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1) At 14-weeks gestation, a client arrives at the Emergency Center
complaining of a dull pain in the right lower quadrant of her abdomen.
The LPN/LVN obtains a blood sample and initiates an IV. Thirty minutes
after admission, the client reports feeling a sharp abdominal pain and a
shoulder pain. Assessment findings include diaphoresis, a heart rate of
120 beats/minute, and a blood pressure of 86/48. Which action should
the nurse implement next?
A. Check the hematocrit results.
B. Administer pain medication.
C. Increase the rate of IV fluids.
D. Monitor client for contractions.
Correct Answer: C
2) During a prenatal visit, the LPN/LVN discusses with a client the effects of
smoking on the fetus. When compared with nonsmokers, mothers who
smoke during pregnancy tend to produce infants who have
A. lower Apgar scores.
B. lower birth weights.
C. respiratory distress.
D. a higher rate of congenital anomalies.
Correct Answer: D
3) Which action should the LPN/LVN implement when preparing to measure the
fundal
height of a pregnant client?
A. Have the client empty her bladder.
B. Request the client lie on her left side.
C. Perform Leopold's maneuvers first.
D. Give the client some cold juice to drink.
Correct Answer:A
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