Question 1
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Nurses who study the incidences of diabetes in the United States would most likely be what type of nurse?
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Community Health nurse
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WHO nurse
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VNA nurse
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Public Health Nurse
Question 2
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In community assessment transportation, water and sanitation and housing all fit under the category of
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Structure
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population
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Social system
Question 3
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Mortality is to the measurement of deaths as morbidity is to the measurement of_______
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pathogens
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invasiveness
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host factors
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disease and injury
Question 4
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Ebola was a disease that had never occurred before in the USA. When Ebola broke out in Africa and moved to the United States through healthcare workers; The news was reporting on how many new people were getting the disease.....they were reporting the __________ of Ebola in America.
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host factors
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Prevalence
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Incidence
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colonization
Question 5
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Select all parts of the epidemiologic triangle
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agent
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epidemic
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invasiveness
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Host factors
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virulence
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environmental factors
Question 6
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Breast feeding has been shown too: (select 4)
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decrease severity of diarrhea
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decrease incidence of lower respiratory infection
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prevent heart murmurs
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be protective against allergies
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prevent autism
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decrease postpartum bleeding for mom
Question 7
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A well educated breast feeding mother 4 hours post delivery is very tired and is not able to sustain breastfeeding for a long time. She expresses concern that she won't let down milk because she can't breastfeed for a sustained period of time. A key thing to inform the mother about lactogenesis this early on is?
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It is good for the baby to practice sucking even though you won't let down milk just yet.
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Frequency of feedings not the duration of feedings is what is responsible for milk production.
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We can give you medications to help with milk production since you're too tired to feed your baby.
Question 8
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Characteristics of colostrum that make it different from mature milk include: (pick3)
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produced during pregnancy and 4 days pospartum
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bluish-white
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thick, creamy and yellow
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rich in proteins and immunoglobulins
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has higher fat then mature milk
Question 9
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An obese mother with very large breasts is having trouble breast feeding her infant. The nurse could suggest using the breast C hold and which position based on her body type?
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Side lying
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Cradle hold
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Football hold
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Cross-Cradle hold
Question 10
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A mother is very distraught that her baby isnt getting milk. The nurse is watching her breastfeed. Signs of milk transfer that the nurse should point out to ease the mother's concerns include all but which of the following?
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When the mother gets thirsty
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audible swallowing of infant
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Milk leaking from the opposite breast while feeding
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breast softening while feeding
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Rooting Reflex
Question 11
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The T in LATCH stands for what?
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Timing
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Type of nipple
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Torn skin
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Tiredness
Question 12
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Mouth open wide with lips flanged outward and visible
complete seal formed by mouth on breast
troughed tongue
................... these are all assessments during which stage of SAIB (Systematic Assessment Of Infant At Breast)
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SAIB 1: alignment/ positioning
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SAIB 2: Areola Latchon
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SAIB 3: Areola Compression/Sucking
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SAIB 4: Audible Swallowing
Question 13
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A normal newborn feeds a minimum of ___________ in 24 hours and voids approximately _______ times a day
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10-12; 10
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9-12, 16
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8-12, 8
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20, 50
Question 14
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Prolonged Pregnancies (pregnancies greater than 40-42 weeks) are associated with which of the following (pick 4)
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neonate born with excessive lanugo
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decreased vernix leading to dry parchment-like skin
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r/f uteroplacental insufficiency
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r/f meconium aspiration
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absent rooting reflex
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hypoglycemia of newborn
Question 15
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Nursing interventions for Prolapsed Cord include:
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When fetal bradycardia occurs, perform vaginal exam
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Prolapse into vagina= exert upward pressure on presenting part to lift part off cord
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If cord protrudes outside of vagina= gently replace cord
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Hands and knees position for mom to get pressure off cord
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Administer Oxygen
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DONT call doctor
Question 16
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A labor has just been complicated by Turtle Sign of the infant... This is associated with ____________________ and the least invasive intervention to try first to correct he problem would be ___________________.
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precipitous labor
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shoulder dystocia
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Wood's screw maneuver
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McRobert's Position
Question 17
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Assessment Findings associated with anaphylactoid Syndrome of Pregnancy (ASP) include all but which of the following
Question 18
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Premature rupture of membranes, Postmature pregnancy, preeclampsia/eclampsia, and diabetes in a labor with no Cephalopelvic disproportions are all....
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conditions that require emergency C-sections
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indications for induction of labor
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conditions that put the baby at severe risk for chromosomal anomalies
Question 19
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Identify the two women with Bishop Scores that would be most successful
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Mom with 4 previous pregnancies with a bishop score of 4
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Mom with 2 previous pregnancies with a bishop score of 6
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First time mom with a bishop score of 5
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First time mom with a bishop score of 9
Question 20
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Amnitomy is procedure to artificially rupture membranes
Question 21
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Dinoprostone (Prepidil) select the right information associated with this cervical ripening drug: (pick 3)
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Contraindicated with asthma, htn, glaucoma
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Contraindicated in women with C-section hx
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Dose: 2.5mg vaginalls or .5mg to cervix, repeat 6-12hours
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Dose: 10mg vaginally
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Delay oxytocin for 6-12 hours
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Oxytocin given with med
Question 22
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A non-FDA approved medication that should be cut by the pharmacy and has a maximum dose of 25 mcg for cervical ripening would be....
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Terbutaline
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Dinoprostone (prepidil)
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Dinoprostone (Cervidil)
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Misoprostol (cytotec)
Question 23
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Pro's to using dinprostone (cervidil) for cervical ripening include:
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adverse effects decrease within 15 min after removal of insert
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hypertonic contractions begin 1 hour after adminstration
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Oxytocin may be started 30-60min after removal
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Pill is scored for easier cutting of dose
Question 24
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Higher doses of Sinoprostone (prepidil), DInoprostone (cervidil) and Misoprostol (cytotec) can be given in the in the instance of....
Question 25
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A doctor rights an order for a dose .5 mU/min of increased if tolerated to 1mU/min at 50 min intervals until a regular pattern of ctx is established.
What medication do you expect to be ordered with these parameters/doseing
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Misoprostol (cytotec)
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Magnesium sulfate
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Ptiocin (oxytocin)
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furosemide (lasix)
Question 26
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Which two pts would you question an order of Pitocin (oxytocin) for?
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MOm experiencing hypotonic contractions for past 6 hours
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Mom with CPD
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Mom with total placenta previa
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Mom who's baby is showing frequent accelerations with contractions
Question 27
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Major indications for C-section (pick 4)
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previous vaginal births
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previous cesarean births
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CPD
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fetal distress
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breech presentation
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Accelerations of FHR
Question 28
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A mother is in labor and suddenly screams and says that she feels a "sharp" pain in her stomach, you assess contractions and realize her contractions have stopped. When you call the doctor you tell him that you believe she is suffering from?
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Uterine inversion
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hypertonic contractions
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uterine rupture
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Placenta previa
Question 29
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seriously powerful carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, lowers intraoptic pressure fast also used to treat acute moutain sickness
Question 30
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Sodium plystyrene sulfonate (kayexalate) is an antihyperkalemic
Question 31
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K+ and HPO4- are to intracellular as ____ & _____ are to extracellular
Question 32
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A pt's electrolyte panel in the ICU is as follows: (identify the abnormal labs)
Sodium: 125
K+: 3.7
Ca+: 9.0
Cl: 120
Po4-: 2.1
Mg: 1.6
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Mg: 1.6
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PO4-: 2.1
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Cl-: 120
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Ca2+: 9.0
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K+: 3.7
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Sodium: 125
Question 33
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Hypercalcemia associated with : (pick 4)
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flaccid paralysis
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muscle weakness
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prolonged S
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lethargy
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incoordination
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Calcium level above 10.2
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Calcium level above 8.6
Question 34
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Prominent _____ wave is to hypokalemia as prominent _____ wave is to hyperkalemia
Question 35
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What would the most likely lab value be for a pt. who has hypoactive deep tendon reflexes
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Mg: 4.0
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Mg: 1.3
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Mg: 1.7
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K+ 5.3
Question 36
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Never give more than 120 mEq of K+ in 24 hours unless.....
Question 37
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If a pt had a high phosphorus level (>4.4) you might expect to find that this pt is also suffering from
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hypernatremia
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hypocalcemia
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hypercalcemia
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hypokalemia
Question 38
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Tachypnea---- respiratory alkalosis
Dyspnea---- respiratory acidosis
Question 39
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The symptoms of hyponatremia are associated with a fluid shift into brain cells
They include (pick 5)
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tetany
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irritability
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confusion
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Headache
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seizure
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tremors
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shallow t-wave
Question 40
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Choose only the Side effects of opioids, disregard any toxic effects
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cognitive dysfunction
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Constipation
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urinary retention
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delirium
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hyperalgesia/allodynia
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respiratory depression
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dry mouth
Question 41
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Naloxone (narcan) is used to
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treat mild to moderate pain
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to treat moderate to sever pain
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as an antidote to narcotics
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to help with the constipation side effect of narcotics
Question 42
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An appropriate medication to use for the third step on the WHO ladder of pain treatment would be?
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acetaminophen (tylenol)
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ultram
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Codeine
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morphine
Question 43
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Epidural pain control side effects include all of the following except...
Question 44
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Incompetent Cervical Os treatment includes
Question 45
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Ectopic pregnancy symptoms: (pick 4)
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abdominal pain that may localize to one side
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positive pregnancy test
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higher than normal levles of HCG
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Hcg levels lower than normal pregnancy
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rupture usually occurs before 12 wks
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lochia serosa
Question 46
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All of the following are associated with hydatiform mole except?
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symptoms of preexlampsia before usual time of onset
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absence of fetal hear rate
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high levels of HCG with excessive Nausea and vomitting
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Would be okay for a women to get pregnant again 6 weeks after the hydatidiform mole pregnancy
Question 47
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What medications is given IM to mom to improve enhance the production of lung surfactants in a mother showing signs or at risk for preterm labor
Question 48
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the 3 most important nursing assessments for a mother who is suspected to have magnesium toxicity from administration as an attempt to halt labor would be?
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Respiratory rate, tendon reflexes, hourly urine output
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Respiratory rate, calcium level, blood pressure
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Tendon reflexes, pain level, Heart rate
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uterine involution, blood pressure, heart rate
Question 49
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Hydraminos is too >2000 ml of amniotic fluid at term while _______________- is to <400ml of amniotic fluid at term
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polyhdraminos
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Barter's syndrome
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oligohydramnios
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polyhydramnios
Question 50
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The most important things to remember from nursing standpoint when a women has a P.R.O.M. includes:
Question 51
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Painful Bleeding during pregnancy around the 20th week with a contracted uterus and fetal deceleration is indicative of _________ while bleeding around the 7th month, no contracted uterus and stable fetal heart rate is indicative of_____________
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preeclampsia, eeclampsia
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hyperemesis gravidarum, placenta previa
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abruptio placenta, placenta previa
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placenta previa, abruptio placenta
Question 52
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Select all symptoms that are associated with mild preeclampsia (select 4)
Question 53
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A nurse would continue to observe for preeclampsia symptoms how many hours postpartum?
Question 54
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Aldomet (methyldopa) is prescribed for?
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Gestational diabetes
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severe preeclampsia
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chronic hypertension
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eeclampsia
Question 55
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Gestational hypertesnion is hypertension with the absence of what two symptoms?
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edema
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shock
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proteinuria
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bleeding
Question 56
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Placental accreta is
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when vessels of umbilical cord divide some distance from the placenta
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abnormal adherence, placenta grows into uterine wall
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umbilical cord inserted at or near placental margin
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extra lobe of placenta, as long as all lobes stay attached causes no complications
Question 57
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RhoGAM is given (300mg) to mom's at ______ weeks and within _______ hours after delivery for rh sensitization
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2 weeks, 24 hours
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28 weeks, 72 hours
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20 weeks, 2 hours
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40 weeks, 96 hours
Question 58
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At 2 days postpartum the uterus should be ?
Question 59
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In a terms of analogy a contracted uterus functions like a ?
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tourniquet
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sieve
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ice pack
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bandaid
Question 60
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3 main interventions for a boggy uterus include all of the following EXCEPT?
Question 61
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A VNA nurse is assessing a mother at home. She finds the uterus 6 cm below the umbilicus... What type of lochia would the nurse expect the mother to have?
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lochia rubra
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lochia alba
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lochia serosa
Question 62
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A 3rd degree laceration extends through skin, mucous membrane, perineal body and involves the anal sphincter.... The difference between a 3rd degree laceration and a 4th degree laceration is?
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4th degree has rectal wall extension
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3rd degree includes perineal body involvment
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4th degree doesn't involve the sphincter
Question 63
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Breast feeding is good birthcontrol postpartum
Question 64
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Pospartum blues and obsession with bodily functions are usually found during which phase
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taking in phase
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taking hold phase
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letting-go phase