Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing Critical
Components of Nursing Care 4th Edition Connie Durham,
Roberta Chapman, Linda Miller Test Bank Chapter 1-19 |
Complete Guide Newest Version 2025
1. Since 1995, there has been a significant decrease in the rate of infant death related
to which of the following:
a. Disorders associated with short gestation and low birth weight
b. Accidents
c. Sudden infant death
d. Newborns affected by complications of placenta, cord, and membranes - ANSANS: c
2. Tobacco use during pregnancy is associated with adverse effects on the unborn
infant, such as intrauterine growth restriction, preterm births, and respiratory problems.
By race, which has the highest percentage of smokers?
a. American Indian and Alaskan Natives
b. Asian or Pacific Islanders
c. Non-Hispanic blacks
d. Non-Hispanic whites - ANSANS: a
3. The fetal circulatory structure that connects the pulmonary artery with the descending
aorta is known as which of the following?
a. Ductus venosus
b. Foramen ovale
c. Ductus arteriosus
d. Internal iliac artery - ANSANS: c
3. Which of the following women is at the highest risk for health disparity?
a. A white, middle-class, 16-year-old woman
b. An African American, middle-class, 25-year-old woman
c. An African American, upper-middle-class, 19-year-old woman
d. An Asian, low-income, 30-year-old woman - ANSANS: d
4. A neonate born at 36 weeks gestation is classified as which of the following?
a. Very premature
b. Moderately premature
c. Late premature
,Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing Critical
Components of Nursing Care 4th Edition Connie Durham,
Roberta Chapman, Linda Miller Test Bank Chapter 1-19 |
Complete Guide Newest Version 2025
d. Term - ANSANS: c
5. A diagnostic test commonly used to assess problems of the fallopian tubes is:
a. Endometrial biopsy
b. Ovarian reserve testing
c. Hysterosalpingogram
d. Screening for sexually transmitted infections - ANSANS: c
5. The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that a goal of the Healthy People
2020 report is to:
a. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed to 93.1%.
b. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed to 90.7%.
c. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed to 85.6%.
d. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed to 83.9%. - ANSANS: d
6. The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that __________ is the leading
cause of infant death in the United States.
a. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
b. Respiratory distress of newborns
c. Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight
d. Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities - ANSANS: d
7. Which of the following statements are true related to teen pregnancies? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Teen mothers are at higher risk for HIV.
b. Teen mothers are at higher risk for hypertensive problems.
c. The birth rate for teenaged women has increased in the past 15 years.
d. Infants born to teen mothers are at higher risk for health problems. - ANSANS: a, b, d
15. A major fetal development characteristic at 16 weeks gestation is: a. The average
fetal weight is 450 grams
b. Lanugo covers entire body
c. Brown fat begins to develop
d. Teeth begin to form - ANSANS: d
,Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing Critical
Components of Nursing Care 4th Edition Connie Durham,
Roberta Chapman, Linda Miller Test Bank Chapter 1-19 |
Complete Guide Newest Version 2025
15. A woman presents to a prenatal clinic appointment at 10 weeks gestation, in the first
trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following symptoms would be considered a normal
finding at this point in pregnancy?
a. Occipital headache
b. Urinary frequency
c. Diarrhea
d. Leg cramps - ANSans: B
16. Karen, a 26-year-old woman, has come for preconception counseling and asks
about caring for her cat as she has heard that she should not touch the cat during
pregnancy. The clinic nurses best response is:
a. It is best if someone other than you changes the cats litter pan during pregnancy so
that you have no risk of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.
b. It is important to have someone else change the litter pan during pregnancy and also
avoid consuming raw vegetables.
c. Have you had any flu-like symptoms since you got your cat? If so, you may have
already had toxoplasmosis, and there is nothing to worry about.
d. Toxoplasmosis is a concern during pregnancy, so it is important to have someone
else change the cats litter pan and also to avoid consuming uncooked meat. - ANSANS:
d
20. After birth, the perinatal nurse explains to the new mother that __________ is the
hormone responsible for stimulating milk production. - ANSANS: prolactin
21. A patient at 37 weeks gestation is being seen in the prenatal clinic. Where would the
nurse expect the fundal height to be palpated?
a. At the xiphoid process
b. At a point between the umbilicus and the xiphoid
c. At the umbilicus
d. At a level directly above the symphysis pubis - ANSANS: a
, Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing Critical
Components of Nursing Care 4th Edition Connie Durham,
Roberta Chapman, Linda Miller Test Bank Chapter 1-19 |
Complete Guide Newest Version 2025
21. During prenatal class, the childbirth educator describes the two membranes that
envelop the fetus. The __________ contains the amniotic fluid, and the __________ is
the thick, outer membrane. - ANSANS: amnion; chorion
22. The perinatal nurse is teaching nursing students about fetal circulation and explains
that fetal blood flows through the superior vena cava into the right __________ via the
__________. - ANSANS: atrium; foramen ovale
34. The perinatal nurse teaches the student nurse about the physiological changes in
pregnancy that most often contribute to the increased incidence of urinary tract
infections. These changes include (select all that apply):
a. Relaxation of the smooth muscle of the urinary sphincter
b. Relaxation of the smooth muscle of the bladder
c. Inadequate emptying of the bladder
d. Increased incidence of bacteriuria - ANSANS: a, b, c, d
A 26-year-old woman at 29 weeks gestation experienced epigastric pain following the
consumption of a large meal of fried fish and onion rings. The pain resolved a few hours
later. The most likely diagnosis for this symptom is:
a. Cholelithiasis
b. Influenza
c. Urinary tract infection
d. Indigestion - ANSANS: a
A 32-year-old woman now at 32 weeks gestation is complaining of right-sided sharp
abdominal pain. The patient is examined by the clinic nurse and given information about
abdominal discomfort in pregnancy. She is also instructed to seek immediate attention if
she (select all that apply):
a. Has heartburn
b. Has chills or a fever
c. Feels decreased fetal movements
d. Has increased abdominal pain - ANSANS: b, c, d
Components of Nursing Care 4th Edition Connie Durham,
Roberta Chapman, Linda Miller Test Bank Chapter 1-19 |
Complete Guide Newest Version 2025
1. Since 1995, there has been a significant decrease in the rate of infant death related
to which of the following:
a. Disorders associated with short gestation and low birth weight
b. Accidents
c. Sudden infant death
d. Newborns affected by complications of placenta, cord, and membranes - ANSANS: c
2. Tobacco use during pregnancy is associated with adverse effects on the unborn
infant, such as intrauterine growth restriction, preterm births, and respiratory problems.
By race, which has the highest percentage of smokers?
a. American Indian and Alaskan Natives
b. Asian or Pacific Islanders
c. Non-Hispanic blacks
d. Non-Hispanic whites - ANSANS: a
3. The fetal circulatory structure that connects the pulmonary artery with the descending
aorta is known as which of the following?
a. Ductus venosus
b. Foramen ovale
c. Ductus arteriosus
d. Internal iliac artery - ANSANS: c
3. Which of the following women is at the highest risk for health disparity?
a. A white, middle-class, 16-year-old woman
b. An African American, middle-class, 25-year-old woman
c. An African American, upper-middle-class, 19-year-old woman
d. An Asian, low-income, 30-year-old woman - ANSANS: d
4. A neonate born at 36 weeks gestation is classified as which of the following?
a. Very premature
b. Moderately premature
c. Late premature
,Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing Critical
Components of Nursing Care 4th Edition Connie Durham,
Roberta Chapman, Linda Miller Test Bank Chapter 1-19 |
Complete Guide Newest Version 2025
d. Term - ANSANS: c
5. A diagnostic test commonly used to assess problems of the fallopian tubes is:
a. Endometrial biopsy
b. Ovarian reserve testing
c. Hysterosalpingogram
d. Screening for sexually transmitted infections - ANSANS: c
5. The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that a goal of the Healthy People
2020 report is to:
a. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed to 93.1%.
b. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed to 90.7%.
c. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed to 85.6%.
d. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed to 83.9%. - ANSANS: d
6. The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that __________ is the leading
cause of infant death in the United States.
a. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
b. Respiratory distress of newborns
c. Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight
d. Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities - ANSANS: d
7. Which of the following statements are true related to teen pregnancies? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Teen mothers are at higher risk for HIV.
b. Teen mothers are at higher risk for hypertensive problems.
c. The birth rate for teenaged women has increased in the past 15 years.
d. Infants born to teen mothers are at higher risk for health problems. - ANSANS: a, b, d
15. A major fetal development characteristic at 16 weeks gestation is: a. The average
fetal weight is 450 grams
b. Lanugo covers entire body
c. Brown fat begins to develop
d. Teeth begin to form - ANSANS: d
,Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing Critical
Components of Nursing Care 4th Edition Connie Durham,
Roberta Chapman, Linda Miller Test Bank Chapter 1-19 |
Complete Guide Newest Version 2025
15. A woman presents to a prenatal clinic appointment at 10 weeks gestation, in the first
trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following symptoms would be considered a normal
finding at this point in pregnancy?
a. Occipital headache
b. Urinary frequency
c. Diarrhea
d. Leg cramps - ANSans: B
16. Karen, a 26-year-old woman, has come for preconception counseling and asks
about caring for her cat as she has heard that she should not touch the cat during
pregnancy. The clinic nurses best response is:
a. It is best if someone other than you changes the cats litter pan during pregnancy so
that you have no risk of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.
b. It is important to have someone else change the litter pan during pregnancy and also
avoid consuming raw vegetables.
c. Have you had any flu-like symptoms since you got your cat? If so, you may have
already had toxoplasmosis, and there is nothing to worry about.
d. Toxoplasmosis is a concern during pregnancy, so it is important to have someone
else change the cats litter pan and also to avoid consuming uncooked meat. - ANSANS:
d
20. After birth, the perinatal nurse explains to the new mother that __________ is the
hormone responsible for stimulating milk production. - ANSANS: prolactin
21. A patient at 37 weeks gestation is being seen in the prenatal clinic. Where would the
nurse expect the fundal height to be palpated?
a. At the xiphoid process
b. At a point between the umbilicus and the xiphoid
c. At the umbilicus
d. At a level directly above the symphysis pubis - ANSANS: a
, Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing Critical
Components of Nursing Care 4th Edition Connie Durham,
Roberta Chapman, Linda Miller Test Bank Chapter 1-19 |
Complete Guide Newest Version 2025
21. During prenatal class, the childbirth educator describes the two membranes that
envelop the fetus. The __________ contains the amniotic fluid, and the __________ is
the thick, outer membrane. - ANSANS: amnion; chorion
22. The perinatal nurse is teaching nursing students about fetal circulation and explains
that fetal blood flows through the superior vena cava into the right __________ via the
__________. - ANSANS: atrium; foramen ovale
34. The perinatal nurse teaches the student nurse about the physiological changes in
pregnancy that most often contribute to the increased incidence of urinary tract
infections. These changes include (select all that apply):
a. Relaxation of the smooth muscle of the urinary sphincter
b. Relaxation of the smooth muscle of the bladder
c. Inadequate emptying of the bladder
d. Increased incidence of bacteriuria - ANSANS: a, b, c, d
A 26-year-old woman at 29 weeks gestation experienced epigastric pain following the
consumption of a large meal of fried fish and onion rings. The pain resolved a few hours
later. The most likely diagnosis for this symptom is:
a. Cholelithiasis
b. Influenza
c. Urinary tract infection
d. Indigestion - ANSANS: a
A 32-year-old woman now at 32 weeks gestation is complaining of right-sided sharp
abdominal pain. The patient is examined by the clinic nurse and given information about
abdominal discomfort in pregnancy. She is also instructed to seek immediate attention if
she (select all that apply):
a. Has heartburn
b. Has chills or a fever
c. Feels decreased fetal movements
d. Has increased abdominal pain - ANSANS: b, c, d
