NCLEX Chapter 29: High-Risk Pregnancy & Postpartum Complications – Exam Questions with Correct Answers

BOOK NCLEX QUESTIONS CHAPTER 29
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS


A patient has been diagnosed with placenta previa. Which symptom is
considered the classic diagnostic criterion for placenta previa?



1. Painful vaginal bleeding

2. Uterine irritability

3. Elevation of temperature

4. Painless vaginal bleeding

--ANSWER--4. Painless vaginal bleeding




A patient is in labor and suddenly reports sharp fundal pain. She
begins to have vaginal bleeding as well. What is the most likely cause
of her symptoms?



1. Preterm labor

2. Abruptio placentae

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, 3. Pelvic inflammatory disease

4. Placenta previa

--ANSWER--2. Abruptio placentae




A patient is diagnosed with an inevitable abortion. Which assessment
finding distinguishes an inevitable abortion from a threatened
abortion?



1. Uterine cramping

2. Vaginal bleeding

3. Cervical dilation

4. History of previous abortions

--ANSWER--3. Cervical dilation




The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a patient being treated for
acute deep vein thrombosis. Which can be anticipated to be included
in the plan of care at this time? Select all that apply.




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