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When a child is able to grasp the idea that a ball continues to exist even though his parent placed the ball under a hat, the child is in which of the following stages in the development of logical thinking, according to Piaget?
- A. Sensorimotor.
- B. Preoperational.
- C. Concrete operations.
- D. Formal operations.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Object permanence, understanding that objects exist when out of sight, develops during the sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years) per Piaget's theory.
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A client at 37 weeks' gestation is scheduled for a biophysical profile. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to do before the test?
- A. Drink 1 to 2 L of fluid.
- B. Take nothing by mouth after midnight before the test.
- C. Plan to remain in the clinic for 4 hours after the test.
- D. Eat a high-fiber meal after the test.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking 1-2 L of fluid ensures adequate amniotic fluid volume, which is assessed during a biophysical profile.
The nurse teaches a pregnant client to perform Kegel exercises. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the purpose of these types of exercises?
- A. The exercises will help reduce backache.
- B. The exercises will help prevent ankle edema.
- C. The exercises will help strengthen the pelvic floor.
- D. The exercises will help prevent urinary tract infections.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kegel exercises assist in strengthening the pelvic floor (pubococcygeal muscle). Pelvic tilt exercises help reduce backaches. Leg elevation assists in preventing ankle edema. Instructing a client to drink 8 ounces of fluids 6 times a day helps prevent urinary tract infections.
The nurse administering a dose of scopolamine to a preoperative client should monitor the client for which common side effect of the medication?
- A. Dry mouth
- B. Diaphoresis
- C. Excessive urination
- D. Pupillary constriction
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scopolamine is an anticholinergic medication that causes the frequent side effects of dry mouth, urinary retention, decreased sweating, and dilation of the pupils. Each of the incorrect options is the opposite of a side effect of this medication.
A client with a history of pancreatitis is admitted with abdominal pain. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory findings?
- A. Elevated amylase and lipase.
- B. Decreased white blood cell count.
- C. Elevated hemoglobin.
- D. Decreased blood glucose.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated amylase and lipase are hallmark laboratory findings in pancreatitis due to pancreatic enzyme release.
Which of the following is a risk factor for toxic shock syndrome (TSS)?
- A. Changing tampons every 3 hours.
- B. Avoiding use of deodorized tampons.
- C. Alternating tampons with sanitary pads.
- D. Using only tampons at night.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using tampons only at night increases TSS risk due to prolonged use, allowing bacterial growth. Frequent changing and alternating with pads reduce risk.