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the infant fears _____ most when separation from loved object
hospitalized
the preschooler fears separation as mutilation- remember preschoolers have vivid imaginations...
well as ________ when hospitalized fantasy
the toddler and preschooler will think something they did wrong
that illness is caused by ______________
the school aged child perceives the external- she knows that illness is not a result of bad behavior
cause of illness to be external or
internal?
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a potentially life-threatening form of Parents of children diagnosed with cancer require major
cancer says to the nurse, ""I don't emotional support, and should be allowed to express their
understand how this could happen to feelings. Prevention and blaming oneself is not supportive, nor
us. We have been so careful to make is telling the parents that there are many other children with
sure our child is healthy."" Which cancer."
response by the nurse is most
appropriate?
chemotherapy experiences nausea While all options can be done to encourage nutrition, allowing
and vomiting. Which of the following the preschooler choices meets two issues: nutrition and
would be the best intervention to developmental tasks."
include in the child's plan of care?
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A 12 year old boy seen in the clinic, Correct Answer 4 . Hodgkin's disease is a neoplasm of
and a diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease lymphatic tissue. The presence of gaint multinucleated cells (
is suspected . Which diagnostic test Reed- Sternbergs cells) is the hallmark of this disease. The
results confirm the diagnosis of presence of blast cells in the bone marrow indicates leukemia.
Hodgkin's disease? The Epstein-Barr virus is associated with infectious
1 . Elevated vanillylmandelic acid mononucleosis . Elevated levels of vanillylmandelic acid in the
urinary level.
urine may be found in children with neroblastoma.
2. The presence of blast cells in the
bone marrow
priority for a child undergoing While all of the nursing diagnoses listed here are important,
chemotherapy and experiencing dehydration and fluid and electrolyte loss secondary to
nausea and vomiting?
vomiting is the priority for this client."
"A. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
B. Alterations in Nutrition
"A child with cancer has the following "Correct answer: A Hemorrhage
lab result: WBC 10,000, RBC 5, and plts The lab values presented all are normal except for the platelet
of 20,000. When planning this child's count. Decreases in platelet counts place the child at greatest
care, which risk should the nurse risk for hemorrhage."
consider most significant?
"A. Hemorrage
B. Anemia
C. Infection
D. Pain"
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"Chemotherapy dosage is frequently "Answer: 4 To ensure that the client receives optimal doses of
based on total body surFace area chemotherapy, dosing is usually based on the total Body
(BSA), so it is important for the nurse surface area(BSA) which requires accurate height and weight
to do which of the following before before each med administration.
administering chemotherapy?
Simply asking the client about height/weight may lead to
"1. Measure abdominal girth
inaccuracies in determining BSA. Calculating BMI and
2. Claculate BMI
measuring abdominal girth does not provide the data needed."
3. Ask the client about his/her height
and weight
"Which diagnostic test should be Answer d: Surface blood vessels of polyps and cancers are
performed annually after age 50 to fragile and often bleed with the passage of stools, so a fecal
screen for colon cancer?
occult blood test and CT scan can help establish tumor size
"a. Abdominal computed tomography and metastasis. A colonoscopy can help to locate a tumor as
(CT)
well as polyps, but is only recommended every 10 years.
b. Abdominal X-ray
c. Colonoscopy
from surgery to remove Wilms' tumor. Answer D. One of the most valuable clues to pain is a behavior
Which findings best indicates that the change: A child who's pain-free likes to play. A child in pain is
child is free from pain?
less likely to consume food or fluids. An increased heart rate
"a. Decreased appetite
may indicate increased pain; decreased urine output may
b. Increased heart rate
signify dehydration."
c. Decreased urine output
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A nurse analyzes the lab values of a 4. **Correct... Rationale: Leukemia is a malignant increase in the
child with leukemia who is receiving number of leukocytes, usually at an immature stage, in the
chemotherapy. The nurse notices that bone marrow. It affects the bone marrow, causing from
the platelet count is 19,500 cell/mm3. decreased erythrocytes, infection from neutropenia, and
Based on this lab value which bleeding from decreased platelet production. If the platelet
intervention would the nurse count is les than 20,000 than bleeding precautions need to be
document in her plan of care. "
taken.
"1. Monitor closely for signs of
infection.
3. Isolation precautions
chemotherapy asks
Chemotherapeutic agents decrease the immunity of
the nurse why the child must wear a the child. Proper use of the mask will decrease the chance of
mask in public places. Which of the
acquiring
following responses by the nurse an infection. Cancer is not spread; a mask cannot contain
would be most appropriate?
moisture; and
"A) ""Chemotherapy causes dry mouth, unsightly mouth sores are not a medical reason to wear a
and the mask will help contain mask."
moisture.""
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A child is diagnosed with Wilms' tumor. Correct answer: 1. Do not put pressure on the abdomen.
In planning teaching interventions, Palpation of Wilms' tumor can cause rupture and spread of
what key point should the nurse cancerous cells. Frequent visitation might allow the child to be
emphasize to the parents?
exposed to more infections, and activity and sports are
"1. Do not put pressure on the discouraged because of the risk of rupture of the
abdomen.
encapsulated tumor.
2. Frequent visits from friends and
family will improve morale.
tumor. During assessment, the nurse in The most common sign of Wilms' tumor is a painless, palpable
charge expects to detect:
abdominal mass, sometimes accompanied by an increase in
"a. Gross hematuria
abdominal girth. Gross hematuria is uncommon, although
b. Dysuria
microscopic hematuria may be present. Dysuria is not
c. Nausea and vomiting
associated with Wilms' tumor. Nausea and vomiting are rare in
d. An abdominal mass" children with Wilms' tumor."
the nurse questions regarding the While all of the answer choices are correct, recommending the
importance of vigilant use of use of sunscreen to decrease the incidence of skin cancer (a)
sunscreen. Which information is most is the best response."
important for the nurse to convey to
the mother?
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A child with leukemia is being Answer B - fresh vegetables harbor microorganisms, which can
discharged after beginning cause infections in immune-compromised children, fruit or
chemotherapy. Which of the following vegetables should be either peeled or cooked. The physician
instructions will the nurse include should be notified of a temp above 100 degrees F. A diet low in
when teaching the parents of this protein is not indicated. Humidifiers harbor fungi in the water
child?
containers.
"A. provide a diet low in protein and
high in carboydrates
the most common cancer found in 1. No - this is not a common cancer in children
children is:
2. YES! this is the most common form of cancer found in
"1. Non-hodgkin's lymphoma
children is acute lymphocytic leukemia.
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"When assessing a child with Wilm's "Answer: B. The abdomen of the child with Wilm's tumor should
tumor, the nurse should keep in mind not be palpated because of the danger of disseminating tumor
that it is most important to avoid which cells. Children with Wilm's tumor should always be handled
of the following?
gently and carefully.
circumference
Other answers. The child's head and chest measuring will not
B. Palpating the child's abdomen
affect Wilm's tumor. Repositioning a child in the upright
C. Placing the child in an upright position may cause more pain to the child, but priority this is
position
not worse than disseminating tumor cells."
D. Measuring the child's
occipitofrontal circumference"
risk factors associated with colorectal Colorectal cancer risk factors include age older than 50 years,
cancer. The nurse determines that a family history of the disease, colorectal polyps, and chronic
further teaching related to the colo- inflammatory bowel disease."
rectal cancer is necessary if the client
identifies which of the following as an
associated risk factor?
thrombocytopenia?
B(CORRECT:)- protects patient from exogenous bacteria,
"(A) to a private room so she will not risk for developing infection from others due to depressed
infect other patients and health care WBC count,
workers
alters ability to fight infection
(B) to a private room so she will not c-— should be placed in a room alone
"
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"The postoperative care of a "D CORRECT: Because of cerebral edema and the danger of
preschool child who has had a brain increased intracranial pressure postoperatively, fluids are
tumor removed should include which carefully monitored.
of the following?
A. Colorless drainage may be leakage of cerebrospinal fluid
"a. colorless drainage is to be from the incision site. This needs to be reported as soon as
expected
possible.
extensive radiotherapy. Which of the Malaise is the most common side effect of radiotherapy. For
following is the most common side children, the fatigue may be especially distressing because it
effect of this treatment?
means they cannot keep up with their peers."
"A. Malaise
B. Seizures
C. Neuropathy
D. Lymphadenopathy"
A school-age child is being seen in "Answers: b and d (complaints of night sweats, painless cervical
the oncology clinic for possible nodes.)
Hodgkin's disease. During the course Painless cervical nodes are a hallmark sign of HD. In addition
of the nursing assessment, which to this, night sweats also are characteristic. Fever, poor
findings would be expected? Select appetite, and painful cervical nodes are more characteristic of
all that apply.
infection."
"a) fever.
d) poor appetite.
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"A nurse is performing an assessment "D. painless, firm, and movable adenopathy in the cervical area
on a 10-year old child suspected - Clinical manifestations specifically associated with Hodgkin's
having Hodgkin's disease. The nurse disease include painless, firm, and movable adenopathy in the
understands that which of the cervical and supraclavicular areas. Hepatosplenomegaly also
following assessment findings is is noted. Although fever, malaise, anorexia, and weight loss are
characteristic of this disease?
associated with Hodgkin's disease, these manifestations are
"a) fever and malaise
seen in many disorders."
b) anorexia and weight loss
is jaundiced due to pancreatic cancer. 1. profound weight loss and anorexia occur with pancreatic
The nurse should give the highest cancer. Correct.
priority to which of the following 2. jaundiced patients are concerned about how they look, but
needs?
physiological needs take priority
"1. Nutrition
3. jaundice causes dry skin and pruritis, scratching can lead to
2. Self-image
skin breakdown
3. Skin integrity
4. urine is dark due to obstructive process, kidney function is
4. Urinary elimination" not affected"
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brings the child to the clinic and tells Rationale: Wilm's tumor is the most common intra-abdominal
the pediatric nurse specialist that the and kidney tumor of childhood. If Wilm's tumor is suspected,
child's abdomen seems to be swollen. the tumor mass should not be palpated by the nurse.
During further assessment of the Excessive manipulation can cause the seeding of the tumor
subjective data, the mother tells the and spread of cancerous cells. Fever, hematuria, and
nurse that the child has been eating hypertension are all clinical manifestations of Wilm's tumor."
well and that the activity level of the
child is unchanged. The nurse,
suspecting the possibility of a Wilm's
tumor, would avoid which of the
following during the physical
assessment?
remission and has returned to school. Rationale: immunocompromised children are unable to fight
The school nurse calls the mother of varicella adequately. Chickenpox can be deadly to the them. If
the child and tells the mother that a the child who has not had chickenpox is exposed to someone
classmate has just been diagnosed with varicella, the child should receive varicella zoster immune
with chickenpox. The mother globulin within 96hrs of exposure. Options 1,3,4, are incorrect
immediately calls the clinic nurse because they do nothing to minimize the chances of
because the leukemic child has never developing the disease."
had chickenpox. The appropriate
response by the clinic nurse to the
mother is:
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for a client diagnosed with leukemia. Grieving is an independent problem, and the nurse can assess
Which independent problem should and treat this problem with or without collaboration."
be addressed?
"1.Infection.
2.Anemia.
3.Nutrition.
4.Grieving."
a colon resection and in preparation Because neomycin is limited absorption form the GI tract, it
for surgery the physician orders exerts it antibiotic effect on the intestinal mucosa. In
neomycin. The nurse understands the preparation of GI surgery, the level of microbial organisms will
main reason why this antibiotic is be reduced."
especially useful before colon surgery
is because it:
"A child is undergoing remission "CORRECT: Answer A. The massive cell destruction resulting
induction therapy to treat leukemia. from chemotherapy
Allopurinol is included in the regimen. may place the client at risk for developing renal calculi; adding
The main reason for administering allopurinol decreases this risk by preventing the breakdown of
allopurinol as part of the client's xanthine
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"After teaching the parents of a child "CORRECT: B. Leukemia is a neoplastic, or cancerous, disorder
newly diagnosed with leukemia
of blood-forming
about the disease, which of the tissues that is characterized by a proliferation of immature
following descriptions given by the
white blood
When caring for an 11-month-old Answer D. The body compensates for metabolic acidosis via
infant with dehydration and metabolic the respiratory system, which tries to eliminate the buffered
acidosis, the nurse expects to see acids by increasing alveolar ventilation through deep, rapid
which of the following?
respirations, altered white blood cell or platelet counts are not
"a. A reduced white blood cell count
specific signs of metabolic imbalance.
b. A decreased platelet count
c. Shallow respirations
d. Tachypnea"
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toward achievement of a long range The client must be ready to accept changes in body image
goal associated with the rehabilitation and function; this acceptance will facilitate mastery of the
of a client with a new colostomy is:
techniques of colosotomy care and optimal use of community
"A. Mastery of techniques of resources."
colostomy care
the drugs are considered toxic to a. Anaphylaxis is a possibility with some chemotherapeutic and
normal cells.
immunologic agents.
b) Infiltration will not occur unless b. Infiltration and extravasations are always a risk, especially
superficial veins are used for the with peripheral veins.
intravenous infusion.
d. Gloves are worn to protect the nurse when handling the
c) Many chemotherapeutic agents are drugs, and the hands should be thoroughly washed afterward."
vesicants that can cause severe
cellular damage if drug infiltrates.
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with the parents of a child in an Childhood cancers occur most commonly in rapidly growing
oncology unit. Which statement by the tissue, especially in the bone marrow. Mortality depends on
nurse would be the most accurate?
the time of diagnosis, the type of cancer, and the age at which
"A. ""The most common site for the child was diagnosed. Children who are diagnosed
children's cancer is the bone marrow.""
between the ages of 2 and 9 consistently demonstrate a better
B. ""All childhood cancers have a high prognosis. Treatment strategies are tailored to produce the
mortality rate.""
most favarable prognosis. (NCLEX-RN Questions & Answers,
C. ""Children with leukemia have a made Incredibly Easy)"
higher survival rate if they are older
than 11 when diagnosed.""
What assessment finding would the Correct: 4. Enlarged lymph nodes with progression to
nurse expect to find specifically for a extralymphatic sites. This is a characteristic specifically to
client admitted with Hodgkin's lymphoma, where as fatigue and weakness can occur with
disease?
other diseases. Weight loss is more likely than weight gain.
"1. Fatigue
2. weakness.
3. Weight gain
"What is a characteristic manifestation Correct: #3 "Knowledge of the usual pattern of spread of this
of Hodgkin's Disease?
lymphoma, with its orderly progression through lymph node
"1.) petechiae
groups and its typical forms of extranodal involvement,
2.) erythematous rash
facilitates timely diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning".
3.) enlarged lymph nodes
4.) pallor"
"A 4-year-old has a right nephrectomy Answer D is correct. Because the child has only one remaining
to remove a Wilms tumor. The nurse kidney, it is important to prevent urinary tract infections.
knows that it is essential to:
Answers A, B, and C are not necessary, so they are incorrect.
"A. Request a low-salt diet
B. Restrict fluids
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"After a client is admitted to the "Correct Answer: B. Prevent client exposure to infections
pediatric unit with a diagnosis of acute Rationale: Neutropenia is a decreased number of neutrophil
lymphocytic leukemia, the laboratory cells in the blood which are responsible for the body's defense
test indicates that the client is against infection. Rest and avoid exertion would be related to
neutropenic. The nurse should erythrocytes and oxygen carrying properties. Monitoring the
perform which of the following?
blood pressure, and observing for bruising would be related
"a. Advise the client to rest and avoid to platelets and sign and symptoms of bleeding."
exertion
several painful procedures. Which of Preschoolers have the cognitive ability to understand simple
the following techniques is most- terms.
appropriate for the nurse to use in Use of a favorite doll is contraindicated because it is ""part"" of
preparing the child?
that child and he/she might perceive the doll is experiencing
"A. Allow the child to practice pain."
injections on a favorite doll.
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nurse would be an early warning sign Swelling or lumps or masses anywhere on the body are early
of childhood cancer?
warning signs whereas difficulty swallowing or cough or
1. difficulty swallowing \
hoarseness are signs of cancer in adults. there may be a
2. nagging cough or hoarseness
marked sign in changes to bowel or bladder function, not a
3. slight changes in bowel and slight change"
bladder function
health care provider that the cells in a Rationale: An undifferentiated cell has an appearance more
bowel tumor are poorly differentiated like a stem cell or fetal cell and less like the normal cells of the
asks the nurse what is meant by organ or tissue. The DNA in cancer cells is always different
"poorly differentiated." Which from normal cells, whether the cancer cells are well
response should the nurse make? "a. differentiated or not. All tumor cells are mutations form the
""The cells in your tumor do not look normal cells of the tissue."
very different from normal bowel
cells.""
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A child being treated for Acute CORRECT is #3 - RATIONALE: in leukemia, the WBCs that are
Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) has a present are immature and incapable of fighting infection.
white blood cell (WBC) count of increases or decreases in the number of WBCs can be related
7,000/mm3. the nursing care plan lists to the disease process and treatment, and not related to
risk for infection as a priority nursing infection. the only value that indicates the child is infection-
diagnosis, and measures are being free is the temperature. the use of proper handwashing
taken to reduce the child's exposure technique is a measure or intervention used to meet a goal.
to infection. the nurse determines that but is not a goal itself. STRATEGY: the core issue of the
the plan has been successful when question is knowledge of an indicator of infection in a client
which outcome has been met?
who is immunosuppressed from leukemia. recall that
"1. child's WBC count goes up.
temperature and WBC counts are frequently used as indicators
2. child's WBC count goes down.
of infection. recall that in leukemia the WBCs are abnormal so
3. child's temperature remains within choose the option related to temperature.
normal range.
A pediatric nurse specialist provides a "2.) ""The child does not experience pain at the primary tumor
teaching session to the nursing staff site."" (CORRECT ANSWER--Need for further clarification).
regarding osteogenic sarcoma. Which Osteogenic sarcoma is the most common bone cancer in
statement by a member of the nursing children. Cancer usually is found in the metaphysis of long
staff indicates a need for clarification bones, especially in the lower extremities, with most tumors
of the information presented?
occurring in the femur (omit #1). Osteogenic sarcoma is
"1.) ""The femur is the most common manifested clinically by progressive, insidious, and intermittent
site of this sarcoma.""
pain at the tumor site (correct answer: #2). By the time these
2.) ""The child does not experience children receive medical attention, they may be in
pain at the primary tumor site.""
considerable pain from the tumor. All options: 1, 3, 4 are
3.) ""Limping, if a weight-bearing limb accurate regarding osteogenic sarcoma.
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Which of the following statements The staging of Wilm's tumor is confirmed at surgery as follows:
most accurately describes this stage?
Stage I, the tumor is limited to the kidney and completely
"A) The tumor is less than 3 cm. in size resected; stage II, the tumor extends beyond the kidney but is
and requires no chemotherapy.
completely resected; stage III, residual nonhematogenous
B) The tumor did not extend beyond tumor is confined to the abdomen; stage IV, hematogenous
the kidney and was completely metastasis has occurred with spread beyond the abdomen;
resected.
and stage V, bilateral renal involvement is present at
C) The tumor extended beyond the diagnosis."
kidney but was completely resected.
symptoms of leukemia related to bone Signs of infiltration of the bone marrow are petechiae from
marrow involvement are which of the lowered platelet count, fever related to infection from the
following?
depressed number of effective leukocytes, and fatigue from
"a. Petechiae, fever, fatigue
the anemia.
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with Hodgkin's lymphoma asks the and radiation therapy, and those who
nurse about
relapse usually respond to a change of
best response?
depends on the individual client and
"1. Survival for Hodgkin's disease is the stage of disease at diagnosis (correct).
program.
of the expected prognosis with standard
3. Survival is poor, with more than 50% therapy
occur within a year." 4. Secondary cancers can occur as long as 20 years after a
remission of the Hodgkin'sdisease has occurred."
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The doctor suspects that the client has Answer D is correct. The signs of an ectopic pregnancy are
an ectopic pregnancy. Which vague until the fallopian tube ruptures. The client will complain
symptom is consistent with a diagnosis of sudden, stabbing pain in the lower quadrant that radiates
of ectopic pregnancy?
down the leg or up into the chest. Painless vaginal bleeding is
a sign of placenta previa, abdominal cramping is a sign of
a. Painless vaginal bleeding
labor, and throbbing pain in the upper quadrant is not a sign of
b. Abdominal cramping
an ectopic pregnancy, making answers A, B, and C incorrect.
c. Throbbing pain in the upper
quadrant
in labor. The nurse should tell the The client should be advised to come to the labor and delivery
client that labor has probably begun unit when the contractions are every 5 minutes and consistent.
when:
She should also be told to report to the hospital if she
experiences rupture of membranes or extreme bleeding. She
a. Her contractions are 2 minutes should not wait until the contractions are every 2 minutes or
apart.
until she has bloody discharge, so answers A and B are
b. She has back pain and a bloody incorrect. Answer C is a vague answer and can be related to a
discharge.
urinary tract infection
c. She experiences abdominal pain
and frequent urination.
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teaching regarding oral When the client is taking oral contraceptives and begins
contraceptives?
antibiotics, another method of birth control should be used.
Antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
a. Weight gain should be reported to Approximately 5-10 pounds of weight gain is not unusual, so
the physician.
answer A is incorrect. If the client misses a birth control pill,
b. An alternate method of birth she should be instructed to take the pill as soon as she
control is needed when taking remembers the pill. Answer C is incorrect. If she misses two,
antibiotics.
she should take two; if she misses more than two, she should
c. If the client misses one or more take the missed pills but use another method of birth control
pills, two pills should be taken per day for the remainder of the cycle. Answer D is incorrect because
for 1 week.
changes in menstrual flow are expected in clients using oral
d. Changes in the menstrual flow contraceptives. Often these clients have lighter menses.
should be reported to the physician.
A nursing instructor is conducting a. FSH and LH are released from the anterior pituitary gland.
of the female reproductive system. FSH and LH, when stimulated by gonadotropin-releasing
She asks Mark to describe the follicle- hormone from the hypothalamus, are released from the
stimulating hormone (FSH) and the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate follicular growth and
luteinizing hormone (LH). Mark development, growth of the graafian follicle, and production
accurately responds by stating that:
of progesterone.
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with mild contracts. Which of the contractions may disrupt the microvascular network in the
following complications should the placenta of a client with placenta prevue and result in
nurse watch out for when the client bleeding. If the separation of the placenta occurs at the
informs her that she has placenta margin of the placenta, the blood will escape vaginally.
prevue?
d. fever
following factors is considered a risk previous molar gestation increases risk for developing
factor for developing hydatidiform subsequent molar gestation by 4-5 times. Adolescents and
mole?
women ages 40+ are at increased risk for molar pregs.
MULTIGRAVIDAS, esp women with prior preg loss, and women
1. age in 20s or 30s
with LOWER SES are at increased risk for this problem.
2. high in SES
3. Primigravida
vaginal bleeding. Pelvic exam shows a most ecoptic pregnancies dont appear as obvious life
left adnexal mass that's tender when threatening med emergencies. THey must be considered in
palpated. Culdocentesis shows blood any sexually active woman of childbearing age who c/o
in the culdesac. This client probably menstrual irregularity, cramping abdominal pain, and mild
has which of the following conditions?
vaginal bleeding.
1. Abruptio placentae
PID, abruptio placentae and hydatidiform moles wont show
2. Ecoptic pregnancy
blood in the cul de sac
3. Hydatidiform mole
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1. Abruptio placentae
the ER with SEVERE abdominal pain, The fetus will start to show signs of distress, with decels in the
uterine tenderness and an increased HR or even fetal death w/ large placental separation.
bleeding. The external fetal monitor Placenta previa usually involves PAINLESS vaginal bleeding
shows fetal distress with severe, w/out UCs.
has which of the following? A molar preg. generally would be detected before 34 weeks
gestation.
for synthesis of which of the following The CL produces progesterone and estrogen for the 1st 8-10
hormones?
weeks of pregnancy until the placenta takes over this function.
3. LH and FSH
Which of the following changes in a pregnant client breathes deeper, which increases the tidal
resp functioning during pregnancy is volume of gas moved in and out of the respiratory tract w/
considered normal?
each breath.
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3. physiologic anemia
Which of the following conditions is Hgb and Hct values DECREASE during preg as the INCREASE
common in pregnant clients in the 2nd in plasma volume exceeds the increase in RBC production.
trimester of preg?
3. physiologic anemia
2. ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE
diagnosed with hyperemesis Excessive vomiting in clients with hyperemesis grav often
gravidum. This excessive vomiting causes weight loss / fluid and electrolyte, acid base imbalance.
1. bowel perforation
the effects of hyper grav on the fetus depend on the severity
2. electrolyte imbalance
of the disorder.
3. miscarriage
4. PIH clients w/ severe hyper grav may have low birth weight infant,
but the disorder isnt life threatening to the fetus.
gravidarum. WHich of the following obesity and maternal age younger than 20 y.o. are risk factors
factors predisposes a client to the too.
development of this?
3. malnourished or underweight
clients
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following therapies?
oral hypoglycemics are contraindicated in preg.
conditions?
antibodies.
2. Rh positive fetal blood crosses into In subsequent pregnancies w/ Rh positive fetuses, maternal
maternal blood, stimulating maternal antibodies may cross back into the fetal circulation and
antibodies.
destroy fetal blood cells.
3. Rh Negative fetal blood crosses
into maternal blood, stimulating
maternal antibodies.
appropriate for a pregnant client at 28 An Rh negative unsensitized woman should be given 300 mcg
weeks gestation?
of RhoGAM at 28 weeks after an indirect Coombs test is done
to verify that sensitization hasn't occurred.
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A client hospitalized for premature 3. Encourage her to empty her bladder and drink plenty of
labor tells the nurse she's having fluids, IV fluids
following nursing interventions would An empty bladder and adequate hydration may help decrease
be the most appropriate?
or stop labor contractions.
1. Teach the client the possible Walking may encourage contractions to become stronger.
2. Tell the clients to walk to see if she Teaching the potential complications is likely to increase the
can get rid of the contractions.
clients anxiety rather than relax her
The phrase gravida 4, para 2 indicated 2. a client has been pregnant 4 times and had 2 live born
which of the following prenatal children
histories?
2. a client has been pregnant 4 times Para refers to the # of viable children born.
3. a client has been pregnant 4 times Therefore, the client who's gravida 4, para2 has been pregnant
and had 2 c-sections
4x and had 2 live born children.
4. a client has been pregnant 4 times
and 2 spontaneous abortions.
Which of the following factors would 4. a woman w/ a hx of diabetes has an increased risk for
contribute to a high risk pregnancy?
perinatal complications, including HTN, preeclampsia, and
neonatal hypoglycemia.
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3. pulmonary edema
can be potentially life threatening and The most common adverse effect associated with the use of
can occur in a client receiving a these drugs is pulmonary edema.
tocolytic agent?
2. hyperemesis gravidarum
3. pulmonary edema
Hyperemesis gravidium doesnt result from tocolytic use.
Which of the following hormones Pitocin, the synthetic form, may be given to clients who are
would be administered for the past their due date.
1. Estrogen
2. Fetal cortisol
Fetal cortisol is believed to slow the production of
3. Oxytocin
progesterone by the placenta
4. Progesterone
Which of the following answers best 4. maternal and fetal blood are never exchanged
which maternal and fetal blood are only nutrients and waste products are transferred across the
exchanged?
placenta.
1. conception
blood exchange never occurs
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lie on her left side when resting or the weight of the preg uterus is sufficiently heavy to compress
sleeping in the later stages of the vena cava, which could impair blood flow to the uterus,
pregnancy?
possibily decreasing oxygen to the fetus. The side lying
position hasnt been shown to prevent fetal anolmaies nor
1. to facilitate digestion
bladder emptying and or digestion
2. to facilitate bladder emptying
1. Anemia
3. IUGR
4. oligohydarminos
An NST cant detect anemia in a fetus
2. 85 mg/dl
hypoglyecemia
1. 45 mg/dl
postprandial values
3. 120 mg/dl
4. 136 mg/dl
a bs level above 136 mg/dl in a pregnant client indicates
hyperglycemia
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2. NST 2X/week
Which of the following is best to NST is the preferred antepartum HR screening test for
1. US exam weekly
gestation, as fetal deaths in clients w/ diabetes have been
2. NST 2x/week
noted within 1 week of a reactive NST.
weeks
US should be done ever 4-6 weeks to monitor fetal growth.
A client diagnosed with preterm labor 2. regular uterine contractions (every 10 min or more) along
at 28 weeks gestation. Later, she with cervical dilation change before 36 weeks = PTL
"I think im in labor" The nurse would no cervical change with UC isnt' PTL
expect her physical exam to show
which condition?
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3.
magnesium sulfate?
hyperstimulation
4. Narcan
to mix with the blood product and an 18G cath to avoid lysing
1. Y tubing, normal saline solution, and
breaking the RBCs.
20G cathether
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BPP
During the last 6 weeks of gestation, - uses US to eval fetal body movements, breathing movements,
which of the following tests isnt used muscle tone, reactive fetal cardiac rate,
to determine FWB?
amniotic fluid volume
1. BPP NST
2. NST
- evals the FHR for accels during FM
4. FM count FM
prenatal period?
abdominal US evals fetal presentation, fetal heart activity,
amniotic fluid volume
1. fetal presentation
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DFI EEE
1. Flexion
2. External rotation
3. Descent
4. Expulsion
5. Internal Rotation
6. Extension
unit for PIH. She suddenly complains 5. Monitor amt of vaginal bleed
following nursing internventions The clients Sx indicate that she's experiencing abruptio
should be included in the care of this placenta.
The nurse must immed eval the moms well being by eval VS,
1. Evaluate VS
FWB, by auscultation of heart tones, monitoring amt of blood
2. Prepare for vaginal delivery
loss and eval the vol status by measuring I&O.
continue pregnancy
After the severity of the abruption has been determined and
4. Evaluate FHT
blood and fluid have been replaced, prompt C-SECTION
5. Monitor amt of vaginal bleed
delivery of the fetus (not vaginal) is indicated if the fetus is in
6. Monitor I&O distress
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A woman with a term, uncomplicated 2. Noting color, amount and odor of the fluid as well as the
pregnancy comes into L&D in early time of the rupture, will help guide the nurse in her next action.
broke. Which action should the nurse There's no need to call the doctor immed or prep the client for
take?
delivery if the fluid is clear and delivery isnt imminent.
2. Vaginal bleeding
into L&D with mild contractions. Which contractions may disrupt the microvascular network in the
of the following complications should placenta of the client with placenta previa and result in
the nurse watch for when the client bleeding.
previa?
if the separation of the placenta occurs at the margin of the
placenta, the blood will escape vaginally.
1. sudden ROM
2. Vaginal bleeding
sudden ROM isnt r/t placenta previa
3. emesis
4. fever fever would indicate an infections process, and emesis isnt r/t
placenta previa
admin of 1,000 ml normal saline w/ each unit of oxytocin contains 1,000 miliunits. Therefore, 1,000
Pitocin 10 units to run at 2 miliunits / ml of IV fluid contains 10,000 miliunits (10 units) of Pitocin
min. 2 miliunits/min is equivalent to
how many ml/unit
1. 0.002
2. 0.02
3. 0.2
4. 2.0
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A client at 42 weeks gest is 3cm 4. Excessive fetal activity and fetal tachycardia
intact and the fetus at +2 station. FHR Fetal tachycardia and excessive fetal activity are the FIRST
is at 140-150 bpm. After 2 hours, the SIGNS OF FETAL HYPOXIA
past 10 min, the FHR ranged from 160- The duration of UCs is w/in normal limits.
baby has been extremely active. UCs Uterine intensity can be mild-strong and still be w/in normal
are strong, occurring every 3-4 min. limit.
following findings would indicate fetal The frequency of contractions is w/in normal limits for the
hypoxia?
active phase of labor.
A client at 33 weeks gestation and 2. You may feel fluttering or tight sensation in your chest
EFM. The monitor indicates uterine A fluttering or tight sensation in the chest is a common adverse
irritability and contractions occuring reaction to terbutaline
terbutaline. Which of the following It relives bronchospasm but the client is getting it to reduce
teaching statements is approp for this uterine motility.
client?
Mouth dryness and thirst occur w/ the inhaled form but are
1. This medicine will make you breathe unlikely with subcut form
better
2. You may feel fluttering or tight Hypokalemia is a potential adverse reaction following large
sensation in your chest
doses of terbutaline but not at doses of 0.25 mg
3. This will dry your moth and make
you thirsty
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approp?
During a vaginal exam of a client in 3. The client may need interventions to ease back pain and
labor, the nurse palpates the fetus' change fetal position
toward the anterior portion of the The fetal position is occiput posterior, a position that
clients pelvis. Which of the following commonly produces intense back pain during labor.
situation?
Most of the time, the fetus rotates during labor to occiput
anterior position.
intense labor, which potential for Positioning the client on her side can facilitate this rotation.
lacerations.
2. The client is at risk for uterine An occiput posterior position would most likely result in
rupture and needs constant prolonged labor
monitoring
POSTERIOR - PROLONGED.
ease back pain and change fetal occiput posterior alone doesnt create a risk of uterine rupture.
position
4. The fetus will be delivered using The fetus wont be delivered with forceps / vacuum only if its
forceps or vacuum extractor presenting part DOESNT rotate and descend spontaneously
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The cervix of a 26 year old THe client should be placed on her left side or sitting up right,
primigravida in labor is 5cm dilated with her shoulders parallel and legs slightly flexed.
station. The doctor prescribes an Her back shouldnt be flexed bc this position increases
epidural regional block. Into which of increases the possibility that the dura may be punctured and
the following positions should the the anesthetic will accidentally be given as spinal, not
nurse place the client when the epidural, anesthesia.
epidural is admin?
1. Lithotomy
2. Supine
3. Prone
4. Lateral
3. Effacement
2. Dilation
3. Effacement
4. Muliparous
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1. Vertex presentation
2. Transverse lie
receives an epidural?
pain relief.
Which of the following complications may result when complications such as infection interefere with
is possible with an episiotomy?
wound healing.
1. blood loss
minimal blood loss occurs when an episitomy is done
2. uterine disfigurement
the uterus isnt affected bc its the perineum that's cut to
3. prolonged dyspareunia
accomodate the fetus
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A client in early labor states that she 4. after the 4th month, colostrum may be expressed.
of her breasts. Which of the following the breasts normally produce colostrum for the first few days
actions by the nurse would be after delivery.
correct?
2. complete a thorough breast exam although a culture may be indicated, it requires advanced
and document the results in the chart.
assessment as well as a medical order
3. perform a culture on the discharge
and inform the client that she might
have mastitis
rubra?
mucus
tissue debris
2. it contains placental fragments, and normal lochia rubra contains NO PLACENTAL FRAGMENTS
blood
that shes urinating more than when renal plasma flow and GFR also increase slightly until approx 1
she was pregnant. Which is the week PP
1. postpartum diuresis
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Lochia alba follows lochia serosa and 2. creamy white to brown, contains decidual cells, may have
usually lasts from the 1st to 3rd week stale odor
sudden dyspnea
diaphoresis
confusion
tachycardia
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1 year of age
the womb)?
the lungs are developed enough to sometimes maintain
extrauterine life. the lungs are the most immature system
1. 9 weeks
during the gestational period.
2. 14 weeks
3. 24 weeks
medical care for premature labor begins much earlier
4. 30 weeks (aggressively at 21 weeks0
Neonates born to women infected 4. Hep B immune globulin within 12 hours of birth and Hep B
with hepatitis B should undergo which vaccine at birth, 1 month, 6 months
Tx regimen
hepatitis B vaccine
neonates should also receive hep B vaccine at regularly
3. Hepatits B immune globulin within scheduled intervals
1 month
this sequence of care has been determined as superior to the
4. Hep B immune globulin within 12 others
hours of birth and Hep B vaccine at
birth, 1 month, 6 months
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Two days after circumcision, the nurse 1. the yellow white exudate is part of the granulation process
notes a yellow - white exudate around and a normal finding for a healing penis after circumcision
would be the most appropriate therefore, notifying the doctor isnt necessary
nursing intervention?
normal finding
neontate, which phsycial finding is postdate fetuses lose the vernix caseosa and the epidermis
expected?
may become desquamated
The SGA neonate is at increased risk 4. polycythemia probably due to chronic fetal hypoxia
which complication?
the SGA baby is at risk for developing polycythemia during the
transitional period in an attempt to decrease hypoxia
fetal hypoxia
the neonates are also at increased risk for developing
2. hyperthermia due to decreased hypoglycemia due to decreased glycogen stores
glycogen stores
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3. decreased temp
2. increased temp
3. decreased temp
Which Sx would indicate the neonate 4. resp rate of 40-60 breaths/min is normal for a neonate
was adapting approp to extrauterine during the transitional period
3. resp depression
resp depression
hypotonia
1. hypoglycemia
bradycardia
2. jitteriness
3. resp depression
4. tachycardia
the neonate wold be floppy, not jittery
Convection heat loss the flow of heat from the body surface to COOLER AIR
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is true?
this boggy edematous swelling is present at birth,
periosteum
a cephalohematoma is a collection of blood btw/ the skill and
3. doesnt cross the cranial suture line
periosteum that DOESNT cross the suture lines and resolves in
4. it involves swelling of the tissue 3-6 weeks
MENCONIUM
- are loose golden yellow after the transition to extrauterine
life
nursery care of a neonate getting the neonate's eyes must be covered with eye patches to
phototherapy would include which prevent damage
nursing intervention?
1. tube feedings
2. feeding the neonate under the neonate can be removed from the lights and held for
phototheraphy lights
feeding
retinal damage
the neonates temp should be monitored at least every 2-4
4. temp monitored every 6 hours hours due to risk of hyperthermia w/ phototherpahy
during phototherapy
bstrandable NCLEX OB/Peds 3 of 3
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Which assessment finding would be unlikely factor bc chronic fetal stress tends to INCREASE
LUNG MATURITY
intervention is part of the initial care of Petroleum gauze is applied to the site for the 1st 24 hours to
a circumcised neonate?
prevent the skin edges from sticking to the diaper
1. bradycardia
1. bradycardia
HYPOGLYCEMIA is seen in HYPOTHERMIC NEONATES
2. hyperglycemia
3. metabolic alkalosis
Shivering is rarely observed in neonates
4. shivering
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4. placing neonate on a warm, dry controlling draft in the room and admin warm oxygen helps
towel reduce CONVECTIVE LOSS
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Middle Adult (36-65 years) major task pursues self-fulfillment for sense of accomplishment
Older Adult (>65 years) major task adjust to aging with self-worth; reflect on life with satisfaction
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2. words emerge
9-12 months
3. stands alone; begins to walk
10-12 years
2. strong desire to conform
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1. Respirations
4. temp
h/h
nitrogen
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C=crying (0-2)
S=sleepless (0-2)
Scale is 0-5
Virus
(Croup) adenovirus
RSV
increased temp
absence of cough
drooling
bstrandable NCLEX OB/Peds 3 of 3 sound, and the id with LTB sounds worse then they look**
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This is an emergency
Tonsilitis S/S
persistent cough
swollen tonsils can block drainage of the ear canal and cause
otitis media
tonsilectomy
bad breath
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prematurity
congenital disorders
URI
nasal discharge
mild fever
dyspnea
S/S of RSV
nonproductive cough
Contact precautions
4. Aspiration pna (something other than air gets into the lungs)
abdominal distention
S/S of pna
back pain
oxygen
fluids
antibiotics
nebulizer
cough suppressant
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What type of infections are Down Respiratory because they have a poor immune system
Syndrome children prone to
developing?
Causes of cystic fibrosis inherited trait, and must get from both parents
Dx of Cystic Fibrosis
-The earliest sign in the newborn is the meconium ileus (does
not pass meconium)
-Need a well balanced, low fat, high calorie, high protein diet
What is the hallmark sign of heart lips turn blue when feeding
failure in babies?
Digoxin for infants -do NOT mix with medicine, food, or fluid
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Nutrition for infants with HF (when to small frequent feedings every 3 hours, no longer than 30
give meals?) minutes
What is the medication to treat penicillin G (or erythromycin if they are allergic)
Rheumatic Fever?
-quiet environment
How should you feed an infant with a -elongated nipple on the side of the mouth
cleft lip/palate?
After cleft repair surgery, how should Cleft lip repair: back or side lying to protect the suture
the nurse position the client? Cleft Palate: prone to promote drainage
Feedings for patients with GER/GERD Breast feeding continues with more frequent feeding or
expressing the milk for thickening with rice cereal
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Coughing
projectile vomiting
very hungry
peristalsis is obvioius
sudden onset
drawing up knees
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Think Sam
Barley
Rye
Wheat
Rice
Soy
Surgical emergency
Testicular torsion
-Most common cause of testicular loss in adolescent males
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-fever
-pallor
-anorexia
S/S of Leukemia
-petechiae
kidney
Hydrocephalus
-depressed eyes
-high-pitched cry
LOC
Observation
How are pin worms diagnosed? tape test in the morning before defacation
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Is acyclovir ever prescribed for if they have an increased risk for severe varicella
chicken pox?
bstrandable NCLEX
Septic OB/Peds 3 of 3
Abortion Malodorous discharge usually with cervix dilated.
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D&C Dilation and curettage- dilate cervix and scrape uterine walls
Tests: 1 hour glucose screen, 50g sugar load then 1 hour test
(24-28 weeks) 3 hour glucose test, overnight fast, fasting
Gestational Diabetes
glucose obtained, 100g load is given and levels are
determined at 1,2,3 hours.
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teaching for preschool & school aged allow to play with equipment
typical fears for 3-5 years separation from parents; ghosts; scary people
age appropriate preparation for simple explanations; use distractions; allow choices
health care procedures for toddler
age appropriate preparation for encourage understanding by playing with puppets or dolls,
health care procedures for demonstrate equipment; talk at child's eye level
preschooler
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age appropriate preparation for allow questions; explain why; allow to handle equipment
health care procedures for school age
child
age appropriate preparation for explain long term benefit; accept regression; provide privacy
health care procedures for adolescent
side effects of IV thiopental sodium respiratory depression; low BP; laryngospasm; poor muscle
(pentothal) relaxation; hypotension; irritating to skin & subcutaneous tissue
side effects of local anesthesia excitability; toxic reactions such as respiratory difficulties;
(xylocaine) vasoconstriction if substance contains epinephrine
situations where pt turns & deep ICP; intrabdominal pressure; eye surgeries; brain surgeries
breathe but does not cough vigorusly
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nursing considerations for atelectasis experienced second day postop; suctioning; postural
& pneumonia drainage; antibiotics; cough & turn
nursing considerations for deep vein experienced 6-14 days up to 1 year later; anticoagulant therapy
thrombosis
nursing considerations for infection of experienced 3-5 days post op; antibiotics; aseptic technique;
wound good nutrition
nursing considerations for urinary experienced 8-12 hours postop; catheterize as needed
retention
nursing considerations for urinary experienced 5-8 days postop; antibiotics; force fluids
infection
assessment for hemorrhage decreased BP; increased pulse; cold & clammy skin
assessment for shock decreased BP; increased pulse; cold & clammy skin
assessment for atelectasis & dyspnea; cyanosis; cough; tachycardia; elevated temperature;
pneumonia pain on affected side
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assessment for infection of wound elevated WBC & temperature; positive cultures
assessment for urinary retention unable to void after surgery; bladder distention
A mother expresses fear about Place petroleum ointment around the glans with each diaper
changing the infant's diaper after change and cleansing.
circumcision. Which information
should the nurse include in the
teaching plan?
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Six hours after an oxytocin induction Place the client in a slight Trendelenburg position
was begun and 2 hours after
spontaneous rupture of the
membranes, the nurse notes several
sudden decreases in the fetal heart
rate with quick return to baseline, with
and without contractions. Based on
this fetal heart rate pattern, which
intervention is best for the nurse to
implement?
A mother who is breastfeeding her Ensure that the baby is positioned correctly for latch-on.
baby receives instructions from the
nurse. Which instruction is most
effective in preventing nipple
soreness?
hospitalized with severe pregnancy- *Magnesium sulfate, a CNS depressant, helps prevent seizures.
induced hypertension (PIH), and A decreased respiratory rate indicates that the drug is
magnesium sulfate is prescribed to effective. However, a respiratory rate below 12 indicates toxic
control the symptoms. Which effects.
assessment finding indicates that
therapeutic drug levels have been
achieved?
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Twenty minutes after a continuous * The nurse should immediately turn the client to a lateral
epidural anesthetic is administered, a position or place a pillow or wedge under one hip to deflect
laboring client's blood pressure drops the uterus. Other immediate interventions include increasing
from 120/80 to 90/60. What action the rate of the main line IV infusion and administering oxygen
should the nurse take immediately? by face mask at 10 to 12 L/min.
A client at 28 weeks of gestation calls "Come to the clinic today for an ultrasound."
the antepartal clinic and states that * Third trimester painless bleeding is characteristic of a
she just experienced a small amount placenta previa. Bright red bleeding may be intermittent,
of vaginal bleeding, which she occur in gushes, or be continuous. Rarely is the first incidence
describes as bright red. The bleeding life threatening, nor cause for hypovolemic shock. Diagnosis is
has subsided. She further states that confirmed by transabdominal ultrasound (A). Bleeding that has
she is not experiencing any uterine a sudden onset and is accompanied by intense uterine pain
contractions or abdominal pain. What indicates abruptio placenta, which is life threatening to the
instruction should the nurse provide? mother and fetus.
supermarket parking lot delivering an * Putting the newborn to breast will help contract the uterus
infant while her husband is screaming and prevent a postpartum hemorrhage
for someone to help his wife. Which
intervention has the highest priority?
has sought information about * Ovulation occurs 14 days before the first day of the menstrual
conceiving. The couple asks the nurse period
to explain when ovulation usually
occurs. Which statement by the nurse
is correct?
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A mother expresses fear about * With each diaper change, the glans penis should be washed
changing the infant's diaper after with warm water to remove any urine or feces and petroleum
circumcision. Which information ointment should be applied to prevent the diaper from sticking
should the nurse include in the to the healing surface. Prepackaged wipes often contain other
teaching plan? products that may irritate the site. The yellow exudate, which
covers the glans penis as the area heals and epithelializes, is
not an infective process and should not be removed
client tells the nurse that her last * (A) correctly applies Nägele's rule for estimating the due
menstrual period began on February date by counting back 3 months from the first day of the last
15 and that previously her periods menstrual period (January, December, November) and adding
were regular (28-day cycle). Her 7 days (15 + 7 = 22).
pregnancy test is positive. What is this
client's expected date of birth (EDB)?
A client who is 3 days postpartum and Breastfeed the infant every 2 hours
breastfeeding asks the nurse how to * The mother should be instructed to attempt feeding her
reduce breast engorgement. Which infant every 2 hours while massaging the breasts as the infant is
instruction should the nurse provide? feeding
delivery, a newborn infant boy's * This infant is demonstrating signs of hypoglycemia, possibly
axillary temperature is 96° F, his lower secondary to a low body temperature
lip is shaking, and when the nurse
assesses for a Moro reflex, his hands
shake. What intervention should the
nurse implement first ?
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A client at 30 weeks of gestation is on "Take your blood pressure now, and if it is seriously elevated,
bedrest at home because of increased go to the hospital."
blood pressure. The home health * Checking the blood pressure for an elevation is the best
nurse has taught her how to take her instruction to give at this time. A blood pressure exceeding
own blood pressure and given her 140/90 or increased by 15 mm Hg diastolic and/or 30 mm Hg
parameters to judge a significant systolic is indicative of preeclampsia. Epigastric pain can be a
increase in blood pressure. When the sign of an impending seizure (eclampsia), a life-threatening
client calls the clinic complaining of complication of PIH.
indigestion, which instruction should
the nurse provide?
increased by 15 mm Hg diastolic 30
and/or ___ mm Hg systolic is indicative
of preeclampsia.
An expectant father tells the nurse he Reassure him that normal maternal/fetal bonding is occurring
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6-12yr
Negative-self-doubt, inadequate
School Aged Erickson Stage Acheivement and acomplishment are very important as they
take on tasks and carry them through, they become parts of
teams and groups and it is important for them to be
encouraged during these endevors. If they can not accomplish
this, they have feelings of inadequacy or infferiority
12-20yr
20-45yr
Task=Generativity vs Stagnation
Young Adulthood Erikson Stage They now have personal attatchments with a job, career, and
family...Now start to think about what they can leave the
generations behind them and have interest in what they can
give back to the community...Those that do not reach this may
be self centered and almost adolescent
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65+
Late Adulthood Erikson Stage Individuals are progressing towards the end of life....if they
have a positive outcome...they will feel they have made a
contribution to life and if negative, they may become distainful
or bitter
School Age Growth and -Sensitive to criticism (might cheat on things and dont like to
Development: 6 years lose)
-Team games/sports
School Age Growth and
-Developes concept of time
Development: 7 years
-Prefers playing with same sex child
School Age Growth and -Seeks out friends (much more social)
School Age Growth and -Conflicts between adult authority and peer group
-Increasingly responsible/social
Development: 10 years
-Begins to develop interest in the opposite sex
-Construction Toys
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-Safety: Injuries & Head lice (lice normally at school when kids
are in close proximities with others)
Adolescent Growth and Development -Rapid alterations in height and weight: May cause easy fatigue
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-Deepening voice
Adolescent Growth and Development: -They can also develop gynecomastia and even some milk
Male Changes leaking from the breasts due to hormonal flucuations and can
become HIGHLY destressed by this (make sure that they
understand that this may happen and should subside as they
continue to grow
-Breast Development
-Masturbation
Adolescent Psychosexual
-Sexual Fantasies
Development
-Experimental sexual intercourse
Adolescent Psychosocial
-Increased independence
Development
-It is important that we teach...what they are feeling is normal
and safety tip for sexual intercourse (regarding unplanned
pregnancies and STD's
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-Adolesent pregnancy
-Poort self-image
-AIDS
-Violence
-Increased reality
-Marriage, partnership
45yr
-"Sandwhich" generation (between young adulthood, going
into middle adult hood)
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Potential Problems with Adulthood -Stress (normally about balance of life as a whole and are how
they are taking care of their physical bodies)
-Physical decline
-Self care deficit (are they still able to care for themselves)
-Altered relationships
Based on IQ
Mild: IQ 55-70
Moderate: IQ 40-55
Severe: IQ 25-40
-Hereditary
-Infection
-Fetal anoxia
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Assessment:
Implementation:
Assessment:
-Hypotonia
-Parental education
Implementation:
-Medications
-Support groups
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A bottle-fed infant, age 3 months, is "I'm giving my baby iron-fortified formula and a flouride
brought to the ped. office for well supplement because our water isn't flouridated."
child visit. At previous visit, nurse
taught mom about nutritional needs.
Which statement by the mother during
the current visit indicates effective
teaching?
Toddlers are at high risk for injuries sports injury- a toddler clearly would not be involved in team
because of their increasing curiosity, sports. :)
advancement in cognition, and
improved motor skills. All these
hazards are a concern for this age-
group except:
1. burns
2. poisoning
3. sports injury
4. falls
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3yo is hospitalized for femur fracture. Allow the child to administer her own Keflex (cehphalexin) via
As her nurse, what nursing action oral syringe.
would help foster the child's sense of
autonomy?
A 16yo male is hospitalized for cystic Encourage the teen's friends to visit him in the hospital.
fibrosis. He will be an inpatient for 2
weeks while he receives IV antibiotics.
As the nurse caring for this pt. what
action can you take that will most
enhance his psychosocial
development?
A 6-month old male is at his well-child "At 6 months his weight should be approximately twice his birth
visit. The nurse weighs him, and his weight."
mom ask if his weight is normal for his
age. The nurse's best response is?
The nurse caring for a 4yo female in Show the child the IV placement equipment, and demonstrate
the ER is about to start an IV. The the procedure on the doll.
nurse's best method for explaining the
procedure to the child is to:
A 17yo male is being seen in the ER. In Gather info. during a casual conversation
order to obtain the adolescent's
health information, his nurse should:
How can the nurse best facilitate the The nurse should encourage the parents to hold their child as
trust relationship between infant and much as possible.
parent while the infant is hospitalized?
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A 3yo female is hospitalized for an "Your mommy and daddy will be back after your nap."
ASD repair. Her parents have decided
to go home for a few hours to spend
time with her siblings. The child asks
when her mommy and daddy will be
back. The nurse's best response is:
An ER nurse is assessing a 12-month The nurse should assess the child while she is in her mother's
old female. Which statement lap.
accurately describes the best method
for assessing this child?
An 11yo male is being evaluated in the The nurse should explain to the child what the nurse will be
ER for an inguinal hernia. Which doing in basic understandable terms.
statement accurately describes how
the nurse should approach him for his
physical assessment?
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Nagele's Rule after obtaining the first day of the last menstrual period,
subtract 3 months and add 7 days.
Physiological Changes in Pregnancy GI- N/V r.t hormone, organs displaced due to uterine
enlargement
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Intussusception S/S
-pain relieved once abdomen relaxes
Intussception Nursing care -if tx is sx, chld is NPO, NG inserted and IV fluids given
-IV Fluids
-NG tube
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Pyloric Stenosis Nursing Post op -small clear liquid feedings @ 4-6 hrs post op
Pyloric stenosis teaching watch infants response to feeding bc vomiting can still occur
-Prevent infection!**
proteinuria
hypoproteinemia
hyperlipidemia
pallor, lethar
hepatomegaly
HTN
asicite
scrotal/ankle edema
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to:
-hydronephrosis from increased pressure on renal pelvis
-flank pain
-enuresis
-Grades 1 & 2 may resolve on its own, more severe may need
surgery
-look at color and make sure there are no breaks that could
cause infection
-dribbling of urine
TEF S/S
-distended abdomen from inhaled are
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-NPO
-IV fluids
-regular suctioning
-baby will return with chest tube and still intubated (will go
home with this)
Cleft palate post op -give water after feeding to clean suture line
-burp frequently
-haberman nipple
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nuchal rigidity
bulging fontanel
fever/chills/headache
seizures
Meningitis S/S
photophobia
petechial/purpura rash
Meningitis care
-monitor for increased ICP- high BP, low pulse, high pitched
cry, irritably, bulging fontanel
-seizure precaution
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What is a positive outcome for trust self and others (need to meet infants basic needs)
infancy?
What is a positive outcome for a exercises self-control and directly influences the environment,
toddler? they want to do things themselves
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What is a positive outcome for a begins to evaluate own behavior; learns limits on influence in
preschooler? the environment
What is a negative outcome for a Demonstrates fearful pessimistic behaviors; lacks self
preschooler? confidence
What is a negative outcome for a demonstrates feelings of inadequacy, mediocrity, and self-
school age child? doubt
What is a positive outcome for develops a coherent sense of self; plans for a future of
adolescence? work/education
What is a negative outcome for demonstrates inability to develop personal and vocational
adolescence? identity
What is a positive outcome for young develops connections to work and intimate relationships
adulthood?
What is a negative outcome for young demonstrates an avoidance of intimacy and vocational career
adulthood? commitments
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What is a positive outcome for middle involved w/est family; expands personal creativity and
adulthood? productivity
What is a negative outcome for late demonstrates fear of death' life lacks meaning
adulthood?
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When should a toddler see a dentist? soon after the first teeth erupt
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When is the eruption of the primary at the beginning of the preschool periord
teeth complete?
PKU
Hypothyroidism
Sickle-Cell disease
HIV
Lead poisoning
Neuroblasta
Lead Poisoning Risk Factors sibling or close peer with lead poisoning
medical assessments
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When should Pelvic Exam start? annually after sexual active or after 18years of age
18-20
18-20
Testicular self-exam
monthly
immunity and passive immunity? passive antibodies are formed from being introduced from
other sources ie breastfeeding
blood transfusion
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Influenza indications?
dont give if allergic to eggs
one dose
first responders
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TB Test
Rubella Indications?
allergy to neomycin
Gay men
unvaccinated adolescents
three doses
Varicella Immunization person who didnt have disease or havent had a vaccination
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gay men
food handlers
three doses
diminished breath sounds and heard hypotension and a rapid, weak, irregular pulse, dysrhythmias,
on auscultation Circulatory shock, cardiac arrest can occur within minutes
Assessment
establish ABC
Plan for Allergic Reaction adminsiter epi in arm opposite to side of injection and can be
bstrandable NCLEX OB/Peds 3 of 3 repeated in 15-20 minutes PRN (3 times with children)
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gloves
band-aid dressing
balloons
condoms
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Normal Pulse Rate new born 120-160, or 180 bpm when crying
Rectal: 99.6
Axillary: 97.6
Cranial Nerve III to assess have patient look up & down, inaward and observe
for symmetry
Cranial Nerve V
sensory-senation on the face and neck
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abducens
Glossopharyngeal-
spinal accessory
shrugging/shoulders
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transmission of chicken pox (varicella) spread by direct contact, airborne, contaminated object
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A nurse is caring for a client in labor. 4. The second stage of labor begins when the cervix is dilated
The nurse determines that the client is completely and ends with the birth of the neonate.
beginning in the 2nd stage of labor
when which of the following
assessments is noted?
1.The client begins to expel clear
vaginal fluid
A nurse in the labor room is caring for 3. Late decelerations are due to uteroplacental insufficiency as
a client in the active phases of labor. the result of decreased blood flow and oxygen to the fetus
The nurse is assessing the fetal during the uterine contractions. This causes hypoxemia;
patterns and notes a late deceleration therefore oxygen is necessary. The supine position is avoided
on the monitor strip. The most because it decreases uterine blood flow to the fetus. The client
appropriate nursing action is to:
should be turned to her side to displace pressure of the gravid
1.Place the mother in the supine uterus on the inferior vena cava. An intravenous
position
A nurse is performing an assessment 1. A normal fetal heart rate is 120-160 beats per minute. A count
of a client who is scheduled for a of 180 beats per minute could indicate fetal distress and would
cesarean delivery. Which assessment warrant physician notification. By full term, a normal maternal
finding would indicate a need to hemoglobin range is 11-13 g/dL as a result of the hemodilution
contact the physician?
caused by an increase in plasma volume during pregnancy.
1.Fetal heart rate of 180 beats per
minute
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A client in labor is transported to the 4. Vena cava and descending aorta compression by the
delivery room and is prepared for a pregnant uterus impedes blood return from the lower trunk
cesarean delivery. The client is and extremities. This leads to decreasing cardiac return,
transferred to the delivery room table, cardiac output, and blood flow to the uterus and the fetus. The
and the nurse places the client in the:
best position to prevent this would be side-lying with the
1.Trendelenburg's position with the uterus displaced off of abdominal vessels. Positioning for
legs in stirrups
abdominal surgery necessitates a supine position; however, a
2.Semi-Fowler position with a pillow wedge placed under the right hip provides displacement of
under the knees
the uterus.
3.Prone position with the legs
separated and elevated
A nurse is caring for a client in labor 4. The nurse simultaneously should palpate the maternal radial
and prepares to auscultate the fetal or carotid pulse and auscultate the fetal heart rate to
heart rate by using a Doppler differentiate the two. If the fetal and maternal heart rates are
ultrasound device. The nurse most similar, the nurse may mistake the maternal heart rate for the
accurately determines that the fetal fetal heart rate. Leopold's maneuvers may help the examiner
heart sounds are heard by:
locate the position of the fetus but will not ensure a distinction
1.Noting if the heart rate is greater between the two rates.
than 140 BPM
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A nurse is caring for a client in labor 2. A normal fetal heart rate is 120-160 BPM. Bradycardia or late
who is receiving Pitocin by IV infusion or variable decelerations indicate fetal distress and the need
to stimulate uterine contractions. to discontinue to pitocin. The goal of labor augmentation is to
Which assessment finding would achieve three good-quality contractions in a 10-minute period.
indicate to the nurse that the infusion
needs to be discontinued?
1.Three contractions occurring within a
10-minute period
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A nurse is monitoring a client in active 4. A normal fetal heart rate is 120-160 beats per minute. Fetal
labor and notes that the client is bradycardia between contractions may indicate the need for
having contractions every 3 minutes immediate medical management, and the physician or nurse
that last 45 seconds. The nurse notes mid-wife needs to be notified.
that the fetal heart rate between
contractions is 100 BPM. Which of the
following nursing actions is most
appropriate?
A nurse is caring for a client in labor 1. Accelerations are transient increases in the fetal heart rate
and is monitoring the fetal heart rate that often accompany contractions or are caused by fetal
patterns. The nurse notes the movement. Episodic accelerations are thought to be a sign of
presence of episodic accelerations on fetal-well being and adequate oxygen reserve.
the electronic fetal monitor tracing.
Which of the following actions is most
appropriate?
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A nurse is admitting a pregnant client 2. Assessing the baseline fetal heart rate is important so that
to the labor room and attaches an abnormal variations of the baseline rate will be identified if
external electronic fetal monitor to the they occur. Options 1 and 3 are important to assess, but not as
client's abdomen. After attachment of the first priority.
the monitor, the initial nursing
assessment is which of the following?
A nurse is reviewing the record of a 1. Station is the relationship of the presenting part to an
client in the labor room and notes that imaginary line drawn between the ischial spines, is measured in
the nurse midwife has documented centimeters, and is noted as a negative number above the line
that the fetus is at -1 station. The nurse and a positive number below the line. At -1 station, the fetal
determines that the fetal presenting presenting part is 1 cm above the ischial spines.
part is:
A pregnant client is admitted to the 4. Anemic women have a greater likelihood of cardiac
labor room. An assessment is decompensation during labor, postpartum infection, and poor
performed, and the nurse notes that wound healing. Anemia does not specifically present a risk for
the client's hemoglobin and hemorrhage. Having a loud mouth is only related to the
hematocrit levels are low, indicating person typing up this test.
anemia. The nurse determines that the
client is at risk for which of the
following?
2.Low self-esteem
3.Hemorrhage
4.Postpartum infections
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A nurse assists in the vaginal delivery 4. As the placenta separates, it settles downward into the
of a newborn infant. After the delivery, lower uterine segment. The umbilical cord lengthens, and a
the nurse observes the umbilical cord sudden trickle or spurt of blood appears.
lengthen and a spurt of blood from
the vagina. The nurse documents
these observations as signs of:
1.Hematoma
2.Placenta previa
3.Uterine atony
4.Placental separation
A client arrives at a birthing center in 2. Amniotomy can be used to induce labor when the condition
active labor. Her membranes are still of the cervix is favorable (ripe) or to augment labor if the
intact, and the nurse-midwife prepares process begins to slow. Rupturing of membranes allows the
to perform an amniotomy. A nurse fetal head to contact the cervix more directly and may
who is assisting the nurse-midwife increase the efficiency of contractions.
explains to the client that after this
procedure, she will most likely have:
A nurse is monitoring a client in labor. 2. Variable decelerations occur if the umbilical cord becomes
The nurse suspects umbilical cord compressed, thus reducing blood flow between the placenta
compression if which of the following and the fetus. Early decelerations result from pressure on the
is noted on the external monitor fetal head during a contraction. Late decelerations are an
tracing during a contraction?
ominous pattern in labor because it suggests uteroplacental
1.Early decelerations
insufficiency during a contraction. Short-term variability refers
2.Variable decelerations
to the beat-to-beat range in the fetal heart rate.
3.Late decelerations
4.Short-term variability
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A nurse is caring for a client in the 2. Pains, helplessness, panicking, and fear of losing control are
second stage of labor. The client is possible behaviors in the 2nd stage of labor.
experiencing uterine contractions
every 2 minutes and cries out in pain
with each contraction. The nurse
recognizes this behavior as:
1.Exhaustion
3.Involuntary grunting
4.Valsalva's maneuver
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A nurse is assigned to care for a client 3. Therapeutic management for hypotonic uterine dysfunction
with hypotonic uterine dysfunction includes oxytocin augmentation and amniotomy to stimulate a
and signs of a slowing labor. The nurse labor that slows.
is reviewing the physician's orders and
would expect to note which of the
following prescribed treatments for
this condition?
2.Increased hydration
4.Administration of a tocolytic
medication
A nurse in the labor room is preparing 2. Management of hypertonic labor depends on the cause.
to care for a client with hypertonic Relief of pain is the primary intervention to promote a normal
uterine dysfunction. The nurse is told labor pattern.
that the client is experiencing
uncoordinated contractions that are
erratic in their frequency, duration, and
intensity. The priority nursing
intervention would be to:
A nurse is developing a plan of care 3. The priority is to monitor the fetal heart rate.
for a client experiencing dystocia and
includes several nursing interventions
in the plan of care. The nurse
prioritizes the plan of care and selects
which of the following nursing
interventions as the highest priority?
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A maternity nurse is preparing to care 3. In a client with a multi-fetal pregnancy, each fetal heart rate
for a pregnant client in labor who will is monitored separately.
be delivering twins. The nurse
monitors the fetal heart rates by
placing the external fetal monitor:
A nurse in the postpartum unit is 4. Because the placenta is implanted in the lower uterine
caring for a client who has just segment, which does not contain the same intertwining
delivered a newborn infant following a musculature as the fundus of the uterus, this site is more prone
pregnancy with placenta previa. The to bleeding.
nurse reviews the plan of care and
prepares to monitor the client for
which of the following risks associated
with placenta previa?
1.Disseminated intravascular
coagulation
2.Chronic hypertension
3.Infection
4.Hemorrhage
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A nurse in the delivery room is 4. Signs of placental separation include lengthening of the
assisting with the delivery of a umbilical cord, a sudden gush of dark blood from the introitus
newborn infant. After the delivery of (vagina), a firmly contracted uterus, and the uterus changing
the newborn, the nurse assists in from a discoid (like a disk) to a globular (like a globe) shape.
delivering the placenta. Which The client may experience vaginal fullness, but not severe
observation would indicate that the uterine cramping.
placenta has separated from the
uterine wall and is ready for delivery?
A nurse in the labor room is 1. When cord prolapse occurs, prompt actions are taken to
performing a vaginal assessment on a relieve cord compression and increase fetal oxygenation. The
pregnant client in labor. The nurse mother should be positioned with the hips higher than the
notes the presence of the umbilical head to shift the fetal presenting part toward the diaphragm.
cord protruding from the vagina. The nurse should push the call light to summon help, and other
Which of the following would be the staff members should call the physician and notify the delivery
initial nursing action?
room. No attempt should be made to replace the cord. The
1.Place the client in Trendelenburg's examiner, however, may place a gloved hand into the vagina
position
and hold the presenting part off of the umbilical cord. Oxygen
2.Call the delivery room to notify the at 8 to 10 L/min by face mask is delivered to the mother to
staff that the client will be transported increase fetal oxygenation.
immediately
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A maternity nurse is caring for a client 1. DIC is a state of diffuse clotting in which clotting factors are
with abruptio placenta and is consumed, leading to widespread bleeding. Platelets are
monitoring the client for disseminated decreased because they are consumed by the process;
intravascular coagulopathy. Which coagulation studies show no clot formation (and are thus
assessment finding is least likely to be normal to prolonged); and fibrin plugs may clog the
associated with disseminated microvasculature diffusely, rather than in an isolated area. The
intravascular coagulation?
presence of petechiae, oozing from injection sites, and
1.Swelling of the calf in one leg
hematuria are signs associated with DIC. Swelling and pain in
2.Prolonged clotting times
the calf of one leg are more likely to be associated with
3.Decreased platelet count
thrombophebitis.
4.Petechiae, oozing from injection
sites, and hematuria
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client 3. In abruptio placentae, acute abdominal pain is present.
in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy who Uterine tenderness and pain accompanies placental abruption,
was admitted to the maternity unit especially with a central abruption and trapped blood behind
with a suspected diagnosis of abruptio the placenta. The abdomen will feel hard and boardlike on
placentae. Which of the following palpation as the blood penetrates the myometrium and causes
assessment findings would the nurse uterine irritability. Observation of the fetal monitoring often
expect to note if this condition is reveals increased uterine resting tone, caused by failure of the
present?
uterus to relax in attempt to constrict blood vessels and
1.Absence of abdominal pain
control bleeding.
2.A soft abdomen
3.Uterine tenderness/pain
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A maternity nurse is preparing for the 3. Manual pelvic examinations are contraindicated when
admission of a client in the 3rd vaginal bleeding is apparent in the 3rd trimester until a
trimester of pregnancy that is diagnosis is made and placental previa is ruled out. Digital
experiencing vaginal bleeding and has examination of the cervix can lead to maternal and fetal
a suspected diagnosis of placenta hemorrhage. A diagnosis of placenta previa is made by
previa. The nurse reviews the ultrasound. The H/H levels are monitored, and external
physician's orders and would question electronic fetal heart rate monitoring is initiated. External fetal
which order?
monitoring is crucial in evaluating the fetus that is at risk for
1.Prepare the client for an ultrasound
severe hypoxia.
2.Obtain equipment for external
electronic fetal heart monitoring
A nurse in a labor room is assisting 2. Excessive fundal pressure, forceps delivery, violent bearing
with the vaginal delivery of a newborn down efforts, tumultuous labor, and shoulder dystocia can
infant. The nurse would monitor the place a woman at risk for traumatic uterine rupture. Hypotonic
client closely for the risk of uterine contractions and weak bearing down efforts do not alone add
rupture if which of the following to the risk of rupture because they do not add to the stress on
occurred?
the uterine wall.
1.Hypotonic contractions
2.Forceps delivery
3.Schultz delivery
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A client is admitted to the birthing 1. Determining the fetal well-being supersedes all other
suite in early active labor. The priority measures. If the FHR is absent or persistently decelerating,
nursing intervention on admission of immediate intervention is required.
this client would be:
A client who is gravida 1, para 0 is 3. A station of +1 indicates that the fetal head is 1 cm below the
admitted in labor. Her cervix is 100% ischial spines.
effaced, and she is dilated to 3 cm.
Her fetus is at +1 station. The nurse is
aware that the fetus' head is:
After doing Leopold's maneuvers, the 3. Fetal heart tones are best auscultated through the fetal
nurse determines that the fetus is in back; because the position is ROP (right occiput presenting),
the ROP position. To best auscultate the back would be below the umbilicus and on the right side.
the fetal heart tones, the Doppler is
placed:
The physician asks the nurse the 3. This is the way to determine the frequency of the
frequency of a laboring client's contractions
contractions. The nurse assesses the
client's contractions by timing from the
beginning of one contraction:
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The nurse observes the client's 3. by 36 weeks' gestation, normal amniotic fluid is colorless
amniotic fluid and decides that it with small particles of vernix caseosa present.
appears normal, because it is:
At 38 weeks' gestation, a client is 4. Adjusting the catheter would be indicated. Normal fetal
having late decelerations. The fetal pulse oximetry should be between 30% and 70%. 75% to 85%
pulse oximeter shows 75% to 85%. The would indicate maternal readings.
nurse should:
When examining the fetal monitor 2. Variable decelerations usually are seen as a result of cord
strip after rupture of the membranes compression; a change of position will relieve pressure on the
in a laboring client, the nurse notes cord.
variable decelerations in the fetal
heart rate. The nurse should:
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When monitoring the fetal heart rate 1. An acceleration is an abrupt elevation above the baseline of
of a client in labor, the nurse identifies 15 beats per minute for 15 seconds; if the acceleration persists
an elevation of 15 beats above the for more than 10 minutes it is considered a change in baseline
baseline rate of 135 beats per minute rate. A tachycardic FHR is above 160 beats per minute.
lasting for 15 seconds. This should be
documented as:
1.An acceleration
A laboring client complains of low 4. A persistent occiput-posterior position causes intense back
back pain. The nurse replies that this pain because of fetal compression of the sacral nerves.
pain occurs most when the position of Occiput anterior is the most common fetal position and does
the fetus is:
not cause back pain.
1.Breech
2.Transverse
3.Occiput anterior
4.Occiput posterior
The breathing technique that the 1. Blowing forcefully through the mouth controls the strong
mother should be instructed to use as urge to push and allows for a more controlled birth of the
the fetus' head is crowning is:
head.
1.Blowing
2.Slow chest
3.Shallow
4.Accelerated-decelerated
During the period of induction of 2. Uterine tetany could result from the use of oxytocin to
labor, a client should be observed induce labor. Because oxytocin promotes powerful uterine
carefully for signs of:
contractions, uterine tetany may occur. The oxytocin infusion
1.Severe pain
must be stopped to prevent uterine rupture and fetal
2.Uterine tetany
compromise.
3.Hypoglycemia
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A client arrives at the hospital in the 4. Gentle pressure is applied to the baby's head as it emerges
second stage of labor. The fetus' head so it is not born too rapidly. The head is never held back, and it
is crowning, the client is bearing should be supported as it emerges so there will be no vaginal
down, and the birth appears imminent. lacerations. It is impossible to push and pant at the same time.
The nurse should:
A laboring client is to have a pudendal 1. A pudendal block provides anesthesia to the perineum.
block. The nurse plans to tell the client
that once the block is working she:
Which of the following observations 1. A fetal scalp pH below 7.25 indicates acidosis and fetal
indicates fetal distress?
hypoxia.
1.Fetal scalp pH of 7.14
positioning of the fetal head can make it difficult for the fetal
4.Posterior position of the fetal head
head to pass under the maternal symphysis pubis.
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A laboring client has external 4. Oxygenation of the fetus may be indirectly assessed through
electronic fetal monitoring in place. fetal monitoring by closely examining the fetal heart rate strip.
Which of the following assessment Accelerations in the fetal heart rate strip indicate good
data can be determined by examining oxygenation, while decelerations in the fetal heart rate
the fetal heart rate strip produced by sometimes indicate poor fetal oxygenation.
the external electronic fetal monitor?
2.Fetal position
3.Labor progress
4.Oxygenation
A laboring client is in the first stage of 3. Cervical dilation occurs more rapidly during the active
labor and has progressed from 4 to 7 phase than any of the previous phases. The active phase is
cm in cervical dilation. In which of the characterized by cervical dilation that progresses from 4 to 7
following phases of the first stage cm. The preparatory, or latent, phase begins with the onset of
does cervical dilation occur most regular uterine contractions and ends when rapid cervical
rapidly?
dilation begins. Transition is defined as cervical dilation
1.Preparatory phase
beginning at 8 cm and lasting until 10 cm or complete dilation.
2.Latent phase
3.Active phase
4.Transition phase
A multiparous client who has been in 3. A complaint of rectal pressure usually indicates a low
labor for 2 hours states that she feels presenting fetal part, signaling imminent delivery. The nurse
the urge to move her bowels. How should perform a pelvic examination to assess the dilation of
should the nurse respond?
the cervix and station of the presenting fetal part. Don't let the
1.Let the client get up to use the potty
client use the potty or bedpan before she is examined
2.Allow the client to use a bedpan
because she could birth that there baby right there in that darn
3.Perform a pelvic examination
potty.
4.Check the fetal heart rate
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Labor is a series of events affected by 3. The five essential factors (5 P's) are passenger (fetus),
the coordination of the five essential passageway (pelvis), powers (contractions), placental position
factors. One of these is the passenger and function, and psyche (psychological response of the
(fetus). Which are the other four mother).
factors?
Fetal presentation refers to which of 1. Presentation is the fetal body part that enters the pelvis first;
the following descriptions?
it's classified by the presenting part; the three main
1.Fetal body part that enters the presentations are cephalic/occipital, breech, and shoulder. The
maternal pelvis first
relationship of the presenting fetal part to the maternal pelvis
2.Relationship of the presenting part refers to fetal position. The relationship of the long axis to the
to the maternal pelvis
fetus to the long axis of the mother refers to fetal lie; the three
3.Relationship of the long axis of the possible lies are longitudinal, transverse, and oblique.
fetus to the long axis of the mother
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A client is admitted to the L & D suite 3. Uterine rupture is a medical emergency that may occur
at 36 weeks' gestation. She has a before or during labor. Signs and symptoms typically include
history of C-section and complains of abdominal pain that may ease after uterine rupture, vomiting,
severe abdominal pain that started vaginal bleeding, hypovolemic shock, and fetal distress. With
less than 1 hour earlier. When the placental abruption, the client typically complains of vaginal
nurse palpates titanic contractions, the bleeding and constant abdominal pain.
client again complains of severe pain.
After the client vomits, she states that
the pain is better and then passes out.
Which is the probable cause of her
signs and symptoms?
2.Placental abruption
3.Uterine rupture
4.Dysfunctional labor
Upon completion of a vaginal 1. Station of - 1 indicates that the fetal presenting part is above
examination on a laboring woman, the the ischial spines and has not yet passed through the pelvic
nurse records: 50%, 6 cm, -1. Which of inlet. A station of zero would indicate that the presenting part
the following is a correct has passed through the inlet and is at the level of the ischial
interpretation of the data?
spines or is engaged. Passage through the ischial spines with
1.Fetal presenting part is 1 cm above internal rotation would be indicated by a plus station, such as +
the ischial spines
1. Progress of effacement is referred to by percentages with
2.Effacement is 4 cm from completion
100% indicating full effacement and dilation by centimeters
3.Dilation is 50% completed
(cm) with 10 cm indicating full dilation.
4.Fetus has achieved passage through
the ischial spines
Which of the following findings meets 4. Variability indicates a well oxygenated fetus with a
the criteria of a reassuring FHR functioning autonomic nervous system. FHR should accelerate
pattern?
with fetal movement. Baseline range for the FHR is 120 to 160
1.FHR does not change as a result of beats per minute. Late deceleration patterns are never
fetal activity
reassuring, though early and mild variable decelerations are
2.Average baseline rate ranges expected, reassuring findings.
between 100 - 140 BPM
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Late deceleration patterns are noted 2. Late deceleration patterns noted are most likely related to
when assessing the monitor tracing of alteration in uteroplacental perfusion associated with the
a woman whose labor is being strong contractions described. The immediate action would be
induced with an infusion of Pitocin. to stop the Pitocin infusion since Pitocin is an oxytocic which
The woman is in a side-lying position, stimulates the uterus to contract. The woman is already in an
and her vital signs are stable and fall appropriate position for uteroplacental perfusion. Elevation of
within a normal range. Contractions her legs would be appropriate if hypotension were present.
are intense, last 90 seconds, and Oxygen is appropriate but not the immediate action.
occur every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. The
nurse's immediate action would be to:
The nurse should realize that the most 4. Epidural anesthesia can lead to vasodilation and a drop in
common and potentially harmful blood pressure that could interfere with adequate placental
maternal complication of epidural perfusion. The woman must be well hydrated before and
anesthesia would be:
during epidural anesthesia to prevent this problem and
1.Severe postpartum headache
maintain an adequate blood pressure. Headache is not a side
2.Limited perception of bladder effect since the spinal fluid is not disturbed by this anesthetic
fullness
as it would be with a low spinal (saddle block) anesthetic; 2 is
3.Increase in respiratory rate
an effect of epidural anesthesia but is not the most harmful.
4.Hypotension Respiratory depression is a potentially serious complication.
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setting
Stating the expected behavior
What must a child diagnosed with He or she must accept responsibitlity for his or her own actions
conduct disorder do?
What are the IQ levels of the vairous Severe retardation -- between 20 and 35
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Missing details
What are some inattentive behavior Avoiding tasks that require mental effort
fidgiting,
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Which of the following cerebral lobes FRONTAL - responsible for attention, impulse control,
has decreased metabolism in brain organization, sustained goal-directed activity
images of people with ADHD
Which of the following meds is used in Tic disorders are usually treated with ANTIPSYCHOTICS, like
the treatment of tic disorders? risperidone (Risperdal) or olanzapine (Zyprexa)
The nurse should advise the clinet Early in the afternoon to prevent the insomnia effect of
diagnosed with ADHD who is taking stimulants
dextroamphetamine to take his or her
last dose at what time?
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