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How much of the assigned reading/chapters in the textbook did you complete?    All of it Most of it Less than half I did not read the textbook at all  

A nurse is assessing a newborn to assign Apgar scores. At 1 minute of life, the newborn has the following findings: pulse 165 bpm; respirations 65 breaths/min with a lusty cry; minimal flexion in extremities; newborn sneezes and cries when suctioned; body is pink but hands and feet are blue in color. What score will the nurse assign the newborn?

A nurse is teaching a client about potential adverse effects of implantable progestins. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?

Researchers want to determine whether taking Vitamin E can prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. To do this, they are analyzing the combined overall effect of 25 small and medium sized randomized controlled trials that each tested whether Vitamin E can slow or prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.  What kind of study is this?

Were you satisfied with your score on the exam?    Yes      Somewhat      No  

The nurse is doing an assessment on a newborn and finds a red rash with white papules and red macules all over the body, especially on the trunk.  The nurse documents this finding as follows:

When developing a teaching plan for a couple considering contraception options, the nurse would include which statement?

A client has just given birth to a newborn who was assigned Apgar scores of 4 at 1 minute of life and 6 at 5 minutes of life. What do the scores suggest about the newborn’s ongoing care?

A nurse is assessing a newborn who is about forty-five minutes old. The nurse would expect this newborn to exhibit which behavior? 

How long would you estimate you studied for the exam (total time in hours)?    0-5 hours total      5-10 hours total      10-20 hours total      20+ hours