregnancy test
D. Amenorrhea
A. Palpable fetal movement.
A nurse is teaching a client about squatting exercises during pregnancy. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include?
A. "These exercises should be done for 15 minutes each day to strengthen the
perineal muscles."
B. "Squatting exercises can tone your abdomen, helping you lose weight faster
following delivery."
C. "Practicing squatting exercises during pregnancy will reduce lower back pain
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during labor."
D. "Doing squatting exercises 3 times per week will improve your overall fitness."
A. "These exercises should be done for 15 minutes each day to strengthen the
perineal muscles."
A nurse in an outpatient setting is providing education for a client who is
pregnant. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. "During the last trimester, you should sleep mainly on your back."
B. "During the second trimester, you will notice increased urinary frequency and
urgency."
C. "You will probably first notice your baby moving when you are around 20 weeks
gestation."
D. "You should plan to gain 40 to 45 pounds during your pregnancy."
C. "You will probably first notice your baby moving when you are around 20 weeks
gestation."
A nurse is discussing the expected changes related to pregnancy with a client who
is at 8 weeks gestation. Which of the following findings should the client report to
the provider during the first trimester?
A. Breast tenderness
B. Urinary frequency
C. Persistent vomiting
D. No fetal movement
C. Persistent vomiting.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 8 weeks gestation about
manifestations to report to the provider during pregnancy. Which of the following
pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Nausea upon awakening
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NSG311 EXAM 1 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for an oral contraceptive to
prevent pregnancy. The nurse should identify that which of the following actions is
the purpose of this medication?
A. Inhibition of ovulation
B. Thinning of the endometrial lining
C. Inhibition of luteinizing hormone
D. Thinning of cervical mucus
A. Inhibition of ovulation.
A nurse is teaching a client who is pregnant about toxoplasmosis. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
A. "To prevent toxoplasmosis, you will need to receive a measles, mumps, and
rubella vaccination during your pregnancy."
B. "You should avoid gardening during your pregnancy to decrease your risk of
contracting toxoplasmosis."
C. "You will get a body rash if you are infected with toxoplasmosis."
D. "Toxoplasmosis is transmitted through a bite from an infected mosquito."
B. "You should avoid gardening during your pregnancy to decrease your risk of
contracting toxoplasmosis."
A charge nurse is teaching newly licensed nurses about teratogens that affect fetal
development. The nurses should recognize that which of the following is an
example of a teratogen?
A. Consuming caffeine during pregnancy
B. A family history of a genetic disorder
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C. Gum disease in a pregnant client
D. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy
D. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
A nurse is providing teaching about weight gain during pregnancy for a client who
is a primigravida of normal pre-pregnancy weight. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include?
A. "You should plan to gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy."
B. "You should plan to gain 11 to 20 pounds during your pregnancy."
C. "Because you started pregnancy at a normal BMI and weight, your weight gain
is not limited as long as you follow a healthy, balanced diet."
D. "Because you are of normal weight prior to pregnancy, you are encouraged to
gain 28 to 40 pounds during pregnancy."
A. "You should plan to gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a BMI of 22.6 and expresses concern about
weight gain during pregnancy. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
A. "You're eating for 2, so you should double your caloric intake."
B. "Gaining weight will promote a healthy pregnancy."
C. "You'll lose weight easily after the birth of your baby."
D. "Plan to gain a total of 15 to 20 pounds during pregnancy."
B. "Gaining weight will promote a healthy pregnancy."
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is within the recommended
guideline for weight. The client asks the nurse how much weight is safe for her to
gain during the pregnancy. Which of the following responses should the nurse
offer?
A. "Your provider can discuss an appropriate amount of weight gain with you."
B. "A weight of about 14 lbs each trimester is suggested."
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C. "If you eat nutritious foods when you feel hungry, the amount of weight gain is
insignificant."
D. "A weight gain of about 25 to 35 lbs is good."
D. "A weight gain of about 25 to 35 lbs is good."
A nurse is teaching a female client about nutrition during pregnancy. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Do not eat swordfish, shark, or king mackerel while you are pregnant."
B. "Restrict your intake of sodium throughout pregnancy."
C. "Expect to gain 10 to 15 lbs during pregnancy."
D. "Plan to double your normal caloric intake during the last trimester of
pregnancy."
A. "Do not eat swordfish, shark, or king mackerel while you are pregnant."
A nurse is caring for a client who believes she may be pregnant. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as a positive sign of pregnancy?
A. Palpable fetal movement
B. Chadwick's sign
C. Positive pregnancy test
D. Amenorrhea
A. Palpable fetal movement.
A nurse is teaching a client about squatting exercises during pregnancy. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include?
A. "These exercises should be done for 15 minutes each day to strengthen the
perineal muscles."
B. "Squatting exercises can tone your abdomen, helping you lose weight faster
following delivery."
C. "Practicing squatting exercises during pregnancy will reduce lower back pain
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during labor."
D. "Doing squatting exercises 3 times per week will improve your overall fitness."
A. "These exercises should be done for 15 minutes each day to strengthen the
perineal muscles."
A nurse in an outpatient setting is providing education for a client who is
pregnant. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. "During the last trimester, you should sleep mainly on your back."
B. "During the second trimester, you will notice increased urinary frequency and
urgency."
C. "You will probably first notice your baby moving when you are around 20 weeks
gestation."
D. "You should plan to gain 40 to 45 pounds during your pregnancy."
C. "You will probably first notice your baby moving when you are around 20 weeks
gestation."
A nurse is discussing the expected changes related to pregnancy with a client who
is at 8 weeks gestation. Which of the following findings should the client report to
the provider during the first trimester?
A. Breast tenderness
B. Urinary frequency
C. Persistent vomiting
D. No fetal movement
C. Persistent vomiting.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 8 weeks gestation about
manifestations to report to the provider during pregnancy. Which of the following
pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Nausea upon awakening
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