Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition by Susan , Theresa Kyle
Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition by Susan , Theresa Kyle
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Chapter 06 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition by Susan , Theresa Kyle
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | The nurse is developing the discharge plan for a woman who has had a left-sided modified radical mastectomy. The nurse is including instructions for ways to minimize lymphedema. Which suggestion would most likely increase the woman’s symptoms? | |
| A) | “Wear gloves when you are doing any gardening.” | |
| B) | “Have your blood pressure taken in your right arm.” | |
| C) | “Wear clothing with elasticized sleeves.” | |
| D) | “Avoid driving to and from work every day.” | |
| 2. | A laboratory technician arrives to draw blood for a complete blood count (CBC) for a client who had a right-sided mastectomy 8 hours ago. The client has an intravenous line with fluid infusing in her left antecubital space. To obtain the blood specimen, the technician places a tourniquet on the client’s right arm. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate? | |
| A) | Assist in holding the client’s arm still. | |
| B) | Suggest a finger stick be done on one of the client’s left fingers. | |
| C) | Tell the technician to obtain the blood sample from the client’s left arm. | |
| D) | Call the surgeon to perform a femoral puncture. | |
| 3. | The nurse determines that a woman has implemented prescribed therapy for her fibrocystic breast disease when the client reports that she has eliminated what from her diet? | |
| A) | Caffeine | |
| B) | Cigarettes | |
| C) | Dairy products | |
| D) | Sweets | |
| 4. | When assessing a client with suspected breast cancer, which of the following would the nurse expect to find? | |
| A) | Painful lump | |
| B) | Absence of dimpling | |
| C) | Regularly shaped mass | |
| D) | Nipple retraction | |
| 5. | A woman who has undergone a right modified-radical mastectomy returns from surgery. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate at this time? | |
| A) | Ask the client how she feels about having her breast removed. | |
| B) | Attach a sign above her bed to have BP, IV lines, and lab work in her right arm. | |
| C) | Encourage her to turn, cough, and deep breathe at frequent intervals. | |
| D) | Position her right arm below heart level. | |
Answer Key
| 1. | C |
| 2. | B |
| 3. | A |
| 4. | D |
| 5. | C |
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