NUR 343 HESI exam study guide (answer with just letters)
Family centered nursing care for women and newborn focuses on which of the following? a. assisting individuals and families achieve their optimal health b. diagnosing and treating problems promptly c. preventing further complications from developing d. conducting nursing research to evaluate clinical skills
A
The nurse knows that there are psychological maternal changes that occurs during pregnancy in a primigravida patient. Select all the normal psychological maternal changes that happens throughout pregnancy. a. ambivalence b. breast tenderness c. emotional lability d. body image changes e. bonding or relationship with the fetus f. nausea and vomiting g. syncope h. urinary frequency
A, C, D, E
A 36 weeks gestation pregnant woman is complaining of urinary urgency and frequency. The nurse explained that the enlarging fetus is pressing the bladder which causes frequent urination. This is normally occurring during second and third trimesters. The nurse advises the patient to do the following measures that the nurse can provide to the patient. Select all that apply. a. drink 2 quarts of fluid during the day b. engaging in a regular exercise c. performing kegel exercises d. soaking in a warm sitz bath e. limiting fluid intake during the evening
A, C, E
A nursing instructor asks a nursing student to list the functions of the amniotic fluid. The student responds correctly by stating that which of the following are functions of amniotic fluid. Select all that apply. a. allows for fetal movement b. is a measure of kidney function c. surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus d. maintains the body temperature of the fetus e. prevents large particles such as bacteria from passing to the fetus f. provides an exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and the fetus
A, B, C, D (Amniotic fluid is a measure of the fetal function)
A primigravida patient who is 12 weeks pregnant cisits a health promotion program in the community pertaining to the pregnancy care. A group of nursing students is educating the public about measures to prevent discomfort of pregnancy. The primigravida patient asks one of the students about measures on how to prevent the heartburn she is experiencing throughout the day. Select all the necessary measures to prevent the patient's complaint. a. eating small, frequent meals and avoiding fatty and spicy food b. eating high fiber foods and increasing fluids c. drinking milk between meals d. arranging frequent rest periods throughout the day e. sitting upright for 30 minutes after a meal f. engaging in regular exercise
A, C, E
A client who is in the second trimester of pregnancy tells the nurse that she wants to use herbal therapy. Which response is best for the nurse to provide? a. touch is also therapeutic in relieving discomfort and anxiety b. it is important that you want to take part in your care c. your HCP should direct treatment options for herbal treatment d. herbs are a cornerstone of good health to include in your treatment
B
A primigravida client at 25 weeks gestation visits the clinic and tells the nurse that her lower back aches when she arrives home from work. The nurse should suggest that the client perform: a. tailor sitting b. squatting exercises c. leg lifting d. shoulder circling
B (tailor sitting is an excellent exercise that helps to strengthen the client's back muscles and also prepares the client for the process of labor. The client should be encouraged to rest periodically during the day and avoid sitting or standing in one position for a long time)
The hormone responsible for the development of the ovum during the menstrual cycle is: a. estrogen b. progesterone c. follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) d. leutenizing hormone (LH)
C
