A pregnant client states that she “waddles” when she walks. The nurse’s explanation is based on which of the following is the cause? A. The large size of the newborn. B. Pressure on the pelvic muscles. C. Relaxation of the pelvic joints. D. Excessive weight gain. Correct… Read More »
When preparing to administer the vitamin K injection to a neonate, the nurse would select which of the following sites as appropriate for the injection? A. Deltoid muscle B. Anterior femoris muscle C. Vastus lateralis muscle D. Gluteus maximus muscle Correct Answer: C. Vastus lateralis muscle The… Read More »
The most common normal position of the fetus in utero is: A. Transverse position B. Vertical position C. Oblique position D. None of the above Correct Answer: B. Vertical position Vertical position means the fetal spine is parallel to the maternal spine thus making it easy for the fetus… Read More »
The following are signs that the placenta has detached, except? A. Lengthening of the cord B. Uterus becomes more globular C. Sudden gush of blood D. Mother feels like bearing down Correct Answer: D. Mother feels like bearing down Placental detachment does not require the mother to bear… Read More »
Which of the following would the nurse in charge do first after observing a 2-cm circle of bright red bleeding on the diaper of a neonate who just had a circumcision? A. Notify the neonate’s pediatrician immediately. B. Check the diaper and circumcision again in 30 minutes. C. Secure the diaper tightly… Read More »
Which of the following represents the average amount of weight gained during pregnancy? A. 12 to 22 lb B 15 to 25 lb C. 24 to 30 lb D. 25 to 40 lb Correct Answer: C. 24 to 30 lb The average amount of weight gained during… Read More »
When performing a pelvic examination, the nurse observes a red swollen area on the right side of the vaginal orifice. The nurse would document this as enlargement of which of the following? A. Clitoris B. Parotid gland C. Skene’s gland D. Bartholin’s gland Correct Answer: D. Bartholin’s… Read More »
In the later part of the 3rd trimester, the mother may experience shortness of breath. This complaint may be explained as: A. A normal occurrence in pregnancy because the fetus is using more oxygen. B. The fundus of the uterus is high pushing the diaphragm upwards. C. The woman is having an… Read More »
When the shiny portion of the placenta comes out first is called which of the following mechanisms? A. Marmets B. Ritgens C. Duncan D. Schultze Correct Answer: D. Schultze There are 2 mechanisms possible during the delivery of the placenta. If the shiny portion comes out first,… Read More »
Which of the following would the nurse most likely expect to find when assessing a pregnant client with abruption placenta? A. Excessive vaginal bleeding B. Rigid, board-like abdomen C. Tetanic uterine contractions D. Premature rupture of membranes Correct Answer: B. Rigid, board-like abdomen The most common assessment… Read More »