The nurse is assisting with a breech delivery. What is the priority assessment?
a. Fetal hip dislocations
b. Cord prolapse
c. Uterine rupture
d. Fetal spinal injuries
ANS: B
Complications of a breech delivery include postpartum hemorrhage, cord prolapse, and fetal hypoxia.
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a. The parent does not understand the physi-cian's explanations. b. The physician gives the parent only a partial list of possible side effects and complications. c. No parent is available and the physician asks the adolescent to sign the consent form. d. The infant's teenage mother signs a consent form because her parent tells her to.
The nurse is providing oral care to a patient. In which order will the nurse clean the oral cavity, starting with the first area?
1. Roof of mouth, gums, and inside cheek 2. Chewing and inner tooth surfaces 3. Outer tooth surfaces 4. Tongue a. 4, 1, 3, 2 b. 3, 2, 4, 1 c. 2, 3, 1, 4 d. 1, 4, 2, 3
When assessing a client, the nurse incorporates an understanding of the definitions of mental health and would describe an individual as healthy:
1. If the client's beliefs are consistent with the nurse's beliefs 2. When behavior conforms to DSM-IV-TR criteria 3. If precise physiologic signs are absent 4. As measured by psychiatric and psychologic standards
The primary care NP is preparing to prescribe a diuretic for a patient who has heart failure. The patient reports having had an allergic reaction to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim) previously. The NP should prescribe:
a. ethacrynic acid. b. furosemide (Lasix). c. acetazolamide (Diamox). d. hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL).