quiz 1- antepartum

A 36-week gestation gravid lies flat on her back. Which of the following maternal symptoms would the nurse expect to observe? a. Numbness and tingling down one of her legs b. Dizziness and nausea c. Rales d. Chloasma

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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). a. Shortness of breath b. Urinary frequency c. Nasal stuffiness d. Back pain e. Nausea and vomiting

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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? Select all that apply. A) Amenorrhea. B) Breast tenderness. C) Quickening. D) Frequent urination. E) Uterine growth.

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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? a. Wear supportive hose b. Chew gum c. get plenty of rest d. Use acetaminophen if approved

b. Chew gum

Which of the following vital sign changes should the nurse highlight for a pregnant women's obstetrician? a. Prepregnancy blood pressure (BP) 100/60 and third trimester 140/90 b. Prepregnancy respiratory rate (RR) 16 rpm and third trimester RR 20 rpm c. Prepregnancy heart rate (HR) 76 bpm and third trimester 88 bpm d. Prepregnancy temperature (T) of 98.6 F and third trimester T 99.0 F

a. Prepregnancy blood pressure (BP) 100/60 and third trimester 140/90

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? a. The Glucose Challenge test is done between the 24th-28th week of gestation b. the Glucose Challenge test will be done at the next visit. c. The three hour Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) will be done at 20 weeks gestation. d. The Glucose Challenge test is performed at 36 weeks gestation.

a. The Glucose Challenge test is done between the 24th-28th week of gestation

The nurse notes the following findings in a 14-week-gestation patient. Which of the findings would be considered a positive sign of pregnancy? a. Positive pregnancy test b. Fetal heart rate via Doppler c. Positive Chadwicks sign d. Ballottment

b. Fetal heart rate via Doppler

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? a. Drink plenty of fluids with your meals. b. Eat 3 large meals plus a bedtime snack each day. c. Eat dry crackers before getting out of bed. d. Brush your teeth first thing in the morning.

c. Eat dry crackers before getting out of bed.

The patient who is 28 weeks gestation will receive Rhogam at this visit if which of the following conditions are present? a. Mother is B negative blood type and the Indirect Coombs is positive. b. Mother is A positive blood type and the Indirect Coombs is negative. c. Mother is A negative blood type and Father is B positive blood type. d. Mother is A negative blood type and Indirect Coombs is negative.

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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: a. G5 2213 b. G6 1224 c. G6 1324 d. G7 2224

b. G6 1224

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? a. Lanugo covers the entire body b. Insulin is produced for the first time c. Surfactant is formed d. Respiratory movements begin

c. Surfactant is formed

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? a. estrogen b. human chorionic gonadotropin c. progesterone d. oxytocin

c. progesterone

A 15-week gestation patient should have a fundal height that is palpable to the nurse at what anatomical location? a. At the level of the umbilicus b. At the xiphoid process c. Two centimeters above the umbilicus d. Between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis

d. Between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis

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? a. Fetal heart begins to beat b. Coagulations factors are synthesized in the liver c. Meconium is passed d. Lanugo covers the body

d. Lanugo covers the body

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: a. January 10 b. November 1 c. August 12 d. November 10

d. November 10