CARRINGTON'S UTILITY STUDY GUIDE

During the transition phase of labor, a client complains of tingling and numbness in her fingers and tells the nurse that she feels like she is going to pass out. What action should the nurse take? A. Encourage her to pant between contractions and blow with contractions. B. Coach her to take a deep cleansing breath and then refocus. C. Instruct her to pant three times and then exhale through pursed lips. D. Have her cup both hands over her nose and mouth while breathing.

Which of the following best describes why children have fewer respiratory tract infections as they grow older? a. The amount of lymphoid tissue decreases. b. Repeated exposure to organisms causes increased immunity. c. Viral organisms are less prevalent in the population. d. Secondary infections rarely occur after viral illnesses.

Maternity and Women's Health Nursing Tobacco use during pregnancy is associated with adverse effects on the unborn infant such as intrauterine growth restriction, preterm births, and respiratory problems. By race, which has the highest percentages of smokers? Select one: a. American Indian and Alaskan Natives b. Asian or Pacific Islanders c. Non-Hispanic blacks d. Non-Hispanic whites

A group of nurses are discussing trends in health care. What would the nurses identify as not being a trend in the delivery of health care in the United States? A. Acute care is increasingly provided through home-based services. B. Greater emphasis has been placed on curing disease and disability than on preventing them. C. Hospital stays for many conditions have been shortened. D. Hospital-based nurses are increasingly involved in follow-up care after discharge.

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a mental health disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse include as a psychobiological intervention

A charge nurse is conducting a class on therapeutic communication to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following responses by the newly licensed nurse requires additional teaching regarding nonverbal communication

A public health nurse has been assigned to call a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates cultural competency? a. Ask the client's family member to help with interpretation. b. Ask the office receptionist who can speak multiple languages to help with interpretation. c. Use the organization's interpretation or translation service for this call. d. Speak slowly and use simple terms.

The brand name given to a drug by a particular manufacturer is known as the drug's. trade name chemical name generic name brand name

______ is smooth muscle contraction & inflammation; Inflammation causes (late phase) includes swelling of ____ and increased ____ and mucus; bronchoconstriction, airways, secretions

Maternal Child Nursing Care Chapter 11 High Risk Perinatal Care: Preexisting Conditions