MATERNITY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSING: WOMEN'S HEALTH EXAM
MATERNITY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSING: WOMEN'S HEALTH
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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A couple expresses a desire to use the rhythm method of birth control. The
woman tells the nurse that she menstruates every 32 days. What should the nurse
teach the couple about when the client's ovulation probably occurs?
1.On the 14th day of the cycle
2.10 days after the first day of bleeding
3.14 days before the start of the next menses
4.2 to 3 days after the last day of menstrual bleeding - Correct Answer-3.14 days
before the start of the next menses
The nurse is caring for a client who is in the taking-in phase of the postpartum
period. The area of health teaching that the client will be most responsive to is:
1.Perineal care
2.Infant feeding
3.Infant hygiene
4.Family planning - Correct Answer-1.Perineal care
Which statements by a client with hyperemesis gravidarum would confirm that
the client needs further teaching? (Select all that apply.)
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1."I'll start drinking protein shakes."
2."I'll start drinking plenty of fluids."
3."I'll start limiting my carbohydrates."
4."I'll lie down for at least 2 hours after I eat."
5."I'll be sure to schedule rest periods throughout the day so I won't get tired." -
Correct Answer-3."I'll start limiting my carbohydrates."
4."I'll lie down for at least 2 hours after I eat."
A primigravida at 12 weeks' gestation complains of nausea and vomiting during a
visit to the prenatal clinic. Which pregnancy hormone should the nurse explain is
thought to be responsible for nausea and vomiting during the first trimester?
1.Estrogen
2.Progesterone
3.Human placental lactogen (hPL)
4.Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) - Correct Answer-4.Human chorionic
gonadotropin (hCG)
The nurse discusses the recommended weight gain during pregnancy with a newly
pregnant client who is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 125 lb. The nurse explains
that with the recommended weight gain, at term the client should weigh about:
1.150 lb
2.140 lb
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3.135 lb
4.130 lb - Correct Answer-1.150 lb
The nurse is caring for a group of postpartum clients. Which factor puts a client at
increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage?
1.Breastfeeding in the birthing room
2.Receiving a pudendal block for the birth
3.Having a third stage of labor that lasts 10 minutes
4.Giving birth to a baby weighing 9 lb 8 oz - Correct Answer-4.Giving birth to a
baby weighing 9 lb 8 oz
A client at 10 weeks' gestation phones the prenatal clinic to report that she is
experiencing some vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping. The nurse arranges
for her to go to the local hospital. The vaginal examination reveals that her cervix
is dilated 2 cm. What diagnosis should the nurse expect?
1.Septic abortion
2.Inevitable abortion
3.Threatened abortion
4.Incomplete abortion - Correct Answer-2.Inevitable abortion
The school nurse is teaching a group of 16-year-old girls about the female
reproductive system. One student asks how long after ovulation it is possible for
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conception to occur. The most accurate response by the nurse is based on the
knowledge that an ovum is no longer viable after:
1.12 hours
2.24 hours
3.48 hours
4.72 hours - Correct Answer-2. 24 hours
The nurse presents a program on breast self-examination. After a return
demonstration the nurse concludes that she needs to review certain aspects of
the teaching program. Which behavior by one of the students supports this
conclusion?
1.Palpating each breast while in the sitting position
2.Checking her breasts for any deviation from what is expected
3.Palpating each breast with the palmar surface of her extended fingers
4.Checking her breasts for symmetry while holding her arms above her head -
Correct Answer-1.Palpating each breast while in the sitting position
During the postpartum period a client with heart disease and type 2 diabetes asks
a nurse, "Which contraceptives will I be able to use to prevent pregnancy in the
near future?" How should the nurse respond?
1."You may use oral contraceptives — they're almost completely effective in
preventing pregnancy."
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MATERNITY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSING: WOMEN'S HEALTH
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A couple expresses a desire to use the rhythm method of birth control. The
woman tells the nurse that she menstruates every 32 days. What should the nurse
teach the couple about when the client's ovulation probably occurs?
1.On the 14th day of the cycle
2.10 days after the first day of bleeding
3.14 days before the start of the next menses
4.2 to 3 days after the last day of menstrual bleeding - Correct Answer-3.14 days
before the start of the next menses
The nurse is caring for a client who is in the taking-in phase of the postpartum
period. The area of health teaching that the client will be most responsive to is:
1.Perineal care
2.Infant feeding
3.Infant hygiene
4.Family planning - Correct Answer-1.Perineal care
Which statements by a client with hyperemesis gravidarum would confirm that
the client needs further teaching? (Select all that apply.)
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1."I'll start drinking protein shakes."
2."I'll start drinking plenty of fluids."
3."I'll start limiting my carbohydrates."
4."I'll lie down for at least 2 hours after I eat."
5."I'll be sure to schedule rest periods throughout the day so I won't get tired." -
Correct Answer-3."I'll start limiting my carbohydrates."
4."I'll lie down for at least 2 hours after I eat."
A primigravida at 12 weeks' gestation complains of nausea and vomiting during a
visit to the prenatal clinic. Which pregnancy hormone should the nurse explain is
thought to be responsible for nausea and vomiting during the first trimester?
1.Estrogen
2.Progesterone
3.Human placental lactogen (hPL)
4.Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) - Correct Answer-4.Human chorionic
gonadotropin (hCG)
The nurse discusses the recommended weight gain during pregnancy with a newly
pregnant client who is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 125 lb. The nurse explains
that with the recommended weight gain, at term the client should weigh about:
1.150 lb
2.140 lb
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3.135 lb
4.130 lb - Correct Answer-1.150 lb
The nurse is caring for a group of postpartum clients. Which factor puts a client at
increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage?
1.Breastfeeding in the birthing room
2.Receiving a pudendal block for the birth
3.Having a third stage of labor that lasts 10 minutes
4.Giving birth to a baby weighing 9 lb 8 oz - Correct Answer-4.Giving birth to a
baby weighing 9 lb 8 oz
A client at 10 weeks' gestation phones the prenatal clinic to report that she is
experiencing some vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping. The nurse arranges
for her to go to the local hospital. The vaginal examination reveals that her cervix
is dilated 2 cm. What diagnosis should the nurse expect?
1.Septic abortion
2.Inevitable abortion
3.Threatened abortion
4.Incomplete abortion - Correct Answer-2.Inevitable abortion
The school nurse is teaching a group of 16-year-old girls about the female
reproductive system. One student asks how long after ovulation it is possible for
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conception to occur. The most accurate response by the nurse is based on the
knowledge that an ovum is no longer viable after:
1.12 hours
2.24 hours
3.48 hours
4.72 hours - Correct Answer-2. 24 hours
The nurse presents a program on breast self-examination. After a return
demonstration the nurse concludes that she needs to review certain aspects of
the teaching program. Which behavior by one of the students supports this
conclusion?
1.Palpating each breast while in the sitting position
2.Checking her breasts for any deviation from what is expected
3.Palpating each breast with the palmar surface of her extended fingers
4.Checking her breasts for symmetry while holding her arms above her head -
Correct Answer-1.Palpating each breast while in the sitting position
During the postpartum period a client with heart disease and type 2 diabetes asks
a nurse, "Which contraceptives will I be able to use to prevent pregnancy in the
near future?" How should the nurse respond?
1."You may use oral contraceptives — they're almost completely effective in
preventing pregnancy."
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