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UNIT 2 TEST- NUR 275S QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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UNIT 2 TEST- NUR 275S QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSThe nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving oxytocin to induce labor. Which
assessment findings should cause the nurse to immediately discontinue the
oxytocin infusion? - ANSWER Uterine hyperstimulation, Late decelerations of
FHR
A pregnant client is receiving magnesium sulfate for the management of
preeclampsia. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing toxicity from the
medication of which findings are noted on assessment? - ANSWER Respiration of
10/min, urine output of 20 mL/hr
The nurse asks a nursing student to describe the procedure for administering
erythromycin ointment to the eyes of a newborn. Which student statement indicates
that further treatment is needed about administration of the eye medication? -
ANSWER "I will flush the eyes after instilling the ointment"
A client in preterm labor (31 weeks) who is dilated to 4 cm has been started on
magnesium sulfate & contractions have stopped. If the client's labor can be
inhibited for the next 48 hours, what medication does the nurse anticipate will be
prescribed? - ANSWER Betamethasone
Methylergonovine is prescribed for a woman to treat postpartum hemorrhage.
Before administration of Methylergonovine, what is the priority assessment? -
ANSWER blood pressure
The nurse is preparing to administer exogenous surfactant to a premature infant
who has respiratory distress syndrome. The nurse prepares to administer the
medication by which route? - ANSWER Intratracheal
An opioid analgesic is administered to a client in labor. The nurse assigned to care
for the client ensures that which medication is readily accessible should respiratory
depression occur? - ANSWER naloxone
Rh (D) immune globulin is prescribed for a client after delivery, and the nurse
provides information to the client about the purpose of the medication. The nurse
determines that the woman understands the purpose if the woman states that it will
, protect her next baby from which condition? - ANSWER being affected by Rh
incompatibility
Methylergonovine is prescribed for a client with postpartum hemorrhage. Before
administering the medication, the nurse should contact the obstetrician who
prescribed the medication if which condition is documented in the client's medical
history? - ANSWER Peripheral vascular disease
The nurse is monitoring a client in preterm labor who is receiving intravenous
magnesium sulfate. The nurse should monitor for which adverse effects of this
medication? - ANSWER flushing, decreased respirations, extreme muscle
weakness
A client with chrome's disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of infliximab.
What intervention by the nurse will determine the effectiveness of treatment? -
ANSWER Checking the frequency and consistency of bowel movements
A client has an As needed prescription for loperamide hydrochloride. For which
condition should the nurse administer this medication? - ANSWER And episode of
diarrhea.
A client has an as needed prescription for ondansetron. For which condition should
the nurse administer this medication? - ANSWER Nausea and vomiting
A client has begun medication therapy with pancrelipase. The nurse evaluates that
the medication is having optimal intended benefit if which effect is observed? -
ANSWER Reduction of steatorrhea
An older client recently has been taking cI medicine. The nurse monitors the client
for which most frequent central nervous system side effect of this medication? -
ANSWER Confusion
A client with a gastric ulcer has a prescription for sucralfate 1 gram by mouth 4
times daily. The nurse should schedule the medication for which times? -
ANSWER One hour before meals and at bedtime
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