A client, 30 weeks pregnant, is scheduled for a biophysical profile (BPP) to evaluate the health of her fetus. Her BPP score is 8. What does this score indicate? A. The fetus should be delivered within 24 hours. B. The client should repeat the test in 24 hours. C. The fetus isn’t… Read More »
When preparing a client for cesarean delivery, which of the following key concepts should be considered when implementing nursing care? A. Instruct the mother’s support person to remain in the family lounge until after the delivery. B. Arrange for a staff member of the anesthesia department to explain what to expect postoperatively. … Read More »
A hospitalized school age child 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? A. Regression B. Repression C. Reaction formation D. Rationalization Correct Answer: C. Reaction formation Reaction formation is the school ager’s… Read More »
Which of the following signs will distinguish threatened abortion from imminent abortion? A. Severity of bleeding. B. Dilation of the cervix. C. Nature and location of pain. D. Presence of uterine contraction. Correct Answer: B. Dilation of the cervix In imminent abortion, the pregnancy will definitely be… Read More »
The uterine fundus right after delivery of placenta is palpable at A. Level of Xiphoid process B. Level of umbilicus C. Level of symphysis pubis D. Midway between umbilicus and symphysis pubis Correct Answer: B. Level of umbilicus Immediately after the delivery of the placenta, the fundus… Read More »
A client who is 36 weeks pregnant comes to the clinic for a prenatal checkup. To assess the client’s preparation for parenting, the nurse might ask which question? A. “Are you planning to have epidural anesthesia?” B. “Have you begun prenatal classes?” C. “What changes have you made at home to get… Read More »
Which of the following best describes preterm labor? A. Labor that begins after 20 weeks gestation and before 37 weeks gestation. B. Labor that begins after 15 weeks gestation and before 37 weeks gestation C. Labor that begins after 24 weeks gestation and before 28 weeks gestation. D. Labor that begins… Read More »
After teaching a group of parents about accident prevention for school agers, which of the following statements by the group would indicate the need for more teaching? A. “School Agers are more active and adventurous than younger children.” B. “School Agers are more susceptible to home hazards than are younger children.” C.… Read More »
The nursing measure to relieve fetal distress due to maternal supine hypotension is: A. Place the mother in semi-Fowler’s position. B. Put the mother on the left side-lying position. C. Place mother on a knee-chest position. D. Any of the above. Correct Answer: B. Put the mother… Read More »
A nurse is monitoring the amount of lochia drainage in a client who is 2 hours postpartum and notes that the client has a saturated perineal pad in 1 hour. The nurse reports the amount of lochial flow as: A. Scanty B. Light C. Heavy D. Excessive … Read More »