Question 1 of 5

Which routine nursing assessment is contraindicated for a patient admitted with suspected placenta previa?

A. Determining cervical dilation and effacement B. Monitoring FHR and maternal vital signs C. Observing vaginal bleeding or leakage of amniotic fluid D. Determining frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions

Question 2 of 5

The nurse in the ED is caring for a 4 year-old brought in by his parents who state that the child will not stop crying and pulling at his ear. Based on information collected by the nurse, which of the following statements applies to a diagnosis of external otitis?

A. External otitis is characterized by aural tenderness. B. External otitis is usually accompanied by a high fever. C. External otitis is usually related to an upper respiratory infection. D. External otitis can be prevented by using cotton-tipped applicators to clean the ear.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is planning the care of a patient who is adapting to the use of a hearing aid for the first time. What is the most significant challenge experienced by a patient with hearing loss who is adapting to using a hearing aid for the first time?

A. Regulating the tone and volume B. Learning to cope with amplification of background noise C. Constant irritation of the external auditory canal D. Challenges in keeping the hearing aid clean while minimizing exposure to moisture

Question 4 of 5

The patient asks the nurse what these numbers specifically mean. What is a correct response by the nurse?

A. A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 40 feet away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 20 feet away. B. A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 20 feet away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 40 feet away. C. A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 40 inches away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 20 inches away. D. A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 20 inches away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 40 inches away.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching a group of women about the potential benefits of breast self-examination (BSE). The nurse should teach the women that effective BSE is dependent on what factor?

A. Womens knowledge of how their breasts normally look and feel B. The rapport that exists between the woman and her primary care provider C. Synchronizing womens routines around BSE with the performance of mammograms D. Womens knowledge of the pathophysiology of breast cancer

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Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN