Maternal Pediatric Ch. 1-5
A woman pregnant for the first time asks the nurse, "When will I begin to feel the baby move?" What is
the nurse's best response? - ANSWER -"You may notice the baby moving around the 4th or 5th month."
A pregnant woman inquires about exercising during pregnancy. What information should the nurse
include when planning to educate this woman? - ANSWER -A regular schedule of moderate exercise
during pregnancy is beneficial.
An ultrasound confirms that a 16-year-old girl is pregnant. How does the need for prenatal care and
counseling for adolescents different from other age populations? - ANSWER -A pregnant adolescent is
experiencing two major life transitions at the same time.
, The nurse explains that the softening of the cervix and vagina is a probable sign of pregnancy. What is
the appropriate term for this sign? - ANSWER -Goodell's
When obtaining a prenatal history on a pregnant patient the nurse notes a family history of sickle cell
disease. Given this information, what lab test can the nurse anticipate the physician will order? -
ANSWER -Hemoglobin electrophoresis
A woman who is 37 weeks pregnant reports feeling dizzy when lying on her back. What does the nurse
explain as the most likely cause of this symptom? - ANSWER -Supine hypotension syndrome
The nurse cautions the patient that, because of hormonal changes in late pregnancy, the pelvic joints
relax. What does this result in? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -joint instability
waddling gate
The nurse assesses the progress from the announcement stage of fatherhood to the acceptance stage
when the patient reports which actions by the father? (Select all that apply. - ANSWER -a. Helped select
a crib
b. Has revised his financial plan
d. Traded his sports car for a sedan
What nursing interventions are appropriate for the prenatal patient in terms of prenatal care? (Select all
that apply.) - ANSWER -a. Offer nutritional counseling.
b. Reduce risk factors.
d. Reinforce responsibility of parenthood.
e. Improve health practices.
Student practical nurses are discussing the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International
(NANDA-I) taxonomy in post conference on the acute care clinical setting. The students are aware that
the role of the LPN with nursing diagnosis formulation is what? - ANSWER -To have an understanding of
nursing diagnosis terminology
How does electronic charting ensure comprehensive charting more effectively than handwritten
charting? - ANSWER -Requires certain responses before allowing the user to progress
A woman pregnant for the first time asks the nurse, "When will I begin to feel the baby move?" What is
the nurse's best response? - ANSWER -"You may notice the baby moving around the 4th or 5th month."
A pregnant woman inquires about exercising during pregnancy. What information should the nurse
include when planning to educate this woman? - ANSWER -A regular schedule of moderate exercise
during pregnancy is beneficial.
An ultrasound confirms that a 16-year-old girl is pregnant. How does the need for prenatal care and
counseling for adolescents different from other age populations? - ANSWER -A pregnant adolescent is
experiencing two major life transitions at the same time.
, The nurse explains that the softening of the cervix and vagina is a probable sign of pregnancy. What is
the appropriate term for this sign? - ANSWER -Goodell's
When obtaining a prenatal history on a pregnant patient the nurse notes a family history of sickle cell
disease. Given this information, what lab test can the nurse anticipate the physician will order? -
ANSWER -Hemoglobin electrophoresis
A woman who is 37 weeks pregnant reports feeling dizzy when lying on her back. What does the nurse
explain as the most likely cause of this symptom? - ANSWER -Supine hypotension syndrome
The nurse cautions the patient that, because of hormonal changes in late pregnancy, the pelvic joints
relax. What does this result in? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -joint instability
waddling gate
The nurse assesses the progress from the announcement stage of fatherhood to the acceptance stage
when the patient reports which actions by the father? (Select all that apply. - ANSWER -a. Helped select
a crib
b. Has revised his financial plan
d. Traded his sports car for a sedan
What nursing interventions are appropriate for the prenatal patient in terms of prenatal care? (Select all
that apply.) - ANSWER -a. Offer nutritional counseling.
b. Reduce risk factors.
d. Reinforce responsibility of parenthood.
e. Improve health practices.
Student practical nurses are discussing the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International
(NANDA-I) taxonomy in post conference on the acute care clinical setting. The students are aware that
the role of the LPN with nursing diagnosis formulation is what? - ANSWER -To have an understanding of
nursing diagnosis terminology
How does electronic charting ensure comprehensive charting more effectively than handwritten
charting? - ANSWER -Requires certain responses before allowing the user to progress
