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Question 1 of 45
Four hours after a difficult labor and birth, a primiparous woman refuses to feed her baby, stating that she is too tired and just wants to sleep. The nurse should:
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Question 2 of 45
Which of the following interventions would be helpful to a breastfeeding mother who is experiencing engorged breasts?
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Question 3 of 45
Which of the following would the nurse identify as a classic sign of PIH?
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Question 4 of 45
The nurse is assessing the lochia on a 1 day PP patient. The nurse notes that the lochia is red and has a foul-smelling odor. The nurse determines that this assessment finding is:
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Question 5 of 45
A multiparous client who has been in labor for 2 hours states that she feels the urge to move her bowels. How should the nurse respond?
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Question 6 of 45
Which of the following would the nurse use as the basis for the teaching plan when caring for a pregnant teenager concerned about gaining too much weight during pregnancy?
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Question 7 of 45
When developing a plan of care for a client newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes, which of the following instructions would be the priority?
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Question 8 of 45
When describing dizygotic twins to a couple, on which of the following would the nurse base the explanation?
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Question 9 of 45
A nurse is performing an assessment of a client who is scheduled for a cesarean delivery. Which assessment finding would indicate a need to contact the physician?
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Question 10 of 45
What is the primary role of practicing nurses in the research process?
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Question 11 of 45
FHR can be auscultated with a fetoscope as early as which of the following?
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Question 12 of 45
During a pelvic exam the nurse notes a purple-blue tinge of the cervix. The nurse documents this as which of the following?
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Question 13 of 45
Which measure would be least effective in preventing postpartum hemorrhage?
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Question 14 of 45
Methergine or pitocin is prescribed for a woman to treat PP hemorrhage. Before administration of these medications, the priority nursing assessment is to check the:
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Question 15 of 45
During a prenatal class, the nurse explains the rationale for breathing techniques during preparation for labor based on the understanding that breathing techniques are most important in achieving which of the following?
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Question 16 of 45
Which of the following benefits is NOT typically associated with skin-to-skin contact?
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Question 17 of 45
When developing a teaching plan for a group of high school students about teenage pregnancy, the nurse would keep in mind which of the following?
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Question 18 of 45
When assessing a preterm infant, the nurse notes a high-pitched cry, jitteriness, and poor feeding. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect?
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Question 19 of 45
What medication is not recommended for hypertension during pregnancy due to teratogenic effects?
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Question 20 of 45
Which of the following actions demonstrates the nurse's understanding about the newborn's thermoregulatory ability?
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Question 21 of 45
Which of the following complications is most likely responsible for a delayed postpartum hemorrhage?
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Question 22 of 45
Which of the following behaviors characterizes the PP mother in the taking in phase?
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Question 23 of 45
Which statement about cultural competence is not accurate?
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Question 24 of 45
A pregnant client is admitted to the labor room. An assessment is performed, and the nurse notes that the client's hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are low, indicating anemia. The nurse determines that the client is at risk for which of the following?
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Question 25 of 45
For the client who is using oral contraceptives, the nurse informs the client about the need to take the pill at the same time each day to accomplish which of the following?
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Question 26 of 45
When measuring a client's fundal height, which of the following techniques denotes the correct method of measurement used by the nurse?
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Question 27 of 45
A pregnant client states that she 'waddles' when she walks. The nurse's explanation is based on which of the following as the cause?
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Question 28 of 45
Which of the following factors is the underlying cause of dystocia?
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Question 29 of 45
A nurse in a labor room is assisting with the vaginal delivery of a newborn infant. The nurse would monitor the client closely for the risk of uterine rupture if which of the following occurred?
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Question 30 of 45
A married couple lives in a single-family house with their newborn son and the husband's daughter from a previous marriage. On the basis of the information given, what family form best describes this family?
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Question 31 of 45
After expulsion of the placenta in a client who has six living children, an infusion of lactated ringer's solution with 10 units of pitocin is ordered. The nurse understands that this is indicated for this client because:
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Question 32 of 45
Which of the following is the priority focus of nursing practice with the current early postpartum discharge?
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Question 33 of 45
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client experiencing dystocia and includes several nursing interventions in the plan of care. The nurse prioritizes the plan of care and selects which of the following nursing interventions as the highest priority?
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Question 34 of 45
Recent trends in childbirth practices in the United States indicate that:
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Question 35 of 45
A hospitalized school-ager states: 'I'm not afraid of this place, I'm not afraid of anything.' This statement is most likely an example of which of the following?
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Question 36 of 45
The amniotic fluid of a client has a greenish tint. The nurse interprets this to be the result of which of the following?
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Question 37 of 45
A 6-year-old with cystic fibrosis is admitted with a respiratory infection. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?
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Question 38 of 45
A postpartum nurse is taking the vital signs of a woman who delivered a healthy newborn infant 4 hours ago. The nurse notes that the mother's temperature is 100.2°F. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
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Question 39 of 45
The mother of a 2-month-old is concerned that she may be spoiling her baby by picking her up when she cries. Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?
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Question 40 of 45
A PP nurse is assessing a mother who delivered a healthy newborn infant by C-section. The nurse is assessing for signs and symptoms of superficial venous thrombosis. Which of the following signs or symptoms would the nurse note if superficial venous thrombosis were present?
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Question 41 of 45
To provide competent care to an Asian-American family, the nurse should include which of the following questions during the assessment interview?
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Question 42 of 45
Which of the following refers to the single cell that reproduces itself after conception?
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Question 43 of 45
A new mother received epidural anesthesia during labor and had a forceps delivery after pushing 2 hours. At 6 hours PP, her systolic blood pressure has dropped 20 points, her diastolic BP has dropped 10 points, and Behavioural: please complete this line with the correct text from the document -- her pulse is 120 beats per minute. The client is anxious and restless. On further assessment, a vulvar hematoma is verified. After notifying the health care provider, the nurse immediately plans to:
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Question 44 of 45
What is the primary goal of fetal heart rate monitoring during the second stage of labor?
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Question 45 of 45
A laboring client complains of low back pain during contractions. The nurse replies that this pain occurs most when the position of the fetus is:
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