Practice Test 2

QUESTION 1: A pregnant client admitted for induction of labor is receiving an oxytocin infusion. The baseline fetal heart rate is 140/min and the strip is shown in the exhibit. What is the nurse's best course of action?

QUESTION 3: The nurse is caring for a client with the following clinical data. The nurse should expect the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) to prescribe what medication? See the exhibit.

QUESTION 4: The nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client with suspected diabetes mellitus (DM). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? See the exhibit.

QUESTION 5: The nurse is caring for a client with a fibula fracture.  The primary healthcare provider makes rounds and writes prescriptions. What is the nurse's best action? See exhibit below.

QUESTION 6: An Orthodox Jewish client receives the following lunch tray. What is the nurse’s priority action? 

QUESTION 7: An elderly client with a history of CAD has just been admitted to the telemetry unit following a syncopal episode at home. The admitting nurse places EKG leads on the client and notes the following rhythm on the monitor. When the client indicates the need to void, the nurse knows that what would be the safest action? See exhibit below:

QUESTION 10: The nurse cares for a client who gave birth an hour ago to a 9-lb (4.1-kg) newborn. The client's lochia is heavy with large clots, and the fundus remains boggy after fundal massage and an oxytocin bolus. Which prescription from the health care provider should the nurse question? Click on the exhibit button for additional information.