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Question 1 of 5

After delivery, a mother asks the nurse about newborn screening tests. The nurse explains that what is the optimal time for testing for phenylketonuria?

A. In the first 24 hours of life

B. After 2 to 3 days

C. At 4 to 6 weeks of age

D. At 2 months of age

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: After 2 to 3 days

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of bed rest for a client with mild preeclampsia. Which of the following signs/symptoms would the nurse determine is a positive finding?

A. Weight loss.'

B. 2+ proteinuria.'

C. Decrease in plasma protein.'

D. 3+ patellar reflexes.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Weight loss.'

Question 3 of 5

During a prenatal interview, a client tells the nurse, 'My mother told me she had toxemia during her pregnancy and almost died!' Which of the following questions should the nurse ask in response to this statement?

A. "Does your mother have a cardiac condition?"'

B. "Did your mother tell you what she was toxic from?"'

C. "Does your mother have diabetes now?"'

D. "Did your mother say whether she had a seizure or not?"'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "Did your mother say whether she had a seizure or not?"'

Question 4 of 5

A nurse remarks to a 38-week-gravid client, 'It looks like your face and hands are swollen.' The client responds, 'Yes, you're right. Why do you ask?' The nurse's response is based on the fact that the changes may be caused by which of the following?

A. Altered glomerular filtration.'

B. Cardiac failure.'

C. Hepatic insufficiency.'

D. Altered splenic circulation.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Altered glomerular filtration.'

Question 5 of 5

When attempting to screen and educate parents regarding the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), which intervention should the nurse perform?

A. Be able to perform the Ortolani and Barlow tests.

B. Teach double or triple diapering for added support.

C. Explain to the parents the need for serial casting.

D. Carefully monitor infants for DDH at follow-up visits.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Carefully monitor infants for DDH at follow-up visits.