Exam 11: Nursing Care During Pregnancy

A 30-year-old primigravida client is at the clinic for her initial prenatal visit. She is unsure of her chickenpox immune status. The nurse should recommend that this woman have a ____________________________ drawn.

Which statement about multifetal pregnancy is NOT accurate?

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?

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

A pregnant woman at 10 weeks of gestation jogs three or four times per week. She is concerned about the effect of exercise on the fetus. The nurse should inform her:

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

During the first trimester a woman can expect which of the following changes in her sexual desire?

The nurse should be aware that the pinch test is used to:

The phenomenon of someone other than the mother-to-be experiencing pregnancy-like symptoms such as nausea and weight gain applies to the:

Which statement about pregnancy is accurate?

With regard to follow-up visits for women receiving prenatal care,nurses should be aware that:

A 3-year-old girl's mother is 6 months pregnant. What concern is this child likely to verbalize?

The nurse caring for the newly pregnant woman would advise her that ideally prenatal care should begin:

What represents a typical progression through the phases of a woman's establishing a relationship with the fetus?

With regard to the initial visit with a client who is beginning prenatal care,nurses should be aware that:

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. The nurse would recommend that she:

A woman has just moved to the United States from Mexico. She is 3 months pregnant and has arrived for her first prenatal visit. During her assessment interview,you discover that she has not had any immunizations. Which immunizations should she receive at this point in her pregnancy? Choose all that apply.