HESI Flashcards

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1. A postpartum patient was in labor for 30 hours and had ruptured members for 24 hours. For which of the following would the nurse be alert?
A. Endometritis
B. Endometriosis
C. Salpingitis
D. Pelvic Thrombophlebitis
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A. Explanation: endometritis is an infection of the uterine lining and can occur after a prolonged rupture of membranes. endometriosis does not occur after strong labor and prolonged rupture of membranes. salpingitis is a tubal infection and could occur if endometritis is not treated. pelvic thrombophlebitis involves a clot formation but it is not a complication of prolonged rupture of membranes.

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  1. A client at 36 weeks gestation is schedule for a routine ultrasound prior to an amniocentesis. After teaching the client about the purpose for the ultrasound, which of the following client statements would indicate to the nurse in charge that the client needs further instruction?
    A. The ultrasound will help to locate the placenta
    B. The ultrasound identifies blood flow through the umbilical cord
    C. The test will determine where to insert the needle
    D. The ultrasound locates a pool of amniotic fluid.
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B. Explanation: before amniocentesis, a routine ultrasound is valuable in locating the placenta, locating a pool of amniotic fluid, and showing the physician where to insert the needle. Color Doppler imaging ultrasonography identifies blood flow through the umbilical cord. A routine ultrasound does not accomplish this.

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3. While the postpartum client is receiving heparin for thrombophlebitis, which of the following drugs would the nurse expect to administer if the client develops complications related to heparin therapy?
A. Calcium gluconate
B. Protamine sulfate
C. Methylergonvovine (Methergine)
D. Nitrofurantoin (macrodantin)
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B. Explanation: protamine sulfate is a heparin antagonist given intravenously to counteract bleeding complications caused by heparin overdose

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When caring for a 3-day-old neonate who is receiving phototherapy to treat jaundice, the nurse in charge would expect to do which of the following?
A. Turn the neonate every 6 hours
B. Encourage the mother to discontinue breastfeeding
C. Notify the physician if the skin becomes bronze in color
D. Check the vital signs every 2 to 4 hours

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D. Explanation: while caring for an infant receiving phototherapy for the treatment of jaundice, vital signs are checked every 2 to 4 hours because hyperthermia can occur due to the phototherapy lights.

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A primigravida in active labor is about 9 days post-term. The client desires a bilateral pudendal block anesthesia before delivery. After the nurse explains this type of anesthesia to the client, which of the following locations identified by the client as the area of relief would indicate to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
A. back
B. abdomen
C. fundus
D. perineum
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D. Explanation: a bilateral pudendal block is used for vaginal deliveries to relieve pain primarily in the perineum and vagina. Pudendal block anesthesia is adequate for episiotomy and its repair.

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The nurse is caring for a primigravida at about 2 months and 1 week gestation. After explaining self-care measures for common discomforts of pregnancy, the nurse determines that the client understands the instructions when she says:
A. “ Nausea and vomiting can be decreased if I eat a few crackers before arising”.
B. “If I start to leak colostrum, I should cleanse my nipples with soap and water.”
C. “If I have a vaginal discharge, I should wear nylon underwear”
D. “Leg cramps can be alleviated if I put an ice pack on the area”

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A. Explanation: Eating dry crackers before arising can assist in decreasing the common discomfort of nausea and vomiting. Avoiding strong food odors and eating a high-protein snack before bedtime can also help.

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Forty-eight hours after delivery, the nurse in charge plans discharges teaching for the client about infant care. By this time, the nurse expects that the phase of postpartum psychological adaptation that the client would be in would be termed which of the following?
A. Taking in
B. Letting go
C. Taking hold
D. Resolution
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C. Explanation: beginning after completion of the taking in phase, the taking hold phase lasts about 10 days. During this phase, the client is concerned with her need to resume control of all facets of her life in a competent manner. At this time, she is ready to learn self-care and infant care skills.

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A pregnant client is diagnosed with partial placenta previa. In explaining the diagnosis, the nurse tells the client that the usual treatment for partial placenta previa is which of the following:
A. Activity limited to bed rest
B. Platelet infusion
C. Immediate cesarean delivery
D. Labor induction with oxytocin
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A. Explanation: Treatment of partial placenta previa includes bed rest, hydration, and careful monitoring of the client’s bleeding.

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The nurse plans to instruct the postpartum client about methods to prevent breast engorgement. Which of the following measures would the nurse include in the teaching plan?
A. Feeding the neonate a maximum of 5 minutes per side on the first day
B. Wearing a supportive brassiere with nipple shields
C. Breastfeeding the neonate at frequent intervals
D. Decreasing fluid intake for the first 24 to 48 hours

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C. Explanation: Prevention of breast engorgement is key. The best technique is to empty the breast regularly with feeding. Engorgement is less likely when the mother and neonate are together, as in single-room maternity care continuous rooming-in, because nursing can be done conveniently to meet the neonate’s and mother’s needs.

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When the nurse on duty accidentally bumps the bassinet, the neonate throws out its arms, hands opened and begins to cry. The nurse interprets these reactions as indicative of which of the following reflexes?
A. Startle reflex
B. Babinski reflex
C. Grasping reflex
D. Tonic neck reflex
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A. Explanation: The Moro, or startle reflex occurs when the neonate responds to stimuli by extending the arms, hands open, and then moving the arms in an embracing motion. The Moro reflex present at birth disappears at about age 3 months.

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A primigravida client at 25 weeks gestation visits the clinic and tells the nurse that her lower back aches when she arrives home from work. The nurse should suggest that the client perform:
A. Tailor sitting
B. Leg lifting
C. Shoulder circling
D. Squatting exercises
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A. Explanation: Tailor sitting is an excellent exercise that helps to strengthen the client’s back muscles and also prepares the client for the process of labor. The client should be encouraged to rest periodically during the day and avoid standing or sitting in one position for a long time.

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Which of the following would the nurse in charge do first after observing a 2-cm circle of bright red bleeding on the diaper of a neonate who just had a circumcision?
A. Notify the neonate’s pediatrician immediately
B. Check the diaper and circumcision again in 30 minutes
C. Secure the diaper tightly to apply pressure on the site.
D. Apply gentle pressure to the site with a sterile gauze pad.

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D. Explanation: If bleeding occurs after the circumcision, the nurse should first apply gentle pressure on the area with sterile gauze. Bleeding is not common but requires attention when it occurs.

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Which of the following would the nurse most likely expect to find when assessing a pregnant client with an abruption placenta?
A. Excessive vaginal bleeding
B. Rigid, board-like abdomen
C. Titanic uterine contractions
D. Premature rupture of membranes
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B. Explanation: The most common assessment finding in a client with abruption placenta is a rigid or boardlike abdomen. Pain, usually reported as a sharp stabbing sensation high in the uterine fundus with the initial separation, also is common.

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While the client is in active labor with twins and the cervix is 5cm dilates, the nurse observes contractions occurring at a rate of every 7 to 8 minutes in a 30-minutes period. Which of the following would be the nurse’s most appropriate action?
A. Note the fetal heart rate patterns
B. Notify the physician immediately
C. Administer oxygen at 6 liters by mask
D. Have the client pant-blow during the contraction

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B. Explanation: The nurse should contact the physician immediately because the client is most likely experiencing hypotonic uterine contraction. These contractions tend to be painful but ineffective. The usual treatment is oxytocin augmentation unless cephalopelvic disproportion exists.

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A client tells the nurse, “I think my baby likes to hear me talk to him.” When discussing neonates and stimulation with sound, which of the following would the nurse include as a means to elicit the best response?
A. High-pitched speech with tonal variations
B. Low-pitched speech with a sameness of tone
C. Cooing sounds rather than words
D. Repeated stimulation with loud sounds

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A. Explanation: Providing stimulation and speaking to neonates is important. Some authorities believe that speech is the most important type of sensory stimulation for a neonate. Neonates respond best to speech with tonal variations and a high-pitched voice. A neonate can hear all sounds louder than about 55 decibels.

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A 31-year-old multipara is admitted to the birthing room after initial examination reveals her cervix to be at 8cm, completely effaced (100%), and at 0 station. What phase of labor is she in?
A. Active phase
B. Latent phase
C. Expulsive phase
D. Transitional phase
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D. Explanation: The transitional phase of labor extends from 8 to 10 cem; it is the shortest by most difficult and intense for the patient. The latent phase extends from 0 to 3cm; it is mild in nature. The active phase extends from 4 to 7cm; it is moderate for the patient. The expulsive phase begins immediately after the birth and ends with separation and expulsion of the placenta.

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A pregnant patient asks the nurse if she can take castor oil for her constipation. How should the nurse respond?
A. Yes, it produces no adverse effect
B. No, it can initiate premature uterine contractions
C. No, it can promote sodium retention
D. No, it can lead to increased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins

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B. Explanation: Castor oil can initiate premature uterine contractions in pregnant women. It also can produce other adverse effects, but it does not promote sodium retention. Castor oils are not known to increase absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, although laxatives in general may decrease absorption if intestinal motility is increased

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A patient in her 14th week of pregnancy has presented with abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding for the past 8 hours. She has passed several clots. What is the primary nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A. Knowledge deficit
B. Fluid volume deficit
C. Anticipatory grieving
D. Pain
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B. Explanation: If bleeding and clots are excessive, this patient may become hypovolemic. Pad count should be instituted. Although the other diagnoses are applicable to this patient, they are not the primary diagnosis.

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Immediately after delivery, the nurse-midwife assesses the neonate’s head for signs of molding. Which factors determine the type of molding?
A. Fetal body flexion or extension
B. Materbak age body frame, and weight
C. Maternal and paternal ethnic backgrounds
D. Maternal parity and gravidity

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A. Explanation: Fetal attitude - the overall degree of body flexion or extension- determines the type of molding in the head of a neonate. Molding is not influenced by maternal age, body frame, weight, parity, and gravidity or by maternal and paternal ethnic backgrounds.

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For the patient in active labor, the nurse-midwife plans to use an internal electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) device. What must occur before the internal EFM can be applied?
A. The membranes must rupture
B. The fetus must be at 0 station
C. The cervix must be dilated fully
D. The patient must receive anesthesia
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A. Explanation: Internal EFM can be applied only after the patient’s membranes have ruptured when the fetus is at least at the -1 station, and when the cervix is dilated at least 2 cm. although the patient may receive anesthesia, it is not required before application of an internal EFM device.

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A primigravida patient is admitted to the labor delivery area. Assessment reveals that she is in the early part of the first stage of labor. Her pain is likely to be most intense:
A. Around the pelvic girdle
B. Around the pelvic girdle and in the upper arms
C. Around the pelvic girdle and at the perineum
D. At the perineum

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A. Explanation: During most of the first stage of labor, pain centers around the pelvic girdle. During the late part of this stage and the early part of the second stage, the pain spreads to the upper legs and the perineum. During the late part of the second stage and during childbirth, intense pain occurs at the perineum. Upper arm pain is not common during any stage of the labor.

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A female adult patient is taking a progestin-only oral contraceptive or mini pill. Progestin use may increase the patient's risk for:
A. Endometriosis
B. Female hypogonadism
C. Premenstrual syndrome
D. Tubal or ectopic pregnancy
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D. Explanation: Women taking the minipill have a higher incidence of tubal and ectopic pregnancies, possibly because progestin slows ovum transport through the fallopian tubes. Endometriosis, female hypogonadism, and premenstrual syndrome are not associated with progestin-only oral contraceptives.

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A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension probably exhibits which of the following symptoms?
A. Proteinuria, headaches, vaginal bleeding
B. Headaches, double vision, vaginal bleeding
C. Proteinuria, headaches, double vision
D. Proteinuria, double vision, uterine contractions

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C. Explanation: A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension complains of headache, double vision, and sudden weight gain. A urine specimen reveals proteinuria. Vaginal bleeding and uterine contractions are not associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension.

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Because cervical effacement and dilation are not progressing in a patient in labor, the doctor orders IV administration of oxytocin (Pitocin). Why must the nurse monitor the patient's fluid intake and output closely during oxytocin administration?
A. Oxytocin causes water intoxication
B. Oxytocin causes excessive thirst
C. Oxytocin is toxic to the kidneys
D. Oxytocin has a diuretic effect
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A. Explanation: The nurse should monitor fluid intake and output because prolonged oxytocin infusion may cause severe eater intoxication, leading to seizures, coma, death. Excessive thirst results from the work of labor and limited oral fluid intake-not oxytocin. Oxytocin has no nephrotoxic or diuretic effects. In fact, it produces an antidiuretic effect.

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Five hours after birth, a neonate is transferred to the nursery, where the nurse intervenes to prevent hypothermia. What is a common source of radiant heat loss?
A. Low room humidity
B. Cold weight scale
C. Cools incubator walls
D. Cool room temperature
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C. Explanation: Common source of radiant hear loss includes cool incubator walls and windows. Low room humidity promotes evaporative heat loss. When the skin directly contacts a cooler object, such as a cold weight scale, conductive heat loss may occur. A cool room temperature may lead to convective heat loss.

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After administering bethanechol to a patient with urine retention, the nurse in charge monitors the patient for adverse effects. Which is most likely to occur?
A. Decreased peristalsis
B. Increase heart rate
C. Dry mucous membranes
D. Nausea and Vomiting
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D. Explanation: Bethanechol will increase GI motility, which may cause nausea, belching, vomiting, intestinal cramps, and diarrhea. Peristalsis is increased rather than decreased. With high doses of bethanechol, cardiovascular responses may include vasodilation, decreased cardiac rate, and decreased force of cardiac contraction, which may cause hypotension. Salivation or sweating may gently increase.

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The nurse in charge is caring for a patient who is in the first stage of labor. What is the shortest but most difficult part of this stage?
A. Active phase
B. Complete phase
C. Latent Phase
D. Transitional Phase
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D. Explanation: The transitional phase, which lasts 1 to 3 hours, is the shortest but most difficult part of the first stage of labor. This phase is characterized by intense uterine contractions that occur every 1.5 to 2 minutes and last 45 to 90 seconds. The active phase lasts 4.5 to 6 hours; it is characterized by contractions that start out moderately intense, grow stronger, and last about 60 seconds. The complete phase occurs during the second, not first, stage of labor. The latent phase lasts 5 to 8 hours and is marked by mild, short, irregular contractions.

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After 3 days of breastfeeding, a postpartum patient reports nipple soreness. To relieve her discomfort, the nurse should suggest that she:
A. Apple warm compresses to her nipples just before feeding.
B. Lubricate her nipples with expressed milk before feeding
C. Dry her nipples with a soft towel after feedings
D. Apply soap directly to her nipples and then rinse.

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B. Explanation: Measures that help relieve nipple soreness in a breastfeeding patient include lubrication of the nipples with a few drops of expressed milk before feedings, applying ice compresses just before feeding, letting the nipples air dry after feedings, and avoiding the use of soap on the nipples.

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The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a patient who is 8 weeks pregnant. The nurse should tell the patient that she can expect to feel the fetus move at which time?
A. Between 10 to 12 weeks' gestation
B. Between 16 to 20 weeks' gestation
C. Between 21 to 23 weeks' gestation
D. Between 24 to 26 weeks' gestation
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B. Explanation: A pregnant woman usually can detect fetal movement (quickening) between 16 and 20 weeks’ gestation. Before 16 weeks, the fetus is not developed enough for the woman to detect movement. After 20 weeks, the fetus continues to gain weight steadily, the lungs start to produce surfactant, the brain is grossly formed, and myelination of the spinal cord begins.

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Normal lochial findings in the first 24 hours postpartum include:
A. Bright red blood
B. Large clots or tissue fragments.
C. A foul odor
D. The complete absence of lochia
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A. Explanation: Lochia should never contain large clots, tissue fragments, or membranes. A foul odor may signal infection, as may absence of lochia.

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Accompanied by her husband, a patient seeks admission to the labor and delivery area. The client states that she is in labor and says she attended the hospital clinic for prenatal care. Which question should the nurse ask her first?
A. Do you have any chronic illnesses?
B. Do you have any allergies?
C. What is your expected due date?
D. Who will be with you during labor?
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C. Explanation: When obtaining the history of a patient who may be in labor, the nurse’s highest priority is to determine her current status, particularly her due date, gravidity, and parity. Gravidity and parity affect the duration of labor and the potential for labor complcations. Later, the nurse should ask about chronic illness, allergies, and support person.

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A patient is in the second stage of labor. During this stage, how frequently should the nurse in charge assess her uterine contractions?
A. Every 5 minutes
B. Every 15 minutes
C. Every 30 minutes
D. Every 60 minutes
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B. Explanation: During the second stage of labor, the nurse should assess the strength, frequency, and duration of contraction every 15 minutes. If maternal or fetal problems are detected, more frequent monitoring is necessary. An interval of 30 t0 60 minutes between assessments is too long because of variations in the length and duration of the patient’s labor.

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A patient is in her last trimester of pregnancy. The nurse should instruct her to notify her primary health care provider immediately if she notices:
A. Blurred vision
B. Hemorrhoids
C. Ubcreased vaginal mucus
D. Shortness of breath on exertion
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A. Explanation: Blurred vision or other visual disturbance, excessive weight gain, edema, and increased blood pressure may signal severe preeclampsia. This condition may lead to eclampsia, which has potentially serious consequences for both the patient and fetus. Although hemorrhoids may be a problem during pregnancy, they do not require immediate attention. Increased vaginal mucus and dyspnea on exertion are expected as pregnancy progresses.

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The nurse in charge is reviewing a patient’s prenatal history. Which finding indicates a genetic risk factor?
A. The patient is 25 years old
B. The patient has a child with cystic fibrosis
C. The patient was exposed to rubella at 36 weeks’ gestation
D. The patient has a history of preterm labor at 32 weeks’ gestation

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B. Explanation: cystic fibrosis is a recessive trait; each offspring has a one in four chance of having the trait or the disorder. Maternal age is not a risk factor until age 35 when the incidence of chromosomal defects increases. Maternal exposure to rubella during the first trimester may cause congenital defects. Although a history of preterm labor may place the patient at risk for preterm labor, it does not correlate with a genetic defect.

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An adult female patient is using the rhythm (calendar-basal body temperature) method of family planning. In this method, the unsafe period for sexual intercourse is indicated by :
A. Return preovulatory basal body temperature.
B. Basal body temperature increase of 0.1 to 0.2 on the 2nd or 3rd day of the cycle
C. 3 full days of elevated basal body temperature and clear, thin cervical mucus.
D. Breast tenderness and mittelschmerz.

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C. Explanation: ovulation (the period when pregnancy can occur) is accompanied by a basal body temperature increase of 0.7 to 0.8 and clear, thin cervical mucus. A return to the preovulatory body temperature indicates a safe period for sexual intercourse. A slight rise in basal temperature early in the cycle is no significant. Breast tenderness and mittelschmerz are not reliable indicators of ovulation.

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During a nonstress test (NST), the electronic tracing displays a relatively flat line for fetal movement, making it difficult to evaluate the fetal heart rate (FHR). To mark the strip, the nurse in charge should instruct the client to push the control button at which time?
A. At the beginning of each fetal movement
B. At the beginning of each contraction
C. Ater every three fetal movements
D. At the end of fetal movement.

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A. Explanation: A NST assesses the FHR during fetal movement. In a healthy fetus, the FHR accelerates with each movement. By pushing the control button when a fetal movement starts, the client marks the strip to allow easy correlation of fetal movement with the FHR. The FJR is assessed during uterine contractions in the oxytocin contraction test, not the NST. Pushing the control button after every three fetal movements or at the end of fetal movement wouldn’t allow an accurate comparison of fetal movement and FHR changes.

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When assessing a client during her first prenatal visit, the nurse discovers that the client had a reduction mammoplasty. The mother indicates she wants to breastfeed. What information should the nurse give to this mother regarding breastfeeding success?
A. It’s contraindicated for you to breastfeed following this type of surgery
B. I support your commitment; however, you may have to supplement each feeding with formula.
C. You should check with your surgeon to determine whether breastfeeding would be possible.
D. You should be able to breastfeed without difficulty.

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B. Explanation: Recent breast reduction surgeries are done in a way to protect the milk sacs and ducts, so breastfeeding afters surgery is possible. Still, it’s good to check with the surgeon to determine that the breast reduction procedure was done. There is the possibility that reduction surgery may have decreased the mother’s ability to meet all of her baby’s nutritional needs, and some supplemental feeding may be required. Preparing the mother for this possibility is extremely important because the client’s psychological adaptation to mothering may be dependent on how successfully she brreastfeed.

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Following a precipitous delivery, examination of the client’s vagina reveals a fourth-degree laceration. Which of the following would be contraindicated when caring for this client?
A. Applying cold to limit edema during the first 12 to 25 hours
B. Instructing the client to use two or more peri pads to cushion the area
C. Instructing the client on the use of sitz baths if ordered.
D. Instructing the client about the importance of perineal (Kegel) exercises.

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B. Explanation: Cold applications, sitz baths, and Kegel exercises are important measures when the client has a fourth-degree laceration.

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A client makes a routine visit to the prenatal clinic. Although she is 14 weeks pregnant, the size of her uterus approximates that in an 18 to 20 weeks pregnancy. Docter diagnoses GTD and orders ultrasonography. The nurse expects ultrasonography to reveal: 
A. an empty gestational sac
B. grapelike clusters
C. a severely malformed fetus
D. an extrauterine pregnancy.
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B

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After completing a second vaginal examination of a client in labor, the nurse-midwife determines that the fetus is in the right occiput anterior position and at -1 station. Based on these findings, the nurse-midwife knows that the fetal presenting part is :
A. 1cm below the ischial spines.
B. directly in line with the ischial spines
C. 1cm above the ischial spines
D. in no relationship to the ischial spines

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C

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Which of the following would be inappropriate to assess in a mother who’s breastfeeding?
A. The attachment of the baby to the breast
B. The mother’s comfort level with positioning the baby
C. Audible swallowing
D. The baby’s lips smacking

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D. Explanation: Assessing the attachment process for breastfeeding should include all of the answers except the smacking of lips. A baby who’s smacking his lips isn’t well attached and can injure the mother’s nipples.

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During a prenatal visit at 4 months gestation, a pregnant client asks whether tests can be done to identify fetal abnormalities. Between 18 and 40 weeks gestation, which procedure is used to detect fetal anomalies?
A. Amniocentesis
B. Chorionic villi sampling
C. Fetoscopy
D. Ultrasound
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D. Explanation: Ultrasound is used between 18 to 40 weeks gestation to identify normal fetal growth and detect fetal anomalies and other problems. Amniocentesis is done during the third trimester to determine fetal lung maturity. Chorionic villi sampling is performed at 8 to 12 weeks gestation to detect genetic disease. Fetoscopy is done at approximately 18 weeks gestation to observe the fetus directly and obtain a skin or blood sample.

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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. Te client should repeat the test in 24 hours.
C. The fetus isn’t in distress at this time
D. the client should repeat the test in 1 week

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C. Explanation: A score between 8 and 10 is considered normal, indicating that the fetus has a low risk of oxygen deprivation and isn’t in distress. a fetus with a score of 6 or below is at l=risk for asphyxia and premature birth; this score warrants detailed investigation. The BPP may or may not be repeated if the score isn’t within the normal limit.

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The nurse in charge is caring for a postpartum client who had a vaginal delivery with a midline episiotomy. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority for this client?
A. Rish for deficient fluid volume related to hemorrhage
B. Risk for infection related to the type of delivery
C. Pain related to the type of incision
D. Urinary retention related to periurethral edema

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A. Explanation: Hemorrhage jeopardizes the client’s oxygen supply - the first priority among human physiologic needs. Therefore, the nursing diagnosis of risk for deficient fluid volume related to hemorrhage takes priority over-diagnoses of risk for infection, pain, and urinary retention.

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Which change would the nurse identify as a progressive physiological change in postpartum period?
A. Lactation
B. Lochia
C. Uterine involution
D. Diuresis
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A. Explanation: Lactation is an example of a progressive physiological change that occures during the postpartum period.

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A 39 years old at 37 weeks gestation is admitted to the hospital with complaints of vaginal bleeding following the use of cocaine 1 hour earlier. Which complication is most likely causing the client's complaint of vaginal bleeding?
A. placenta preia
B. abruptio placentae
C. ectopic pregnancy
D. spontaneous abortion
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B. Explanation: the major maternal adverse reactions from cocaine use in pregnancy include spontaneous abortion first, not third, tremenster abortion and abruptio plaventae.

47
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A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who is a multigravida visits the clinic at 27 weeks gestation. The nurse should instruct the client that for most pregnant women with type 1 DM:
A. Weekly fetal movement counts are made by the mother
B. Contraction stress testing is performed weekly
C. induction of labor is begun at 34 weeks gestation
D. Nonstress testing is performed weekly untile 32 weeks gestation

A

D. Explanation: for most clients with type 1 DM, nonstress testing is done weekly until 32 weeks gestation and twice a week a assess fetal wellbeing.

48
Q
What is the approximate time that the blastocyst spends traveling to the uterus for implantation?
A. 2 days
B. 7 days
C. 10 days
D. 14 weeks
A

B. Explanation: The blastocyst takes approximately 1 week to travel to the uterus for implantation.

49
Q

A primigravida client at about 35 weeks gestation in active labor has had no prenatal care and admits to cocaine use during the pregnancy. Which of the following persons must the nurse notify?
A. Nursing unit manager so appropriate agencies can be notified
B. Head of the hospital’s security department
C. Chaplain in case the fetus dies in utero
D. Physician who will attend the delivery of the infant

A

D. Explanation: The fetus of a cocaine-addicted mother is at risk for hypoxia, meconium aspiration, and intrauterine growth retardation. Therefore, the nurse must notify the physician of the client’s cocaine use because this knowledge will influence the care of the client and neonate. The information is used only in relation to the client’s care.

50
Q

When preparing a teaching plan for a client who is to receive a rubella vaccine during the postpartum period, the nurse in charge should include which of the following:
A. The vaccine prevents a future fetus from developing congenital anomalies.
B. Pregnancy should be avoided for 3 months after the immunization
C. The client should avoid contact with children diagnosed with rubella
D. The injection will provide immunity against the 7-day measles.

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B. Explanation: After administration of the rubella vaccine, the client should be instructed a avoid pregnancy for at least 3 months to prevent the possibility of the vaccine’s toxic effects on the fetus.

51
Q
While caring for a multigravida client in early labor in a birthing center, which of the following foods would be best if the client requests a snack?
A. yogurt
B. cereal with milk
C. vegetable soup
D. peanut butter cookies
A

A. Explanation: In some birth settings, intravenous therapy is not used with low-risk clients. Thus, clients in early labor are encouraged to eat healthy snacks and drink fluid to avoid dehydration. Yogurt, which is an excellent source of calcium and riboflavin, is soft, and easily digested. During pregnancy, gastric tempting time is delayed. In most hospital settings, clients are allowed only ice chips or clear liquids.

52
Q
While assessing a primipara during the immediate postpartum period, the nurse in charge plans to use both hands to assess the client's fundus to:
A. prevent uterine inversion
B. promote uterine involution
C. hastens the puerperium period
D. determine the size of the fundus
A

A. Explanation: using both hands to assess the fundus is useful to preventing uterine inversion

53
Q

Which behaviors would be exhibited during the letting-go phase of maternal role adaptation. Select all that apply:
A. emergence of the family unit
B. dependent behaviors
C. sexual intimacy relationship continuing
D. defining one’s individual roles
E. being talkative and excited about becoming a mother

A

A. C. D.
Explanation: Dependent behaviors are exhibited in the taking-in phase. Being talkative and excited about becoming a mother represents the taking-hold phase and is an example of dependent-independent behaviors.

54
Q
Which of the following is the most common kind of placental adherence seen in pregnant women?
A. accreta
B. placenta previa
C. percreta
D. increta
A

A. Explanation: Placenta accreta is the most common kind of placenta adherence seen in pregnant women and is characterized by slight penetration of the myometrium. Placenta percreta leads to perforation of the uterus and is the most serious and invasive of all types of accrete. placenta increata leads to the deep penetration of the myometrium.

55
Q

What is an appropriate indicator for performing a contraction stress test?
A. increased fetal movement and small for gestational age
B. maternal diabetes mellitus and postmaturity
C. adolescent pregnancy and poor prenatal care
D. history of preterm labor and intrauterine growth restriction

A

B. Explanation: Decreased fetal movement is an indicator for performing a contraction stress test; the size (small for gestational age) is not an indicator; Although adolescent pregnancy and poor prenatal care are risk factors for poor fetal outcomes, they are not an indicator for performing a contraction stress test. Intrauterine growth restriction is an indicator; history of a previous stillbirth, not preterm labor, is another indicator.

56
Q
The nurse sees a woman for the first time when she is 30 weeks pregnant. The woman has smoked throughout the pregnancy, and fundal height measurements now are suggestive of growth restriction in the fetus. In addition to ultrasound to measure fetal size, what would be another tool useful in confirming the diagnosis?
A. Doppler blood flow analysis
B. Contraction stress test
C. Amniocentesis
D. Daily fetal movement counts.
A

A. Explanation: Doppler blood flow analysis allows the examiner to study the blood flow noninvasively in the fetus and the placenta. It is a helpful tool in the management of high-risk pregnancies due to intrauterine growth restriction, DM, multiple fetuses, or preterm labor. Because of the potential risk of inducing labor and causing fetal distress, a CST is not performed in a woman whose fetus is preterm. indications for an amniocentesis include diagnosis of genetic disorders or congenital anomalies, assessment of pulmonary maturity, and the diagnosis of fetal hemolytic disease, not IUGR. Fetal kick count monitoring is performed to monitor the fetus in pregnancies complicated by conditions that may affect fetal oxygenation. Although it may be a useful tool at some point later in this woman’s pregnancy, it is not used to diagnose IUGR.

57
Q

A patient has undergone an amniocentesis for evaluation of fetal wellbeing. Which intervention would be included in the nurse’s plan of care after the procedure? select all that apply
A. perform an ultrasound to determine fetal positioning
B. observe the patient for possible uterine contarctions
C. administer RhoGam to the patient if she is Rh negative
D. perform a mini catheterization to obtain a urine specimen to assess for bleeding.

A

B. C.

58
Q

With regard to small for gestational age infants and intrauterine growth restriction, nurses should be aware that:
A. In the first trimester, diseases or abnormalities result
in asymmetric IUGR
B. infants with asymmetric IUGR have the potential for normal growth and development
C. In asymmetric IUGR, weight is slightly more than SGA, whereas length and head circumference are somewhat less than SGA.
D. Symmetric IUGR occurs in the later stages of pregnancy

A

B. Explanation: IUGR is either symmetric or asymmetric. The symmetric form occurs in the first trimester, as a result of disease or abnormalities; SGA infants have reduced brain capacity. The asymmetric form occurs in the later stages of pregnancy. Weight is less than the 10th percentile, but the head circumference is greater than the 10th percentile (within normal limits)

59
Q

A new mother is having trouble breastfeeding her newborn. The baby is making frantic rooting motions and will not grasp the nipple. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A. encourage frequent use of a pacifier so that the infant becomes accustomed to sucking
B. hold the infant’s head firmly against the breast until he latches onto the nipple
C. encourage the mother to stop feeding for a few minutes and comfort the baby
D. provide a formula for the baby until he becomes calm, and then offers the breast again.

A

C. Explanation: The baby is becoming frustrated and so is the mother; both need a time out. The mother should be encouraged to comfort the baby and to relax herself;

60
Q
One hour following a normal vaginal delivery, a newborn boy's axillary temperature is 96 degrees, his lower lip is shaking and when the nurse assesses for a Moro reflex, the boy's hands shake. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. stimulate the infant to cry
B. wrap the infant in warm blankets
C. feed the infant formula
D. obtain a serum glucose level
A

D. Explanation: This infant is demonstrating signs of hypoglycemia, possibly secondary to a low body temperature. the nurse should first determine the serum glucose level.

61
Q
Heartburn and flatulence, common in the second trimester, are most likely the result of which of the following?
A. increased plasma HCG levels
B. decreased intestinal motility
C. decreased gastric acidity
D. elevated estrogen level
A

C. Explanation: During the second trimester, the reduction in gastric acidity in conjunction with pressure from the growing uterus and smooth muscle relaxation, can cause heartburn and flatulence.
HCG levels increase in the first trimester. Decrease internal motility would most likely be the cause of constipation and bloating.

62
Q
A pregnant client states that she "waddles" when she walks. The nurse's explanation is based on which of the following is the cause?
A. the large size of the newborn
B. pressure on the pelvic muscles
C. relaxation of the pelvic joints
D. excessive weight gain
A

C. Explanation: During pregnancy, hormonal changes cause relaxation of the pelvic joints, resulting in the typical “waddling” gait.

63
Q

Which of the following would cause a false-positive result on a pregnancy test?
A. the test was performed less than 10 days after an abortion
B. the test was performed too early or too late in the pregnancy
C. the urine sample was stored too long at room temperature
D. a spontaneous abortion or a missed abortion is impending

A

A. Explanation: B. C. and D causing the false-negative result

64
Q

Which of the following prenatal laboratory test values would the nurse consider as significant?
A. hematocrit 33.5%
B. Rubella titer less than 1:8
C. white blood cells 8000/mm3
D. one hour glucose challenge test 110g/dl

A

B. Explanation: A rubella titer should be 1:8 or greater. Thurs, a finding a titer less than 1:8 is significant, indicating that the client may not possess immunity to rubella.

65
Q
which of the following characteristics of contractions would the nurse expect to find in a client experiencing true labor?
A. occurring at irregular intervals
B. starting mainly in the abdomen
C. gradually increasing intervals
D. increasing intensity with walking
A

D

66
Q
Immediately before the expulsion, which of the following cardinal movements occur?
A. Descent
B. Flexion
C. Extension
D. External rotation
A

D. Explanation: descent flexion, internal rotation, and restitution (in this order) occur before external rotation

67
Q
Which of the following would the nurse identify as a classic sign of PIH?
A. edema of the feet and ankles
B. edema of the hands and face
C. weight gain of 1 lb/week
D. early morning headache
A

A. Explanation: Edema of the extremities is a classic sign of pregnancy-induced hypertension

68
Q
Which of the following factors would the nurse suspect as predisposing a client to placenta previa?
A. multiple gestations
B. uterine anomalies
C. abdominal trauma
D. renal or vascular disease
A

A. Explanation: multiple gestation is one of the predisposing factors that may cause placenta previa. Uterine anomalies abdominal trauma, and renal or vascular disease may predispose a client to abruptio placentae

69
Q
When uterine rupture occurs, which of the following would be the priority?
A. limiting hypovolemic shock
B. obtaining blood specimens
C. instituting complete bed rest
D. inserting a urinary catheter
A

A. Explanation: immediate steps should include giving oxygen, replacing the lost fluid, providing drug therapy as needed, evaluating fetal responses, and preparing for surgery.

70
Q
Which of the following amounts of blood loss following birthmarks the criterion for describing postpartum hemorrhage?
A. more than 200ml
B. more than 300ml
C. more than 400ml
D. more than 500ml
A

D.

71
Q

Which of the following is the primary predisposing factor related to mastitis?
A. Epidemic infection from nosocomial sources localizing in the lactiferous glands and ducts
B. Endemic infection occurring randomly and localizing in the periglandular connective tissue
C. Temporary urinary retention due to decreased perception of the urge to avoid
D. Breast injury caused by overdistention, stasis, and cracking of the nipples

A

D.

72
Q

Which of the following best describes thrombophlebitis?
A. Inflammation and clot formation that results when blood components combine to form an aggregate body.
B. Inflammation and blood clots that eventually become lodged within the pulmonary blood vessels.
C. Inflammation and blood clots that eventually become lodged within the femoral vein
D. Inflammation of the vascular endothelium with clot formation on the vessel wall.

A

D.

73
Q
For the client who is using oral contraceptives, the nurse informs the client of the need to take the pill at the same time each day to accomplish which of the following?
A. decrease the incidence of nausea
B. maintain the hormonal level
C. reduce side effect
D. prevent drug interactions
A

B. Explanation: Regular timely ingestion of oral contraceptives is necessary to maintain hormonal levels of the drugs to suppress the action of the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary leading to inappropriate secretion of FSH and LH. Therefore, follicles do not mature, ovulation is inhibited, and pregnancy is prevented. Side effects and drug interactions may occur with oral contraceptives regardless of the time the pill is taken.

74
Q

The nurse assesses the postpartum vaginal discharge (lochia) on four clients. Which of the following assessments would warrant notification of the physician?
A. A dark red discharge on a 2-day postpartum client
B. A pink to brownish discharge on a client who is 5 days postpartum
C. Almost colorless to creamy discharge on a client 2 weeks after delivery
D. A bright red discharge 5 days after delivery

A

D. Explanation: Bright red vaginal bleeding at the first 24 hours, then become normal dark red in the first 2 to 3 days then pink to brownish discharge occurring from 3 to 10 days after delivery. From 10 days to 3 weeks, the vaginal discharge should occur colorless to yellowish.

75
Q

The nurse assesses the vital signs of a client, 4 hours postpartum that are as follows: BP 90/60, temperature 100.4, pulse 100 weak, thready, RR 20 per minute. Which of the following should the nurse do first?
A. report the temperature to the physician
B. recheck the blood pressure with another cuff
C. assess the uterus for firmness and position
D. determine the amount of lochia

A

D

76
Q
When teaching a group of adolescents about variations in the length of the menstrual cycle, the nurse understands that the underlying mechanism is due to variations in which of the following phases?
A. menstrual phase
B. proliferative phase
C. secretory phase
D. ischemic phase
A

B. Explanation: Variations in the length of the menstrual cycle are due to variations in the proliferative phase. The menstrual, secretory, and ischemic phases do not contribute to this variation.

77
Q
A newborn who has an asymmetrical Moro reflex response should be further assessed for which of the following?
A. Talipes equinovarus
B. Fractured clavicle
C. Congenital hypothyroidism
D. Increased intracranial pressure
A

B.

78
Q

During a prenatal class, the nurse explains the rationale for breathing techniques during preparation for labor based on the understanding that breathing techniques are most important in achieving which of the following?
A. Elimination pain and give the expectant parents something to do
B. reduce the risk of fetal distress by increasing uteroplacental perfusion
C. facilitate relaxation, possibly reducing the perception of pain
D. Eliminate pain so that less analgesia and anesthesia are needed

A

C. Explanation: Breathing techniques can raise the pain threshold and reduce the perception of pain. They also promote relaxation. Breathing techniques do not eliminate pain, but they can reduce it. Positioning increases uteroplacental perfusion not breathing.

79
Q
When performing a pelvic examination, the nurse observes a red swollen area on the right side of the vaginal orifice. The nurse would document this as enlargement of which of the following?
A. clitoris
B. parotid gland
C. skene's gland
D. Bartholin's gland
A

D. Explanation: Bartholin’s glands are the glands on either side of the vaginal orifice. The clitoris is female erectile tissue found in the perineal area above the urethra. The parotid glands are open into the mouth. Skene’s glands open into the posterior wall of the female urinary meatus.