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The nurse correctly sends a requisition and specimen for which laboratory test?
- A. Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
- B. Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
- C. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
- D. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is the hormone tested to confirm pregnancy, as it is produced by the placenta shortly after implantation.
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Which assessment finding best indicates the presence of this condition?
- A. Painful blisters on the labia
- B. Heavy, grayish white discharge
- C. Milky white discharge that smells like fish
- D. Thick, white, curdlike vaginal discharge
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlamydia often presents with heavy, grayish-white discharge, unlike the other options, which suggest different infections.
In the process of preparing the client for discharge after cesarean section, the nurse addresses all of the following areas during discharge education. Which should be the priority advice for the client?
- A. How to manage her incision
- B. Planning for assistance at home
- C. Infant care procedures
- D. Increased need for rest
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Although the client needs information about incision care, the priority need is for assistance at home so that she can get the rest needed for multiple demands. Because the client has had a surgical procedure, the priority consideration is for the mother to plan for additional assistance at home. Without this assistance, it is difficult for the mother to get the rest she needs for healing, pain control, and appropriate infant care. Infant care is important, but having assistance at home after a surgical procedure is more important. The need for increased rest is important, but she would not be able to obtain adequate rest without assistance at home.
The 39-year-old client with type 1 DM presents at 36 weeks’ gestation with Drag and Drop contractions. An HCP decides to do an amniocentesis. Which statement best supports why the nurse and NA should prepare the client for an amniocentesis now?
- A. Diabetic women have a higher incidence of birth defects, and the HCP wants to determine if a birth defect is present.
- B. The client is over 35, at 36 weeks’ gestation with Drag and Drop contractions, and is at risk for chromosomal disorders.
- C. An amniocentesis performed at 36 weeks’ gestation is being completed to determine if the fetal lungs have matured.
- D. The amniocentesis is more accurate than the fetal fibronectin test in determining if delivery is imminent.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants of diabetic mothers are less likely to have mature lung capacity at 36 weeks; knowing lung maturity can influence whether delivery should proceed. In mid pregnancy, the cells in amniotic fluid can be studied for genetic abnormalities such as Down’s syndrome and birth defects, but amniocentesis would not be performed for this purpose when the client is in preterm labor. Many women over the age of 35 have amniocentesis completed to test for chromosomal disorders, but not this late in the pregnancy. Fetal fibronectin testing is used to determine if a preterm birth is likely, but it cannot be used to determine lung maturity.
The nurse advises the client to clean the newborn's umbilical cord with which substance?
- A. Alcohol or antiseptic as prescribed
- B. Soap and water
- C. Hydrogen peroxide
- D. No cleaning needed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning with alcohol or antiseptic as prescribed prevents infection until the cord stump falls off.
Which food provides the best alternative source of calcium?
- A. Organ meats
- B. White bread
- C. Leafy green vegetables
- D. Dark turkey meat
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leafy green vegetables, such as kale and spinach, are rich in calcium and a good alternative for those who dislike milk.