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Questions # 221:

A type I diabetic client delivers a male newborn. The newborn is 45 minutes old. What is the primary nursing goal in the nursery during the first hours for this newborn?

Options:

A.

Bonding

B.

Maintain normal blood sugar

C.

Maintain normal nutrition

D.

Monitor intake and output

Questions # 222:

A client had a vaginal delivery 3 days ago and is discharged from the hospital on the 2nd day postpartum. She told the RN, “I need to start exercising so that I can get back into shape. Could you suggest an exercise I could begin with?’’ The RN could suggest which one of the following?

Options:

A.

Push-ups

B.

Jumping jacks

C.

Leg lifts

D.

Kegel exercises

Questions # 223:

A client is dilated 8 cm and entering the transition phase of labor. Common behaviors of the laboring woman during transition are:

Options:

A.

Frustration, vague in communication

B.

Seriousness, some difficulty following directions

C.

Calmness, follows directions easily

D.

Excitement, openness to instructions

Questions # 224:

A client is pregnant for the fourth time and has had three normal vaginal deliveries. She is in active labor and fully dilated. Suddenly she calls, “Nurse, the baby is coming.” As the nurse responds to her call, which one of the following observations should the nurse make first?

Options:

A.

Inspect the perineum.

B.

Time the contractions.

C.

Prepare a sterile area for delivery.

D.

Auscultate for fetal heart rate (FHR).

Questions # 225:

A 5-year-old has just had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Which of these nursing measures should be included in the postoperative care?

Options:

A.

Encourage the child to cough up blood if present.

B.

Give warm clear liquids when fully alert.

C.

Have child gargle and do toothbrushing to remove old blood.

D.

Observe for evidence of bleeding.

Questions # 226:

A 32-year-old male client is a marketing representative. His job requires him to have a tremendous amount of energy during the day. He frequently uses cocaine to sustain his energy level. Lately he has increased his use of cocaine and even experimented with crack cocaine. Realizing he can no longer continue this destructive behavior, he is seeking treatment for cocaine addiction. In planning nursing care for the client’s inpatient stay, which expected outcome is most appropriate?

Options:

A.

He will attend four consecutive group educational sessions on substance abuse.

B.

He will name activities that he would most likely be involved in posttreatment.

C.

He will meet with his family in counseling sessions and discuss his feelings.

D.

He will be able to deal with his feelings through participation in group therapy sessions.

Questions # 227:

After instructing a female client on circumcision care, the nursery nurse asks her to restate some of the key points covered. Which statement shows that the client will properly care for her son’s circumcision?

Options:

A.

“I’ll make sure I soak the gauze with warm water first, before I take it off each time.”

B.

“I’ll make sure that I report any drainage around where they operated.”

C.

“I’ll apply alcohol to the area daily to clean it and prevent any infection.”

D.

“I’ll keep a close watch on it for a day or two.”

Questions # 228:

A 3-year-old child has had symptoms of influenza including fever, productive cough, nausea, vomiting, and sore throat for the past several days. In caring for a young child with symptoms of influenza, the mother must be cautioned about:

Options:

A.

Giving aspirin and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) to treat the symptoms

B.

Giving clear liquids too soon

C.

Allowing the child to come in contact with other children for 3 days

D.

The possibility of pneumonia as a complication

Questions # 229:

A female client at 30 weeks’ gestation is brought into the emergency department after falling down a flight of stairs. On examination, the physician notes a rigid, boardlike abdomen; FHR in the 160s; and stable vital signs. Considering possible abdominal trauma, which obstetric emergency must be anticipated?

Options:

A.

Abruptio placentae

B.

Ectopic pregnancy

C.

Massive uterine rupture

D.

Placenta previa

Questions # 230:

A young child has been placed in a spica cast. The chief concern of the nurse during the first few hours is:

Options:

A.

Prevention of neurovascular complications

B.

Prevention of loss of muscle tone

C.

Immobilization of the affected limb

D.

Using heated fans to dry the cast

Questions # 231:

A 48-hour-old male infant is ordered to have phototherapy. When his mother questions the nurse about its purpose, the nurse explains that phototherapy:

Options:

A.

Prevents the development of ophthalmia neonatorum

B.

Assists the baby’s clotting mechanism

C.

Breaks down bilirubin in the skin into substances that can be excreted in stool or urine

D.

Increases levels of unconjugated bilirubin, thereby preventing kernicterus (brain damage)

Questions # 232:

A female client at 10 weeks’ gestation complains to her physician of slight vaginal bleeding and mild cramps. On examination, her physician determines that her cervix is closed. The client is exhibiting signs of:

Options:

A.

An inevitable abortion

B.

A threatened abortion

C.

An incomplete abortion

D.

A missed abortion

Questions # 233:

A 24-year-old male client is admitted with a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia. The nurse discusses his disease with him and emphasizes the following information:

Options:

A.

He should monitor his sputum, stools, and urine for signs of bleeding.

B.

His daily diet should include a large amount of fluid.

C.

He should not be concerned about having to fly on a commuter airplane on a weekly basis.

D.

He should not worry about having children because this disease is passed on only by female carriers.

Questions # 234:

A 15-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of thalassemia. Which of the following would be included in educating the mother and child as part of discharge planning?

Options:

A.

Give oral iron medication every day.

B.

Have the child’s blood pressure monitored every week.

C.

Know the signs and symptoms of iron overload.

D.

Keep exercise at a minimum to reduce stress.

Questions # 235:

An infant weighing 15 lb has just been treated for severe diarrhea in the hospital. Discharge instructions by the nurse will include maintenance fluid requirements for the pediatric client. Which of the following values best indicates the nurse’s understanding of normal fluid requirements for this infant?

Options:

A.

240 mL/day

B.

680 mL/day

C.

330 mL/day

D.

960 mL/day

Questions # 236:

At 12 hours postvaginal delivery, a female client is without complications. Which of the following assessment findings would warrant further nursing interventions?

Options:

A.

Apical pulse of 52 bpm

B.

Uterine fundus palpable left of midline

C.

No bowel movement since delivery

D.

Oral temperature of 100.4◦F

Questions # 237:

A murmur has been discovered during the routine physical examination of a 1-year-old child. The parent is extremely concerned about this diagnosis. Which of the following explanations by the nurse indicates understanding of this dysfunction?

Options:

A.

The blood shifts from the right to the left atrium.

B.

Surgical closure by suture or patch is recommended before school age.

C.

Most atrial septal defects close spontaneously.

D.

The child can be treated medically with antibiotics to prevent bacterial endocarditis.

Questions # 238:

A female client comes for her second prenatal visit. The nurse-midwife tells her, “Your blood tests reveal that you do not show immunity to the German measles.” Which notation will the nurse include in her plan of care for the client? “Will need . . .

Options:

A.

Rh-immune globulin at the next visit”

B.

Rh-immune globulin within 3 days of delivery”

C.

Rubella vaccine at the next visit”

D.

Rubella vaccine after delivery on the day of discharge”

Questions # 239:

A male client tells his nurse that he has had an ulcer in the past and is afraid it is “flaring up again.” The nurse begins to ask him specific questions about his symptoms. The nurse knows that a symptom that might indicate a serious complication of an ulcer is:

Options:

A.

Pain in the middle of the night

B.

A bowel movement every 3–5 days

C.

Melena

D.

Episodes of nausea and vomiting

Questions # 240:

A female client at 36 weeks’ gestation is experiencing preterm labor. Her physician has prescribed two doses of betamethasone 12 mg IM q24h. The nurse explains that she is receiving this drug to:

Options:

A.

Treat fetal respiratory distress syndrome

B.

Prevent uterine infection

C.

Promote fetal lung maturation

D.

Increase uteroplacental circulation

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