QUIZ ONE ANTEPARTUM
A gravid client is being seen for the first time in the clinic. She states that the first day of her LMP was February 3rd. The nurse calculates the patient's EDD as:
November 10
Which of the following vital sign changes should the nurse highlight for a pregnant women's obstetrician?
Prepregnancy blood pressure (BP) 100/60 and third trimester 140/90
A gravida's fundal height is noted to be at the xiphoid process. The nurse is aware that which of the following fetal changes is likely to be occurring at the same time in pregnancy?
Surfactant is formed.
An 8-week gestation patient is being seen in the clinic for her first visit. She asks the nurse when her blood sugar will be tested to make sure she is not diabetic. The nurse should tell the patient which of the following?
The Glucose Challenge test is done between the 24th-28th week of gestation.
An antenatal client is informing the nurse of her prenatal signs and symptoms. Which of the following findings would the nurse determine are presumptive signs of pregnancy?
Amenorrhea, beast tenderness, fatigue, and frequent urination.
A 15-week gestation patient should have a fundal height that is palpable to the nurse at what anatomical location?
Between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis.
A newly pregnant patient calls into the clinic complaining of ptyalism that is bothersome. The nurse recognizes this as ptyalism and recommends which of the following?
Chew gum.
A 36-week gestation gravid lies flat on her back. Which of the following maternal symptoms would the nurse expect to observe?
Dizziness and nausea.
The nurse is providing care to a woman who is experiencing nausea and vomiting in her first trimester. Which of the following would be included in the education related to alleviating this symptom?
Eat dry crackers before getting out of bed.
The nurse notes the following findings in a 14-week-gestation patient. Which of the findings would be considered a positive sign of pregnancy?
Fetal heart rate via Doppler.
A pregnant woman is seen for her first visit in the clinic. She states that she has a son who is 10 years old that was born at 39 weeks gestation, a daughter who is 8 years old that was born at 36 weeks gestation, a set of twin girls who are three years old born at 34 weeks gestation and a history of two miscarriages. The nurse notes the patient's GTPAL as:
G6 1224
A mother has just experienced quickening. Which of the following developmental changes would the nurse expect to occur at the same time in the woman's pregnancy?
Lanugo covers the body.
A patient is in the 10th week of her pregnancy. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect the client to exhibit? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY).
Urinary frequency, Nasal stuffiness, and Nausea & vomiting
The nurse is explaining the hormones of pregnancy to the nursing students and states that which of the following is responsible for maintaining the pregnancy?
progesterone.
