A 30-year-old woman is considering the use of emergency contraception. Which of the following is true about its use?
- A. It is most effective when used within 72 hours after unprotected sex.
- B. It should be used at least 5 days after unprotected sex to be effective.
- C. It prevents implantation of a fertilized egg into the uterine wall.
- D. It requires a prescription from a healthcare provider.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Emergency contraception is most effective when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Choice B is incorrect as it is not as effective after 5 days. Choice C is incorrect because emergency contraception works primarily by preventing ovulation, not by preventing implantation. Choice D is incorrect because most emergency contraception methods are available over the counter.
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The nurse is educating a client about iron supplements during pregnancy. Which statement indicates understanding?
- A. I should take the supplement with milk to improve absorption.
- B. I should take the supplement with orange juice to improve absorption.
- C. I can stop taking the supplement when I feel better.
- D. I should only take the supplement if I feel fatigued.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin C in orange juice enhances iron absorption, improving its efficacy.
How should a nurse respond to a mother asking about newborn hearing screening?
- A. Explain that hearing screening is optional
- B. Reassure the mother that this is a routine test
- C. Inform the mother that hearing screening is mandatory
- D. Provide resources for further testing if needed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hearing screening is a routine test to identify hearing issues early and ensure proper interventions.
A client at 16 weeks' gestation asks about the purpose of a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) test. What is the nurse's best response?
- A. It screens for chromosomal abnormalities.
- B. It detects neural tube defects.
- C. It confirms the gestational age of the baby.
- D. It identifies the baby's sex.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The MSAFP test is used to screen for neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
Which newborn is at higher risk for developing hypoglycemia? SATA
- A. SGA
- B. Post term newborn
- C. LGA
- D. 38 week gestation (term newborn)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: - Small for gestational age (SGA) newborns are at higher risk for developing hypoglycemia due to limited glycogen stores and decreased adipose tissue for energy reserve.
What education should a nurse provide for safe sleeping practices for a newborn?
- A. Place the newborn in the prone position
- B. Use a firm mattress and avoid loose bedding
- C. Use a soft mattress and co-sleep with the baby
- D. Encourage side-lying sleeping position
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a firm mattress and avoiding loose bedding reduces the risk of SIDS.
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