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Question 1 of 20
1. The nurse is discussing developmental milestones with the parents of a child. Which of the following age ranges defines the school age developmental stage?
Birth to 12 months
12 10 36 months
36 months to 6 years
6 to 12 years
Question 2 of 20
2. The nurse is assessing the reflexes of an infant client. By which of the following age ranges does the rooting reflex typically disappear?
1 to 2 months
4 to 7 months
8 to 10 months
12 to 18 months
Question 3 of 20
3. The nurse is using the test as a screening tool. This test is used to evaluate children within which of the following age ranges?
1 to 10 years
Birth to 6 years
5 to 15 years
18 to 36 months
Question 4 of 20
4. The nurse is assessing a pregnant client in early labor. Which of the following findings is a characteristic sign of the onset of labor?
Sudden, severe headache
Expulsion of the mucus plug (show)
Increased fetal movement
Elevated blood pressure
Question 5 of 20
5. The nurse is counseling a pregnant woman with a normal Body Mass Index before conception. Which of the following is the recommended total weight gain range in pounds for this client?
11 to 20 lb
15 to 25 lb
25 to 35 lb
28 to 40 lb
Question 6 of 20
6. The nurse is performing an Apgar assessment on a newborn client. Which of the following is one of the five signs evaluated using the Apgar score?
Weight
Temperature
Muscle tone
Head circumference
Question 7 of 20
7. The nurse is assessing the plantar grasp reflex in an infant client. By which of the following ages does this reflex typically lessen or disappear?
1 month
3 months
8 months
12 months
Question 8 of 20
8. The nurse is reviewing the prenatal record of a pregnant client. At what gestational age range is Alpha-fetal protein testing typically performed?
10 to 12 weeks
16 to 18 weeks
20 to 22 weeks
28 to 30 weeks
Question 9 of 20
9. The nurse is providing education on cancer prevention. When is the optimal time for a menstruating woman to perform a breast self-examination ?
During ovulation
Just before menstruation
After the menstrual period
Anytime in the cycle
Question 10 of 20
10. The nurse is assisting a health care provider to diagnose fetal position. Which of the following methods is the most reliable predictor for accurately diagnosing fetal position?
Maternal palpation
Auscultation of heart tones
Ultrasonography
X-ray visualization
Question 11 of 20
11. The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a newborn client. Which of the following is the expected normal respiratory rate per minute for a newborn?
12 to 20 per minute
20 to 40 per minute
30 to 60 per minute
60 to 80 per minute
Question 12 of 20
12. The nurse is assessing the palmar grasp reflex in an infant client. By which of the following age ranges does this reflex typically disappear?
3 to 4 months
6 to 8 months
10 to 12 months
Question 13 of 20
13. The nurse is reviewing contraceptive methods with a client. Which of the following methods typically has the highest failure rate based on common usage?
Oral contraceptives
Intrauterine devices
Diaphragm with spermicide
Tubal ligation
Question 14 of 20
14. The nurse is reviewing the medical records of a pregnant client. Which of the following medical conditions is an indication for the induction of labor?
Fetal movement that is too vigorous
Gestational hypertension
Placenta previa
History of precipitous delivery
Question 15 of 20
15. The nurse is assessing the reflexes of a young infant. By what age does the Moro (startle) reflex usually disappear?
6 months
Question 16 of 20
16. The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newborn client. Which of the following is a normal assessment finding when inspecting the newborn's eyes?
Absence of corneal reflex
Edematous eyelids
Pupils unequal
Presence of tears
Question 17 of 20
17. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a non-pregnant client who just received the live attenuated vaccine. How long must this client prevent pregnancy following the vaccination?
2 month
Question 18 of 20
18. The nurse is educating a student nurse about genetic disorders. Down Syndrome is characterized by a chromosomal abnormality involving an extra chromosome of which number?
13
18
21
23
Question 19 of 20
19. The nurse is reviewing common causes of intellectual delay in children. Which of the following is identified as a leading preventable cause of intellectual delay?
Down Syndrome
Lead Toxicity
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Meningitis
Question 20 of 20
20. The nurse is preparing a client for a non-stress test. After how many weeks of gestation is the typically used to assess fetal well-being?
16 weeks
20 weeks
28 weeks
32 weeks