Question 1

What period of the maternity cycle does the intrapartal period cover?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beginning of pregnancy to midterm 
B)  Conception to third trimester 
C)  Onset of labor to delivery of the baby 
D)  Onset of labor to delivery of the placenta 
A)  Beginning of pregnancy to midterm 
B)  Conception to third trimester 
C)  Onset of labor to delivery of the baby 
D)  Onset of labor to delivery of the placenta D

Question 2

Why is the nurse concerned about a patient in her first trimester of pregnancy being exposed to German measles?

Accepted Answer

A)  The disease is capable of causing a spontaneous abortion. 
B)  The disease is capable of causing birth defects. 
C)  The disease is capable of causing high fever and convulsions. 
D)  The disease is capable of interfering with placental implantation. 
A)  The disease is capable of causing a spontaneous abortion. 
B)  The disease is capable of causing birth defects. 
C)  The disease is capable of causing high fever and convulsions. 
D)  The disease is capable of interfering with placental implantation. B

Question 3

What is the cause of frequent urination in early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased fluid intake 
B)  The fetus's kidneys functioning 
C)  Retention of fluid 
D)  Increased circulating volume 
A)  Increased fluid intake 
B)  The fetus's kidneys functioning 
C)  Retention of fluid 
D)  Increased circulating volume D

Question 4

A woman asks the nurse about the safety of sexual intercourse during her pregnancy. Which response by the nurse is the most correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Sexual activity should be avoided after the first trimester." 
B)  "Sexual activity should be ceased in the case of vaginal bleeding." 
C)  "Sexual activity should be avoided in the second trimester." 
D)  "Sexual activity should be limited to activity that does not include intercourse." 
A)  "Sexual activity should be avoided after the first trimester." 
B)  "Sexual activity should be ceased in the case of vaginal bleeding." 
C)  "Sexual activity should be avoided in the second trimester." 
D)  "Sexual activity should be limited to activity that does not include intercourse."

Question 5

When the young primigravida asks about how to adjust her diet for her pregnancy, what should the nurse suggest the mother add to her diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leafy green vegetables and fruit 
B)  Beef and poultry 
C)  Foods high in sodium and potassium 
D)  Bread and grains 
A)  Leafy green vegetables and fruit 
B)  Beef and poultry 
C)  Foods high in sodium and potassium 
D)  Bread and grains

Question 6

When can the sex of the fetus be confirmed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conception 
B)  2 weeks 
C)  6 weeks 
D)  9 weeks 
A)  Conception 
B)  2 weeks 
C)  6 weeks 
D)  9 weeks

Question 7

Smoking by the mother can have what effect in the fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hearing deficits 
B)  Neuromuscular deformities 
C)  Cerebral palsy 
D)  Low birth weight 
A)  Hearing deficits 
B)  Neuromuscular deformities 
C)  Cerebral palsy 
D)  Low birth weight

Question 8

How long does the embryonic stage of pregnancy typically last?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 weeks 
B)  4 weeks 
C)  6 weeks 
D)  8 weeks 
A)  3 weeks 
B)  4 weeks 
C)  6 weeks 
D)  8 weeks

Question 9

A woman entering the 22nd week of pregnancy complains that she has become unsightly because of chloasma. What should the nurse recommend to reduce the appearance of the chloasma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use heavy makeup 
B)  Take extra doses of vitamin A 
C)  Avoid exposure to the sun 
D)  Reduce caffeine intake 
A)  Use heavy makeup 
B)  Take extra doses of vitamin A 
C)  Avoid exposure to the sun 
D)  Reduce caffeine intake

Question 10

Early in the first trimester, a woman complains of morning sickness. What does the nurse suggest to aid with the discomfort?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating something with a high-fat content 
B)  Eating dry crackers before getting up 
C)  Eating three well-balanced meals 
D)  Getting rest and taking antiemetics 
A)  Eating something with a high-fat content 
B)  Eating dry crackers before getting up 
C)  Eating three well-balanced meals 
D)  Getting rest and taking antiemetics

Question 11

The newly diagnosed primigravida who is 6 weeks pregnant states, "I don't feel like I have a real baby inside me." To reassure the mother, the nurse provides reassurance that which of the following is functioning in the 6-week-old embryo?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Hands 
D)  Heart 
A)  Brain 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Hands 
D)  Heart

Question 12

During which gestational week can a primigravida expect to first feel fetal movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  10 
C)  16 
D)  20 
A)  8 
B)  10 
C)  16 
D)  20

Question 13

A pregnant teenager presents with the following complaints. Which complaint could be an indicator of a serious complication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Painful hemorrhoids 
B)  Linea nigra 
C)  Visual disturbances 
D)  Low back pain 
A)  Painful hemorrhoids 
B)  Linea nigra 
C)  Visual disturbances 
D)  Low back pain

Question 14

What should a nurse instruct the patient to do before assessing fundal height?

Accepted Answer

A)  Press her lower back against the examination table 
B)  Empty her bladder 
C)  Take a deep breath and hold it 
D)  Bear down 
A)  Press her lower back against the examination table 
B)  Empty her bladder 
C)  Take a deep breath and hold it 
D)  Bear down

Question 15

The nurse concludes that the prenatal patient has no need for further instruction when she correctly states that amniocentesis can determine which of the baby's characteristics? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Sex 
B)  Maturity 
C)  Approximate weight 
D)  Health 
E)  Genetic defects 
A)  Sex 
B)  Maturity 
C)  Approximate weight 
D)  Health 
E)  Genetic defects

Question 16

The nurse assesses a reactive result to a nonstress test when the fetal heart rate increases _____ beats per minute.

Accepted Answer

15
fifteen
The reactive criter

Question 17

During the last trimester of pregnancy, the nurse recommends that the woman wear low-heeled shoes. What is the nurse trying to prevent with this recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lower back pain 
B)  Leg cramps 
C)  Leg swelling 
D)  Joint pain 
A)  Lower back pain 
B)  Leg cramps 
C)  Leg swelling 
D)  Joint pain

Question 18

Which of the following demonstrate culturally competent care of the pregnant patient? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Discuss beliefs with the patient and incorporate them in the plan of care. 
B)  Prohibit visits from anyone other than immediate family members. 
C)  Require the patient's participation in every aspect of the health care system. 
D)  Maintain the patient's modesty at all times. 
E)  Strive to maintain a harmonious environment for the patient. 
A)  Discuss beliefs with the patient and incorporate them in the plan of care. 
B)  Prohibit visits from anyone other than immediate family members. 
C)  Require the patient's participation in every aspect of the health care system. 
D)  Maintain the patient's modesty at all times. 
E)  Strive to maintain a harmonious environment for the patient.

Question 19

A patient has been diagnosed with a tubal pregnancy. What is the typical outcome of a tubal pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient will carry the pregnancy to term and have a cesarean delivery. 
B)  The patient will have to remain in bed for the remainder of the pregnancy. 
C)  The patient will spontaneously abort this ectopic pregnancy. 
D)  The patient will require surgery to remove the zygote. 
A)  The patient will carry the pregnancy to term and have a cesarean delivery. 
B)  The patient will have to remain in bed for the remainder of the pregnancy. 
C)  The patient will spontaneously abort this ectopic pregnancy. 
D)  The patient will require surgery to remove the zygote.

Question 20

The physician decides to send the mother for a test to determine the fetal lung maturity. What is the name of this fetal well-being test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biophysical profile 
B)  Alpha-fetoprotein 
C)  Amniocentesis 
D)  Ultrasound 
A)  Biophysical profile 
B)  Alpha-fetoprotein 
C)  Amniocentesis 
D)  Ultrasound

Exam 25: Health Promotion and Pregnancy

What period of the maternity cycle does the intrapartal period cover?

Why is the nurse concerned about a patient in her first trimester of pregnancy being exposed to German measles?

What is the cause of frequent urination in early pregnancy?

A woman asks the nurse about the safety of sexual intercourse during her pregnancy. Which response by the nurse is the most correct?

When the young primigravida asks about how to adjust her diet for her pregnancy, what should the nurse suggest the mother add to her diet?

When can the sex of the fetus be confirmed?

Smoking by the mother can have what effect in the fetus?

How long does the embryonic stage of pregnancy typically last?

A woman entering the 22nd week of pregnancy complains that she has become unsightly because of chloasma. What should the nurse recommend to reduce the appearance of the chloasma?

Early in the first trimester, a woman complains of morning sickness. What does the nurse suggest to aid with the discomfort?

The newly diagnosed primigravida who is 6 weeks pregnant states, "I don't feel like I have a real baby inside me." To reassure the mother, the nurse provides reassurance that which of the following is functioning in the 6-week-old embryo?

During which gestational week can a primigravida expect to first feel fetal movement?

A pregnant teenager presents with the following complaints. Which complaint could be an indicator of a serious complication?

What should a nurse instruct the patient to do before assessing fundal height?

The nurse concludes that the prenatal patient has no need for further instruction when she correctly states that amniocentesis can determine which of the baby's characteristics? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse assesses a reactive result to a nonstress test when the fetal heart rate increases _____ beats per minute.

During the last trimester of pregnancy, the nurse recommends that the woman wear low-heeled shoes. What is the nurse trying to prevent with this recommendation?

Which of the following demonstrate culturally competent care of the pregnant patient? (Select all that apply.)

A patient has been diagnosed with a tubal pregnancy. What is the typical outcome of a tubal pregnancy?

The physician decides to send the mother for a test to determine the fetal lung maturity. What is the name of this fetal well-being test?

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