Ch 19

Question 1

Chapter 19
1.
After teaching a woman who has had an evacuation for a hydatidiform mole (molar pregnancy. about her condition, which of the following statements indicates that the nurse’s teaching was successful?
A)
ìI will be sure to avoid getting pregnant for at least 1 year.î
B)
ìMy intake of iron will have to be closely monitored for 6 months.î
C)
ìMy blood pressure will continue to be increased for about 6 more months.î
D)
ìI won’t use my birth control pills for at least a year or two.î

Answer 1

I will be sure to avoid getting pregnant for at least 1 year

Question 2

2.
Which of the following findings on a prenatal visit at 10 weeks might lead the nurse to suspect a hydatidiform mole?
A)
Complaint of frequent mild nausea
B)
Blood pressure of 120/84 mm Hg
C)
History of bright red spotting 6 weeks ago
D)
Fundal height measurement of 18 cm

Answer 2

Fundal height measurement of 18 cm

Question 3

3.
A client is diagnosed with gestational hypertension and is receiving magnesium sulfate. Which finding would the nurse interpret as indicating a therapeutic level of medication?
A)
Urinary output of 20 mL per hour
B)
Respiratory rate of 10 breaths/minute
C)
Deep tendons reflexes 2+
D)
Difficulty in arousing

Answer 3

Deep tendons reflexes 2+

Question 4

4.
Upon entering the room of a client who has had a spontaneous abortion, the nurse observes the client crying. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A)
ìWhy are you crying?î
B)
ìWill a pill help your pain?î
C)
ìI'm sorry you lost your baby.î
D)
ìA baby still wasn't formed in your uterus.î

Answer 4

I’m sorry you lost your baby

Question 5

5.
Which of the following data on a client's health history would the nurse identify as contributing to the client's risk for an ectopic pregnancy?
A)
Use of oral contraceptives for 5 years
B)
Ovarian cyst 2 years ago
C)
Recurrent pelvic infections
D)
Heavy, irregular menses

Answer 5

Recurrent pelvic infections

Question 6

6.
In a woman who is suspected of having a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, the nurse would expect to assess for which of the following as a priority?
A)
Hemorrhage
B)
Jaundice
C)
Edema
D)
Infection

Answer 6

Hemorrhage

Question 7

7.
Which of the following findings would the nurse interpret as suggesting a diagnosis of gestational trophoblastic disease?
A)
Elevated hCG levels, enlarged abdomen, quickening
B)
Vaginal bleeding, absence of FHR, decreased hPL levels
C)
Visible fetal skeleton on ultrasound, absence of quickening, enlarged abdomen
D)
Gestational hypertension, hyperemesis gravidarum, absence of FHR

Answer 7

Gestational hypertension, hyperemesis gravidarum, absence of FHR

Question 8

8.
It is determined that a client’s blood Rh is negative and her partner’s is positive. To help prevent Rh isoimmunization, the nurse anticipates that the client will receive RhoGAM at which time?
A)
At 34 weeks’ gestation and immediately before discharge
B)
24 hours before delivery and 24 hours after delivery
C)
In the first trimester and within 2 hours of delivery
D)
At 28 weeks’ gestation and again within 72 hours after delivery

Answer 8

At 28 weeks’ gestation and again within 72 hours after delivery

Question 9

9.
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a woman who is pregnant with twins. The nurse includes interventions focusing on which of the following because of the woman's increased risk?
A)
Oligohydramnios
B)
Preeclampsia
C)
Post-term labor
D)
Chorioamnionitis

Answer 9

Preeclampsia

Question 10

10.
A woman hospitalized with severe preeclampsia is being treated with hydralazine to control blood pressure. Which of the following would the lead the nurse to suspect that the client is having an adverse effect associated with this drug?
A)
Gastrointestinal bleeding
B)
Blurred vision
C)
Tachycardia
D)
Sweating

Answer 10

Tachycardia

Question 11

11.
After reviewing a client’s history, which factor would the nurse identify as placing her at risk for gestational hypertension?
A)
Mother had gestational hypertension during pregnancy.
B)
Client has a twin sister.
C)
Sister-in-law had gestational hypertension.
D)
This is the client’s second pregnancy.

Answer 11

Mother had gestational hypertension during pregnancy.

Question 12

12.
A client with hyperemesis gravidarum is admitted to the facility after being cared for at home without success. Which of the following would the nurse expect to include in the client's plan of care?
A)
Clear liquid diet
B)
Total parenteral nutrition
C)
Nothing by mouth
D)
Administration of labetalol

Answer 12

Nothing by mouth

Question 13

13.
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a pregnant client. Which one of the following findings would alert the nurse to the development of HELLP syndrome?
A)
Hyperglycemia
B)
Elevated platelet count
C)
Leukocytosis
D)
Elevated liver enzymes

Answer 13

Elevated liver enzymes

Question 14

14.
Which of the following would the nurse have readily available for a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat severe preeclampsia?
A)
Calcium gluconate
B)
Potassium chloride
C)
Ferrous sulfate
D)
Calcium carbonate

Answer 14

Calcium gluconate

Question 15

15.
Which assessment finding would lead the nurse to suspect infection as the cause of a client's PROM?
A)
Yellow-green fluid
B)
Blue color on Nitrazine testing
C)
Ferning
D)
Foul odor

Answer 15

Foul odor

Question 16

16.
While assessing a pregnant woman, the nurse suspects that the client may be at risk for hydramnios based on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A)
History of diabetes
B)
Complaints of shortness of breath
C)
Identifiable fetal parts on abdominal palpation
D)
Difficulty obtaining fetal heart rate
E)
Fundal height below that for expected gestataional age

Answer 16

History of diabetes
Complaints of shortness of breath
Difficulty obtaining fetal heart rate

Question 17

17.
After teaching a group of nursing students about the possible causes of spontaneous abortion, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as the most common cause of first trimester abortions?
A)
Maternal disease
B)
Cervical insufficiency
C)
Fetal genetic abnormalities
D)
Uterine fibroids

Answer 17

Fetal genetic abnormalities

Question 18

18.
A pregnant woman is admitted with premature rupture of the membranes. The nurse is assessing the woman closely for possible infection. Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the woman is developing an infection? (Select all that apply.)
A)
Fetal bradycardia
B)
Abdominal tenderness
C)
Elevated maternal pulse rate
D)
Decreased C-reactive protein levels
E)
Cloudy malodorous fluid

Answer 18

Abdominal tenderness
Elevated maternal pulse rate
Cloudy malodorous fluid

Question 19

19.
A nurse is teaching a pregnant woman with preterm premature rupture of membranes who is about to be discharged home about caring for herself. Which statement by the woman indicates a need for additional teaching?
A)
ìI need to keep a close eye on how active my baby is each day.î
B)
ìI need to call my doctor if my temperature increases.î
C)
ìIt’s okay for my husband and me to have sexual intercourse.î
D)
ìI can shower but I shouldn’t take a tub bath.î

Answer 19

It’s okay for my husband and me to have sexual intercourse

Question 20

20.
A nurse is assessing a pregnant woman with gestational hypertension. Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the client has developed severe preeclampsia?
A)
Urine protein 300 mg/24 hours
B)
Blood pressure 150/96 mm Hg
C)
Mild facial edema
D)
Hyperreflexia

Answer 20

Hyperreflexia

Question 21

21.
A nurse suspects that a pregnant client may be experiencing abruption placenta based on assessment of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A)
Dark red vaginal bleeding
B)
Insidious onset
C)
Absence of pain
D)
Rigid uterus
E)
Absent fetal heart tones

Answer 21

Dark red vaginal bleeding
Rigid uterus
Absent fetal heart tones

Question 22

22.
The health care provider orders PGE2 for a woman to help evacuate the uterus following a spontaneous abortion. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do?
A)
Use clean technique to administer the drug.
B)
Keep the gel cool until ready to use.
C)
Maintain the client for Ω hour after administration.
D)
Administer intramuscularly into the deltoid area.

Answer 22

Maintain the client for Ω hour after administration.

Question 23

23.
A nursing student is reviewing an article about preterm premature rupture of membranes. Which of the following would the student expect to find as factor placing a woman at high risk for this condition? (Select all that apply.)
A)
High body mass index
B)
Urinary tract infection
C)
Low socioeconomic status
D)
Single gestations
E)
Smoking

Answer 23

Urinary tract infection
Low socioeconomic status
Smoking

Question 24

24.
A woman with placenta previa is being treated with expectant management. The woman and fetus are stable. The nurse is assessing the woman for possible discharge home. Which statement by the woman would suggest to the nurse that home care might be inappropriate?
A)
ìMy mother lives next door and can drive me here if necessary.î
B)
ìI have a toddler and preschooler at home who need my attention.î
C)
ìI know to call my health care provider right away if I start to bleed again.î
D)
ìI realize the importance of following the instructions for my care.î

Answer 24

I have a toddler and preschooler at home who need my attention.î

Question 25

25.
A woman with hyperemesis gravidarum asks the nurse about suggestions to minimize nausea and vomiting. Which suggestion would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
A)
ìMake sure that anything around your waist is quite snug.î
B)
ìTry to eat three large meals a day with less snacking.î
C)
ìDrink fluids in between meals rather than with meals.î
D)
ìLie down for about an hour after you eatî

Answer 25

Drink fluids in between meals rather than with meals

Question 26

26.
A woman with gestational hypertension experiences a seizure. Which of the following would be the priority?
A)
Fluid replacement
B)
Oxygenation
C)
Control of hypertension
D)
Delivery of the fetus

Answer 26

Oxygenation

Question 27

27.
A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate as part of her treatment for severe preeclampsia. The nurse is monitoring the woman's serum magnesium levels. Which level would the nurse identify as therapeutic?
A)
3.3 mEq/L
B)
6.1 mEq/L
C)
8.4 mEq/L
D)
10.8 mEq/L

Answer 27

6.1 mEq/L