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 »
When assessing the newborn’s heart rate, which of the following ranges would be considered normal if the newborn were sleeping? A. 80 beats per minute B. 100 beats per minute C. 120 beats per minute D. 140 beats per minute Correct Answer: B. 100 beats per minute… Read More »
The infant of a substance-abusing mother is at risk for developing a sense of which of the following? A. Mistrust B. Shame C. Guilt D. Inferiority Correct Answer: A. Mistrust According to Erikson, infants need to have their needs met consistently and effectively to develop a sense… Read More »
The following are skin changes in pregnancy EXCEPT: A. Chloasma B. Striae gravidarum C. Linea negra D. Chadwick’s sign Correct Answer: D. Chadwick’s sign Chadwick’s sign is bluish discoloration of the vaginal mucosa as a result of the increased vascularization in the area. Option A: It is also sometimes… Read More »
Lochia normally disappears after how many days postpartum? A. 5 days B. 7-10 days C. 18-21 days D. 28-30 days Correct Answer: B. 7-10 days Normally, lochia disappears after 10 days postpartum. What’s important to remember is that the color of lochia gets to be lighter (from… Read More »
The nurse in-charge is reviewing a patient’s prenatal history. Which finding indicates a genetic risk factor? A. The patient is 25 years old. B. The patient has a child with cystic fibrosis. C. The patient was exposed to rubella at 36 weeks’ gestation. D. The patient has a history of preterm… Read More »
Which of the following is true regarding the fontanels of the newborn? A. The anterior is triangular shaped; the posterior is diamond-shaped. B. The posterior closes at 18 months; the anterior closes at 8 to 12 weeks. C. The anterior is large in size when compared to the posterior fontanel. D. The anterior… Read More »
Which of the following toys should the nurse recommend for a 5-month-old? A. A big red balloon B. A teddy bear with button eyes C. A push-pull wooden truck D. A colorful busy box Correct Answer: D. A colorful busy box A busy box facilitates fine motor… Read More »
Which of the following statements is TRUE of conception? A. Within 2-4 hours after intercourse, conception is possible in a fertile woman. B. Generally, fertilization is possible 4 days after ovulation. C. Conception is possible during menstruation in a long menstrual cycle. D. To avoid conception, intercourse must be avoided 5 days before… Read More »
After an Rh(-) mother has delivered her Rh (+) baby, the mother is given RhoGam. This is done in order to: A. Prevent the recurrence of Rh(+) babies in future pregnancies. B. Prevent the mother from producing antibodies against the Rh(+) antigen that she may have gotten when she delivered to her Rh(+)… Read More »