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One presumptive, or subjective change of pregnancy is: - correct answerQuickening
Which of the following patients would be described as multiparous? - correct answerA
patient at 14 weeks gestation who has a 3 year old and 5 year old at home
After an abnormal MSAFP test, an ultrasound is scheduled. Which statement indicates
that a woman understands the reason for the additional antepartal fetal surveillance
test? - correct answer"The ultrasound will show whether there are abnormalities with the
baby's spine"
A patient delivered 30 minutes ago after 16 hours of labor that included 2 hours of
pushing. Which 4th stage of labor finding would require further assessment and
immediate intervention? - correct answerA blood soaked perineal pad since the last 15
minute check
All of the following are true regarding a NST except: - correct answerRequires 3
contractions in 10 minutes
A lectin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio finding of 2:1 on amniotic fluid means which of the
following? - correct answerFetal lungs are mature
When assessing the fundal height of a primigravida patient using McDonald's Rule with
a singleton pregnancy at 30 weeks gestation, we expect the measurement to be: -
correct answer30 cm from the symphysis to the top of the fundus
The nurse begins a prenatal assessment on a 32 year old multigravida at 20 weeks
gestation. Which vital sign is concerning? - correct answerRespirations 30/min
A woman telephones the clinic to say that it has been 6 weeks since her last menstrual
period but that her home pregnancy test was negative today. "Do you think I could be
pregnant? After determining the test was done correctly, what would be the nurse's best
reply? - correct answer"You might be. If you haven't started your period in one week,
you should repeat the test and call the clinic again."
The nurse teaches a client trying to conceive that fertilization of the ovum usually
occurs: - correct answerIn the distal third of the fallopian tube
A patient is scheduled for a contraction stress test at 36 weeks gestation. The nurse is
aware that successful testing is dependent on which factor? - correct answerWhether
uterine contractions can be stimulated
A client is expecting her 2nd baby. She states that her last menstrual period started
6/20. Using Nagele's rule, what is her due date? - correct answerMarch 27
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A woman is menstruating. Which of the following hormone levels is expected? - correct
answerLow estrogen and low progesterone
Which of the following patients would be considered a primigravida? - correct answerA
patient at 15 weeks gestation who has never been pregnant before
Which of the following is a function of the fluid filled amniotic sac? - correct answerIt
provides a medium for fetal movement
T/F: A woman who is 10-weeks pregnant dies from a hemorrhage due to a rupture
ectopic pregnancy. Her death would be recorded as a maternal mortality statistic. -
correct answerTrue
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client in the "taking in" phase. Which intervention is
most appropriate for the nurse to implement? - correct answerAllow the client to express
feelings about the birth of her infant
When preparing for and performing an assessment of the postpartum patient, the nurse
would: - correct answerAsk the patient to void before assessing the uterus
To prevent SIDS, the nurse encourages the parents of a term infant to place the infant
in which sleeping position? - correct answerOn the back
The home care nurse is assessing the level of a mother's fundus who delivered 3 days
ago. Where should the fundus be located? - correct answer3 cm below the umbilicus
While first assessing a postpartum client who is 10 hours post vaginal delivery, a nurse
notes a perineal pad that is totally saturated with lochia. To help determine the
significance of this finding, which question should the nurse ask the patient first? -
correct answerWhen was the last time you changed your pad?
Which statement is true regarding the cycle of intimate partner violence? - correct
answerThe acute battering incident, or explosion phase, is often triggered by an
external event, such as job loss
Which statement, made by the patient is correct concerning the rubella vaccine? -
correct answerPatients should avoid pregnancy for up to 4 weeks following vaccination
A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth about 10 hours earlier. The nurse observes
perineal edema in the client. Which intervention should the nurse perform to help
decrease the swelling? - correct answerApply ice to the affected area