A laboring patient’s membranes rupture, and the nurse notes…

A laboring patient’s membranes rupture, and the nurse notes a loop of umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. After calling for help and notifying the provider, the nurse prepares the patient for an emergency cesarean section. The patient anxiously asks, “Why do I need a C-section right away?” Which is the nurse’s best response?

Bonus Question: A nurse is inserting an NG tube. Which of th…

Bonus Question: A nurse is inserting an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to confirm proper placement of the tube? A) Auscultate bowel soundsB) Measure the pH of gastric aspirateC) Observe the tube for kinksD) Check for respiratory rate changes

You may not use your graphing calculator for this portion of…

You may not use your graphing calculator for this portion of the exam. Directions: The following pages contain two free response problems.  When completing the free response problems, consider the following: Show all of your work. Your work will be scored on the correctness and completeness of your responses,including your supporting work and answers. Answers without supporting work may not receive credit in caseswhere supporting work is required.