OB Practice Exam A With Complete Answers 2024.

OB Practice Exam A With Complete Answers 2024. A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is receiving heparin via a continuous IV infusion for thrombophlebitis in her left calf. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER Maintain the client on bed rest. The client should remain on best rest to decrease the risk of DISLODGING the clot, which could cause a pulmonary embolism. A nurse is providing teaching about family planning to a client who has a new prescription for a diaphragm. Which statement should the nurse include? - ANSWER "You should leave the diaphragm in place for at least 6 hours after intercourse." No oil-based product lubricant with diaphragms, weakens the rubber. Empty bladder before inserting diaphragm. A nurse is caring for a client following an amniocentesis at 18 weeks of gestation. Which finding should the nurse report as a potential complication? - ANSWER Leakage of fluid from the vagina. A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about collecting a specimen for the universal newborn screening. - ANSWER "Ensure that the newborn has been receiving feedings for 24 hours PRIOR to obtaining the specimen." Newborn screening mandated by law, do not need informed consent prior to obtaining newborn screening specimen. A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum and is receiving IV fluid replacement. Which finding to report? - ANSWER BUN 25 mg/dL. This is an elevated BUN, should report this because it may indicate dehydration.