Which of the following statements reflects Kohlberg's theory of the moral development of the preschool-age child?
- A. Obeying adults is seen as correct behavior.
- B. Showing respect for parents is seen as important.
- C. Pleasing others is viewed as good behavior.
- D. Behavior is determined by consequences.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Kohlberg's preconventional stage (preschool age), morality is based on consequences (punishment or reward). Obeying adults or pleasing others reflects later stages.
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A 17-year-old client has a T-4 spinal cord injury. At present, he is learning to catheterize himself. When he says, 'This is too much trouble. I would rather just have a Foley.' An appropriate response for the RN teaching him would be:
- A. I know. It is a lot to learn. In the long run, though, you will be able to reduce infections if you do an intermittent catheterization program.
- B. It is not too much trouble. This is the best way to manage urination.
- C. OK. I'll ask your physician if we can replace the Foley.
- D. You need to learn this because your doctor ordered it.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response validates the client's feelings, provides education on reduced infection risk with intermittent catheterization, and encourages autonomy.
A client returns for her 6-month prenatal checkup and has gained 10 lb in 2 months. The results of her physical examination are normal. How does the nurse interpret the effectiveness of the instruction about diet and weight control?
- A. She is compliant with her diet as previously taught.
- B. She needs further instruction and reinforcement.
- C. She needs to increase her caloric intake.
- D. She needs to be placed on a restrictive diet immediately.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: She is probably not compliant with her diet and exercise program. Recommended weight gain during second and third trimesters is approximately 12 lb. Because of her excessive weight gain of 10 lb in 2 months, she needs re-evaluation of her eating habits and reinforcement of proper dietary habits for pregnancy. A 2200-calorie diet is recommended for most pregnant women with a weight gain of 27-30 lb over the 9-month period. With rapid and excessive weight gain, PIH should also be suspected. She does not need to increase her caloric intake, but she does need to re-evaluate dietary habits. Ten pounds in 2 months is excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and health teaching is warranted. Restrictive dieting is not recommended during pregnancy.
A client is taught to eat foods high in potassium. Which food choices would indicate that this teaching has been successful?
- A. Pork chop, baked acorn squash, brussel sprouts
- B. Chicken breast, rice, and green beans
- C. Roast beef, baked potato, and diced carrots
- D. Tuna casserole, noodles, and spinach
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acorn squash and brussels sprouts are potassium-rich, indicating successful teaching. The other options contain fewer potassium-rich foods.
A 27-year-old healthy primigravida is brought to the labor and birthing room by her husband at 32 weeks' gestation. She experienced a sudden onset of painless vaginal bleeding. Following an ultrasound examination, the diagnosis of bleeding secondary to complete placenta previa is made. Expected assessment findings concerning the abdomen would include:
- A. A rigid, boardlike abdomen
- B. Uterine atony
- C. A soft relaxed abdomen
- D. Hypertonicity of the uterus
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rigid, boardlike abdomen is an assessment finding indicative of placenta abruptio. A cause of postbirth hemorrhage is uterine atony. With placenta previa, uterine tone is within normal range. The placenta is located directly over the cervical os in complete previa. Blood will escape through the os, resulting in the uterus and abdomen remaining soft and relaxed. In placenta abruptio, hypertonicity of the uterus is caused by the entrapment of blood between the placenta and uterine wall, a retroplacental bleed. This does not exist in placenta previa.
Azulfidine (Sulfasalazine) may be ordered for a client who has ulcerative colitis. Which of the following is a nursing implication for this drug?
- A. Limit fluids to 500 mL/day.
- B. Administer 2 hours before meals.
- C. Observe for skin rash and diarrhea.
- D. Monitor blood pressure, pulse.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sulfasalazine commonly causes skin rash and diarrhea, which should be monitored. The other options are not relevant nursing implications.
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