NUR2513 MATERNAL-CHILD STUDY
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) A GRADE
A 22 yr old G2P0 presents to the labor and delivery unit at 33
weeks. Patient reports pressure and cramping in her lower bak
as well decreased fetal movement. The nurse in labor and
delivery triage anticipates order for which of the following test?
SATA
A. Fetal fibronectin
B. Amniocentesis
C. Urinalysis
D. Nonstress test
E. Complete metabolic panel - correct answer- A. Fetal
fibronectin
D. Nonstress test
E. Complete metabolic panel
A 26 year old G1 with a Hx of oligohyrdamnios has delivered a
small for gestational age (SGA) neonate. The neonatal nurse
recognizes the newborn should be evaluated closely for
abnormalities of which system?
A. Neurologic
,B. Renal
C. Cardiovascular
D. Musculoskeletal - correct answer- B. Renal
A 28-year old G1P0 presents to the OB clinic for her prenatal
visit. On assessment the nurse notes a BMI of 32. When
discussing expected weight gain during the pregnancy, what is
the recommended weight gain for this client?
A. 5-10lb
B. 11-20lb
C. 15-25lb
D. 25-35lb - correct answer- B. 11-20lb
A client has gestational hypertensions. What is the potential
problem related to this diagnosis?
A. Fetal macrosomia
B. Decreased sodium levels
C. Dependent edema
D. Vasoconstriction of blood vessels - correct answer-
,A client in the prenatal clinic reports episodes of dizziness when
lying on her back. Which response by the nurse explains this
change during pregnancy?
A. This is due to an increase of blood volume
B. This is due to fluctuations in cardiac output
C. This is due to pressure from the uterus on the diaphragm
D. This is due to the weight of the uterus on the vena cava -
correct answer- D. This is due to the weight of the uterus
on the vena cava
A client makes an appointment at the prenatal clinic because
she think she might be pregnant. Which assessment is a positive
sign of pregnancy.
A. Amenorrhea
B. Audible fetal heart tones with a doppler
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Positive pregnancy test - correct answer- B. Audible
fetal heart tones with a doppler
A client with DM1 in the first trimester of pregnancy is having
difficulty keeping blood glucose levels within normal limits.
Client explains she has been eating for 2 so the baby is healthy.
How should the nurse respond?
, A. You need to restrict your diet
B. A pregnant woman needs about 300 additional calories a day
extra to support a growing fetus
C. A pregnant woman should eat for 2. You are going to end up
having a large baby
D. Why would you be eating for 2. - correct answer- B. A
pregnant woman needs about 300 additional calories a day extra
to support a growing fetus
A client with HTN who is receiving intravenous magnesium
sulfate therapy has requested epidural anesthetic. The perinatal
nurse should first review the clients CBC for which of the
following
A. Decreased platelet count
B. Elevated glucose
C. Decreased protein level
D. Absence of sodium - correct answer- A. Decreased
platelet count
A clinical nurse is caring for a client who asks what her estimated
date of delivery will be if her last menstrual period started May
4, 2020. which of the following is the appropriate response by
the nurse?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) A GRADE
A 22 yr old G2P0 presents to the labor and delivery unit at 33
weeks. Patient reports pressure and cramping in her lower bak
as well decreased fetal movement. The nurse in labor and
delivery triage anticipates order for which of the following test?
SATA
A. Fetal fibronectin
B. Amniocentesis
C. Urinalysis
D. Nonstress test
E. Complete metabolic panel - correct answer- A. Fetal
fibronectin
D. Nonstress test
E. Complete metabolic panel
A 26 year old G1 with a Hx of oligohyrdamnios has delivered a
small for gestational age (SGA) neonate. The neonatal nurse
recognizes the newborn should be evaluated closely for
abnormalities of which system?
A. Neurologic
,B. Renal
C. Cardiovascular
D. Musculoskeletal - correct answer- B. Renal
A 28-year old G1P0 presents to the OB clinic for her prenatal
visit. On assessment the nurse notes a BMI of 32. When
discussing expected weight gain during the pregnancy, what is
the recommended weight gain for this client?
A. 5-10lb
B. 11-20lb
C. 15-25lb
D. 25-35lb - correct answer- B. 11-20lb
A client has gestational hypertensions. What is the potential
problem related to this diagnosis?
A. Fetal macrosomia
B. Decreased sodium levels
C. Dependent edema
D. Vasoconstriction of blood vessels - correct answer-
,A client in the prenatal clinic reports episodes of dizziness when
lying on her back. Which response by the nurse explains this
change during pregnancy?
A. This is due to an increase of blood volume
B. This is due to fluctuations in cardiac output
C. This is due to pressure from the uterus on the diaphragm
D. This is due to the weight of the uterus on the vena cava -
correct answer- D. This is due to the weight of the uterus
on the vena cava
A client makes an appointment at the prenatal clinic because
she think she might be pregnant. Which assessment is a positive
sign of pregnancy.
A. Amenorrhea
B. Audible fetal heart tones with a doppler
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Positive pregnancy test - correct answer- B. Audible
fetal heart tones with a doppler
A client with DM1 in the first trimester of pregnancy is having
difficulty keeping blood glucose levels within normal limits.
Client explains she has been eating for 2 so the baby is healthy.
How should the nurse respond?
, A. You need to restrict your diet
B. A pregnant woman needs about 300 additional calories a day
extra to support a growing fetus
C. A pregnant woman should eat for 2. You are going to end up
having a large baby
D. Why would you be eating for 2. - correct answer- B. A
pregnant woman needs about 300 additional calories a day extra
to support a growing fetus
A client with HTN who is receiving intravenous magnesium
sulfate therapy has requested epidural anesthetic. The perinatal
nurse should first review the clients CBC for which of the
following
A. Decreased platelet count
B. Elevated glucose
C. Decreased protein level
D. Absence of sodium - correct answer- A. Decreased
platelet count
A clinical nurse is caring for a client who asks what her estimated
date of delivery will be if her last menstrual period started May
4, 2020. which of the following is the appropriate response by
the nurse?
