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Nur2513 Maternal Child Nursing Exam 2 with 140
Practice Questions and Correct Answers Graded A
Rasmussen / Nur2513 exam 2 Prep Latest /
Maternal-Child Exam 2
The nurse is evaluating the FHR rhythm strip and
determines the heart rate amplitude varies with a rate 15
to 20 bpm. What does this assessment finding indicate to
the nurse about variability?
A. Variability is absent
B. Variability is minimal
C. Variability is moderate
D. Variability is marked - ...ANSWER...✓✓ C. Variability is
moderate
What is the most effective way for a nurse to assess a
woman's usual food intake during her pregnancy?
A. Ask the client to describe a healthy diet
B. Ask client to describe her total intake for a week
C. Assess clients skin for hydration and color
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D. Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours -
...ANSWER...✓✓ D. Ask her to describe her intake for the
last 24 hours
The nurse is teaching a client on the use of a diaphragm
for contraception. Which of the following client statement
indiciates the client needs for further teaching.
A. I need to use my finger to remove the diaphragm
B. I should remove the diaphragm 6 hours after
intercourse
C. I should stop using a diaphragm if i get an infection of
my cervix
D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight
changes by 30lb - ...ANSWER...✓✓ D. I need to have the
diaphragm checked if my weight changes by 30lb
A nurse is caring for the following clients on the
obstetrical unit. The nurse recognizes it is safe to
administer tocolytic therapy to which of the following
clients?
A. Client that is experiencing fetal death at 34 weeks
gestation
B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks
gestation
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C. A client who is experiencing Braxton-hicks
contractions at 37 weeks gestation
D. A client who has a post-term pregnancy at 41 weeks
gesttation - ...ANSWER...✓✓ B. Client who is experiencing
preterm labor at 29 weeks gestation
A prenatal nurse is caring for a woman who desires an
unmedicated birth. Which of the following options for
non-phamacologic methods of pain control in labor.
A. Epidural
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
E. Prudendal block
F. Breathing patterns - ...ANSWER...✓✓ B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
F. Breathing patterns
The nurse is reviewing the results of an abnormal pap
smear with a 27-year old female. When explaining to the
client the risk for and causes of cervical cancer, which of
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the following statements should be included in her
teaching?
A. Approximately 70% of cervical cancers are caused by
HPV.
B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
C. You have a bacterial infection that will require 14 days
of antibiotics
D. Cervical cancer is cause by HPV, we can treat the
infection with a course of antiviral medications -
...ANSWER...✓✓ B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result
from HPV
Tbe nurse in labor and delivery is reviewing frequently
used medications in the OB setting. Which of the following
medications would be used for tocolysis?
A. Methylergometrine
B. Terbutaline
C. Betamethasone
D. Oxytocin - ...ANSWER...✓✓ B. Terbutaline
The nurse is reviewing the health record of a pregnant
client. Her Hx includes deliveries of live babies at 39
weeks, 40 weeks and 35 weeks, a spontaneous abortion
Nur2513 Maternal Child Nursing Exam 2 with 140
Practice Questions and Correct Answers Graded A
Rasmussen / Nur2513 exam 2 Prep Latest /
Maternal-Child Exam 2
The nurse is evaluating the FHR rhythm strip and
determines the heart rate amplitude varies with a rate 15
to 20 bpm. What does this assessment finding indicate to
the nurse about variability?
A. Variability is absent
B. Variability is minimal
C. Variability is moderate
D. Variability is marked - ...ANSWER...✓✓ C. Variability is
moderate
What is the most effective way for a nurse to assess a
woman's usual food intake during her pregnancy?
A. Ask the client to describe a healthy diet
B. Ask client to describe her total intake for a week
C. Assess clients skin for hydration and color
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D. Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours -
...ANSWER...✓✓ D. Ask her to describe her intake for the
last 24 hours
The nurse is teaching a client on the use of a diaphragm
for contraception. Which of the following client statement
indiciates the client needs for further teaching.
A. I need to use my finger to remove the diaphragm
B. I should remove the diaphragm 6 hours after
intercourse
C. I should stop using a diaphragm if i get an infection of
my cervix
D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight
changes by 30lb - ...ANSWER...✓✓ D. I need to have the
diaphragm checked if my weight changes by 30lb
A nurse is caring for the following clients on the
obstetrical unit. The nurse recognizes it is safe to
administer tocolytic therapy to which of the following
clients?
A. Client that is experiencing fetal death at 34 weeks
gestation
B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks
gestation
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C. A client who is experiencing Braxton-hicks
contractions at 37 weeks gestation
D. A client who has a post-term pregnancy at 41 weeks
gesttation - ...ANSWER...✓✓ B. Client who is experiencing
preterm labor at 29 weeks gestation
A prenatal nurse is caring for a woman who desires an
unmedicated birth. Which of the following options for
non-phamacologic methods of pain control in labor.
A. Epidural
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
E. Prudendal block
F. Breathing patterns - ...ANSWER...✓✓ B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
F. Breathing patterns
The nurse is reviewing the results of an abnormal pap
smear with a 27-year old female. When explaining to the
client the risk for and causes of cervical cancer, which of
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the following statements should be included in her
teaching?
A. Approximately 70% of cervical cancers are caused by
HPV.
B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
C. You have a bacterial infection that will require 14 days
of antibiotics
D. Cervical cancer is cause by HPV, we can treat the
infection with a course of antiviral medications -
...ANSWER...✓✓ B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result
from HPV
Tbe nurse in labor and delivery is reviewing frequently
used medications in the OB setting. Which of the following
medications would be used for tocolysis?
A. Methylergometrine
B. Terbutaline
C. Betamethasone
D. Oxytocin - ...ANSWER...✓✓ B. Terbutaline
The nurse is reviewing the health record of a pregnant
client. Her Hx includes deliveries of live babies at 39
weeks, 40 weeks and 35 weeks, a spontaneous abortion
