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1. A mother brings her 8 mo. old baby boy to clinic bc he has been vomitting and had diarrhea for last 3 days. Which assessment is most important for nurse to make? a. Assess infant abdomen for tenderness b. Determine if the infant was exposed to a virus c.Measure the infant’s pulse d.Evaluate the infant’s cry 2. While obtaining the vital signs of a 10 year old who had a tonsillectomy this morning, the nurse observes the child swallowing every 2-3 minutes. Which assessment should the ...

Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Exam 3 Practice 134 Questions with Verified Answers After spontaneous rupture of membranes, the nurse notices a prolapsed cord. The nurse immediately places the woman in which position? A) Supine B) Side-lying C) Sitting D) Knee-chest - CORRECT ANSWERS D A primigravida whose labor was initially progressing normally is now experiencing a decrease in the frequency and intensity of her contractions. The nurse would assess the woman for which condition? A) A...

BSN 4 RLE P1 EXAMINATION (ALL AREAS OF ASSIGNMENT) 1. The nurse is knowledgeable that the Cyclo-oxygenase enzyme converts arachidonic acid to Prostaglandins promoting pain and inflammation during tissue injury or infection. Which enzyme promotes protection of the stomach lining, decreases fever and promotes platelet aggregation? a. Cox - 1 enzyme b. Substance P c. Cox - 2 enzyme d. Substantia gelatinosa 2. The normal phases of wound healing occur only with? a. Primary Union b. Granul...

1. A mother brings her 8 mo. old baby boy to clinic bc he has been vomitting and had diarrhea for last 3 days. Which assessment is most important for nurse to make? a. Assess infant abdomen for tenderness b. Determine if the infant was exposed to a virus c.Measure the infant’s pulse d.Evaluate the infant’s cry 2. While obtaining the vital signs of a 10 year old who had a tonsillectomy this morning, the nurse observes the child swallowing every 2-3 minutes. Which assessment should the ...

Nursing Care of a Family with a High-Risk Newborn The nurse is weighing a newborn and documents AGA (appropriate for gestational age) on the newborn record. Which weight percentile is anticipated? a. 20th b. 9th c. 5th d. 95th - ANS a. 20th Appropriate for gestation age infants fall between the 10th and 90th percentile for weight. What is a consequence of hypothermia in a newborn? a. respirations of 46 b. heart rate of 126 c. holds breath 25 seconds d. skin pink and ...

1. A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?: bounding pulse 2. A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements indicates the newly licensed nurse understands the purpose of the technique: a. This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration 3. 1. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of...

MCN 273 OB EXAM 1|177 Questions with Verified Answers The United States ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality and 41st among industrialized nations for infant mortality rate. When developing programs to assist in decreasing these rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A)Resolving all language and cultural differences B) Assuring early and adequate prenatal care C) Providing more extensive women's shelters D)Encouraging all women...

1. A nurse is reviewing the lab report of a client who has a mag level of 1.0mEq/L. Which of the following should the nurse expect?: Cardiac dysrrhyth- mia 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has breast cancer and has been receiving chemotherapy. which of the lab values will you report to the provider?: WBC 3,000 3. A nurse is planning teaching for a client who is at 10 weeks of gesta- tion and has a history of urinary tract infections. Which of the following information should the nurse p...

1. A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?: bounding pulse 2. A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements indicates the newly licensed nurse understands the purpose of the technique: a. This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration 3. 1. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of...

1. A nurse is reviewing the lab report of a client who has a mag level of 1.0mEq/L. Which of the following should the nurse expect?: Cardiac dysrrhyth- mia 3. A nurse is planning teaching for a client who is at 10 weeks of gesta- tion and has a history of urinary tract infections. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching about UTI prevention?: Empty the bladder before and after intercourse 4. A nurse is teaching a client about nutritional intake. in...