Question 1

Which should the nurse be aware of to care for women receiving prenatal care?

Accepted Answer

A)  The interview portions become more intensive as the visits become more frequent over the course of the pregnancy. 
B)  Monthly visits are scheduled for the first trimester, every 2 weeks for the second trimester, and weekly for the third trimester. 
C)  During the abdominal examination the nurse should be alert for supine hypotension. 
D)  For pregnant women a systolic blood pressure (BP) of 130 and a diastolic BP of 80 is sufficient to be considered hypertensive. 
A)  The interview portions become more intensive as the visits become more frequent over the course of the pregnancy. 
B)  Monthly visits are scheduled for the first trimester, every 2 weeks for the second trimester, and weekly for the third trimester. 
C)  During the abdominal examination the nurse should be alert for supine hypotension. 
D)  For pregnant women a systolic blood pressure (BP) of 130 and a diastolic BP of 80 is sufficient to be considered hypertensive.

Question 2

Which immunization is safe to administer to a pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tetanus 
B)  Mumps 
C)  Chickenpox 
D)  Rubella 
A)  Tetanus 
B)  Mumps 
C)  Chickenpox 
D)  Rubella

Question 3

With regard to medications,herbs,immunizations,and other substances normally encountered,the nurse should be aware of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both prescription and over-the-counter ( OTC ) drugs that otherwise are harmless can become hazardous by metabolic deficiencies of the fetus. 
B)  The greatest danger of drug-caused developmental deficits in the fetus is seen in the final trimester. 
C)  Killed-virus vaccines ( e . g ., tetanus ) should not be given during pregnancy, but live-virus vaccines ( e . g ., measles ) are permissible. 
D)  No convincing evidence exists that secondhand smoke is potentially dangerous to the fetus. 
A)  Both prescription and over-the-counter ( OTC ) drugs that otherwise are harmless can become hazardous by metabolic deficiencies of the fetus. 
B)  The greatest danger of drug-caused developmental deficits in the fetus is seen in the final trimester. 
C)  Killed-virus vaccines ( e . g ., tetanus ) should not be given during pregnancy, but live-virus vaccines ( e . g ., measles ) are permissible. 
D)  No convincing evidence exists that secondhand smoke is potentially dangerous to the fetus.

Question 4

Which behaviour indicates that a woman is "seeking safe passage" for herself and her infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  She keeps all prenatal appointments. 
B)  She "eats for two." 
C)  She drives her car slowly. 
D)  She wears only low-heeled shoes. 
A)  She keeps all prenatal appointments. 
B)  She "eats for two." 
C)  She drives her car slowly. 
D)  She wears only low-heeled shoes.

Question 5

Which symptom is considered a first-trimester warning sign and should be reported immediately by the pregnant woman to her health care provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nausea with occasional vomiting 
B)  Fatigue 
C)  Urinary frequency 
D)  Vaginal bleeding 
A)  Nausea with occasional vomiting 
B)  Fatigue 
C)  Urinary frequency 
D)  Vaginal bleeding

Question 6

A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant is informed by the nurse that a danger sign of pregnancy could be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constipation 
B)  Alteration in the pattern of fetal movement 
C)  Heart palpitations 
D)  Edema in the ankles and feet at the end of the day 
A)  Constipation 
B)  Alteration in the pattern of fetal movement 
C)  Heart palpitations 
D)  Edema in the ankles and feet at the end of the day

Question 7

What should the nurse be aware of for the initial visit with a patient who is beginning prenatal care?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first interview is a relaxed, get-acquainted affair to gather general impressions. 
B)  Avoid assessing any handicap conditions until the second prenatal visit. 
C)  Be alert to the appearance of potential parenting problems such as depression or lack of family support. 
D)  Nurses should not ask about illegal drug use; that is left to physicians. 
A)  The first interview is a relaxed, get-acquainted affair to gather general impressions. 
B)  Avoid assessing any handicap conditions until the second prenatal visit. 
C)  Be alert to the appearance of potential parenting problems such as depression or lack of family support. 
D)  Nurses should not ask about illegal drug use; that is left to physicians.

Question 8

What type of cultural concern is the most likely deterrent to many women seeking prenatal care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religion 
B)  Modesty 
C)  Ignorance 
D)  Belief that physicians are evil 
A)  Religion 
B)  Modesty 
C)  Ignorance 
D)  Belief that physicians are evil

Question 9

In her work with pregnant women of various cultures,a nurse practitioner has observed various practices that seemed strange or unusual.She has learned that cultural rituals and practices during pregnancy seem to have one purpose in common.Which statement best describes that purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  To promote family unity 
B)  To ward off the "evil eye" 
C)  To appease the gods of fertility 
D)  To protect the mother and fetus during pregnancy 
A)  To promote family unity 
B)  To ward off the "evil eye" 
C)  To appease the gods of fertility 
D)  To protect the mother and fetus during pregnancy

Question 10

An innovative new approach to prenatal care known as centring pregnancy was recently implemented in one community in British Columbia.Which statement would accurately apply to the centring model of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group sessions begin with the first prenatal visit. 
B)  At each visit, blood pressure, weight, and urine dipsticks are obtained by the nurse. 
C)  Eight to 12 women are placed in gestational-age cohort groups. 
D)  Outcomes are similar to those of traditional prenatal care. 
A)  Group sessions begin with the first prenatal visit. 
B)  At each visit, blood pressure, weight, and urine dipsticks are obtained by the nurse. 
C)  Eight to 12 women are placed in gestational-age cohort groups. 
D)  Outcomes are similar to those of traditional prenatal care.

Question 11

What is the name of the phenomenon of the expectant father experiencing pregnancy-like symptoms such as nausea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperemesis 
B)  Couvade 
C)  Identification syndrome 
D)  Psychological bingeing 
A)  Hyperemesis 
B)  Couvade 
C)  Identification syndrome 
D)  Psychological bingeing

Question 12

What is the purpose of the pinch test?

Accepted Answer

A)  To check the sensitivity of the nipples 
B)  To determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted 
C)  To calculate the adipose buildup in the abdomen 
D)  To see whether the fetus has become inactive 
A)  To check the sensitivity of the nipples 
B)  To determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted 
C)  To calculate the adipose buildup in the abdomen 
D)  To see whether the fetus has become inactive

Question 13

A pregnant woman at 18 weeks of gestation calls the clinic to report that she has been experiencing occasional backaches of mild-to-moderate intensity.What should the nurse recommend to the woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do Kegel exercises. 
B)  Do pelvic rock exercises. 
C)  Use a softer mattress. 
D)  Stay in bed for 24 hours. 
A)  Do Kegel exercises. 
B)  Do pelvic rock exercises. 
C)  Use a softer mattress. 
D)  Stay in bed for 24 hours.

Question 14

The nurse should be aware that the partner's main role in pregnancy is to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide financial support. 
B)  Protect the pregnant woman from "old wives' tales." 
C)  Support and nurture the pregnant woman. 
D)  Make sure the pregnant woman keeps prenatal appointments. 
A)  Provide financial support. 
B)  Protect the pregnant woman from "old wives' tales." 
C)  Support and nurture the pregnant woman. 
D)  Make sure the pregnant woman keeps prenatal appointments.

Question 15

The nurse caring for the newly pregnant woman would advise her that ideally prenatal care should begin at what time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prenatal care should begin before the first missed menstrual period. 
B)  Prenatal care should begin after the first missed menstrual period. 
C)  Prenatal care should begin after the second missed menstrual period. 
D)  Prenatal care should begin after the third missed menstrual period. 
A)  Prenatal care should begin before the first missed menstrual period. 
B)  Prenatal care should begin after the first missed menstrual period. 
C)  Prenatal care should begin after the second missed menstrual period. 
D)  Prenatal care should begin after the third missed menstrual period.

Exam 10: Nursing Care During Pregnancy

Which should the nurse be aware of to care for women receiving prenatal care?

Which immunization is safe to administer to a pregnant woman?

With regard to medications,herbs,immunizations,and other substances normally encountered,the nurse should be aware of which of the following?

Which behaviour indicates that a woman is "seeking safe passage" for herself and her infant?

Which symptom is considered a first-trimester warning sign and should be reported immediately by the pregnant woman to her health care provider?

A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant is informed by the nurse that a danger sign of pregnancy could be which of the following?

What should the nurse be aware of for the initial visit with a patient who is beginning prenatal care?

What type of cultural concern is the most likely deterrent to many women seeking prenatal care?

In her work with pregnant women of various cultures,a nurse practitioner has observed various practices that seemed strange or unusual.She has learned that cultural rituals and practices during pregnancy seem to have one purpose in common.Which statement best describes that purpose?

An innovative new approach to prenatal care known as centring pregnancy was recently implemented in one community in British Columbia.Which statement would accurately apply to the centring model of care?

What is the name of the phenomenon of the expectant father experiencing pregnancy-like symptoms such as nausea?

What is the purpose of the pinch test?

A pregnant woman at 18 weeks of gestation calls the clinic to report that she has been experiencing occasional backaches of mild-to-moderate intensity.What should the nurse recommend to the woman?

The nurse should be aware that the partner's main role in pregnancy is to do which of the following?

The nurse caring for the newly pregnant woman would advise her that ideally prenatal care should begin at what time?

Contemporary Perinatal Nursing in Canada

The Family and Culture

Community Care

Health Promotion

Health Assessment

Reproductive Health

Infertility, contraception, and Abortion

Preconception, genetics, conception, and Fetal Development

Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy

Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Pregnancy Risk Factors and Assessment: Maternal and Fetal

Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational Conditions

Pregnancy at Risk: Pre-Existing Conditions

Labour and Birth Processes

Comfort Measures for Labour

Fetal Health Surveillance During Labour

Nursing Care During Labour and Birth

Labour and Birth at Risk

Maternal Physiological Changes

Nursing Care During the Fourth Trimester

Transition to Parenthood

Postpartum Complications

Physiological Adaptations of the Newborn

Nursing Care of the Newborn

Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

Infants With Gestational Age-Related Problems

The Newborn at Risk: Acquired and Congenital Problems

Contemporary Pediatric Nursing in Canada

Community-Based Nursing Care of the Child and Family

Family Influences on Child Health Promotion

Social, cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion

Developmental Influences on Child Health Promotion

Communication, history, physical, and Developmental Assessment

Pain Assessment and Management

The Infant and Family

The Toddler and Family

The Preschooler and Family

The School-Age Child and Family

The Adolescent and Family

Chronic Illness, disability, and End-Of-Life Care

Cognitive and Sensory Impairment

Family-Centred Home Care

Reaction to Illness and Hospitalization

Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions

Respiratory Dysfunction

Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

Cardiovascular Dysfunction

Hematological and Immunological Dysfunction

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