Exam 11: Nursing Care During Pregnancy

In response to requests by the U.S. Public Health Service for new models of prenatal care,an innovative new approach to prenatal care known as centering pregnancy was developed. Which statement would accurately apply to the centering model of care?

With regard to the father's acceptance of the pregnancy and preparation for childbirth,the maternity nurse should know that:

Prenatal testing for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is recommended for:

A woman who is 32 weeks' pregnant is informed by the nurse that a danger sign of pregnancy could be:

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

A woman is 3 months pregnant. At her prenatal visit she tells the nurse that she doesn't know what is happening;one minute she's happy that she is pregnant,and the next minute she cries for no reason. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

In understanding and guiding a woman through her acceptance of pregnancy,a maternity nurse should be aware that:

Signs and symptoms that a woman should report immediately to her health care provider include (choose all that apply):

With regard to the initial physical examination of a woman beginning prenatal care,maternity nurses should be aware that:

For what reason would breastfeeding be contraindicated?

With regard to work and travel during pregnancy,nurses should be aware that:

With regard to medications,herbs,shots,and other substances normally encountered,the maternity nurse should be aware that:

With regard to their role in the personal hygiene of the expectant mother,maternity nurses should be aware that:

With regard to a woman's reordering of personal relationships during pregnancy,the maternity nurse should be aware that:

With regard to dental care during pregnancy,maternity nurses should be aware that:

A woman who is 14 weeks' pregnant tells the nurse that she always had a glass of wine with dinner before she became pregnant. She has abstained during her first trimester and would like to know if it is safe for her to have a drink with dinner now. The nurse would tell her:

Which blood pressure (BP) finding during the second trimester indicates a risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension?

A woman arrives at the clinic for a pregnancy test. The first day of her last menstrual period (LMP) was February 14,2010. Her expected date of birth (EDB) would be:

The nurse should be aware that the partner's main role in pregnancy is to:

The multiple marker test is used to assess the fetus for which condition?