University Of California - Los Angeles School Of Nursing

1. What structures in fetal circulation play a role in shunting blood away from the LUNGS? Select all that apply: A. Ductus arteriosus B. Ductus venosus C. Umbilical artery D. Foramen ovale E. Umbilical vein The answers are A and D. The ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale are the structures that help blood flow bypass (or shunt) away from the lungs. These structures seal off and become nonfunctional after birth. The ductus venosus plays a role with shunting blood ...

1. You’re assessing the one minute APGAR score of a newborn baby. On assessment, you note the following about your newborn patient: heart rate 130, pink body and hands with cyanotic feet, weak cry, flexion of the arms and legs, active movement and crying when stimulated. What is your patient’s APGAR score? A. APGAR 9 B. APGAR 10 C. APGAR 8 D. APGAR 5 2. You’re assessing the one minute APGAR score of a newborn baby. On assessment, you note the following about...

1. A woman, who is 22 weeks pregnant, has a routine ultrasound performed. The ultrasound shows that the placenta is located at the edge of the cervical opening. As the nurse you know that which statement is FALSE about this finding: A. This is known as marginal placenta previa. B. The placenta may move upward as the pregnancy progresses and needs to be re-evaluated with another ultrasound at about 32 weeks gestation. C. The patient will need to have a c-section and cannot deliver vaginally. ...

1. Stage 1 of labor includes which phases in the correct order? A. Transition, Latent, Active B. Active, Latent, Transition C. Active, Transition, Latent D. Latent, Active, Transition 2. True or False: Stage 2 of labor begins with the delivery of the baby and ends with the delivery of the placenta. 3. You’re performing a routine assessment on a mother post-delivery. The uterus is soft and displaced to the left of the umbilicus. What is your next nursing action? A. Perform fundal massage...

1. Stage 1 of labor includes which phases in the correct order? A. Transition, Latent, Active B. Active, Latent, Transition C. Active, Transition, Latent D. Latent, Active, Transition 2. True or False: Stage 2 of labor begins with the delivery of the baby and ends with the delivery of the placenta. 3. You’re performing a routine assessment on a mother post-delivery. The uterus is soft and displaced to the left of the umbilicus. What is your next nursing action? A. Perform fundal massage...

1. Which category of pregnancy signs are subjective and can only be reported by the patient? A. Positive Signs B. Probable Signs C. Presumptive Signs D. Proven Signs The answer is C. Presumptive signs are subjective and are only reported by the patient. 2. Which of the following are NOT considered presumptive signs of pregnancy? Select all that apply: A. Positive pregnancy test B. Amenorrhea C. Fatigue D. Ballottement E. Increased urination F. Quickening The answers are A and D. Pos...

1.) Your patient has underwent testing of her blood type and Rh factor. She has A- blood type. Which of the following statement is correct? • At 36 weeks she will receive Rh immune globulin. • At 28 weeks she should receive the Rh immune globulin. • No further testing will be done because the patient is Rh negative, instead of Rh positive. • The patient will be checked for clotting problems. The patient's Rh factor is negative so she will need to receive the Rh immune globulin at...

1. The nurse knows that preeclampsia tends to occur during what time in a pregnancy? A. before 20 weeks B. in the third trimester and postpartum C. after 20 weeks D. in the first and second trimester The answer is C. Preeclampsia tends to occur AFTER 20 weeks gestation. 2. A patient is currently 34 weeks pregnant with her first baby. Which findings below could indicate the development of preeclampsia in this patient that would need to be reported to the physician? Select all that apply: A...

• 1. During a prenatal visit a patient tells you her last menstrual period was May 21, 2016. Based on the Naegele's Rule, when is the estimated due date of her baby?* o A. February 27, 2016 o B. March 19. 2017 o C. February 28, 2017 o D. April 16, 2016 • 2. During a prenatal visit a patient tells you her last menstrual period was November 25, 2016. Based on the Naegele's Rule, when is the estimated due date of her baby?* o A. October 1, 2017 o B. September 10, 2017 o ...

1. The _________ is responsible for secreting gonadotropin-releasing hormone. A. Thalamus B. Hypothalamus C. Anterior pituitary gland D. Posterior pituitary gland 2. During which cycle day of a typical 28 day menstrual cycle does the follicular phase occur? A. Cycle days 7-14 B. Cycle days 14-28 C. Cycle days 1-6 D. Cycle days 1-13