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Question 1 of 5

A 29-year-old low-risk primiparous patient has just placental abruption?

A. Mild: Grade 1

B. Moderate: Grade 2

C. Marked: Grade 3

D. Severe: Grade 4

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Moderate: Grade 2

Question 2 of 5

Which finding would lead the nurse to suspect toxic shock syndrome related to tampon use?

A. Diffuse rash with fever.

B. Angina.

C. Hypertension.

D. Thrombocytopenia with pallor.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Diffuse rash with fever.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a prenatal class about fetal circulation. What structure allows blood to bypass the fetal lungs?

A. Ductus arteriosus.

B. Ductus venosus.

C. Foramen ovale.

D. Umbilical vein.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ductus arteriosus.

Question 4 of 5

Which signs/symptoms would the nurse expect to see in a client diagnosed with pubic lice?

A. Macular rash on the labia.

B. Pruritus.

C. Hyperthermia.

D. Foul-smelling discharge.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pruritus.

Question 5 of 5

A newborn has a respiratory rate of 80 breaths/min, nasal flaring with sternal retractions, a heart rate of 120 beats/min, temperature of 36C and a persisting oxygen saturation of

A. Cardiac distress

B. Respiratory Alkalosis

C. Bronchial pneumonia

D. Respiratory Distress

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Respiratory Distress

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