Before birth, which of the following structures connects the right and left auricles of the heart? A. Umbilical vein B. Foramen ovale C. Ductus arteriosus D. Ductus venosus Correct Answer: B. Foramen ovale The foramen ovale is an opening between the right and left auricles (atria) that… Read More »
While performing a physical assessment of a 12 month-old, the nurse notes that the infant’s anterior fontanel is still slightly open. Which of the following is the nurse’s most appropriate action? A. Notify the physician immediately because there is a problem. B. Perform an intensive neurological examination. C. Perform an intensive developmental examination. … Read More »
The common normal site of nidation/implantation in the uterus is: A. Upper uterine portion B. Mid-uterine area C. Lower uterine segment D. Lower cervical segment Correct Answer: A. Upper uterine portion The embryo’s normal nidation site is the upper portion of the uterus. If the implantation is… Read More »
During the postpartum period, the fundus of the uterus is expected to go down normally about how many centimeters per day? A. 1.0 cm B. 2.0 cm C. 2.5 cm D. 3.0 cm Correct Answer: A. 1.0 cm The uterus will begin involution right after delivery. It… Read More »
A patient is in the second stage of labor. During this stage, how frequently should the nurse in charge assess her uterine contractions? A. Every 5 minutes. B. Every 15 minutes. C. Every 30 minutes. D. Every 60 minutes. Correct Answer: B. Every 15 minutes During the… Read More »
Which of the following when present in the urine may cause a reddish stain on the diaper of a newborn? A. Mucus B. Uric acid crystals C. Bilirubin D. Excess iron Correct Answer: B. Uric acid crystals Uric acid crystals in the urine may produce the reddish… Read More »
When teaching a mother about introducing solid foods to her child, which of the following indicates the earliest age at which this should be done? A. 1 month B. 2 months C. 3 months D. 4 months Correct Answer: D. 4 months Solid foods are not recommended… Read More »
Mrs. Santos is on her 5th pregnancy and has a history of abortion in the 4th pregnancy, and the first pregnancy was a twin. She is considered to be: A. G 4 P 3 B. G 5 P 3 C. G 5 P 4 D. G 4 P 4 … Read More »
The lochia on the first few days after delivery is characterized as A. Pinkish with some blood clots B. Whitish with some mucus C. Reddish with some mucus D. Serous with some brown tinged mucus Correct Answer: C. Reddish with some mucus Right after delivery, the vaginal… Read More »
A patient is in her last trimester of pregnancy. Nurse Vickie should instruct her to notify her primary health care provider immediately if she notices: A. Blurred vision B. Hemorrhoids C. Increased vaginal mucus D. Shortness of breath on exertion Correct Answer: A. Blurred vision Blurred vision… Read More »