NUR 404 Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam (Examsoft Exam) Practice Questions

The nurse is preparing diphenhydramine for nausea in a pediatric patient. The physician ordered 6.25 mg/kg intravenous push every six hours. The patient weighs 38 pounds, and the concentration of the medication is 50 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer to the patient? Round to the nearest tenths place. Record numerical answer only.  

The risk factors associated with child abuse are? Select all that apply

A child weighs 52 lb. The child has a fever and the doctor orders acetaminophen. The safe dose range of this medication is 10-15 mg/kg every 6 hours. What is the maximum safe daily dose of the medication the client can receive? Round to the nearest whole number. Record numerical answers only.

The nurse is checking a newborn for the presence of Ortolani maneuver and Barlow sign. For which health problem are these assessments used?

A child with a bacterial infection is prescribed penicillin. The provider orders 25,000 units/kg/day of penicillin to be given every four hours. The client weighs 56.9 lb. How many units will the nurse administer to the client for one dose? Round to the nearest whole number. Record numerical answer only.

On the second day after a surgical repair for a cleft lip, which of the following would be most important?

A client who weighs 76.5 kg is ordered hydromorphone 0.2 mg/kg/day intravenous push divided as needed every 6 hours. Available supply is 1 mg/mL. How many milliliters would the nurse administer in one dose? Round the answer to the nearest tenths place. Record the numeric answers only.

The nurse is closely monitoring the intake and output of an infant with heart failure who is receiving diuretic therapy. Which of the following is the most appropriate method to assess urine output?

A nurse is administering 30 mg/kg/day of amoxicillin every six hours to a 48.6 lb client. The concentration available is 0.2 g/5 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer to the client per dose? Round to the nearest tenths place. Record numerical answer only.

A pregnant client enjoys exercising at a local health spa once a week. Which comment would lead the nurse to believe they need additional teaching?

The parents of a 3-month-old ask why their baby will not have an operation to correct a ventricular septal defect (VSD). The nurse's best response is: