Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
51. A client comes to the prenatal clinic to begin care. The nurse would advise her that the routine test(s) during the initial examination is/are:
Select all that apply.
. Rubella titer.
. Complete blood count (CBC).
. Glucose tolerance test.
. Ultrasound.
. Blood type and antibody screen.
Test-Taking Tip
Use the process of elimination to discard the nonroutine tests for an initial visit ( Answers 3 and 4 ).
Content Area: Maternity, Antepartum; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Reduction of Risk Potential/Diagnostic Tests
Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
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Answer 1 is correct because rubella titer is part of the initial prenatal laboratory panel. Answer 2 is correct because the CBC is part of the initial prenatal laboratory panel. Answer 3 is incorrect because the glucose tolerance test is not usually part of the initial prenatal panel; it is obtained during the 28th week of pregnancy. Answer 4 is incorrect because the ultrasound is not part of the initial prenatal examination. Answer 5 is correct because blood type and Rh are part of the initial prenatal laboratory panel.