Lifespan I: Childbearing (NURB 334) Exam 1 Study Guide
DRAFT Questions With Complete Solutions
-1st trimester --> medical (oral or injectable meds) or surgical
(dilation and suction curettage)
-2nd trimester --> surgical (dilation and suction curettage)
Correct Answers What are interventions for abortion, and when
would they be used?
-1920s --> Mortality rates of mothers and infants were of
concern, so the states were asked to help, leading to the 1st
maternity nursing textbook in 1929.
-1940s --> Maternity nursing expanded out to recognizing the
value of family-centered maternity care.
-1969 --> The Association of Women's Health, Obstetrical, and
Neonatal Nurses was born.
-Today --> Maternity nursing has many subspecialties and
certifications. Correct Answers What are landmark years and
changes within maternity nursing?
-A = they are not Alone
-B = Believe them
-C = Confidentiality
-D = Documentation
-E = Education on resources
-S = Safety plan Correct Answers What are the ABCDES of
abuse?
-Accepting the pregnancy
-Identifying with the parental role
-Reordering personal relationships
,-Establishing relationship with the fetus
-Preparing for childbirth Correct Answers How do pregnant
people and their partner(s) adapt?
-Alcohol, cigarette smoking, caffeine, and illicit substances
-Clothing (wear loose, comfy clothes)
-Dental health
-Employment (occupational exposure to teratogens)
-Expected maternal and fetal changes
-Immunizations
-Kegel exercises (helps train pelvic muscles for labor)
-Meds and herbal preparations
-Normal discomforts
-Nutrition
-Physical activity (should stay active)
-Personal hygiene
-Posture and body mechanics
-Preparation for breastfeeding
-Psychosocial support
-Recognizing potential complications
-Rest and relaxation
-Sexual activity (permitted during pregnancy if comfortable)
-Travel (may restrict prenatal access or choice of delivery
location/doctor; biggest risk is DVTs due to sitting too long)
Correct Answers What educational topics are covered related to
pregnancy and preparing for birth?
-Amenorrhea --> absence of menstruation caused by hormonal
insufficiency preventing ovulation, ongoing vigorous
exercise/low percentage of body fat, pregnancy, and stress
, -Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) --> non-diagnosed and
characterized by bloating, swelling, pelvic fullness, breast
tenderness, weight gain, depression, anxiety, and fatigue
-Premenstrual dysphoric disorder --> diagnosed psychiatric
disorder in which the mood s/s of PMS (depression, anxiety,
fatigue) become debilitating
-Endometriosis --> condition of the endometrium in which the
endometrial tissue is growing outside the uterus, causing pain,
bleeding, and infertility Correct Answers What are the
differences between amenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome
(PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and endometriosis?
-Bacterial
-Asymptomatic
-Treated with antibiotics Correct Answers Describe chlamydia.
-Bacterial
-S/s --> perineal ulcers
-Treated with antibiotics Correct Answers Describe syphilis.
-Bacterial infection
-Asymptomatic
-Treated with antibiotics Correct Answers Describe gonorrhea.
-Caused by untreated bacterial infections
-S/s --> ectopic pregnancies, infertility, and pelvic pain
-Treated with antibiotics Correct Answers Describe pelvic
inflammatory disease (PID).
-Cells become insulin resistant, so sugar either has to be used or
stored, leading to increased glycogenesis and weight gain
DRAFT Questions With Complete Solutions
-1st trimester --> medical (oral or injectable meds) or surgical
(dilation and suction curettage)
-2nd trimester --> surgical (dilation and suction curettage)
Correct Answers What are interventions for abortion, and when
would they be used?
-1920s --> Mortality rates of mothers and infants were of
concern, so the states were asked to help, leading to the 1st
maternity nursing textbook in 1929.
-1940s --> Maternity nursing expanded out to recognizing the
value of family-centered maternity care.
-1969 --> The Association of Women's Health, Obstetrical, and
Neonatal Nurses was born.
-Today --> Maternity nursing has many subspecialties and
certifications. Correct Answers What are landmark years and
changes within maternity nursing?
-A = they are not Alone
-B = Believe them
-C = Confidentiality
-D = Documentation
-E = Education on resources
-S = Safety plan Correct Answers What are the ABCDES of
abuse?
-Accepting the pregnancy
-Identifying with the parental role
-Reordering personal relationships
,-Establishing relationship with the fetus
-Preparing for childbirth Correct Answers How do pregnant
people and their partner(s) adapt?
-Alcohol, cigarette smoking, caffeine, and illicit substances
-Clothing (wear loose, comfy clothes)
-Dental health
-Employment (occupational exposure to teratogens)
-Expected maternal and fetal changes
-Immunizations
-Kegel exercises (helps train pelvic muscles for labor)
-Meds and herbal preparations
-Normal discomforts
-Nutrition
-Physical activity (should stay active)
-Personal hygiene
-Posture and body mechanics
-Preparation for breastfeeding
-Psychosocial support
-Recognizing potential complications
-Rest and relaxation
-Sexual activity (permitted during pregnancy if comfortable)
-Travel (may restrict prenatal access or choice of delivery
location/doctor; biggest risk is DVTs due to sitting too long)
Correct Answers What educational topics are covered related to
pregnancy and preparing for birth?
-Amenorrhea --> absence of menstruation caused by hormonal
insufficiency preventing ovulation, ongoing vigorous
exercise/low percentage of body fat, pregnancy, and stress
, -Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) --> non-diagnosed and
characterized by bloating, swelling, pelvic fullness, breast
tenderness, weight gain, depression, anxiety, and fatigue
-Premenstrual dysphoric disorder --> diagnosed psychiatric
disorder in which the mood s/s of PMS (depression, anxiety,
fatigue) become debilitating
-Endometriosis --> condition of the endometrium in which the
endometrial tissue is growing outside the uterus, causing pain,
bleeding, and infertility Correct Answers What are the
differences between amenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome
(PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and endometriosis?
-Bacterial
-Asymptomatic
-Treated with antibiotics Correct Answers Describe chlamydia.
-Bacterial
-S/s --> perineal ulcers
-Treated with antibiotics Correct Answers Describe syphilis.
-Bacterial infection
-Asymptomatic
-Treated with antibiotics Correct Answers Describe gonorrhea.
-Caused by untreated bacterial infections
-S/s --> ectopic pregnancies, infertility, and pelvic pain
-Treated with antibiotics Correct Answers Describe pelvic
inflammatory disease (PID).
-Cells become insulin resistant, so sugar either has to be used or
stored, leading to increased glycogenesis and weight gain
