Exam 7: Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy

Some pregnant patients may complain of changes in their voice and impaired hearing.The nurse can tell these patients that these are common reactions to:

The nurse teaches a pregnant woman about the presumptive,probable,and positive signs of pregnancy.The woman demonstrates understanding of the nurse's instructions if she states that a positive sign of pregnancy is:

Which time-based description of a stage of development in pregnancy is accurate?

A patient at 24 weeks of gestation contacts the nurse at her obstetric provider's office to complain that she has cravings for dirt and gravel.The nurse is aware that this condition is known as ________ and may indicate anemia.

The diagnosis of pregnancy is based on which positive signs of pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement about a condition of pregnancy is accurate?

To reassure and educate their pregnant patients about changes in their blood pressure,maternity nurses should be aware that:

To reassure and educate pregnant patients about changes in their breasts,nurses should be aware that:

Numerous changes in the integumentary system occur during pregnancy.Which change persists after birth?

A 31-year-old woman believes that she may be pregnant.She took an OTC pregnancy test 1 week ago after missing her period; the test was positive.During her assessment interview,the nurse enquires about the woman's last menstrual period and asks whether she is taking any medications.The woman states that she takes medicine for epilepsy.She has been under considerable stress lately at work and has not been sleeping well.She also has a history of irregular periods.Her physical examination does not indicate that she is pregnant.She has an ultrasound scan that reveals she is not pregnant.What is the most likely cause of the false-positive pregnancy test result?

The maternity nurse understands that vascular volume increases 40% to 45% during pregnancy to:

A woman's obstetric history indicates that she is pregnant for the fourth time and all of her children from previous pregnancies are living.One was born at 39 weeks of gestation,twins were born at 34 weeks of gestation,and another child was born at 35 weeks of gestation.What is her gravidity and parity using the GTPAL system?

The nurse caring for the pregnant patient must understand that the hormone essential for maintaining pregnancy is:

The mucous plug that forms in the endocervical canal is called the:

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)is an important biochemical marker for pregnancy and the basis for many tests.A maternity nurse should be aware that:

Which finding in the urine analysis of a pregnant woman is considered a variation of normal?

Physiologic anemia often occurs during pregnancy as a result of:

To reassure and educate pregnant patients about changes in the uterus,nurses should be aware that:

A woman is at 14 weeks of gestation.The nurse would expect to palpate the fundus at which level?

A first-time mother at 18 weeks of gestation comes for her regularly scheduled prenatal visit.The patient tells the nurse that she is afraid that she is going into premature labor because she is beginning to have regular contractions.The nurse explains that this is the Braxton Hicks sign and teaches the patient that this type of contraction: