A client gave birth three days ago, and reports a change in her vaginal bleeding from dark red to light pink. This client is experiencing:

The physician ordered ticarcillin 500mg in 50ml to infuse over 30 minutes. The drop factor is 15 gtt/ml. Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute.  [CLOZE_01]   Gtt/min  

The nurse is providing care to a newborn who weighs 6 lbs. How many kilograms does the newborn weigh? Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.  [CLOZE_01]  kg

The nurse is concerned that a pregnant patient is using cocaine. What should the nurse suggest to the health care provider to confirm this suspicion?

What is an episiotomy?

A woman with an episiotomy is complaining of soreness. During the assessment the nurse notes the incision is approximate with no redness or swelling. What is the priority action by the nurse?

A nurse is assessing a newborn immediately following delivery. Upon auscultation, the nurse would expect to find the heart rate within which of the following ranges?

A steady trickle of bright red bleeding from the vagina, unresolved persisting moderate to severe pain in the presence of a FIRM, nontender uterine fundus, and a rapid pulse in a postpartum patient could suggest:

Which of the following are methods of quality improvement?1. Plan-do-study-act cycle2. Six sigma3. Lean management4. Competence

Which of the following techniques can be used to improve one’s listening skills?1. Resist distractions.2. Maintain composure and control emotions.3. Keep an open mind (be objective).4. Judge the sender’s delivery, not the content.