Question 1

In which situation is a dilation and curettage (D&C)indicated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete abortion at 8 weeks 
B)  Incomplete abortion at 16 weeks 
C)  Threatened abortion at 6 weeks 
D)  Incomplete abortion at 10 weeks 
A)  Complete abortion at 8 weeks 
B)  Incomplete abortion at 16 weeks 
C)  Threatened abortion at 6 weeks 
D)  Incomplete abortion at 10 weeks

Question 2

A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension is admitted complaining of pounding headache,visual changes,and epigastric pain.Nursing care is based on the knowledge that these signs indicate

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety due to hospitalization 
B)  Worsening disease and impending convulsion 
C)  Effects of magnesium sulfate 
D)  Gastrointestinal upset 
A)  Anxiety due to hospitalization 
B)  Worsening disease and impending convulsion 
C)  Effects of magnesium sulfate 
D)  Gastrointestinal upset

Question 3

Approximately 12% to 26% of all clinically recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage.Which is the most common cause of spontaneous abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chromosomal abnormalities 
B)  Infections 
C)  Endocrine imbalance 
D)  Immunologic factors 
A)  Chromosomal abnormalities 
B)  Infections 
C)  Endocrine imbalance 
D)  Immunologic factors

Question 4

What order should the nurse expect for a patient admitted with a threatened abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bed rest 
B)  Ritodrine IV 
C)  NPO 
D)  Narcotic analgesia every 3 hours, prn 
A)  Bed rest 
B)  Ritodrine IV 
C)  NPO 
D)  Narcotic analgesia every 3 hours, prn

Question 5

A woman with severe preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate.The drug classification of this medication is

Accepted Answer

A)  Tocolytic 
B)  Anticonvulsant 
C)  Antihypertensive 
D)  Diuretic 
A)  Tocolytic 
B)  Anticonvulsant 
C)  Antihypertensive 
D)  Diuretic

Question 6

The priority nursing intervention when admitting a pregnant woman who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess fetal heart rate (FHR) and maternal vital signs. 
B)  Perform a venipuncture for hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. 
C)  Place clean disposable pads to collect any drainage. 
D)  Monitor uterine contractions. 
A)  Assess fetal heart rate (FHR) and maternal vital signs. 
B)  Perform a venipuncture for hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. 
C)  Place clean disposable pads to collect any drainage. 
D)  Monitor uterine contractions.

Question 7

The antidote administered to reverse magnesium toxicity is ______________.

Accepted Answer

calcium gluconate
Calcium gluconate is t

Question 8

The condition in which the placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment near or over the internal cervical os is _____________.

Accepted Answer

placenta previa
In placenta previa,the p

Question 9

Methotrexate is recommended as part of the treatment plan for which obstetric complication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete hydatidiform mole 
B)  Missed abortion 
C)  Unruptured ectopic pregnancy 
D)  Abruptio placentae 
A)  Complete hydatidiform mole 
B)  Missed abortion 
C)  Unruptured ectopic pregnancy 
D)  Abruptio placentae

Question 10

Recurrent spontaneous abortion refers to a condition in which a woman experiences three or more consecutive abortions or miscarriages.This is also known as ________ abortion.

Accepted Answer

habitual
Primary causes are believed to

Question 11

Rh incompatibility can occur if the woman is Rh negative and her

Accepted Answer

A)  Fetus is Rh positive 
B)  Husband is Rh positive 
C)  Fetus is Rh negative 
D)  Husband and fetus are both Rh negative 
A)  Fetus is Rh positive 
B)  Husband is Rh positive 
C)  Fetus is Rh negative 
D)  Husband and fetus are both Rh negative

Question 12

A woman with preeclampsia has a seizure.The nurse's primary duty during the seizure is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Insert an oral airway. 
B)  Suction the mouth to prevent aspiration. 
C)  Administer oxygen by mask. 
D)  Stay with the patient and call for help. 
A)  Insert an oral airway. 
B)  Suction the mouth to prevent aspiration. 
C)  Administer oxygen by mask. 
D)  Stay with the patient and call for help.

Question 13

Which laboratory marker is indicative of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bleeding time of 10 minutes 
B)  Presence of fibrin split products 
C)  Thrombocytopenia 
D)  Hyperfibrinogenemia 
A)  Bleeding time of 10 minutes 
B)  Presence of fibrin split products 
C)  Thrombocytopenia 
D)  Hyperfibrinogenemia

Question 14

What routine nursing assessment is contraindicated in the patient admitted with suspected placenta previa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitoring FHR and maternal vital signs 
B)  Observing vaginal bleeding or leakage of amniotic fluid 
C)  Determining frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions 
D)  Determining cervical dilation and effacement 
A)  Monitoring FHR and maternal vital signs 
B)  Observing vaginal bleeding or leakage of amniotic fluid 
C)  Determining frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions 
D)  Determining cervical dilation and effacement

Question 15

The nurse is explaining how to assess edema to the nursing students working on the antepartum unit.Which score indicates edema of lower extremities,face,hands,and sacral area?

Accepted Answer

A)  +1 edema 
B)  +2 edema 
C)  +3 edema 
D)  +4 edema 
A)  +1 edema 
B)  +2 edema 
C)  +3 edema 
D)  +4 edema

Exam 25: Pregnancy-Related Complications

In which situation is a dilation and curettage (D&C)indicated?

A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension is admitted complaining of pounding headache,visual changes,and epigastric pain.Nursing care is based on the knowledge that these signs indicate

Approximately 12% to 26% of all clinically recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage.Which is the most common cause of spontaneous abortion?

What order should the nurse expect for a patient admitted with a threatened abortion?

A woman with severe preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate.The drug classification of this medication is

The priority nursing intervention when admitting a pregnant woman who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy is to

The antidote administered to reverse magnesium toxicity is ______________.

The condition in which the placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment near or over the internal cervical os is _____________.

Methotrexate is recommended as part of the treatment plan for which obstetric complication?

Recurrent spontaneous abortion refers to a condition in which a woman experiences three or more consecutive abortions or miscarriages.This is also known as ________ abortion.

Rh incompatibility can occur if the woman is Rh negative and her

A woman with preeclampsia has a seizure.The nurse's primary duty during the seizure is to

Which laboratory marker is indicative of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

What routine nursing assessment is contraindicated in the patient admitted with suspected placenta previa?

The nurse is explaining how to assess edema to the nursing students working on the antepartum unit.Which score indicates edema of lower extremities,face,hands,and sacral area?

Foundations of Maternity, Women’s Health, and Child Health Nursing

The Nurse’s Role in Maternity, Women’s Health, and Pediatric Nursing

The Childbearing and Child-Rearing Family

Communicating With Children and Families

Health Promotion for the Developing Child

Health Promotion for the Infant

Health Promotion during Early Childhood

Health Promotion for the School-Age Child

Health Promotion for the Adolescent

Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Development

Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Conception and Prenatal Development

Adaptations to Pregnancy

Nutrition for Childbearing

Prenatal Diagnostic Tests

Giving Birth

Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance

Pain Management for Childbirth

Nursing Care during Obstetric Procedures

Postpartum Adaptations

The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment

The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care

Newborn Feeding

The Childbearing Family With Special Needs

Concurrent Disorders During Pregnancy

The Woman With an Intrapartum Complication

The Woman With a Postpartum Complication

The High-Risk Newborn: Problems Related to Gestational Age and Development

The High Risk Newborn: Acquired and Congenital Conditions

Management of Fertility and Infertility

Women’s Health Care

Physical Assessment of Children

Emergency Care of the Child

The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings

The Child With a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness

Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children

Medication Administration and Safety for Infants and Children

Pain Management for Children

The Child With a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration

The Child With an Infectious Disease

The Child With an Immunologic Alteration

The Child With a Gastrointestinal Alteration

The Child With a Genitourinary Alteration

The Child With a Respiratory Alteration

The Child With a Cardiovascular Alteration

The Child With a Hematologic Alteration

The Child With Cancer

The Child With an Alteration in Tissue Integrity

The Child With a Musculoskeletal Alteration

The Child With an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration

The Child With a Neurologic Alteration

Psychosocial Problems in Children and Families

The Child With a Developmental Disability

The Child With a Sensory Alteration

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