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Questions 121

A term neonate has experienced no distress at birth and has an Apgar score of 9. Her mother has asked to breastfeed her following delivery. Immediately after birth, the neonate was most susceptible to heat loss. The most appropriate intervention to conserve heat loss and promote bonding is to:

Options:
A.

Place her under the radiant warmer

B.

Dry her with blankets

C.

Place her to her mother’s breast

D.

Place her on a heated pad

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Questions 122

A 20-year-old client presents to the obstetrics-gynecology clinic for the first time. She tells the nurse that she is pregnant and wants to start prenatal care. After collecting some initial assessment data, the nurse measures her fundal height to be at the level of the umbilicus. The nurse estimates the fetal gestational age to be approximately:

Options:
A.

10 weeks

B.

16 weeks

C.

20 weeks

D.

30 weeks

Questions 123

Newborns are routinely screened for phenylketonuria. The nursery nurse ensures that this screening test is performed:

Options:
A.

Immediately after birth, because the most accurate result is obtained at this time

B.

After 2–3 days of milk ingestion

C.

At 2–3 days of age regardless of amount of milk feedings

D.

At 1 month, because the biochemical buildup of phenylalanine takes 1 month to detect

Questions 124

A client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She is slowly losing weight, and her daughter is very concerned about increasing her nutrition. The nurse helps the daughter devise a plan of care for her mother. The plan of care should include which of the following interventions to promote nutrition?

Options:
A.

Offer her oral hygiene before and after meals.

B.

Encourage her to consume milk products.

C.

Encourage her to engage in an activity before a meal to stimulate her appetite.

D.

Restrict her fluid intake to three glasses of water a day.

Questions 125

A female client is anticipating a visit with her parents over the Thanksgiving holidays. She has recently begun experiencing periods of extreme shortness of breath, which her physician has labeled as panic attacks. Which of the following statements by the nurse would enhance therapeutic communication?

Options:
A.

“Why do you feel this way?”

B.

“Tell me about your dislike for your parents.”

C.

“Don’t worry, everything will be all right on your visit with your parents.”

D.

“Perhaps you and I can discover what produces your anxiety.”

Questions 126

A 15-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of thalassemia. Which of the following would be included in educating the mother and child as part of discharge planning?

Options:
A.

Give oral iron medication every day.

B.

Have the child’s blood pressure monitored every week.

C.

Know the signs and symptoms of iron overload.

D.

Keep exercise at a minimum to reduce stress.

Questions 127

A female client was employed as a client care technician in a hemodialysis unit. She recently began to experience extreme fatigue, being able to sleep for 16–20 hours at a time. She also noted that her urine was tea colored, which she rationalized was a result of the vitamins she began taking to alleviate fatigue. She was diagnosed with hepatitis B. After a brief hospital stay, she is discharged to her parent’s home. Her mother asks the nurse if any precautions are necessary to prevent transmission to the client’s family. The nurse explains necessary precautions, which include:

Options:
A.

Isolation of the client from the remainder of the family

B.

Separate bathroom facilities if possible; if not, then cleansing daily of the facilities with a chloride solution

C.

No necessary precautions because she is beyond the contagious phase

D.

Laundering clothes separately in cold water with a chloride solution

Questions 128

An 8-year-old boy has been diagnosed with hemophilia. Which of the following diagnostic blood studies is characteristically abnormal in this disorder?

Options:
A.

Partial thromboplastin time

B.

Platelet count

C.

Complete blood count

D.

Bleeding time

Questions 129

An alcoholic client who is completing the inpatient segment of a substance abuse program was placed on disulfiram (Antabuse) drug therapy. What should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?

Options:
A.

If disulfiram is taken and alcohol ingested, the client experiences nausea, vomiting and elevated blood pressure.

B.

Disulfiram is most effective when prescribed as late as possible in a recovery program.

C.

Disulfiram works on the desensitization principle.

D.

The effects of disulfiram can be triggered by alcohol 5 days to 2 weeks after the drug is discontinued.

Questions 130

A female client at 37 weeks’ gestation has just undergone a nonstress test. The results were two fetal movements with a corresponding increase in fetal heart rate (FHR) of 15 bpm lasting 15 seconds within a 20-minute period. Her results would be classified as:

Options:
A.

Reactive; needs follow-up contraction stress test

B.

Reactive; no contraction stress test required

C.

Non-reactive; needs follow-up contraction stress test

D.

Non-reactive; no contraction stress test required

Questions 131

A 6-year-old girl has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection secondary to vesicoureteral reflux. Which statement by her mother indicates a need for further teaching?

Options:
A.

“I have taught her to wipe from front to back after urinating.”

B.

“I make sure she drinks plenty of fluids every day.”

C.

“She enjoys wearing nylon panties, but I make her change them everyday.”

D.

“She tries to empty her bladder completely after she urinates, like I told her.”

Questions 132

A 15-year-old female adolescent is frequently breaking the rules of the unit. She has left the unit and was found

smoking in the bathroom and spending a large amount of time in the male ward. Which statement by the nurse would best explain to the teenager why she must follow the rules of the unit?

Options:
A.

“It is not easy, but the rules must be followed so that everyone can get a fair chance.”

B.

“If you do not follow the rules, you will be transferred to the closed, locked unit.”

C.

“You are not being fair to the other clients by getting them involved in your deviant behavior.”

D.

“Break the rules, all you want, but don’t get caught again!”

Questions 133

A 32-year-old male client is a marketing representative. His job requires him to have a tremendous amount of energy during the day. He frequently uses cocaine to sustain his energy level. Lately he has increased his use of cocaine and even experimented with crack cocaine. Realizing he can no longer continue this destructive behavior, he is seeking treatment for cocaine addiction. In planning nursing care for the client’s inpatient stay, which expected outcome is most appropriate?

Options:
A.

He will attend four consecutive group educational sessions on substance abuse.

B.

He will name activities that he would most likely be involved in posttreatment.

C.

He will meet with his family in counseling sessions and discuss his feelings.

D.

He will be able to deal with his feelings through participation in group therapy sessions.

Questions 134

A female client is seeking counseling for personal problems. She admits to being very unhappy lately at both home and work. During the nursing assessment, she uses many defense mechanisms. Which statement or action made by the client is an example of adaptive suppression?

Options:
A.

“I did not get the raise because my boss does not like me.”

B.

“I felt a lump in my breast 2 weeks ago. I put off getting it checked until after my sister’s wedding.”

C.

“My son died 3 years ago. I still cannot bring myself to clean out his room.”

D.

“My husband told me this morning that he wants a divorce. I am upset, but I cannot discuss the matter with him until after my company’s board meeting today.”

Questions 135

When interviewing parents who are suspected of child abuse, the nurse would use which of the following interview techniques?

Options:
A.

Be direct, honest, and attentive.

B.

Approach them in the emergency room as soon as you suspect abuse to “clear the air” right away.

C.

Ask the parents what they could have done differently to prevent this from happening to the child.

D.

After the interview, call child protective services.

Questions 136

A male client is undergoing cardiac tests. He has been instructed to wear a Holter monitor. The nurse knows she has included the appropriate information in her teaching when the client tells her:

Options:
A.

“He should remove the electrodes for bathing.”

B.

“Damage to his heart muscle will be recorded by the monitor.”

C.

“He is to keep a record of everything he does during the day.”

D.

“He is to refrain from activities that cause chest pain.”

Questions 137

A 10-year-old has been diagnosed with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. The clinical findings were proteinuria, moderately elevated blood pressure, and periorbital edema. Which dietary plan is most appropriate for this client?

Options:
A.

Low-protein diet

B.

Low-sodium diet

C.

Increased fluid intake

D.

High-cholesterol diet

Questions 138

After instructing a female client on circumcision care, the nursery nurse asks her to restate some of the key points covered. Which statement shows that the client will properly care for her son’s circumcision?

Options:
A.

“I’ll make sure I soak the gauze with warm water first, before I take it off each time.”

B.

“I’ll make sure that I report any drainage around where they operated.”

C.

“I’ll apply alcohol to the area daily to clean it and prevent any infection.”

D.

“I’ll keep a close watch on it for a day or two.”

Questions 139

A female client is exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. Which of the following signs indicate a possible pneumothorax?

Options:
A.

Crackles or rales on the affected side

B.

Bradypnea and bradycardia

C.

Shortness of breath and sharp pain on the affected side

D.

Increased breath sounds on the affected side

Questions 140

A 4-week-old infant is admitted to the emergency room in respiratory distress. Which of the following statements indicates the nurse’s knowledge of the anatomy of the respiratory system in pediatric clients?

Options:
A.

The diameter of the trachea is much smaller in children than in adults.

B.

The tongue is proportionally smaller in children than in adults.

C.

The pediatric airway is more rigid than that of the adults.

D.

The length of the pediatric airway is longer in children than in adults.

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