LATEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 140
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERWERS)
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Tingling or numbness of the fingers is called ______ ______ ______ syndrome resulting from shoulder
drooping. When does this common discomfort occur? - ANSWERWER-Brachial plexus traction syndrome
occurs during 2nd trimester
Reports of urinary frequency is common during the ____ trimester. Why? - ANSWERWER-3rd because
enlarged uterus causes decrease in bladder capacity
Are leg cramps normal in the 3rd trimester? - ANSWERWER-Yes because the nerves that supply lower
extremities are compressed due to the enlarging uterus
Fasting blood glucose expected reference range - ANSWERWER-60-105 mg/dL
Hemoglobin expected reference range for pregnant women - ANSWERWER-greater than 11
adverse effects of combined oral contraceptives - ANSWERWER-depression, amenorrhea, weight gain,
headache, nausea, breakthrough bleeding, and breast tenderness
_______ _______ can occur due to an excess of estrogen. (Polyuria) - ANSWERWER-Fluid retention
(hypertension/hypotension) is a common adverse effect of combined oral contraceptives -
ANSWERWERHypertension
A nurse is performing a vaginal exam on a client who is in labor and observes the umbilical cord
protruding from the vagina. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - ANSWERWER-Insert two gloved fingers into the vagina and apply upward pressure to the
presenting part
,Also...
- wrap the visible cord with loose sterile towel saturated with 0.9% NaCl
- Apply oxygen at 8-10 L/min via non breather mask
- place the client into modified Sims position (knee-chest) or extreme Trendelenburg (relieves
compression)
Uterine atony and PP hemorrhage indicate that the pt is at greatest risk for _________ shock. Priority is
to massage the fungus to minimize blood loss - ANSWERWER-hypovolemic
What are some things a patient pregnant with gonorrhea is at high risk for? - ANSWERWER-Increased
risk for premature ROM, chorioamnionitis, preterm birth, neonatal sepsis, and intrauterine growth
restriction
Recommended weight gain during pregnancy for pt with normal BMI?
What about pt with BMI above normal range - ANSWERWER-25-35lbs (11.3-15.9 kg)
15-20lb (6.8-9.1 kg)
Cold cabbage leaves is an effective nonpharmacological method to relieve pain associated with _______.
How long do you leave them on?
What can more frequent applications cause? - ANSWERWER-engorgement
15-20min (2-3 sessions)
, frequent application could decrease milk supply
Purified lanolin cream is a over the counter product used for _____ - ANSWERWER-sore nipples (breast
shells are also used for sore nipples PP)
How to bathe newborn - ANSWERWER-1. wipe eyes (inner to outer)
2. wash neck by lifting chin
3. cleANSWERe umbilical stump
4. wash legs and feet
5. clean diaper area
An ultrasound is done to locate a pocket of amniotic fluid and placenta prior to an _______
Why? - ANSWERWER-amniocentesis
decreases risk of injury to the fetus
What should the nurse determine before applying an internal monitor - ANSWERWER-clients dilation
and effacement
What does a nitrazine paper test assess and determine? - ANSWERWER-assess the pH of vaginal fluid
to determine if membranes have ruptured
_____ _______ is the antidote given when pt is experiencing magnesium toxicity - ANSWERWER-
calcium gluconate
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is an injectable _______ hormone - ANSWERWER-contraceptive