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    1. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and notes late decelerations in the FHR. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
      A)Apply a fetal scalp electrode.
      B)Increase the rate of the IV infusion.
      C)Administer oxygen at 10 L/min via a nonrebreather mask.
      D)Change the client's position.
    2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 7 days postpartum and calls the clinic to report pain and redness of her left calf. Besides seeing her provider, which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest?
      A)Flex her knee while resting.
      B)Massage the area.
      C)Elevate her leg.
      D)Apply cold compresses.
    3. A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hours postpartum and asks the nurse to feed her newborn. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
      A)"I'll feed him today. Maybe tomorrow you can try it."
      B)"Oh, this isn't difficult. You'll be fine doing this."
      C)"You can learn to feed him; I wasn't comfortable the first time I fed a baby either."
      D)"Feeding an infant can feel a little intimidating at first, but I'll stay and help you."
    4. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and received terbutaline. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
      A)Fetal heart rate 100/min
      B)Weakened uterine contractions
      C)Enhanced production of fetal lung surfactant
      D)Maternal blood glucose 63 mg/dl
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    1. A nurse is caring for a client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV. The client's respiratory rate is 10/min and deep-tendon reflexes are absent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
      A)Discontinue the medication infusion.
      B)Prepare for an emergency cesarean birth.
      C)Assess maternal blood glucose.
      D)Place the client in Trendelenburg position.
    2. A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is gravida 1 and para 0. The client was admitted to the hospital at 38 weeks of gestation with a diagnosis of preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as inconsistent with preeclampsia?
      A)1+ pitting sacral edema
      B)3+ protein in the urine
      C)Blood pressure 148/98 mm Hg
      D)Deep tendon reflexes of +1
    3. A nurse is creating the plan of care for a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and in active labor. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
      A)Keep four side rails up while the client is in bed.
      B)Check the cervix prior to analgesic administration
      C)Monitor the fetal heart rate (FHR) every hour.
      D)Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
    4. A nurse is caring for a client who presents to a labor and delivery unit experiencing rapidly progressing labor. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take?
      A)Cut the umbilical cord.
      B)Apply perineal pressure to the emerging fetal head.
      C)Prevent the perineum from tearing.
      D)Promote delivery of the placenta.
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    1. A nurse is providing teaching about expected gestational changes to a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
      A)"I will reduce my stress level."
      B)"I will tell my doctor before using home remedies for nausea."
      C)"I will monitor my weight gain during the remaining months."
      D)"I will use only nonprescription medications while pregnant."
    2. A nurse is assessing a client who is 4 hr postpartum following a vaginal delivery. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
      A)Saturated perineal pad in 30 min
      B)Deep tendon reflexes 4+
      C)Fundus at level of umbilicus
      D)Approximated edges of episiotomy
    3. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving opioid epidural analgesia during labor. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
      A)The client reports weakness of the lower extremities.
      B)Blood pressure 80/56 mm Hg
      C)Temperature 38.2°C (100.8°F)
      D)The client reports perfuse itching.
    4. A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is suspected of having a hydatidiform mole. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe in this client?
      A)Rapid decline in human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels
      B)Profuse, clear vaginal discharge
      C)Irregular fetal heart rate
      D)Excessive uterine enlargement
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    1. A nurse in a clinic is teaching the mother of a 4-month-old infant who has been breastfed. The mother plans to switch her infant to an iron-fortified formula. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
      A)Iron facilitates development of vision in infants.
      B)Iron facilitates growth of bones in infants.
      C)Iron stores in infants begin to deplete.
      D)Iron is poorly absorbed in infants.
    2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about reducing perineal infection with a client following a vaginal delivery. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)(SATA)
      A)Clean the perineal area from front to back.
      B)Blot the perineal area dry after cleansing.
      C)Perform hand hygiene before and after voiding.
      D)Apply ice packs to the perineal area several times daily.
      E)Wash the perineal area using a squeeze bottle of warm water after each voiding.
    3. A nurse is caring for a client who is considering several methods of contraception. Which of the following methods of contraception should the nurse identify as being most reliable?
      A)A male condom
      B)An intrauterine device (IUD)
      C)An oral contraceptive
      D)A diaphragm with spermicide.
    4. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor with 7 cm of cervical dilation and 100% effacement. The fetus is at 1+ station, and the client’s amniotic membranes are intact. The client suddenly states that she needs to push. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
      A)Assist the client into a comfortable position.
      B)Observe the perineum for signs of crowning.
      C)Have the client pant during the next contractions.
      D)Help the client to the bathroom to void.
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    1. A nurse is caring for a client who is in the first stage of labor. The nurse observes the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
      A)Cover the cord with a sterile, moist saline dressing.
      B)Prepare the client for an immediate birth.
      C)Place the client in knee-chest position.
      D)Insert a gloved hand into the vagina to relieve pressure on the cord.
    2. A nurse in an antepartum unit is triaging clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
      A)A client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and reports a cough and fever
      B)A client who has missed a period and reports vaginal spotting
      C)A client who is at 14 weeks of gestation and reports nausea and vomiting
      D)A client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and reports of painless vaginal bleeding
    3. A nurse in the ambulatory surgery center is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a dilation and curettage (D&C) following a spontaneous miscarriage. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
      A)Vaginal intercourse can be resumed after 2 weeks.
      B)Products of conception will be present in vaginal bleeding.
      C)Increased intake of zinc-rich foods is recommended.
      D)Aspirin may be taken for cramps.
    4. A nurse is caring for a client who is 42 weeks of gestation. Exhibits Based on the assessment findings, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply.)(SATA)
      A)Place the client in a side-lying position.
      B)Initiate bolus of primary IV fluids.
      C)Increase the oxytocin infusion to 13 mu/min.
      D)Apply oxygen at 10 L/min via venturi mask.
      E)Perform sterile vaginal examination (SVE).
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    1. A nurse is performing a physical examination of a client who is 1 day postpartum. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention?
      A)Decreased urge to void
      B)Increased urine output
      C)Displaced fundus from the midline
      D)Fundal height below the umbilicus
    2. A nurse is assessing a client in labor who has had epidural anesthesia for pain relief. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication from the epidural block?
      A)Vomiting
      B)Tachycardia
      C)Respiratory depression
      D)Hypotension
    3. A nurse is completing a newborn gestational age assessment. Which of the following findings should be recorded as part of this assessment on the newborn?
      A)Acrocyanosis of hands and feet
      B)Anterior fontanel soft and level
      C)Plantar creases cover 2/3 of sole
      D)Vernix caseosa in inguinal creases
    4. A nurse is assessing a client who is in the third trimester of pregnancy. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as an expected physiologic change during pregnancy?
      A)Gradual lordosis
      B)Increased abdominal muscle tone
      C)Posterior neck flexion
      D)Decreased mobility of pelvic joints
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