Chapter 7

8. The nurse in a prenatal unit is providing care for a patient who experienced PPROM at 32 weeks gestation. Which assessment does the nurse consider unnecessary? 1. Check for cervical dilation 2. Monitor for signs of infection 3. Assess for vaginal bleeding 4. Watch for fetal compromise

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10. The nurse is providing care to a postpartum patient after an emergency cesarean due to eclampsia. The patient received spinal anesthesia prior to delivery. Magnesium sulfate is infusing 2 g/hr in 100 mL of IV fluid. Which assessment finding will cause the nurse to administer calcium gluconate to the patient via IV push? 1. Serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. 2. Patella reflexes are rated at zero. 3. Respiratory rate is 18 breaths/min. 4. Urinary output remains at 30 mL/hr.

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4. When performing a physical assessment on a patient during the initial prenatal visit, the nurse notes spongy gums prone to bleeding during the oral exam. Which comment by the nurse is appropriate? 1. "Oral bleeding can contribute to anemia." 2. "Dental problems can interfere with nutrition." 3. "Periodontal disease is a risk factor for preterm labor" 4. "You need dental care because pregnancy causes dental problems."

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16. The nursing staff in a labor and delivery unit has noticed an increase in the number of patients experiencing placental abruption. The nurses begin to review demographics for the patients involved. Which risk factors will the nurses expect? Select all that apply. 1. Hypertensive disorders 2. Uterine fibroids 3. Cigarette smoking 4. Methamphetamine use 5. Abdominal trauma

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15. The nurse is conducting a staff education session about preeclampsia and eclampsia complications. Which statements by the nurse are accurate about HELLP syndrome? Select all that apply. 1. This syndrome destroys red blood cells. 2. This syndrome impacts the amount of platelets. 3. This syndrome decreases a patient's white blood cell (WBC) count. 4. This syndrome decreases a patient's blood urea nitrogen (BUN). 5. This syndrome increases liver enzymes.

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17. A patient at 35 weeks gestation arrives at the prenatal clinic in physical distress. Assessment reveals hypotension, thready pulse, shallow respirations, pallor, cold and clammy skin, and anxiety. The nurse does not find evidence of vaginal bleeding but suspects placental abruption. For which reason does the nurse call for emergency transport to the hospital? Select all that apply. 1. The patient has all the symptoms of hypovolemia. 2. The patient reports a recent bout with nausea and vomiting. 3. The absence of blood can indicate a concealed hemorrhage. 4. The patient and fetus are at risk of death from hypovolemic shock. 5. The patient states a sudden onset of severe symptoms.

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12. A patient just learns that her unborn fetus has a life-threatening condition and is not expected to survive long term. Which does the nurse include in a plan of care to meet psychological needs of the patient and her partner? Select all that apply. 1. Provide time for the patient to talk about her feelings. 2. Encourage the patient's partner to be emotionally strong. 3. Facilitate referrals related to the fetal condition. 4. Monitor patient's condition and adjust visitors accordingly. 5. Ascertain if the patient and partner have previous crisis skills.

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3. The nurse educator is preparing a presentation on preterm labor (PTL) and birth (PTB). Which information does the nurse recognize as being inaccurate? 1. PTB is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and for antenatal hospitalization. 2. PTL is defined as regular uterine contractions resulting in cervical changes before 40 weeks gestation. 3. PTBs result in increased numbers of neonatal and infant deaths and long-term neurological impairment. 4. Average costs for premature/low birthweight infants are more than 10 times as high than for other newborns.

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5. A patient at 36 weeks gestation reports a constant dull backache, regular frequent contractions that are painless, and lower abdominal pressure. Physical examination reveals intact membranes and cervical dilation of 3 cm. Which order by the health care provider is unexpected by the nurse? 1. Administer antenatal steroids 2. Obtain fetal fibronectin levels 3. Beta-adrenergic agonist therapy 4. Monitor blood glucose levels

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13. A patient with pregestational diabetes mellitus delivers a neonate who is diagnosed with macrosomia. The nurse is aware that the neonate is at risk for additional long-term conditions related to maternal diabetes mellitus. Which long-term effects may occur? Select all that apply. 1. Shoulder injury related to birth size 2. Development of metabolic syndrome 3. Impaired intellectual development 4. Changes in genetic expression 5. Increased risk for chronic illnesses

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14. The nurse is assessing a patient at 26 weeks gestation. The patient has chronic hypertension and exhibited hypertension and proteinuria prior to 20 weeks gestation. Previous blood pressure (BP) readings have been in the range of 130 to 140/88 to 90 mm Hg. Due to superimposed preeclampsia, for which additional manifestations will the nurse immediately contact the health care provider? Select all that apply. 1. Laboratory report that shows an elevation of liver enzymes 2. Current blood pressure reading of 162/102 mm Hg 3. Evident pulmonary edema noted with auscultation. 4. Subjective report of severe headache and photophobia 5. Lack of response to verbal and tactile stimulation

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1. The nurse in a prenatal clinic is reviewing the files of four patients scheduled for visits. Which patient does the nurse identify as having the highest-risk pregnancy? 1. The patient who is 16 years of age just diagnosed with gestational diabetes 2. The patient with preexisting hypertension who is currently pregnant with twins 3. The patient who is 37 years of age, obese, and experiencing pregnancy-induced hypertension 4. The patient who is 28 years of age who delivered a premature neonate 3 years prior

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11. A patient who is in the third trimester of pregnancy is informed that she will need a cesarean hysterectomy and bladder reconstruction due to a placenta defect. Which medical condition does the nurse explain to the patient? 1. Placenta accreta 2. Placenta increta 3. Placenta percreta 4. Placenta previa

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7. A patient undergoes chorionic villa sampling to rule out the presence of a genetic disorder. Following the procedure, the patient experiences iatrogenic PPROM. Which explanation does the nurse provide to promote patient understanding? 1. The rupture of the membranes is from a bacterial infection. 2. The membranes ruptured because the test caused fetal death. 3. The premature rupture of the membranes is a known risk to the test. 4. The membranes ruptured due to the presence of a genetic disorder.

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2. The nurse is interviewing a new patient who is in the first trimester of her second pregnancy. The patient shares that her first child was born at 36 weeks gestation. Which information does the patient share that places the patient at risk for a second premature birth? 1. The first labor was induced due to unresponsive management of hypertension. 2. The health care provider induced labor at the patient's request to avoid holiday interruptions. 3. Labor was induced when the fetus moved from a posterior to an anterior position. 4. The premature labor and birth was unexpected and followed a normal pregnancy.

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6. A patient at 30 weeks gestation is exhibiting signs of preterm labor and delivery. The health care provider (HCP) informs the patient that nothing can be done to disrupt this process. The patient is in distress and states, "Why can't something be done to save my baby?" The nurse understands the HCP's decision is likely based on which finding? 1. Ruptured membranes caused an infection. 2. The patient is unstable due to hemorrhage. 3. Fetal age is incompatible with survival. 4. A fetal heartbeat could not be obtained.

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9. The nurse in a prenatal clinic is assessing a patient who is at 37 weeks gestation for twins. The patient reports increased discomfort and increased lower pelvic pressure. Which action does the nurse take with this patient? 1. After examination, assures the patient of the absence of contractions 2. Explains to the patient that increased discomfort is expected with twins 3. Performs a digital cervical examination to determine if dilation is occurring 4. Sends the patient to the hospital to be checked for possible signs of labor

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