Maternal
Questional on Maternal Section
- 1.
Pesumptive Signs of Pregnancy: (Check all that apply- because I know how much we love these!)
- A.
Ultrasound
- B.
Fatigue
- C.
Tender breasts
- D.
Pregnancy test
- E.
N/V
Correct Answer(s)
B. Fatigue
C. Tender breasts
E. N/V -
- 2.
This blocks the cervical os and protects from bacterial invasion:
- A.
Cervix
- B.
Mucus Plug
- C.
Heavy Gravid
Correct Answer
B. Mucus Plug -
- 3.
Which will increase during pregnancy (Again, check all that apply)
- A.
Heart Rate
- B.
Blood Pressure
- C.
Cardiac Output
- D.
GFR and Kidney Size
- E.
Gastric Emptying
- F.
Oxygen Consumption
- G.
Peristalsis
- H.
RBC Production and Plasma
- I.
TSH
Correct Answer(s)
A. Heart Rate
C. Cardiac Output
D. GFR and Kidney Size
F. Oxygen Consumption
H. RBC Production and Plasma -
- 4.
Eating small frequent meals will aid in control of morning sickness.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
You can not take stool softners during pregnancy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
Which aids in lactation?
- A.
Progesterone
- B.
Estrogen
- C.
Prolactin
Correct Answer
C. Prolactin -
- 7.
The sperm and the egg have _____ unpaired chromosomes.
Correct Answer
23
twenty-three - 8.
Trisomy 21 causes:
Correct Answer
Downs syndrome
downs syndrome
Downs Syndrome - 9.
The ideal time for genetic counseling is:
- A.
1st trimester
- B.
2nd trimester
- C.
Preconception
Correct Answer
C. Preconception -
- 10.
Nursing roles and responsibilities related to genetics: (Mark all the apply)
- A.
Get family history
- B.
Schedule genetic testing
- C.
Determine what the outcome of the results will be
- D.
Explain purpose of screening and diagnostic tests
- E.
Present the information in a directive manner
- F.
Address concerns and provide emotional support
Correct Answer(s)
A. Get family history
B. Schedule genetic testing
D. Explain purpose of screening and diagnostic tests
F. Address concerns and provide emotional support -
- 11.
How much will the heart rate usually increase during pregnancy?
- A.
30-50
- B.
60-80
- C.
10-20
Correct Answer
A. 30-50 -
- 12.
It is best to start prenatal vitamins 1 week before conception.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The correct answer: 2 1/2 - 8 weeksRate this question:
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- 13.
Nagele's Rule: -___ months, add ____ days, plus one year if necessary from _____ day of last menstrual cycle. (when answering put the #s with a space but no commas)
Correct Answer
3 7 1
3 7 1st - 14.
Nagele's Rule and the circle wheel are accurate to establish the due date.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 15.
During the initial prenatal visit, get the following information: (again, check all that apply)
- A.
Head to toe assessment
- B.
Last menstrual cycle and is she regular?
- C.
Baseline for weight and vitals
- D.
Is she sexually active?
- E.
Where she works and what she does
Correct Answer(s)
A. Head to toe assessment
B. Last menstrual cycle and is she regular?
C. Baseline for weight and vitals
E. Where she works and what she does -
- 16.
Pregnant females with a regular pregnancies should visit the doctor every 2 weeks until 28 weeks and then will visit the doctor every 4 weeks.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Actually should be every 4 weeks up to 28 weeks, then every 2 wks up to 36 weeks and then weekly until delivery.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Pigmented line that occurs down the middle of the abdomen:
Correct Answer
Linea nigra
linea nigra
Linea Nigra - 18.
Average fetal heart rate:
- A.
60-100
- B.
180-210
- C.
110-160
- D.
160-180
Correct Answer
C. 110-160 -
- 19.
Fetal movement
Correct Answer
Quickening
quickening - 20.
Which can cause potential harm to fetus or mother:
- A.
NST - Non-stress test
- B.
Amniocentesis
- C.
PUBS - percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
- D.
Ultrasound
- E.
CVS - chorionic villus sampling
- F.
AFP - Alpha-fetoprotein
- G.
Marker screening
- H.
Doppler flow study
Correct Answer(s)
B. Amniocentesis
C. PUBS - percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
E. CVS - chorionic villus sampling -
- 21.
Which are diagnostic tests:
- A.
Marker screening
- B.
Amniocentesis
- C.
PUBS - percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
- D.
Ultrasound
- E.
CVS - chorionic villus sampling
- F.
AFP - Alpha-fetoprotein
Correct Answer(s)
B. Amniocentesis
C. PUBS - percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
E. CVS - chorionic villus sampling -
- 22.
Which are part of the biophysical profile?
- A.
Amniotic fluid volume
- B.
NST
- C.
FNT
- D.
Fetal movement
- E.
HCG
- F.
Breathing
- G.
Fetal heart rate
- H.
Mother heart rate
Correct Answer(s)
A. Amniotic fluid volume
B. NST
D. Fetal movement
F. Breathing
G. Fetal heart rate -
- 23.
All tests that can harm mother or fetus are optional
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 24.
Support hose should be very tight on the legs
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Support hose should not be too tight or hurtRate this question:
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- 25.
Minimal bleeding is normal for hemorrhoids
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 26.
Pregnant women should limit thier amount of water intake to help with frequent urination.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 27.
Herbal supplements are fine to take and there should be no need to tell your OB.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 28.
Side lying will help with pressure on the vena cava.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 29.
Positive Homan Sign will indicate a ____________
Correct Answer
Blood Clot
blood clot
Blood clot - 30.
To perform Positive Homan Sign
- A.
Lay or sit and point foot to ceiling
- B.
Stand and balance on one foot
- C.
Lay or sit and point foot to floor
Correct Answer
A. Lay or sit and point foot to ceiling -
- 31.
The best way to relieve a blood clot is to massage it.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
NEVER massage a blood clotRate this question:
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- 32.
A pregnant woman should move at least every___ hours.
- A.
4
- B.
2
- C.
6
Correct Answer
B. 2 -
- 33.
If a pregnant woman is having contractions and after drinking water they go away, it is probably _________________ contractons.
Correct Answer
Braxton Hicks
braxton hicks
Braxton hicks - 34.
Hyperemesis gravidarium is:
- A.
Excessive urination during pregnancy
- B.
Excessive eating during pregnancy
- C.
Excessive vomiting during pregnancy
Correct Answer
C. Excessive vomiting during pregnancy -
- 35.
Which of the following would usually be the first choice in medication for emesis:
- A.
Zofran
- B.
Reglan
- C.
Compazine
- D.
Tigan
Correct Answer
C. Compazine -
- 36.
Hot tubs and saunas are okay during the 1st trimester but not okay in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
They should not be used at all during pregnancy.Rate this question:
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- 37.
If pregnant woman is experiencing discharge, she should wear cotton panties and pads.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
She should not wear pads.Rate this question:
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- 38.
Immunization that should not be given during pregnancy:
- A.
MMR
- B.
Regular Flu
- C.
Varicella
- D.
Live Flu
- E.
Tdap
- F.
Tetanus
Correct Answer(s)
A. MMR
C. Varicella
D. Live Flu -
- 39.
The most important thing for a nurse to do when working with a family who suspects they could bear a child with a genetic abnormality.
- A.
Maintain the confidentiality of the information
- B.
Gather information for three generations
- C.
Present the information in a nondirective manner
- D.
Inform the family of the need for information
Correct Answer
C. Present the information in a nondirective manner -
- 40.
The ______________ has the ability to form protein and steriod hormones, unlike any other endocrine organ.
Correct Answer
Placenta
placenta - 41.
The immune function in a pregnant woman stays the same.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 42.
One more question: We are all going to ROCK this test, right?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The ONLY correct answer is true!!Rate this question:
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