The nurse is preparing to administer IM Oxytocin (Pitocin) to the client following delivery of the placenta to prevent uterine atony.  The order calls for 5 units to be administered.  The medication comes in a 10 unit/5ml vial.  How many mL will the nurse prepare to administer?

The nurse is caring for a Hmong client who presents in labor. What priority assessment questions should be asked that will help develop a plan of care that is culturally appropriate for this client?

A 3 day old, breastfed infant is brought to the clinic by the parents for a routine visit following a full term delivery without complications. Which statement made by a parent suggests an abnormal finding on a newborn of this age?

The labor and delivery nurse just assisted with the birth of a baby. Which of the following physiological responses of the newborn to birth is the first priority?

The nurse is planning to do preoperative teaching for a client and a family member, both of whom are deaf and use American Sign Language (ASL). What activities would promote learning for the client and the family? Select all that apply.

What safety device for children is mandated by law in all 50 states?

A young woman is seen in the emergency department. She states “I took a pregnancy test today. I’m pregnant. My parents will be furious with me!! I have to do something!” Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse received report about a client in labor.  The client’s assessment findings include: last vaginal examination the cervix was dilated 3cm, effaced 30%, contractions are 22 minutes apart, and last 20 seconds.  The nurse’s interpretation is that the client is in which stage of labor?

When the day shift nurse was performing their assessments and gathering data on a newly admitted patient, they noted the following to be possible signs of poor nutrition. 

A young woman is seen in the emergency department. She states “I took a pregnancy test today. I’m pregnant. My parents will be furious with me!! I have to do something!” Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?