NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing Leopold’s maneuvers on a woman who is in her eighth month of pregnancy. The nurse is palpating the uterus as shown below. Which of the following maneuvers is the nurse performing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The third maneuver is used to identify the presenting part. This maneuver is used to identify the part of the fetus that lies over the inlet to the pelvis. While facing the client, the nurse places the tips of the fi rst three fi ngers on the side of the woman’s abdomen above the symphysis pubis and palpates deeply around the presenting part to identify its contour and size. The first maneuver involves using the tips of the fi ngers of both hands to palpate the uterine fundus. The second maneuver identifi es the back of the fetus, and the fourth maneuver identifies the cephalic prominence
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 7-year-old who is hospitalized for a hernia repair. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following fears common in this age group?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: School-age children (7 years) commonly fear injury and pain, especially in medical settings, due to their growing awareness of bodily harm.
Question 3 of 5
A client is prescribed buspirone (BuSpar) 5mg two times a day. Which of the following statements indicates that the client has understood the nurse's teaching about this drug? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Buspirone reduces anxiety and improves focus without causing sedation or muscle relaxation. Expecting complete anxiety relief by tomorrow is unrealistic, as it takes weeks to be effective.
Question 4 of 5
A 16-year-old Hispanic client at 10 weeks' gestation has been diagnosed with mild iron deficiency anemia. The client tells the nurse that she doesn't like to eat much meat. Which of the following foods should the nurse suggest to provide the client with the greatest amount of iron in her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lentils are a rich plant-based source of iron, providing significantly more iron per serving than sunflower seeds, cheese, or eggs, making them ideal for a client avoiding meat.
Question 5 of 5
A client takes isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) as an antianginal medication. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the adverse effects of the drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isosorbide dinitrate can cause orthostatic hypotension, so changing positions slowly prevents dizziness, indicating client understanding of adverse effects.