OB NURS 306 Week 5 practice questions
1) What is the hallmark sign of a hyatiform mole (molar pregnancy)?
a. Visualization of pregnancy in fallopian tube
b. Passing cystic like vesicles
c. Uterine size smaller than gestational age
d. Severe abdominal pain
2) At what time during the pregnancy do you routinely screen for gestational diabetes?
a. 32 weeks
b. 36 weeks
c. 24-28 weeks
d. 12 weeks
3) What is a sign of magnesium toxicity?
a. Increased respiratory rate
b. Hypertension
c. Absent DTRs
d. Hyperreflexia
4) What is an appropriate nursing action for hyperemesis?
a. Instructing her to eat crackers and drink ginger tea
b. Encouraging her to eat more food to avoid hypoglycemia
c. Asking her how she is coping mentally
d. Anticipating an order for an abdominal u/s
5) What is a risk factor for spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)?
a. Age < 16
b. Hypotension
c. Thyroid disorder
d. Engaging in high impact exercises
6) Which statement is correct regarding gestational diabetes (GDM)?
a. It can result in diabetes in the newborn
b. If not controlled, it can lead to hypertension
c. If is often controlled with dietary changes and exercise
d. Most patients will need to use insulin to control it
7) Which of the following is an effect of diabetes on the fetus?
a. Neonatal hyperglycemia
b. Macrosomia
c. AGA size
d. Neonatal hypertension
8) An HIV+ mother on treatment with low viral loads has what % chance of transmission to her
baby? a. 50%
b. 30%
c. 25%
d. <2%
9) Vaginal infections in the mother can cause which of the following?
a. Gestational diabetes
b. Preeclampsia
c. Preterm labor
d. Hyperemesis
10) What would be an indication for c-section?
a. Preeclampsia
b. GBS positive result
c. A herpes lesion in the vaginal area at the time of delivery
d. Gestational diabetes
11) All but which of the following are signs of an ectopic pregnancy?
1) What is the hallmark sign of a hyatiform mole (molar pregnancy)?
a. Visualization of pregnancy in fallopian tube
b. Passing cystic like vesicles
c. Uterine size smaller than gestational age
d. Severe abdominal pain
2) At what time during the pregnancy do you routinely screen for gestational diabetes?
a. 32 weeks
b. 36 weeks
c. 24-28 weeks
d. 12 weeks
3) What is a sign of magnesium toxicity?
a. Increased respiratory rate
b. Hypertension
c. Absent DTRs
d. Hyperreflexia
4) What is an appropriate nursing action for hyperemesis?
a. Instructing her to eat crackers and drink ginger tea
b. Encouraging her to eat more food to avoid hypoglycemia
c. Asking her how she is coping mentally
d. Anticipating an order for an abdominal u/s
5) What is a risk factor for spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)?
a. Age < 16
b. Hypotension
c. Thyroid disorder
d. Engaging in high impact exercises
6) Which statement is correct regarding gestational diabetes (GDM)?
a. It can result in diabetes in the newborn
b. If not controlled, it can lead to hypertension
c. If is often controlled with dietary changes and exercise
d. Most patients will need to use insulin to control it
7) Which of the following is an effect of diabetes on the fetus?
a. Neonatal hyperglycemia
b. Macrosomia
c. AGA size
d. Neonatal hypertension
8) An HIV+ mother on treatment with low viral loads has what % chance of transmission to her
baby? a. 50%
b. 30%
c. 25%
d. <2%
9) Vaginal infections in the mother can cause which of the following?
a. Gestational diabetes
b. Preeclampsia
c. Preterm labor
d. Hyperemesis
10) What would be an indication for c-section?
a. Preeclampsia
b. GBS positive result
c. A herpes lesion in the vaginal area at the time of delivery
d. Gestational diabetes
11) All but which of the following are signs of an ectopic pregnancy?
