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Question 1 of 5

One hour after delivery, the nurse is unable to palpate the uterine fundus of a client and notes a large amount of lochia on the perineal pad. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A. Empty the bladder using an indwelling urinary catheter
B. Increase the rate of the IV containing oxytocin (Pitocin)
C. Assess for shock by determining the blood pressure
D. Perform gentle massage at the level of the umbilicus

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Perform gentle massage at the level of the umbilicus

Question 2 of 5

A client who is 12-hours post-op following a left hip replacement has an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse determines that the client's urinary output is 60 ml in the past 3 hours. What action should the nurse take first?

A. Assess the client's vital signs
B. Irrigate the catheter with 30 ml of sterile normal saline
C. Notify the healthcare provider
D. Replace the catheter with a larger size

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assess the client's vital signs

Question 3 of 5

Assessment findings of a 3-hour-old newborn include: axillary temperature of 97.7°F, heart rate of 140 beats/minute with a soft murmur, and irregular respiratory rate at 42 breaths/min. Based on these findings, what action should the nurse implement?

A. Place a pulse oximeter on the heel
B. Swaddle the infant in a warm blanket
C. Record the findings on the flow sheet
D. Check the vital signs in 15 minutes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Record the findings on the flow sheet

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is triaging clients from a train wreck. A client has multiple open wounds, a blood pressure of 90/56, and a pulse of 112 beats/minute. Which triage tag color should the nurse place on this client?

A. Black
B. Yellow
C. Green
D. Red

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Red

Question 5 of 5

A client with diabetes mellitus reports feeling dizzy and has a blood glucose level of 50 mg/dl. What action should the nurse take first?

A. Administer 1 mg of glucagon intramuscularly
B. Provide 15 grams of carbohydrate
C. Check the client's blood pressure
D. Notify the healthcare provider

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Provide 15 grams of carbohydrate

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