NURS 630 exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
office visit frequency for low risk pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER - up to 28 weeks: f/u every 4
weeks
28-36 weeks: f/u every 2 weeks
36 weeks+: f/u every week
1st trimester findings (breast) - CORRECT ANSWER - breast pain, enlargement, and changes in
pigmentation
breast pain and enlargement with pigment changes are common findings in what - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1st trimester of pregnancy
why does constipation occur in the 1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - large amount of
circulating progesterone decreases GI motility
how to help breast changes in 1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - wear a supportive bra and
avoid caffeine
how to help constipation in 1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - bulk forming laxative or colace,
regular exercise, elevate feet when defecating, high fiber foods, increase fluid intake, drink warm fluids
excessive salavation (ptyalism) occurs when - CORRECT ANSWER - in 1st trimester of pregnancy
bad taste in mouth occurs in what trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st
how to help fatigue in first trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - supplemental iron, adequate sleep
and rest, mild exercise
how much iron should you take in 1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - 30mg/day if not anemia,
120mg/day if anemic for at least 6 weeks
, when is nausea and vomiting most common - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st trimester
treatment for nausea and vomiting in the first trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - benadryl.
dramamine, compazine, phenergan, reglan, zofran, vit b6
avoid triggers (Certain foods)
avoid tight clothing, acupuncture, small frequent high carb meals, sipping carbonated drinks, eat crackers
when waking up
stay hydrated, sit up after eating, ginger
what happens to the legs in the 1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - Varicosities of vulva and
legs
what to do for Varicosities of vulva and legs - CORRECT ANSWER - · support hose and
compression stockings, lie flat and raise legs to drain veins, avoiding crossing legs, elevate the legs as
much as possible, kegals, mild exercise, warm tub baths
when will hemorrhoids be expected in pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st trimester
hemorrhoid remedies in 1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - · OTC topical anesthetics
(Preparation H, Anusol), avoid constipation, warm or cool sitz baths with Epsom salts, tucks witch hazel
pads, ice packs or cool compresses, Kegel exercises
urinary frequency and incontinence mostly seen when in pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st
trimester
urinary frequency and incontinence remedies - CORRECT ANSWER - resting and sleeping in the
lateral recumbent position, kegals, adequate water intake, decrease water intake 2-3 hours before bed
breast pain, hemorrhoids, flatulence, n/v, urinary frequency, constipation, fatigue, headaches, varicosities
are findings for - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st trimester
what trimester do you see headaches - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st
Questions and CORRECT Answers
office visit frequency for low risk pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER - up to 28 weeks: f/u every 4
weeks
28-36 weeks: f/u every 2 weeks
36 weeks+: f/u every week
1st trimester findings (breast) - CORRECT ANSWER - breast pain, enlargement, and changes in
pigmentation
breast pain and enlargement with pigment changes are common findings in what - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1st trimester of pregnancy
why does constipation occur in the 1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - large amount of
circulating progesterone decreases GI motility
how to help breast changes in 1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - wear a supportive bra and
avoid caffeine
how to help constipation in 1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - bulk forming laxative or colace,
regular exercise, elevate feet when defecating, high fiber foods, increase fluid intake, drink warm fluids
excessive salavation (ptyalism) occurs when - CORRECT ANSWER - in 1st trimester of pregnancy
bad taste in mouth occurs in what trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st
how to help fatigue in first trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - supplemental iron, adequate sleep
and rest, mild exercise
how much iron should you take in 1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - 30mg/day if not anemia,
120mg/day if anemic for at least 6 weeks
, when is nausea and vomiting most common - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st trimester
treatment for nausea and vomiting in the first trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - benadryl.
dramamine, compazine, phenergan, reglan, zofran, vit b6
avoid triggers (Certain foods)
avoid tight clothing, acupuncture, small frequent high carb meals, sipping carbonated drinks, eat crackers
when waking up
stay hydrated, sit up after eating, ginger
what happens to the legs in the 1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - Varicosities of vulva and
legs
what to do for Varicosities of vulva and legs - CORRECT ANSWER - · support hose and
compression stockings, lie flat and raise legs to drain veins, avoiding crossing legs, elevate the legs as
much as possible, kegals, mild exercise, warm tub baths
when will hemorrhoids be expected in pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st trimester
hemorrhoid remedies in 1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - · OTC topical anesthetics
(Preparation H, Anusol), avoid constipation, warm or cool sitz baths with Epsom salts, tucks witch hazel
pads, ice packs or cool compresses, Kegel exercises
urinary frequency and incontinence mostly seen when in pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st
trimester
urinary frequency and incontinence remedies - CORRECT ANSWER - resting and sleeping in the
lateral recumbent position, kegals, adequate water intake, decrease water intake 2-3 hours before bed
breast pain, hemorrhoids, flatulence, n/v, urinary frequency, constipation, fatigue, headaches, varicosities
are findings for - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st trimester
what trimester do you see headaches - CORRECT ANSWER - 1st
