NR 327 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client at 7 weeks. Client reports urinary frequency and asks if
this will continue after delivery. What is the appropriate response by the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWER This occurs during the first trimester and near the end of pregnancy
A nurse is caring for a patient during the first trimester. After reviewing the patient's blood work, the
nurse notices that she does not have immunity to rubella, which times should the nurse understand is
recommended for the rubella immunization? - CORRECT ANSWER Shortly after birth
A nurse is caring for a client who is considering several methods of contraception. Which of the
following methods of contraception should the nurse identify as being most reliable? - CORRECT
ANSWER IUD-intrauterine device
A nurse is caring for client, first trimester, ask nurse if she can continue to exercise during pregnancy.
Appropriate response? - CORRECT ANSWER Daily jogging for 30/min/day is fine throughout
pregnancy
A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy. The client
tells the nurse that she is upset because, although she and her husband planned this pregnancy, she has
been having many doubts and second thoughts about the upcoming changes in her life. Which of the
following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER "Ambivalent
feelings are quite common for women early in pregnancy."
A nurse is instructing a female client about check BASAL TEMP to determine client is ovulating.
nurse instruct client to check her temp at what time? - CORRECT ANSWER Early in the
morning before arising
A nurse is caring for client in labor, EF monitor. observe late decels, on the strip and interprets this as?
- CORRECT ANSWER Uteroplacental insufficiency (hypoxic)
A nurse caring for client, scheduled for a maternal serum alpha fetoprotein test at 15 wks. explanation
about test to client? - CORRECT ANSWER Screening test for spiral defects in fetus
Neural tube defects
, Abdominal wall defects
Microcephaly
Anencephaly
A nurse is caring for a client who has a positive pregnancy test. The nurse is teaching the client about
common discomfort during the first trimester of pregnancy and warning signs. Instruct the client to
call clinic if she experiences which manifestations? - CORRECT ANSWER Facial edema
(HTN or preeclampsia)
A nurse is providing preconception counseling for a patient who is planning pregnancy. Which
supplements should the nurse recommend to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus? - CORRECT
ANSWER Folic Acid
A nurse in the prenatal clinic is completing a skin assessment for a patient in the 2nd trimester. What
are expected findings? - CORRECT ANSWER Linea nigra
Chloasma
Striae gravidarum
A nurse is leading a discussion about contraception with a group of 14-year-old clients. After
presentation, a client asks which method would be best for her to use? Which is the most appropriate
response by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER Before I can help you, I must know more about
your sexual activity
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about nutrition at her first prenatal visit. What should be
included in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER You will need to double your intake of iron
during pregnancy
A nurse is caring for a client in a prenatal visit. BMI is 26.5. Client asks how much weight she should
gain during pregnancy. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWER The recommendation for you is 15-25 lbs
(BMI of 25-29.9 is considered overweight)
A nurse is caring for a client who is to undergo a biophysical profile (BPP). The client asks the nurse
what is being evaluated. What should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER Fetal
breathing
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client at 7 weeks. Client reports urinary frequency and asks if
this will continue after delivery. What is the appropriate response by the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWER This occurs during the first trimester and near the end of pregnancy
A nurse is caring for a patient during the first trimester. After reviewing the patient's blood work, the
nurse notices that she does not have immunity to rubella, which times should the nurse understand is
recommended for the rubella immunization? - CORRECT ANSWER Shortly after birth
A nurse is caring for a client who is considering several methods of contraception. Which of the
following methods of contraception should the nurse identify as being most reliable? - CORRECT
ANSWER IUD-intrauterine device
A nurse is caring for client, first trimester, ask nurse if she can continue to exercise during pregnancy.
Appropriate response? - CORRECT ANSWER Daily jogging for 30/min/day is fine throughout
pregnancy
A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy. The client
tells the nurse that she is upset because, although she and her husband planned this pregnancy, she has
been having many doubts and second thoughts about the upcoming changes in her life. Which of the
following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER "Ambivalent
feelings are quite common for women early in pregnancy."
A nurse is instructing a female client about check BASAL TEMP to determine client is ovulating.
nurse instruct client to check her temp at what time? - CORRECT ANSWER Early in the
morning before arising
A nurse is caring for client in labor, EF monitor. observe late decels, on the strip and interprets this as?
- CORRECT ANSWER Uteroplacental insufficiency (hypoxic)
A nurse caring for client, scheduled for a maternal serum alpha fetoprotein test at 15 wks. explanation
about test to client? - CORRECT ANSWER Screening test for spiral defects in fetus
Neural tube defects
, Abdominal wall defects
Microcephaly
Anencephaly
A nurse is caring for a client who has a positive pregnancy test. The nurse is teaching the client about
common discomfort during the first trimester of pregnancy and warning signs. Instruct the client to
call clinic if she experiences which manifestations? - CORRECT ANSWER Facial edema
(HTN or preeclampsia)
A nurse is providing preconception counseling for a patient who is planning pregnancy. Which
supplements should the nurse recommend to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus? - CORRECT
ANSWER Folic Acid
A nurse in the prenatal clinic is completing a skin assessment for a patient in the 2nd trimester. What
are expected findings? - CORRECT ANSWER Linea nigra
Chloasma
Striae gravidarum
A nurse is leading a discussion about contraception with a group of 14-year-old clients. After
presentation, a client asks which method would be best for her to use? Which is the most appropriate
response by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER Before I can help you, I must know more about
your sexual activity
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about nutrition at her first prenatal visit. What should be
included in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER You will need to double your intake of iron
during pregnancy
A nurse is caring for a client in a prenatal visit. BMI is 26.5. Client asks how much weight she should
gain during pregnancy. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWER The recommendation for you is 15-25 lbs
(BMI of 25-29.9 is considered overweight)
A nurse is caring for a client who is to undergo a biophysical profile (BPP). The client asks the nurse
what is being evaluated. What should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER Fetal
breathing
