Maddy, a G3 TPAL 1011 woman, gave birth 12 hours ago to a 9 lb. 13 oz. daughter. She experiences severe cramps with breastfeeding. The perinatal nurse best describes this condition as:
A) Afterpains
B) Uterine hypertonia
C) Bladder hypertonia
D) Rectus abdominis diastasis
A
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When developing a program for middle-aged adults about healthy lifestyles, the community health nurse integrates knowledge of the characteristics of planned change. Which of the following would be appropriate?
A) Goals are basically haphazard. B) Change occurs by default. C) Change aims to promote growth. D) An agent is sometimes necessary.
The nurse is teaching the mother of a 12-year-old boy about the risk factors associated with drug and alcohol abuse. Which of the following responses from his mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "A family history of alcoholism is a risk factor for substance abuse." B) "Just because his friends are experimenting does not mean that he will." C) "If my husband or I have a substance abuse problem it could increase his risk." D) "Negative life events are a potential risk factor."
Which of the following observations helps the nurse in determining adequate oxygenation?
A) Appearance of lunula C) Pink nail beds B) Hard keratin D) Capillary refill time
Jim is a 47-year-old man who is having difficulties with sexual function. He is recently separated from his wife of 20 years. He notes that he has early morning erections but otherwise cannot function. Which of the following is a likely cause for his problem?
A) Decreased testosterone levels B) Psychological issues C) Abnormal hypogastric arterial circulation D) Impaired neural innervation