A pregnant patient asks the nurse if she can take castor oil for her constipation. How should the nurse respond? A. “Yes, it produces no adverse effect.” B. “No, it can initiate premature uterine contractions.” C. “No, it can promote sodium retention.” D. “No, it can lead to increased absorption of… Read More »
During which of the following would the focus of classes be mainly on physiologic changes, fetal development, sexuality, during pregnancy, and nutrition? A. Prepregnant period B. First trimester C. Second trimester D. Third trimester Correct Answer: B. First trimester First-trimester classes commonly focus on such issues as… Read More »
During a prenatal class, the nurse explains the rationale for breathing techniques during preparation for labor based on the understanding that breathing techniques are most important in achieving which of the following? A. Eliminate pain and give expectant parents something to do. B. Reduce the risk of fetal distress by increasing uteroplacental perfusion. C.… Read More »
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… Read More »
In vaginal delivery done in the hospital setting, the doctor routinely orders oxytocin to be given to the mother parenterally. The oxytocin is usually given after the placenta has been delivered and not before because: A. Oxytocin will prevent bleeding. B. Oxytocin can make the cervix close and thus trap the placenta inside.… Read More »
A patient in her 14th week of pregnancy has presented with abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding for the past 8 hours. She has passed several clots. What is the primary nursing diagnosis for this patient? A. Knowledge deficit B. Fluid volume deficit C. Anticipatory grieving D. Pain … Read More »
Which of the following would be a disadvantage of breastfeeding? A. Involution occurs more rapidly. B. The incidence of allergies increases due to maternal antibodies. C. The father may resent the infant’s demands on the mother’s body. D. There is a greater chance for error during preparation. Correct Answer:… Read More »
After 4 hours of active labor, the nurse notes that the contractions of a primigravida client are not strong enough to dilate the cervix. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate doing? A. Obtaining an order to begin IV oxytocin infusion. B. Administering a light sedative to allow the patient to rest… Read More »
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 In the 9th month of pregnancy, the mother needs to have a weekly visit… Read More »
In a gravido-cardiac mother, the first 2 hours postpartum (4th stage of labor and delivery) particularly in a cesarean section is a critical period because at this stage A. There is a fluid shift from the placental circulation to the maternal circulation which can overload the compromised heart. B. The maternal heart is… Read More »