Exam 1: NUR 2633 / NUR 2633
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Maternal Child Health Nursing |
Questions and Verified Answers |
100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
A women with the diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum requires
hospitalization. In addition to her need to be hospitalized what else is
significant?
Answer:
She has vomiting severe and persistent enough to cause weight loss,
dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
Question:
Magnesium sulfate is given to a pregnant client with pre eclampsia and
eclampsia for which of the following reasons?
Answer:
Prevent and treat seizures
Question:
,A woman is 39 weeks gestation with severe abdominal pain that remains
constant is being admitted to the labor and delivery unit. She suddenly
experiences increased contraction frequency of every 1 to 2 minutes, has dark
red vaginal bleeding and a tense rigid abdomen. What should the nurse
suspect at this time?
Answer:
Placenta abruption
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client who has a possible ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks
gestation. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to
identify as consistent with this diagnosis
Answer:
Unilateral abdominal pain
Question:
A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant is informed by the nurse that a danger
sign of pregnancy could be which of the following?
Answer:
changes in the pattern of fetal movement
Question:
,A nurse instructs a 20 year old female college student about oral
contraceptives. After the teaching session, the nurse confirms that the client
understands the information when she makes which of the following
statements?
Answer:
Oral contraceptives should be taken the same time each day
Question:
A 34 week pregnant woman is experiencing preterm labor. The nurse will
provide the following interventions for her client? (select all that apply
Answer:
Place on a fetal monitor
Position the patient in the supine position to facilitate accurate fetal
monitoring
Question:
A client with a gestational age of 32 weeks arrives at the clinic for a routine
prenatal visit. In identifying fetal well being, the nurse knows she must
measure fundal height, fetal heart tones and fetal movement. The nurse finds
the fundal height to be 28 cm and fetal heart tones at 115 bpm, and mother
relates that fetal movement has slowed. What may the nurse conclude with
this finding?
Answer:
Possible IUGR and the nurse should identify risk factors and notify the
physician
Question:
, A client who is 32 weeks pregnant is being monitored in the Antepartum unit
for pregnancy induced hypertension (gestational hypertension). She suddenly
complains of continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Which of the
following nursing interventions should be included in the care of this client?
(select all that apply)
Answer:
Evaluate vital signs
Monitor the amount of vaginal bleeding
Evaluate fetal heart tones
Question:
The clinic nurse reviews the complete blood count results of a 30-year-old
woman who is now 33 weeks' gestation. The patient's hemoglobin value is 11.2
g/dL and her hematocrit is 38%. How does the clinic nurse interprets these
findings?
Answer:
normal pregnancy values for the third trimester
Question:
A married couple is discussing alternatives for pregnancy prevention and has
asked about fertility awareness methods. (Natural family planning, FAM's)
What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
Answer:
They can be effective for many couples, but they require motivation.
Question:
(Latest Update)
Maternal Child Health Nursing |
Questions and Verified Answers |
100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
A women with the diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum requires
hospitalization. In addition to her need to be hospitalized what else is
significant?
Answer:
She has vomiting severe and persistent enough to cause weight loss,
dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
Question:
Magnesium sulfate is given to a pregnant client with pre eclampsia and
eclampsia for which of the following reasons?
Answer:
Prevent and treat seizures
Question:
,A woman is 39 weeks gestation with severe abdominal pain that remains
constant is being admitted to the labor and delivery unit. She suddenly
experiences increased contraction frequency of every 1 to 2 minutes, has dark
red vaginal bleeding and a tense rigid abdomen. What should the nurse
suspect at this time?
Answer:
Placenta abruption
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client who has a possible ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks
gestation. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to
identify as consistent with this diagnosis
Answer:
Unilateral abdominal pain
Question:
A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant is informed by the nurse that a danger
sign of pregnancy could be which of the following?
Answer:
changes in the pattern of fetal movement
Question:
,A nurse instructs a 20 year old female college student about oral
contraceptives. After the teaching session, the nurse confirms that the client
understands the information when she makes which of the following
statements?
Answer:
Oral contraceptives should be taken the same time each day
Question:
A 34 week pregnant woman is experiencing preterm labor. The nurse will
provide the following interventions for her client? (select all that apply
Answer:
Place on a fetal monitor
Position the patient in the supine position to facilitate accurate fetal
monitoring
Question:
A client with a gestational age of 32 weeks arrives at the clinic for a routine
prenatal visit. In identifying fetal well being, the nurse knows she must
measure fundal height, fetal heart tones and fetal movement. The nurse finds
the fundal height to be 28 cm and fetal heart tones at 115 bpm, and mother
relates that fetal movement has slowed. What may the nurse conclude with
this finding?
Answer:
Possible IUGR and the nurse should identify risk factors and notify the
physician
Question:
, A client who is 32 weeks pregnant is being monitored in the Antepartum unit
for pregnancy induced hypertension (gestational hypertension). She suddenly
complains of continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Which of the
following nursing interventions should be included in the care of this client?
(select all that apply)
Answer:
Evaluate vital signs
Monitor the amount of vaginal bleeding
Evaluate fetal heart tones
Question:
The clinic nurse reviews the complete blood count results of a 30-year-old
woman who is now 33 weeks' gestation. The patient's hemoglobin value is 11.2
g/dL and her hematocrit is 38%. How does the clinic nurse interprets these
findings?
Answer:
normal pregnancy values for the third trimester
Question:
A married couple is discussing alternatives for pregnancy prevention and has
asked about fertility awareness methods. (Natural family planning, FAM's)
What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
Answer:
They can be effective for many couples, but they require motivation.
Question:
