NUR 230 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH LATEST
UPDATES
What are the signs of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Presumptive, Probable, Positive
What is a presumptive sign of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-N&V, breast changes, fatigue,
urinary frequency
What is a probable sign of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Goodell's sign, Chadwick's sign,
Hegar's sign, positive pregnancy test
What is gravida? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Total number of pregnancies
What is para? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Total number of viable pregnancies (at lease 20 weeks
gestation)
Describe Naegele's Rule? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Used to determine the expected date of
delivery (EDD)
How is the EDD determined? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Naegele's Rule:
(First day of last period+ 7 days) - 3 months
What is a positive sign of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hearing fetal heart tones (12
wks), Visualization of the fetus (4 wks), palpating fetal movement, and visualizing fetal movements:
Ultrasound (18 wks)
What are the effects of pregnancy on the cardiovascular system? - CORRECT ANSWERS-There
is extra fluid on board so the CO increases 10%-50%. The heart rate increases 10-15 bpm
What is asked/done in first GYN appt? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Pap smear
, -STD's
-Were they on birth control or antibiotics?
-Currently taking any medications?
-Currently using tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs?
- Ask about resources (social, financial)
-Any previous pregnancies
How much should caffeine be decreased to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1-2 servings a day
What foods are rich in iron? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Red meat
-Dark leafy greens
-Beans
-Poultry
What are ways in which the mother can avoid heartburn? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Good
posture
-Avoid spicy foods
-Eat small meals
At how many weeks can you see the fetus on an ultrasound? - CORRECT ANSWERS-6 weeks
What is the "mask of pregnancy" called? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cholasma
What is linea nigra? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a hyperpigmented line on the abdomen from the
symphysis pubis to the top of the fundus
What are stretch marks called? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Striae gravidarum
What are respiratory changes in the mother? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Nasal congestion/ nose
bleeding due to elevated estrogen levels
UPDATES
What are the signs of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Presumptive, Probable, Positive
What is a presumptive sign of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-N&V, breast changes, fatigue,
urinary frequency
What is a probable sign of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Goodell's sign, Chadwick's sign,
Hegar's sign, positive pregnancy test
What is gravida? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Total number of pregnancies
What is para? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Total number of viable pregnancies (at lease 20 weeks
gestation)
Describe Naegele's Rule? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Used to determine the expected date of
delivery (EDD)
How is the EDD determined? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Naegele's Rule:
(First day of last period+ 7 days) - 3 months
What is a positive sign of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hearing fetal heart tones (12
wks), Visualization of the fetus (4 wks), palpating fetal movement, and visualizing fetal movements:
Ultrasound (18 wks)
What are the effects of pregnancy on the cardiovascular system? - CORRECT ANSWERS-There
is extra fluid on board so the CO increases 10%-50%. The heart rate increases 10-15 bpm
What is asked/done in first GYN appt? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Pap smear
, -STD's
-Were they on birth control or antibiotics?
-Currently taking any medications?
-Currently using tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs?
- Ask about resources (social, financial)
-Any previous pregnancies
How much should caffeine be decreased to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1-2 servings a day
What foods are rich in iron? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Red meat
-Dark leafy greens
-Beans
-Poultry
What are ways in which the mother can avoid heartburn? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Good
posture
-Avoid spicy foods
-Eat small meals
At how many weeks can you see the fetus on an ultrasound? - CORRECT ANSWERS-6 weeks
What is the "mask of pregnancy" called? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cholasma
What is linea nigra? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a hyperpigmented line on the abdomen from the
symphysis pubis to the top of the fundus
What are stretch marks called? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Striae gravidarum
What are respiratory changes in the mother? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Nasal congestion/ nose
bleeding due to elevated estrogen levels
