Health Promotion and Pregnancy

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Lanoxin 0.125mg is to be given. The nurse converts the dose to how many grams?

0.000125 g

The nurse assesses a reactive result to a nonstress test when the fetal heart rate increases ___ beats/min

15

At what week of fetal development can the nurse expect to first hear fetal heart tones with an amplified stethoscope?

16

During the 30th week of gestation, the nurse would anticipate that the fundal height would be _____ centimeters above the symphysis.

30

The nurse assures an anxious primigravida that during fetal development from week 34 and beyond maternal antibodies are transferred to the baby. How long will these antibodies provide the baby with immunity?

6 months

How long does the embryonic stage of pregnancy typically last?

8 weeks

A woman who has just discovered she is pregnant states that the first day of her last menstrual period was July 10. What will be her expected date of birth?

April 17

A pregnant client asks the nurse in the clinic when she will be able to start feeling the fetus move. The nurse responds by telling the mother that fetal movements will be noted:

Between 16 and 20 weeks gestation

Early in the first trimester, a woman complains of morning sickness. What does the nurse suggest to aid with the discomfort?

Eating dry crackers before getting up

Where does implantation of the fertilized ovum usually occur?

Fundus of the uterus

A woman tells the nurse that this is her third pregnancy. She has had twin girls at full term and one miscarriage? How does the nurse record the information?

G3, T1, A1, L2

What is the cause of frequent urination in early pregnancy?

Increased circulating volume

A pregnant client is seen in the health care clinic for a regular prenatal visit. The client tells the nurse that she is experiencing irregular contractions, and the nurse determines that the client is experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions. Which of the following nursing actions would be appropriate?

Instruct the client that these are common and may occur during pregnancy

The nurse is meeting a patient for the first time. What is the first thing the nurse will do to initiate a nurse-patient relationship?

Introduce herself/himself

What period of the maternity cycle does the intrapartal period cover?

Onset of labor to delivery of the placenta

A nurse is assisting in planning care to meet the emotional needs of a pregnant woman. Which of the following nursing interventions would be least likely to assist in meeting her emotional needs?

Providing the mother with pamphlets and booklets to read about the pregnancy

A clinic nurse is teaching a pregnant client about the warning signs in pregnancy and prepares a list of the warning signs that indicate the need to notify the physician. Which of the following would be included on the list? Select all that apply.

Rapid weight gain Visual Disturbances Vaginal bleeding Generalized or facial edema

The nurse is collecting data during an initial assessment. What can be seen, heard, measured or felt is objective?

Sign

A patient has been diagnosed with a tubal pregnancy. What is the typical outcome of the tubal pregnancy?

The patient will require surgery to remove the zygote.

What protects the fetus from most bacterial infections?

The placental barrier

What is a positive sign of pregnancy>

Ultrasonic tracing of the fetus

Which hormone is secreted by the placenta?

human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

A nonstress test is prescribed for a pregnant client, and the client asks the nurse about the procedure. Which of the following information will the nurse provide to the client?

"An ultrasound transducer that records fetal heart activity is secured over the abdomen where the fetal heart is heard most clearly."

A woman asks the nurse about the safety of sexual intercourse during her pregnancy. Which response the nurse is the most correct?

"Sexual activity should be ceased in the case of vaginal bleeding."

A pregnant client who is anemic tells the nurse that she is concerned about what her baby's condition will be following delivery. Which nursing response would best support the client?

"The effects of anemia on your baby are difficult to predict, but let's review your plan of care to ensure that you are providing the best nutrition and growth potential.


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