QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (ALL ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT) LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 GRADED A+
With regard to chromosome abnormalities, nurses should be
aware that:
a. They occur in approximately 10% of newborns.
b. Abnormalities of number are the leading cause of pregnancy
loss.
c. Down syndrome is a result of an abnormal chromosome
structure.
d. Unbalanced translocation results in a mild abnormality that
the child will outgrow. - ANSWER -B
A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant is informed by the nurse
that a danger sign of pregnancy could be:
A. Constipation
B. Alteration in the pattern of fetal movement
C. Heart palpitations
,D. Edema in the ankles and feet at the end of the day - ANSWER
-B
With regard to a woman's reordering of personal relationships
during pregnancy, the maternity nurse should be aware that:
a. Because of the special motherhood bond, a woman's
relationship with her mother is even more important than with
the father of the child
b. Nurses need not get involved in any sexual issues the
couple has during pregnancy, particularly if they have trouble
communicating them to each other c. Women usually express
two major relationship needs during pregnancy: feeling loved
and valued and having the child accepted by the father
d. The woman's sexual desire is likely to be highest in the first
trimester because of the excitement and because intercourse is
physically easier -
ANSWER -C
During the first trimester, a woman can expect which of the
following changes in her sexual desire?
a. increase b/c of enlarging breasts
b. decrease b/c nausea and fatigue
c. no change
,d. increase b/c increased levels of female hormones - ANSWER
-B
Which meal would provide the most absorbable iron?
a. grilled cheese, celery, tomato slices, and a grape drink
b. oatmeal, whole wheat toast, jelly, and low-fat milk
c. black bean soup, wheat crackers, an orange,, and prunes
d. red beans and rice, cornbread, mixed greens, and decaf tea -
ANSWER -C
Which statement regarding acronyms in nutrition is accurate?
a. dietary reference intake (DRI) consists of recommended
dietary allowance
(RDA), adequate intakes (AI), and upper limits (UL)
b. RDAs are the sae as ULs except with better data
c. AIs offer guidelines for avoiding excessive amounts of
nutrients
d. they all refer to green leafy veggies, whole grains, and fruit -
ANSWER -A
Which vitamins or minerals can lead to congenital
malformations of the fetus if taken in excess by the mother?
a. Zinc
b. Vit D
, c. Folic acid
d. Vit A - ANSWER -D
To assess a mother's risk of having a low-birth-weight (LBW)
infant, the most important factor for the nurse to consider is:
a. African-American race.
b. cigarette smoking.
c. poor nutritional status.
d. limited maternal education. - ANSWER -A
When the services of an interpreter are used, it is important
for the nurse to: a. use any family member who can interpret.
b. use an interpreter who is certified.
c. speak only to the interpreter.
d. use an interpreter only in an emergency. - ANSWER -B
The nurse suspects that a patient who comes to the maternity
clinic for a pregnancy test is in an abusive relationship. The
nurse includes the abuse assessment screen as part of the
assessment. Although the woman was very emotional and
hesitant in responding to the questions, verbally she denied
abuse as being a problem. While waiting for the results of the
pregnancy test, the nurse decides to teach the patient about