Week 5 BSN346 Sherpath Final Test
Questions and All Correct Answers
2025-2026 Update.
1. Which nursing instruction is appropriate to give a pregnant woman who will be travelling in a
car for 8 hours?
Decrease fluid intake.
Drive with minimal stops.
Avoid travel by automobile.
Stop frequently to walk. - Answer Stop frequently to walk.
2. For which reasons would patient education focus on smoking cessation during pregnancy?
Select all that apply.
Risk for low blood sugar
Risk for premature birth
Risk for congenital anomalies
Risk for increased fetal circulation
Risk for low birth weight - Answer Risk for premature birth
Risk for low birth weight
3. Which food or beverage is the most important for a pregnant woman at 32 weeks of
gestation to consume before, during, and after her tennis matches?
Extra protein sources, such as peanut butter crackers
Salty foods to replace lost sodium
Caffeinated energy water
Several glasses of water - Answer Several glasses of water
4. Which reason explains why adequate amounts of folic acid are needed during pregnancy?
Folic acid prevents birth defects.
Folic acid prevents preterm labor.
, 5. Which nursing response is appropriate for a 20-week gestation woman who is concerned
about gaining 12 lb (5.4 kg) in her pregnancy?
"I will tell the health care provider that you are worried. The health care provider will tell you
what to do."
"Your weight gain is about average for this point in your pregnancy. What concerns you about
it?"
"You really have gained a lot! I will consult with the nutritionist for you."
"A lot of your weight gain is probably fluid. I suggest you decrease your fluid intake and increase
your salt intake." - Answer "Your weight gain is about average for this point in your pregnancy.
What concerns you about it?"
6. Which nursing instruction is appropriate when recommending food or drink to enhance the
absorption of iron during pregnancy?
Milk
Water
Cheese
Orange juice - Answer Orange juice
7. Which duties are appropriate for a support person during labor?
Select all that apply.
Keeping patient calm
Keeping track of contractions
Interpreting fetal monitoring
Administering pain medication
Ensuring physical and emotional comfort - Answer Keeping patient calm
Keeping track of contractions
Ensuring physical and emotional comfort
8. Which classes are appropriate for a 34-week pregnant patient and her partner who report
being nervous about the upcoming delivery and baby care?
Select all that apply.
Questions and All Correct Answers
2025-2026 Update.
1. Which nursing instruction is appropriate to give a pregnant woman who will be travelling in a
car for 8 hours?
Decrease fluid intake.
Drive with minimal stops.
Avoid travel by automobile.
Stop frequently to walk. - Answer Stop frequently to walk.
2. For which reasons would patient education focus on smoking cessation during pregnancy?
Select all that apply.
Risk for low blood sugar
Risk for premature birth
Risk for congenital anomalies
Risk for increased fetal circulation
Risk for low birth weight - Answer Risk for premature birth
Risk for low birth weight
3. Which food or beverage is the most important for a pregnant woman at 32 weeks of
gestation to consume before, during, and after her tennis matches?
Extra protein sources, such as peanut butter crackers
Salty foods to replace lost sodium
Caffeinated energy water
Several glasses of water - Answer Several glasses of water
4. Which reason explains why adequate amounts of folic acid are needed during pregnancy?
Folic acid prevents birth defects.
Folic acid prevents preterm labor.
, 5. Which nursing response is appropriate for a 20-week gestation woman who is concerned
about gaining 12 lb (5.4 kg) in her pregnancy?
"I will tell the health care provider that you are worried. The health care provider will tell you
what to do."
"Your weight gain is about average for this point in your pregnancy. What concerns you about
it?"
"You really have gained a lot! I will consult with the nutritionist for you."
"A lot of your weight gain is probably fluid. I suggest you decrease your fluid intake and increase
your salt intake." - Answer "Your weight gain is about average for this point in your pregnancy.
What concerns you about it?"
6. Which nursing instruction is appropriate when recommending food or drink to enhance the
absorption of iron during pregnancy?
Milk
Water
Cheese
Orange juice - Answer Orange juice
7. Which duties are appropriate for a support person during labor?
Select all that apply.
Keeping patient calm
Keeping track of contractions
Interpreting fetal monitoring
Administering pain medication
Ensuring physical and emotional comfort - Answer Keeping patient calm
Keeping track of contractions
Ensuring physical and emotional comfort
8. Which classes are appropriate for a 34-week pregnant patient and her partner who report
being nervous about the upcoming delivery and baby care?
Select all that apply.
