NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test with NGN Practice Question
Potential Intervention,Indicated,Not Indicated,Check
Scenario/Extract:
The nurse is assisting the registered nurse with caring for a client who is at 36 weeks gestation. History and Physical Vital Signs
General - Client is gravida 2 para 1 at 36 weeks gestation; reports a throbbing headache rated as / on a scale of 0-10, blurred vision, and epigastric pain; client states that she took 1000 mg of acetaminophen 2 hours ago with no relief, medical history includes seasonal allergies and exercise-induced asthma
Neurological -Patellar deep tendon reflexes 2+ bilaterally, clonus absent
Cardiovascular -Heart tones normal; facial edema noted; +2 pitting edema in bilateral upper extremities; +3 pitting edema in bilateral lower extremities
Gastrointestinal -Client reports fetal movement, no contractions noted; soft uterine resting tone on palpation
Genitourinary -Cervical examination: 1 cm dilated, 0% effaced, -3 fetal station, cephalic fetal presentation, amniotic membranes intact; cesarean birth 5 years ago at 40 weeks gestation for breech fetal presentation, resulting in delivery of healthy newborn
For each potential intervention, click to specify if the Intervention is indicated or not indicated for the care of the client.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Seizure precautions , magnesium sulfate , and antihypertensives are indicated for preeclampsia with severe features. Ambulation is not prioritized due to risk of falls.
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