Maternal And Child Health Nursing NCLEX Quiz 25

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1.

Shoes with low. broad heels. plus a good posture will prevent which prenatal discomfort?
- A.
  
  Backache
- B.
  
  Vertigo
- C.
  
  Leg cramps
- D.
  
  Nausea
Correct Answer
A. Backache

Explanation
Backache usually occurs in the lumbar area and becomes more problematic as the uterus enlarges. The pregnant woman in her third trimester usually assumes a lordotic posture to maintain balance causing an exaggeration of the lumbar curvature. Low broad heels provide the pregnant woman with a good support.

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2.

When a pregnant woman experiences leg cramps. the correct nursing intervention to relieve the muscle cramps is:
- A.
  
  Allow the woman to exercise
- B.
  
  Let the woman walk for a while
- C.
  
  Let the woman lie down and dorsiflex the foot towards the knees
- D.
  
  Ask the woman to raise her legs
Correct Answer
C. Let the woman lie down and dorsiflex the foot towards the knees

Explanation
Leg cramps is caused by the contraction of the gastrocnimeus (leg muscle). Thus. the intervention is to stretch the muscle by dosiflexing the foot of the affected leg towards the knee.

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3.

From the 33rd week of gestation till full term. a healthy mother should have a prenatal check up every:
- A.
  
  Week
- B.
  
  2 weeks
- C.
  
  3 weeks
- D.
  
  4 weeks
Correct Answer
A. Week

Explanation
In the 9th month of pregnancy the mother needs to have a weekly visit to the prenatal clinic to monitor fetal condition and to ensure that she is adequately prepared for the impending labor and delivery.

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4.

The expected weight gain in a normal pregnancy during the 3rd trimester is
- A.
  
  1 pound a week
- B.
  
  2 pounds a week
- C.
  
  10 lbs a month
- D.
  
  10 lbs total weight gain in the 3rd trimester
Correct Answer
A. 1 pound a week

Explanation
During the 3rd trimester the fetus is gaining more subcutaneous fat and is growing fast in preparation for extra uterine life. Thus. one pound a week is expected.

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5.

In Bartholomew’s rule of 4. when the level of the fundus is midway between the umbilicus and xiphoid process the estimated age of gestation (AOG) is:
- A.
  
  5th month
- B.
  
  6th month
- C.
  
  7th month
- D.
  
  8th month
Correct Answer
C. 7th month

Explanation
In Bartholomew’s Rule of 4. the landmarks used are the symphysis pubis. umbilicus and xyphoid process. At the level of the umbilicus. the AOG is approximately 5 months and at the level of the xyphoid process 9 months. Thus. midway between these two landmarks would be considered as 7 months AOG.

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6.

The following are ways of determining expected date of delivery (EDD) when the LMP is unknown EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Naegele’s rule
- B.
  
  Quickening
- C.
  
  McDonald’s rule
- D.
  
  Batholomew’s rule of 4
Correct Answer
A. Naegele’s rule

Explanation
Naegele’s Rule is determined based on the last menstrual period of the woman.

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7.

If the LMP is Jan. 30. the expected date of delivery (EDD) is
- A.
  
  Oct. 7
- B.
  
  Oct. 24
- C.
  
  Nov. 7
- D.
  
  Nov. 8
Correct Answer
C. Nov. 7

Explanation
Based on the last menstrual period. the expected date of delivery is Nov. 7. The formula for the Naegele’s Rule is subtract 3 from the month and add 7 to the day.

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8.

Kegel’s exercise is done in pregnancy in order to:
- A.
  
  Strengthen perineal muscles
- B.
  
  Relieve backache
- C.
  
  Strengthen abdominal muscles
- D.
  
  Prevent leg varicosities and edema
Correct Answer
A. Strengthen perineal muscles

Explanation
Kegel’s exercise is done by contracting and relaxing the muscles surrounding the vagina and anus in order to strengthen the perineal muscles

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9.

Pelvic rocking is an appropriate exercise in pregnancy to relieve which discomfort?
- A.
  
  Leg cramps
- B.
  
  Urinary frequency
- C.
  
  Orthostatic hypotension
- D.
  
  Backache
Correct Answer
D. Backache

Explanation
Backache is caused by the stretching of the muscles of the lower back because of the pregnancy. Pelvic rocking is good to relieve backache.

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10.

The main reason for an expected increased need for iron in pregnancy is:
- A.
  
  The mother may have physiologic anemia due to the increased need for red blood cell mass as well as the fetal requires about 350-400 mg of iron to grow
- B.
  
  The mother may suffer anemia because of poor appetite
- C.
  
  The fetus has an increased need for RBC which the mother must supply
- D.
  
  The mother may have a problem of digestion because of pica
Correct Answer
A. The mother may have physiologic anemia due to the increased need for red blood cell mass as well as the fetal requires about 350-400 mg of iron to grow

Explanation
About 400 mgs of Iron is needed by the mother in order to produce more RBC mass to be able to provide the needed increase in blood supply for the fetus. Also. about 350-400 mgs of iron is need for the normal growth of the fetus. Thus. about 750-800 mgs iron supplementation is needed by the mother to meet this additional requirement.

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Maternal And Child Health Nursing NCLEX Quiz 25

Shoes with low. broad heels. plus a good posture will prevent which prenatal discomfort?

When a pregnant woman experiences leg cramps. the correct nursing intervention to relieve the muscle cramps is:

From the 33rd week of gestation till full term. a healthy mother should have a prenatal check up every:

The expected weight gain in a normal pregnancy during the 3rd trimester is

In Bartholomew’s rule of 4. when the level of the fundus is midway between the umbilicus and xiphoid process the estimated age of gestation (AOG) is:

The following are ways of determining expected date of delivery (EDD) when the LMP is unknown EXCEPT:

If the LMP is Jan. 30. the expected date of delivery (EDD) is

Kegel’s exercise is done in pregnancy in order to:

Pelvic rocking is an appropriate exercise in pregnancy to relieve which discomfort?

The main reason for an expected increased need for iron in pregnancy is: