NURSING MISC NCLEX Module 5 Questions And Answers. Complete Solution.1. Methylergonovine is prescribed for a client with postpartum hemorrhage caused
by
... [Show More] uterine atony. Before administering the medication, the nurse checks which
important client parameter?
A. Temperature
B. Lochial Flow
C. Urine Output
D. Blood Pressure
2. A pregnant client asks the nurse about the hormone that stimulates postpartum
contractions. The nurse tells the client that which primary hormone stimulates
postpartum contractions?
A. Prolactin
B. Oxytocin
C. Progesterone
D. Testosterone
3. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is assisting a school nurse in conducting a
session with female adolescents regarding the menstrual cycle. The LPN tells the
adolescents that the most likely day for ovulation in a 30-day menstrual cycle is
which day?
A. Day 14
B. Day 16
C. Day 18
D. Day 28
4. The maternity nursing instructor asks a nursing student to identify the hormones
that are produced by the ovaries. Which hormones identified by the student
indicate an understanding of the hormones produced by this endocrine
gland? Select all that apply.
A. Oxytocin
B. Estrogen
C. Progesterone
D. Luteinizing Hormone
E. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
F. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
5. The nurse-midwife is conducting a session on the process of conception with a
group of nursing students. Which statements reflect that the nursing students
understand the process of conception? Select all that apply.
A. "Fertilization occurs in the outer third of the fallopian tube."
B. "Only 1 sperm will penetrate the ovum to produce fertilization."
C. "The pre-embryonic period is defined as the first 8 weeks of gestation."
D. "Implantation occurs in the anterior or posterior fundal region of the uterus."
E. "The ovary produces hormones to maintain the pregnancy before placental
development."
6. The nursing student is conducting a clinical conference regarding the hormones
that are related to pregnancy, and the instructor asks the student about the
function of progesterone. Which response made by the student indicates an
understanding of the function of this hormone? Select all that apply.
A. "It is the primary hormone of milk production."
B. "It maintains the uterine lining for implantation."
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C. "It softens the muscles and joints of the pelvis."
D. "It relaxes all smooth muscle, including the uterus."
E. "It increases during pregnancy to stimulate the basal metabolic rate."
7. The maternity nurse is describing the ovarian cycle to a group of nursing
students and asks a nursing student to identify the phases of the cycle. Which
phases stated by the nursing student indicate a need for further teaching in
this area? Select all that apply.
A. Luteal Phase
B. Ovulatory Phase
C. Secretory Phase
D. Proliferative Phase
E. Preovulatory Phase
8. Which should be included in the plan of care for a pregnant teenager to reinforce
instructions regarding dental care?
A. Tell the dental office staff that she is pregnant.
B. Avoid the use of local anesthetics during dental work.
C. Use toothpaste with baking soda to decrease plaque buildup.
D. Expect to lose at least one tooth because of calcium and phosphorus leaving
the teeth to nourish the fetus.
9. The nurse is providing information to a pregnant woman about food items high in
folic acid. Which mid-afternoon snack should be recommended to supply folic
acid?
A. 1½ cups of yogurt
B. One medium banana
C. Nuts and green, leafy vegetables
D. 1 cup milk with two graham crackers
10. A client beginning week 30 of gestation comes to the clinic for a routine visit.
Which observation by the nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
A. The client is wearing pantyhose.
B. The client is wearing nonslip shoes.
C. The client is wearing knee-high hose.
D. The client is wearing shoes with arch supports.
11.A second-day postpartum client diagnosed with a stable cardiac condition has
scant lochia with a foul odor and a temperature of 102.2° F. The primary health
care provider suspects infection and writes prescriptions to treat the client.
Which prescription written by the primary health care provider should the nurse
implement first?
A. Administer prescribed antibiotic.
B. Increase the intake of oral fluids.
C. Obtain culture and sensitivity of lochia and urine.
D. Reassess the client's temperature in 30 minutes [Show Less]