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OB HESI 2023A client who had her first baby 3 months ago & is breastfeeding her infant tells the nurse
that she is currently using the same diaphragm that she used before becoming
pregnant. Which information should the nurse provide this client?
A. After ceasing breastfeeding, the diaphragm should be resized.
B. Avoid intercourse during ovulation until the size of the diaphragm has been
evaluated.
C. If no more than 20 pounds was gained during pregnancy, the diaphragm is safe to
use.
D. Use an alternate form of contraceptive until a new diaphragm is obtained. -
ANSWERD. Use an alternate form of contraceptive until a new diaphragm is obtained.
The healthcare provider prescribes zidovudine 100mg po 5x daily for a pregnant woman
who is HIV positive. How much do you administer? (?) - ANSWER10
The nurse is preparing a young couple and their 24-hour-old infant for discharge from
the hospital. In conducting discharge ...
A. Ensure that they have the pediatric clinic's phone number.
B. Provide the results of the infant's hearing test to the parents.
C. Request a return demonstration of a diaper change.
D. Evaluate infant feeding technique prior to discharge. - ANSWERD. Evaluate infant
feeding technique prior to discharge.
A 30-year-old primigravida delivers a 9-pound (4082 gram) infant vaginally after a 30-
hour labor. What is the priority nursing action for this client?
A. Gently massage the fundus every 4 hours.
B. Observe for signs of uterine hemorrhage.
C. Encourage direct contact with the infant.
D. Assess the blood pressure for hypertension. - ANSWERA. Gently massage the
fundus every 4 hours.
A multiparous client with active herpes lesion is admitted to the unit with spontaneous
rupture of membranes. Which action should the nurse do first?
A. Obtain blood cultures.
B. Cover the lesion with a dressing.
C. Administer penicillin.
D. Prepare for a cesarean section. - ANSWERD. Prepare for a cesarean section.
, The nurse is caring for a newborn who is 18 inches long, weighs 4 pounds, 14 ounces,
has a head circumference of 13 inches, and a chest circumference of 10 inches. Based
on these physical findings, assessments for which condition has the highest priority?
A. Hyperbilirubinemia
B. Polycythemia
C. Hyperthermia
D. Hypoglycemia - ANSWERD. Hypoglycemia
While assessing a 40-week gestation primigravida in active labor, the client's
membranes rupture spontaneously and the nurse notices that the amniotic fluid is
meconium stained. Which additional finding is most important for the nurse to report to
the healthcare provider?
A. Maternal blood pressure of 130/85 mmHg.
B. Fetal heart rate of 100 to 110 bpm.
C. Vaginal exam reveals a cervix 6cm dilated.
D. Contractions occurring every 2-3 minutes. - ANSWERA. Maternal blood pressure of
130/85 mmHg.
The nurse is caring for a 35-week gestation infant delivered by cesarean section 2
hours ago. The nurse observes the infant's respiratory rate is 72 breaths/minute with
nasal flaring, grunting, and retractions. The nurse should recognize these findings
indicate which complication?
A. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
B. Transient tachypnea of the newborn.
C. Meconium aspiration syndrome.
D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia. - ANSWERB. Transient tachypnea of the newborn.
A primipara client at 42 weeks gestation is admitted for induction. Within one hour after
initiating an oxytocin infusion, her cervix is 100% effaced and 6 cm dilated, contractions
are occurring every 1 minute with a 75 second duration. The nurse stops the oxytocin
and starts oxygen. After 30 minutes of uterine rest, the contractions are occurring every
5 minutes with 20 second duration. What intervention should the nurse implement?
A. Notify nursery about the client's response.
B. Check for clonus in both feet.
C. Stop oxygen per cannula.
D. Restart oxytocin infusion rate per protocol. - ANSWERD. Restart oxytocin infusion
rate per protocol.
At 0600 while admitting a woman for a scheduled repeat cesarean section, the client
tells the nurse that she drank a cup of coffee at 0400 because she wanted to avoid
getting a headache. What action would the nurse take first?
A. Ensure preoperative lab results are available.
B. Inform the anesthesia care provider.
C. Start prescribed IV with Lactated Ringer's.
D. Contact the client's obstetrician. - ANSWERB. Inform the anesthesia care provider.
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