Kaplan Questions
1. An 8-month-old child presents with stunted growth, and chromosomal studies show that the
child has only 45 chromosomes. The nurse should identify that the child’s condition is due to
which di
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Kaplan Questions
1. An 8-month-old child presents with stunted growth, and chromosomal studies show that the
child has only 45 chromosomes. The nurse should identify that the child’s condition is due to
which diagnosis?
a. Klinefelter’s syndrome.
b. Down’s syndrome.
c. Phenylketonuria.
d. Turner’s syndrome.
2. The nurse instructs a client about how to increase folic acid in the diet. The nurse determines
teaching is effective if the client makes which statement?
a. “I like oatmeal for breakfast.”
b. “My favorite lunch is a spinach salad.”
c. “I will eat more grapes, apples, and bananas each day.”
d. “I will eat more chicken.”
3. The nurse cares for a client in labor. The client suddenly shouts, “I have to push! I have to push!”
The nurse determined that the client is 8 cm dilated. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Instruct the client to take a deep breath and bear down.
b. Apply pressure to the client’s fundus.
c. Coach the client in relaxation techniques.
d. Encourage the client to pant with pursed lips.
4. The nurse should place the HIGHEST priority on monitoring a woman after a cesarean section for
which of the following?
a. Infection and pain.
b. Hemorrhage and shock.
c. Hemorrhage and pain management.
d. Dehydration and infection.
5. The nurse monitors a client at 30 weeks gestation, and the client states that she has periodic
heartburn. It is MOST important for the nurse to make which of the following
recommendations?
a. Lie down after eating a meal.
b. Eat frequent small meals.
c. Take Alka-Seltzer as needed.
d. Sip iced tap water.
6. A woman is in active labor when her