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Question 1 of 45

The nurse is providing care for a newborn who was delivered vaginally assisted by forceps. The nurse observes red marks on the head with swelling that does not cross the suture line. Which condition should the nurse document in the medical record?

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Question 2 of 45

In contrast to placenta previa, what is the most prevalent clinical manifestation of abruptio placentae?

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Question 3 of 45

A primiparous woman presents in labor with the following labs: hemoglobin 10.9 g/dL, hematocrit 29%, hepatitis surface antigen positive, Group B Streptococcus positive, and rubella non-immune. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

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Question 4 of 45

A 16-year-old gravida 1 para 0 client has just been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of eclampsia. She's not presently convulsing. Which intervention should the nurse plan to include in this client's nursing care plan?

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Question 5 of 45

During a prenatal visit, for which of the following clients should the nurse auscultate the fetal heart rate?

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Question 6 of 45

A woman gave birth to a 7-pound, 6-ounce infant girl 1 hour ago. The birth was vaginal and the estimated blood loss (EBL) was 1500 ml. When evaluating the woman's vital signs, which finding would be of greatest concern to the nurse?

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Question 7 of 45

In the context of an average ejaculation, which of the following statements is true about sperm?

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Question 8 of 45

In the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which of the following bases combines with thymine?

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Question 9 of 45

A primigravida is being monitored at the prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. Which finding is of greatest concern to the nurse?

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Question 10 of 45

Which of the following is a fatal genetic neurologic disorder whose onset is in middle age?

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Question 11 of 45

A client has experienced a fetal demise following a vaginal delivery at term. What should the nurse advise the client?

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Question 12 of 45

Daisy was always unusually short for her age. She was unable to conceive a child after marriage, and upon visiting a doctor, she was prescribed estrogen replacement therapy. Daisy is most likely suffering from:

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Question 13 of 45

A client who is receiving prenatal care is at her 24-week appointment. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse plan to conduct?

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Question 14 of 45

What should be the primary focus of nursing care in the transitional phase of labor for a client who anticipates an unmedicated delivery?

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Question 15 of 45

When obtaining a health history from a client, a nurse in a woman's health clinic should identify which of the following findings as increasing the client's risk for developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

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Question 16 of 45

Which of the following most accurately describes the function of genes?

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Question 17 of 45

Which of the following statements is true of mutations?

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Question 18 of 45

Preconception counseling is crucial for the safe management of diabetic pregnancies. Which complication is commonly associated with poor glycemic control before and during early pregnancy?

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Question 19 of 45

When children who are reared by adoptive parents are nonetheless more similar to their natural parents in a trait, it can be concluded that:

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Question 20 of 45

A client in the transition phase of labor reports a pain level of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Question 21 of 45

Following an amniocentesis, a nurse is caring for a client. The nurse should observe the client for which of the following complications?

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Question 22 of 45

When assessing a woman in the first stage of labor, which clinical finding will alert the nurse that uterine contractions are effective?

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Question 23 of 45

What is the typical sex chromosome pattern for females?

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Question 24 of 45

The nurse is planning discharge teaching for four mothers. Which postpartum client is at highest risk for psychological difficulties during the postpartum period?

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Question 25 of 45

A client tells the nurse that she thinks she's pregnant. Which signs or symptoms provide the best indication that the client is pregnant?

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Question 26 of 45

Which of the following statements about Rh incompatibility is true?

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Question 27 of 45

A nurse is developing an educational program about hemolytic diseases in newborns for a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following genetic information should the nurse include in the program as a cause of hemolytic disease?

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Question 28 of 45

Which of the following illnesses causes degeneration of the central nervous system?

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Question 29 of 45

What causes Down's syndrome?

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Question 30 of 45

_________ is self-propulsion.

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Question 31 of 45

When does the fetus typically begin to turn and respond to external stimulation during pregnancy?

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Question 32 of 45

A nurse is caring for an infant who has signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Question 33 of 45

Which drug was marketed in the 1960s to pregnant women and caused birth defects such as missing or stunted limbs in infants?

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Question 34 of 45

In the prenatal record, the nurse should record for the pregnant client who has a 3-year-old child at home, a term birth, a miscarriage at 10 weeks' gestation, and a set of twins who died within 24 hours:

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Question 35 of 45

The actual sets of traits that people exhibit are called their genotypes.

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Question 36 of 45

A newborn nursery protocol includes a prescription for ophthalmic erythromycin 5% ointment to both eyes upon a newborn's admission. What action should the nurse take to ensure adequate installation of the ointment?

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Question 37 of 45

How many chromosomes are typically found in human cells, organized into pairs?

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Question 38 of 45

A client is 4 hours postpartum and is experiencing hypovolemic shock. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Question 39 of 45

A 17-year-old client gave birth 12 hours ago. She states that she doesn't know how to care for her baby. To promote parent-infant attachment behaviors, which intervention should the nurse implement?

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Question 40 of 45

A client experiencing preterm labor is being taught about terbutaline by a nurse. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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Question 41 of 45

According to a study in 2014 by Skakkebaek et al., who among the following is most likely to have gynecomastia?

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Question 42 of 45

When both of the alleles for a trait, such as hair color, are the same, the person is said to be _____ for that trait.

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Question 43 of 45

A client at 27 weeks of gestation with preeclampsia is being assessed by a nurse. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

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Question 44 of 45

Why is a client with gestational diabetes being scheduled for an amniocentesis when the fetus has an estimated weight of eight pounds (3629 grams) at 36 weeks gestation? What information is the amniocentesis seeking to obtain?

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Question 45 of 45

Does the probability of having a child with Down's syndrome increase with the age of the parents?

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