NRNP6552 WEEK 6 MIDTERM ADVANCED
NURSE PRACTICE IN
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE TESTED
AND APPROVED!!!
Marci has had several abortions in the past and has been unable to carry a pregnancy to full
term because of an incompetent cervix. She states that the physician mentioned cerclage to
her and asks you what that means. You tell her that cerclage is
A. a treatment of bedrest with frequent pelvic exams to make sure the cervix is not dilated
B. a method in which an apparatus resembling a diaphragm is placed over the cervix to help
it stay "tight"
C. a purse-string type of stitch placed around the cervix
D. a treatment using intravaginal medicated sponges -- ANSWER--C. a purse-string type of
stitch placed around the cervix
Mrs. Peterson found pinworms on 8 year old Randy. The clinician knows that treatment for
pinworms with pyrantel pamoate includes treating
A. Randy and all his siblings
,B. Randy and the siblings who share the same bathroom
C. Randy and the siblings who share the same bedroom
D. the entire household -- ANSWER--D. the entire household
Gloria just delivered her baby and wants to start a vigorous exercise program to get back in
shape. You advise her that she can start strenuous exercises
A. in 1 week
B. in 3 weeks
C. in 6 weeks
D. in 8 weeks -- ANSWER--B. in 3 weeks
The clinician is seeing a toddler for a follow-up visit. The chart indicates that the previous
examiner noted an innocent murmur. You should suspect a possible pathological murmur if
the examination reveals the following
A. murmur is grade I-II/VI
,B. murmur changes with toddler's position
C. murmur is musical in quality
D. murmur is diastolic -- ANSWER--D. murmur is diastolic
To obtain the daily calcium intake recommended during pregnancy, what should a woman
consume per day?
A. One quart of cow's milk
B. Two cups of yogurt
C. Four slices of cheese
D. One cup of cottage cheese -- ANSWER--A. One quart of cow's milk
Allie, who has asthma, just found out she is pregnant. She is wondering whether she should
continue taking her medications. Which of the following is true regarding asthma and
pregnancy?
A. only inhaled (rather than oral) medications should be used
, B. in the event of an acute exacerbation, glucocorticoids should not be used
C. management differs little from management in nonpregnant women
D. all medications may be used except for theophylline -- ANSWER--C. management differs
little from management in nonpregnant women
Mrs. Nelms shares with you that her husband is on active duty with the National Guard. She
states, "I'm left alone to care for three children." You know that children of active duty service
members face many stressors. These stressors can lead to
A. increased academic performance in children
B. decreased behavior problems in children
C. child maltreatment
D. decreased incidence of depression in children -- ANSWER--C. child maltreatment
Carrie, of Irish descent, is due to deliver her second baby. During your work-up, you note that
she hemorrhaged after delivering her first baby 2 years ago, has always had menorrhagia, and
NURSE PRACTICE IN
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE TESTED
AND APPROVED!!!
Marci has had several abortions in the past and has been unable to carry a pregnancy to full
term because of an incompetent cervix. She states that the physician mentioned cerclage to
her and asks you what that means. You tell her that cerclage is
A. a treatment of bedrest with frequent pelvic exams to make sure the cervix is not dilated
B. a method in which an apparatus resembling a diaphragm is placed over the cervix to help
it stay "tight"
C. a purse-string type of stitch placed around the cervix
D. a treatment using intravaginal medicated sponges -- ANSWER--C. a purse-string type of
stitch placed around the cervix
Mrs. Peterson found pinworms on 8 year old Randy. The clinician knows that treatment for
pinworms with pyrantel pamoate includes treating
A. Randy and all his siblings
,B. Randy and the siblings who share the same bathroom
C. Randy and the siblings who share the same bedroom
D. the entire household -- ANSWER--D. the entire household
Gloria just delivered her baby and wants to start a vigorous exercise program to get back in
shape. You advise her that she can start strenuous exercises
A. in 1 week
B. in 3 weeks
C. in 6 weeks
D. in 8 weeks -- ANSWER--B. in 3 weeks
The clinician is seeing a toddler for a follow-up visit. The chart indicates that the previous
examiner noted an innocent murmur. You should suspect a possible pathological murmur if
the examination reveals the following
A. murmur is grade I-II/VI
,B. murmur changes with toddler's position
C. murmur is musical in quality
D. murmur is diastolic -- ANSWER--D. murmur is diastolic
To obtain the daily calcium intake recommended during pregnancy, what should a woman
consume per day?
A. One quart of cow's milk
B. Two cups of yogurt
C. Four slices of cheese
D. One cup of cottage cheese -- ANSWER--A. One quart of cow's milk
Allie, who has asthma, just found out she is pregnant. She is wondering whether she should
continue taking her medications. Which of the following is true regarding asthma and
pregnancy?
A. only inhaled (rather than oral) medications should be used
, B. in the event of an acute exacerbation, glucocorticoids should not be used
C. management differs little from management in nonpregnant women
D. all medications may be used except for theophylline -- ANSWER--C. management differs
little from management in nonpregnant women
Mrs. Nelms shares with you that her husband is on active duty with the National Guard. She
states, "I'm left alone to care for three children." You know that children of active duty service
members face many stressors. These stressors can lead to
A. increased academic performance in children
B. decreased behavior problems in children
C. child maltreatment
D. decreased incidence of depression in children -- ANSWER--C. child maltreatment
Carrie, of Irish descent, is due to deliver her second baby. During your work-up, you note that
she hemorrhaged after delivering her first baby 2 years ago, has always had menorrhagia, and
