RENR Pass Paper With Answers August 4
RENR Pass Paper With Answers August 4
1. A gravida III para 0 is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. The doctor performs an
amniotomy. Which observation would the nurse be expected to make after the
amniotomy?
2. The client is admitted to the unit. A vaginal exam reveals that she is 2cm dilated. Which
of the following statements would the nurse expect her to make?
3. The client is having fetal heart rates of 90–110bpm during the contractions. The FIRST
action the nurse should take is:
4. In evaluating the effectiveness of IV Pitocin for a client with secondary dystocia, the
nurse should expect:
a) A painless delivery
b) Cervical effacement
c) Infrequent contractions
d) Progressive cervical dilation
5. A vaginal exam reveals a footling breech presentation. The nurse should take which of
the following actions at this time?
7. The following are all nursing diagnoses appropriate for a gravida 1 para 0 in labor. Which
one would be most appropriate for the primagravida as she completes the early phase of
labor?
8. As the client reaches 8cm dilation, the nurse notes late decelerations on the fetal monitor.
The FHR baseline is 165–175bpm with variability of 0–2bpm. What is the most likely
explanation of this pattern?
9. The nurse notes variable decelerations on the fetal monitor strip. The MOST
APPROPRIATE INITIAL Action would be to:
10. Which of the following is a characteristic of a reassuring fetal heart rate pattern?
a) The bladder fills more rapidly because of the medication used for the epidural.
b) Her level of consciousness is such that she is in a trancelike state.
c) The sensation of the bladder filling is diminished or lost.
d) She is embarrassed to ask for the bedpan that frequently.
12. A client in the family planning clinic asks the nurse about the MOST LIKELY time for
her to conceive. The nurse explains that conception is most likely to occur when:
13. A client tells the nurse that she plans to use the rhythm method of birth control. The nurse
is aware that the success of the rhythm method depends on the:
14. A client with diabetes asks the nurse for advice regarding methods of birth control.
Which method of birth control is most suitable for the client with diabetes?
a) .Intrauterine device
b) Oral contraceptives
c) Diaphragm
d) Contraceptive sponge
15. The doctor suspects that the client has an ectopic pregnancy. Which symptom is
consistent with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy?
18. A client tells the doctor that she is about 20 weeks pregnant. The MOST DEFINITIVE
sign of pregnancy is:
19. The nurse is caring for a neonate whose mother is diabetic. The nurse will expect the
neonate to be:
20. Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse's teaching regarding
oral contraceptives?
a) Weight gain should be reported to the physician.
b) An alternate method of birth control is needed when taking antibiotics.
c) If the client misses one or more pills, two pills should be taken per day for 1 week.
d) Changes in the menstrual flow should be reported to the physician.
22. A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit complaining of vaginal bleeding with
very little discomfort. The nurse's first action should be to:
23. A client telephones the emergency room stating that she thinks that she is in labor. The
nurse should tell the client that labor has probably begun when:
24. The nurse is teaching a group of prenatal clients about the effects of cigarette smoke on
fetal development. Which characteristic is associated with babies born to mothers who
smoked during pregnancy?
25. The physician has ordered an injection of RhoGam for the postpartum client whose blood
type is A negative but whose baby is O positive. To provide postpartum prophylaxis,
RhoGam should be administered:
26. After the physician performs an amniotomy, the nurse's first action should be to assess
the:
A.Degree of cervical dilation
B.Fetal heart tones
C.Client's vital signs
D.Client's level of discomfort
27. A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. The nurse performs a vaginal exam
and determines that the client's cervix is 5cm dilated with 75% effacement. Based on the
nurse's assessment the client is in which phase of labor?
A.Active
B.Latent
C.Transition
D.Early
28. A newborn with narcotic abstinence syndrome is admitted to the nursery. Nursing care of
the newborn should include:
A.Teaching the mother to provide tactile stimulation
B.Wrapping the newborn snugly in a blanket
C.Placing the newborn in the infant seat
D.Initiating an early infant-stimulation program
29. A client elects to have epidural anesthesia to relieve the discomfort of labor. Following
the initiation of epidural anesthesia, the nurse should give priority to:
A.Checking for cervical dilation
B.Placing the client in a supine position
C.Checking the client's blood pressure
D.Obtaining a fetal heart rate
30. The nurse is aware that the best way to prevent post- operative wound infection in the
surgical client is to:
A.Administer a prescribed antibiotic
B.Wash her hands for 2 minutes before care
C.Wear a mask when providing care
D.Ask the client to cover her mouth when she coughs
31. An elderly client is admitted to the emergency room. Which symptom is the client with a
fractured hip MOST LIKELY to exhibit?
A.Pain (it said symptom sooo)
B.Disalignment
C.Cool extremity
D.Absence of pedal pulses
32. The nurse knows that a 60-year-old female client's susceptibility to Osteoporosis is
MOST LIKELY related to:
A.Lack of exercise
B.Hormonal disturbances
C.Lack of calcium
D.Genetic predisposition
33. A 2-year-old is admitted for repair of a fractured femur and is placed in Bryant's traction.
Which finding by the nurse indicates that the traction is working properly?
A.The infant no longer complains of pain.
B.The buttocks are 15° off the bed.
C.The legs are suspended in the traction.
D.The pins are secured within the pulley.
34. A client with a fractured hip has been placed in Buck's traction. Which statement is true
regarding balanced skeletal traction? Balanced skeletal traction:
A.Utilizes a Steinman pin
B.Requires that both legs be secured
C.Utilizes Kirschner wires
D.Is used primarily to heal the fractured hips
35. A client is admitted for an Open Reduction Internal Fixation of a fractured hip.
Immediately following surgery, the nurse should give PRIORITY to assessing the:
A.Serum collection (Davol) drain
B.Client's pain
C.Nutritional status
D.Immobilizer
36. Which statement made by the family member caring for the client with a percutaneous
gastrostomy tube indicates understanding of the nurse's teaching?
A."I must flush the tube with water after feedings and clamp the tube."
B."I must check placement four times per day."
C."I will report to the doctor any signs of indigestion."
D."If my father is unable to swallow, I will discontinue the feeding and call the clinic."
37. The nurse is assessing the client with a Total Knee Replacement 2 hours post-operative.
Which information requires notification of the doctor?
A.Bleeding on the dressing is 3cm in diameter.
B.The client has a temperature of 6°F.
C.The client's hematocrit is 26%.
D.The urinary output has been 60 during the last 2 hours.
38. 138. The nurse is caring for the client with a 5-year-old diagnosis of plumbism. Which
information in the health history is most likely related to the development of plumbism?
A.The client has traveled out of the country in the last 6 months.
B.The client's parents are skilled stained-glass artists.
C.The client lives in a house built in 1
D.The client has several brothers and sisters.
39. A client with a total hip replacement requires special equipment. Which equipment would
assist the client with a total hip replacement with activities of daily living?
A.High-seat commode
B.Recliner
C.TENS unit
D.Abduction pillow
40. An elderly client with an abdominal surgery is admitted to the unit following surgery. In
anticipation of complications of anesthesia and narcotic administration, the nurse should:
41. Which roommate would be MOST SUITABLE for the 6-year-old male with a fractured
femur in Russell's traction?
42. A client with Osteoarthritis has a prescription for Celebrex (celecoxib). Which instruction
should be included in the discharge teaching?
43. A client with a fractured tibia has a plaster-of-Paris cast applied to immobilize the
fracture. Which action by the nurse indicates understanding of a plaster-of-Paris cast?
The nurse:
44. The teenager with a fiberglass cast asks the nurse if it will be okay to allow his friends to
autograph his cast. Which response would be BEST?
45. A nurse is assigned to care for the client with a Steinmen pin. During pin care, she notes
that the EAN uses sterile gloves and Q-tips to clean the pin. Which action should the
nurse take at this time?
A.Assisting the EAN with opening sterile packages and peroxide
B.Tell the EAN that clean gloves are allowed
C.Tell the EAN that the Registered Nurse should perform pin care
D.Ask the EAN to clean the weights and pulleys with peroxide
46. A child with Scoliosis has a spica cast applied. Which action specific to the spica cast
should be taken?
47. The client with a Cervical fracture is placed in traction. Which type of traction would
MOST LIKELY be utilized at the time of discharge?
A.Russell's traction
B.Buck's traction
C.Halo traction
D.Crutchfield tong traction
48. A client with a total knee replacement has a CPM (continuous passive motion device)
applied during the post-operative period. Which statement made by the nurse indicates
understanding of the CPM machine?
A."Use of the CPM will permit the client to ambulate during the therapy."
B."The CPM machine controls should be positioned distal to the site."
C."If the client complains of pain during the therapy, I will turn off the machine and call
the doctor."
D."Use of the CPM machine will alleviate the need for physical therapy after the client is
discharged."
49. A client with a fractured hip is being taught correct use of the walker. The nurse is aware
that the correct use of the walker is achieved if the:
A.Palms rest lightly on the handles
B.Elbows are flexed 0°
C.Client walks to the front of the walker
D.Client carries the walker
50. 150. When assessing a laboring client, the nurse finds a prolapsed cord. The nurse
should:
51. The nurse is caring for a 30-year-old male admitted with a stab wound. While in the
emergency room, a chest tube is inserted. Which of the following explains the
PRIMARY rationale for insertion of chest tubes?
52. A client who delivered this morning tells the nurse that she plans to breastfeed her baby.
The nurse is aware that successful breastfeeding is MOST dependent on the:
53. The nurse is monitoring the progress of a client in labor. Which finding should be
reported to the physician IMMEDIATELY?
54. The nurse is measuring the duration of the client's contractions. Which statement is true
regarding the measurement of the duration of contractions?
A.Duration is measured by timing from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning
of the next contraction.
B.Duration is measured by timing from the end of one contraction to the beginning of the
next contraction.
C.Duration is measured by timing from the beginning of one contraction to the end of the
same contraction.
D.Duration is measured by timing from the peak of one contraction to the end of the
same contraction.
55. 155. The physician has ordered an intravenous infusion of Pitocin for the induction of
labor. When caring for the obstetric client receiving intravenous Pitocin, the nurse should
monitor for:
A.Maternal hypoglycemia
B.Fetal bradycardia
C.Maternal hyperreflexia
D.Fetal movement
56. A client with diabetes visits the prenatal clinic at 28 weeks gestation. Which statement is
true regarding insulin needs during pregnancy?
57. A client in the prenatal clinic is assessed to have a blood pressure of 180/96. The nurse
should give PRIORITY to:
58. A primigravida, age 42, is 6 weeks pregnant. Based on the client's age, her infant is at
risk for:
A.Down syndrome
B.Respiratory distress syndrome
C.Turner's syndrome
D.Pathological jaundice
59. A client with a missed abortion at 29 weeks gestation is admitted to the hospital. The
client will MOST LIKELY be treated with:
A.Magnesium sulfate
B.Calcium gluconate
C.Dinoprostone (Prostin E.)
D.Bromocrystine (Pardel)
60. A client with preeclampsia has been receiving an infusion containing magnesium sulfate
for a blood pressure that is 160/80; deep tendon reflexes are 1 plus, and the urinary output
for the past hour is 100mL. The nurse should:
A.Continue the infusion of magnesium sulfate while monitoring the client's blood
pressure
B.Stop the infusion of magnesium sulfate and contact the physician
C.Slow the infusion rate and turn the client on her left side
D.Administer calcium gluconate IV push and continue to monitor the blood pressure
61. Which statement made by the nurse describes the inheritance pattern of autosomal
recessive disorders?
62. A pregnant client, age 32, asks the nurse why her doctor has recommended a serum alpha
fetoprotein. The nurse should explain that the doctor has recommended the test:
63. A client with hypothyroidism asks the nurse if she will still need to take thyroid
medication during the pregnancy. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:
A.There is no need to take thyroid medication because the fetus's thyroid produces a
thyroid-stimulating hormone.
B.Regulation of thyroid medication is more difficult because the thyroid gland increases
in size during pregnancy.
C.It is more difficult to maintain thyroid regulation during pregnancy due to a slowing of
metabolism.
D.Fetal growth is arrested if thyroid medication is continued during pregnancy.
64. The nurse is responsible for performing a neonatal assessment on a full-term infant. At 1
minute, the nurse could expect to find:
A.An apical pulse of 100
B.An absence of tonus
C.Cyanosis of the feet and hands
D.Jaundice of the skin and sclera
65. A client with sickle cell anemia is admitted to the labor and delivery unit during the first
phase of labor. The nurse should anticipate the client's need for:
A.Supplemental oxygen
B.Fluid restriction
C.Blood transfusion
D.Delivery by Caesarean section
66. A client with diabetes has an order for ultrasonography. Preparation for an ultrasound
includes:
67. An infant who weighs 8 pounds at birth would be expected to weigh how many pounds at
1 year?
A.14 pounds
B.16 pounds
C.18 pounds
D.24 pounds
68. A pregnant client with a history of alcohol addiction is scheduled for a nonstress test. The
nonstress test:
69. A full-term male has hypospadias. Which statement describes hypospadias? A.The
urethral opening is absent. B.The urethra opens on the dorsal side of the penis. C.The
penis is shorter than usual. D.The urethra opens on the ventral side of the penis.
70. A gravida III para II is admitted to the labor unit. Vaginal exam reveals that the client's
cervix is 8cm dilated, with complete effacement. The priority nursing diagnosis at this
time is:
71. The client with varicella will most likely have an order for which category of medication?
A.Antibiotics
B.Antipyretics
C.Antivirals
D.Anticoagulants
72. A client is admitted complaining of chest pain. Which of the following drug orders
should the nurse question?
A.Nitroglycerin
B.Ampicillin
C.Propranolol
D.Verapamil
73. Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching for the client with
rheumatoid arthritis?
A.Avoid exercise because it fatigues the joints.
B.Take prescribed anti-inflammatory medications with meals.
C.Alternate hot and cold packs to affected joints.
D.Avoid weight-bearing activity.
74. A client with acute pancreatitis is experiencing severe abdominal pain. Which of the
following orders should be questioned by the nurse?
75. The client is admitted to the chemical dependence unit with an order for continuous
observation. The nurse is aware that the doctor has ordered continuous observation
because:
76. A client with a history of abusing barbiturates abruptly stops taking the medication. The
nurse should give PRIORITY to assessing the client for:
77. During the assessment of a laboring client, the nurse notes that the FHT are loudest in the
upper-right quadrant. The infant is MOST LIKELY in which position?
79. A client with mania is unable to finish her dinner. To help her maintain sufficient
nourishment, the nurse should:
A.Hips are resting on the bed, with the legs suspended at a right angle to the bed
B.Hips are slightly elevated above the bed and the legs are suspended at a right angle to
the bed
C.Hips are elevated above the level of the body on a pillow and the legs are suspended
parallel to the bed
D.Hips and legs are flat on the bed, with the traction positioned at the foot of the bed
84. The nurse is providing postpartum teaching for a mother planning to breastfeed her
infant. Which of the client's statements indicates the need for additional teaching?
A.Cause diarrhea
B.Change the color of her urine
C.Cause mental confusion
D.Cause changes in taste
87. Which of the following tests should be performed before beginning a prescription of
Accutane?
A.Check the calcium level
B.Perform a pregnancy test
C.Monitor apical pulse
D.Obtain a creatinine level
88. A client with AIDS is taking Zovirax (acyclovir). Which nursing intervention is most
critical during the administration of acyclovir?
89. A client is admitted for an MRI. The nurse should question the client regarding:
A.Pregnancy
B.A titanium hip replacement
C.Allergies to antibiotics
D.Inability to move his feet
90. The nurse is caring for the client receiving Amphotericin B. Which of the following
indicates that the client has experienced toxicity to this drug?
A.Changes in vision
B.Nausea
C.Urinary frequency
D.Changes in skin color
91. The nurse should visit which of the following clients first?
A.The client with diabetes with a blood glucose of 95mg/dL
B.The client with hypertension being maintained on Lisinopril
C.The client with chest pain and a history of angina
D.The client with Raynaud's disease
92. A client with cystic fibrosis is taking pancreatic enzymes. The nurse should administer
this medication:
94. A client who has glaucoma is to have miotic eyedrops instilled in both eyes. The nurse
knows that the purpose of the medication is to:
95. A client with a severe corneal ulcer has an order for Gentamycin gtt. q 4 hours and
Neomycin 1 gtt q 4 hours. Which of the following schedules should be used when
administering the drops?
96. The client with color blindness will MOST LIKELY have problems distinguishing
which of the following colors?
A.Orange
B.Violet
C.Red
D.White
98. The client with enuresis is being taught regarding bladder retraining. The nurse should
advise the client to refrain from drinking after:
A.1900
B.1200
C.1000
D.0700
99. Which of the following diet instructions should be given to the client with recurring
urinary tract infections?
A.Increase intake of meats.
B.Avoid citrus fruits.
C.Perform pericare with hydrogen peroxide.
D.Drink a glass of cranberry juice every day.
100. The physician has prescribed NPH insulin for a client with diabetes mellitus.
Which statement indicates that the client knows when the peak action of the insulin
occurs?
A."I will make sure I eat breakfast within 2 hours of taking my insulin."
B."I will need to carry candy or some form of sugar with me all the time."
C."I will eat a snack around three o'clock each afternoon."
D."I can save my dessert from supper for a bedtime snack."