Deck 14: Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy

Question 1

A woman arrives at the clinic for a pregnancy test.Her last menstrual period (LMP)was February 14,2015.What is the client's expected date of birth (EDB)?

A) September 17, 2015
B) November 7, 2015
C) November 21, 2015
D) December 17, 2015

Answer 1

November 21, 2015

Question 2

A client has arrived for her first prenatal appointment.She asked the nurse to explain exactly how long the pregnancy will be.What is the nurse's best response?

A) Normal pregnancy is 10 lunar months.
B) Pregnancy is made up of four trimesters.
C) Pregnancy is considered term at 36 weeks.
D) Estimated date of delivery (EDD) is 40 completed weeks.

Answer 2

Normal pregnancy is 10 lunar months.

Question 3

In her work with pregnant women of different cultures,a nurse practitioner has observed various practices that seemed unfamiliar.The nurse practitioner has learned that cultural rituals and practices during pregnancy seem to have one purpose in common.Which statement best describes that purpose?

A) To promote family unity
B) To ward off the "evil eye"
C) To appease the gods of fertility
D) To protect the mother and fetus during pregnancy

Answer 3

To protect the mother and fetus during pregnancy

Question 4

What is the primary role of the nonpregnant partner during pregnancy?

A) To provide financial support
B) To protect the pregnant woman from "old wives' tales"
C) To support and nurture the pregnant woman
D) To make sure the pregnant woman keeps prenatal appointments

Question 5

Which women should undergo prenatal testing for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?

A) All women, regardless of risk factors
B) Women who have had more than one sexual partner
C) Women who have had a sexually transmitted infection (STI)
D) Woman who are monogamous with one partner

Question 6

Which condition is likely to be identified by the quadruple marker screen?

A) Down syndrome
B) Diaphragmatic hernia
C) Congenital cardiac abnormality
D) Anencephaly

Question 7

A 3-year-old girl's mother is 6 months pregnant.What concern is this child most likely to verbalize?

A) How the baby will get out?
B) How will the baby eat?
C) Will you die having the baby?
D) What color eyes will the baby have?

Question 8

A woman who is 16 weeks pregnant has come in for a follow-up visit with her significant other.To reassure the client regarding fetal well-being,which is the highest priority action for the nurse to perform?

A) Assess the fetal heart tones with a Doppler stethoscope.
B) Measure the girth of the woman's abdomen.
C) Complete an ultrasound examination (sonogram).
D) Offer the woman and her family the opportunity to listen to the fetal heart tones.

Question 9

Ideally,when should prenatal care begin?

A) Before the first missed menstrual period
B) After the first missed menstrual period
C) After the second missed menstrual period
D) After the third missed menstrual period

Question 10

Who is most likely to experience the phenomenon of someone other than the mother-to-be having pregnancy-like symptoms such as nausea and weight gain?

A) Mother of the pregnant woman
B) Couple's teenage daughter
C) Sister of the pregnant woman
D) Expectant father

Question 11

During the physical examination of a client beginning prenatal care,which initial action is most important for the nurse to perform?

A) Only women who show physical signs or meet the sociologic profile should be assessed for physical abuse.
B) The client should empty her bladder before the pelvic examination.
C) The distribution, amount, and quality of body hair are of no particular importance.
D) The size of the uterus is discounted in the initial examination because it will be increasing in size during the second trimester.

Question 12

Which sign or symptom is considered a first-trimester warning sign and should be immediately reported by the pregnant woman to her health care provider?

A) Nausea with occasional vomiting
B) Fatigue
C) Urinary frequency
D) Vaginal bleeding

Question 13

A pregnant woman at 18 weeks of gestation calls the clinic to report that she has been experiencing occasional backaches of mild-to-moderate intensity.Which intervention should the nurse recommend?

A) Kegel exercises
B) Pelvic rock exercises
C) Softer mattress
D) Bed rest for 24 hours

Question 14

During the first trimester,which of the following changes regarding her sexual drive should a client be taught to expect?

A) Increased sexual drive, because of enlarging breasts
B) Decreased sexual drive, because of nausea and fatigue
C) No change in her sexual drive
D) Increased sexual drive, because of increased levels of female hormones

Question 15

Which client might be well advised to continue condom use during intercourse throughout her pregnancy?

A) Unmarried pregnant women
B) Women at risk for acquiring or transmitting STIs
C) All pregnant women
D) Women at risk for candidiasis

Question 16

During the initial visit with a client who is beginning prenatal care,which action should be the highest priority for the nurse?

A) The first interview is a relaxed, get-acquainted affair during which the nurse gathers some general impressions of his or her new client.
B) If the nurse observed handicapping conditions, he or she should be sensitive and not inquire about them because the client will do that in her own time.
C) The nurse should be alert to the appearance of potential parenting problems, such as depression or lack of family support.
D) Because of legal complications, the nurse should not ask about illegal drug use; that is left to the physician.

Question 17

A pregnant couple has formulated a birth plan and is reviewing it with the nurse at an expectant parent's class.Which aspect of their birth plan should be considered potentially unrealistic and require further discussion with the nurse?

A) "My husband and I have agreed that my sister will be my coach because he becomes anxious with regard to medical procedures and blood. He will be nearby and check on me every so often to make sure everything is okay."
B) "We plan to use the techniques taught in the Lamaze classes to reduce the pain experienced during labor."
C) "We want the labor and birth to take place in a birthing room. My husband will come in the minute the baby is born."
D) "Regardless of the circumstances, we do not want the fetal monitor used during labor because it will interfere with movement and doing effleurage."

Question 18

What represents a typical progression through the phases of a woman's establishing a relationship with the fetus?

A) Accepts the fetus as distinct from herself-accepts the biologic fact of pregnancy-has feelings of caring and responsibility.
B) Fantasizes about the child's gender and personality-views the child as part of herself-becomes introspective.
C) Views the child as part of herself-has feelings of well-being-accepts the biologic fact of the pregnancy.
D) "I am pregnant"-"I am going to have a baby"-"I am going to be a mother."

Question 19

What should the nurse be cognizant of concerning the client's reordering of personal relationships during pregnancy?

A) Because of the special motherhood bond, a woman's relationship with her mother is even more important than with the father of the child.
B) Nurses need not get involved in any sexual issues the couple has during pregnancy, particularly if they have trouble communicating them to each other.
C) Women usually express two major relationship needs during pregnancy: feeling loved and valued and having the child accepted by the father.
D) The woman's sexual desire is likely to be highest in the first trimester because of the excitement and because intercourse is physically easier.

Question 20

A woman is 3 months pregnant.At her prenatal visit she tells the nurse that she does not know what is happening; one minute she is happy that she is pregnant and the next minute she cries for no reason.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) "Don't worry about it; you'll feel better in a month or so."
B) "Have you talked to your husband about how you feel?"
C) "Perhaps you really don't want to be pregnant."
D) "Hormone changes during pregnancy commonly result in mood swings."

Question 21

What is important for the nurse to recognize regarding the new father and his acceptance of the pregnancy and preparation for childbirth?

A) The father goes through three phases of acceptance of his own.
B) The father's attachment to the fetus cannot be as strong as that of the mother because it does not start until after the birth.
C) In the last 2 months of pregnancy, most expectant fathers suddenly get very protective of their established lifestyle and resist making changes to the home.
D) Typically, men remain ambivalent about fatherhood right up to the birth of their child.

Question 22

Which statement accurately describes the centering model of care?

A) Group sessions begin with the first prenatal visit.
B) Blood pressure (BP), weight, and urine dipsticks are obtained by the nurse at each visit.
C) Approximately 8 to 12 women are placed in each gestational-age cohort group.
D) Outcomes are similar to traditional prenatal care.

Question 23

Which consideration is essential for the nurse to understand regarding follow-up prenatal care visits?

A) The interview portions become more intensive as the visits become more frequent over the course of the pregnancy.
B) Monthly visits are scheduled for the first trimester, every 2 weeks for the second trimester, and weekly for the third trimester.
C) During the abdominal examination, the nurse should be alert for supine hypotension.
D) For pregnant women, a systolic BP of 130 mm Hg and a diastolic BP of 80 mm Hg is sufficient to be considered hypertensive.

Question 24

With regard to medications,herbs,boosters,and other substances normally encountered by pregnant women,what is important for the nurse to be aware of?

A) Both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs that otherwise are harmless can be made hazardous by metabolic deficiencies of the fetus.
B) The greatest danger of drug-caused developmental deficits in the fetus is observed in the final trimester.
C) Killed-virus vaccines (e.g., tetanus) should not be administered during pregnancy, but live-virus vaccines (e.g., measles) are permissible.
D) No convincing evidence exists that secondhand smoke is potentially dangerous to the fetus.

Question 25

The client is instructed to place her thumb and forefinger on the areola and gently press inward.What is the purpose of this exercise?

A) To check the sensitivity of the nipples
B) To determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted
C) To calculate the adipose buildup in the abdomen
D) To see whether the fetus has become inactive

Question 26

Dental care during pregnancy is an important component of good prenatal care.Which instruction regarding dental health should the nurse provide?

A) Regular brushing and flossing may not be necessary during early pregnancy because it may stimulate the woman who is already nauseated to vomit. A cleaning is all that is necessary.
B) Dental surgery, in particular, is contraindicated during pregnancy and should be delayed until after delivery.
C) If dental treatment is necessary, then the woman will be most comfortable with it in the second trimester.
D) If a woman has dental anxiety, then dental care may interfere with the expectant mother's need to practice conscious relaxation and to prepare for labor.

Question 27

The nurse working with pregnant clients must seek to gain understanding of the process whereby women accept their pregnancy.Which statement regarding this process is most accurate?

A) Nonacceptance of the pregnancy very often equates to a rejection of the child.
B) Mood swings are most likely the result of worries about finances and a changed lifestyle, as well as profound hormonal changes.
C) Ambivalent feelings during pregnancy are usually only expressed in emotionally immature or very young mothers.
D) Conflicts such as not wanting to be pregnant or childrearing and career-related decisions need not be addressed during pregnancy because they will naturally resolve themselves after birth.

Question 28

While assessing the vital signs of a pregnant woman in her third trimester,the client complains of feeling faint,dizzy,and agitated.Which nursing intervention is appropriate?

A) Have the patient stand up, and then retake her BP.
B) Have the patient sit down, and then hold her arm in a dependent position.
C) Have the patient lie supine for 5 minutes, and then recheck her BP on both arms.
D) Have the patient turn to her left side, and then recheck her BP in 5 minutes.

Question 29

Which behavior indicates that a woman is "seeking safe passage" for herself and her infant?

A) She keeps all prenatal appointments.
B) She "eats for two."
C) She slowly drives her car.
D) She wears only low-heeled shoes.

Question 30

A woman has just moved to the United States from Mexico.She is 3 months pregnant and has arrived for her first prenatal visit.During her assessment interview,the nurse learns that the client has not had any immunizations.Which immunizations should she receive at this point in her pregnancy?

A) Tetanus
B) Diphtheria
C) Chickenpox
D) Rubella
E) Hepatitis B

Question 31

Which signs and symptoms should a woman immediately report to her health care provider?

A) Vaginal bleeding
B) Rupture of membranes
C) Heartburn accompanied by severe headache
D) Decreased libido
E) Urinary frequency

Question 32

A woman who is 14 weeks pregnant tells the nurse that she always had a glass of wine with dinner before she became pregnant.She has abstained during her first trimester and would like to know if it is safe for her to have a drink with dinner now.Which guidance should the nurse provide?

A) "Since you're in your second trimester, there's no problem with having one drink with dinner."
B) "One drink every night is too much. One drink three times a week should be fine."
C) "Since you're in your second trimester, you can drink as much as you like."
D) "Because no one knows how much or how little alcohol it takes to cause fetal problems, the best course is to abstain throughout your pregnancy."

Question 33

What type of cultural concern is the most likely deterrent to many women seeking prenatal care?

A) Religion
B) Modesty
C) Ignorance
D) Belief that physicians are evil

Question 34

Which statement regarding multifetal pregnancy is incorrect?

A) The expectant mother often develops anemia because the fetuses have a greater demand for iron.
B) Twin pregnancies come to term with the same frequency as single pregnancies.
C) The mother should be counseled to increase her nutritional intake and gain more weight.
D) Backache and varicose veins often are more pronounced with a multifetal pregnancy.

Question 35

The number of routine laboratory tests during follow-up visits is limited; however,those that are performed are essential.Which statements regarding group B Streptococcus (GBS)testing are correct?

A) Performed between 32 and 34 weeks of gestation.
B) Performed between 35 and 37 weeks of gestation.
C) All women should be tested.
D) Only women planning a vaginal birth should be tested.
E) Women with a history of GBS should be retested.

Question 36

A pregnant woman at 10 weeks of gestation jogs three or four times per week.She is concerned about the effect of the exercise on the fetus.Which guidance should the nurse provide?

A) "You don't need to modify your exercising any time during your pregnancy."
B) "Stop exercising because it will harm the fetus."
C) "You may find that you need to modify your exercise to walking later in your pregnancy, around the seventh month."
D) "Jogging is too hard on your joints; switch to walking now."

Question 37

Many pregnant women have questions regarding work and travel during pregnancy.Which education is a priority for the nurse to provide?

A) Women should sit for as long as possible and cross their legs at the knees from time to time for exercise.
B) Women should avoid seat belts and shoulder restraints in the car because they press on the fetus.
C) Metal detectors at airport security checkpoints can harm the fetus if the woman passes through them a number of times.
D) While working or traveling in a car or on an airplane, women should arrange to walk around at least every hour or so.

Question 38

Which sign of a potential complication is the most important for the nurse to share with the client?

A) Constipation
B) Alteration in the pattern of fetal movement
C) Heart palpitations
D) Edema in the ankles and feet at the end of the day

Question 39

What is the primary role of the doula during labor?

A) Helps the woman perform Lamaze breathing techniques and to provide support to the woman and her partner
B) Checks the fetal monitor tracing for effects of the labor process on the fetal heart rate
C) Takes the place of the father as a coach and support provider
D) Administers pain medications as needed by the woman

Question 40

A client at 34 weeks of gestation seeks guidance from the nurse regarding personal hygiene.Which information should the nurse provide?

A) Tub bathing is permitted even in late pregnancy unless membranes have ruptured.
B) The perineum should be wiped from back to front.
C) Bubble bath and bath oils are permissible because they add an extra soothing and cleansing action to the bath.
D) Expectant mothers should use specially treated soap to cleanse the nipples.

Question 41

A woman arrives at the clinic for a pregnancy test.The first day of her LMP was September 10,2014.Her expected date of birth (EDB)is __________.

Question 42

All pregnant women should be instructed to recognize and report potential complications for each trimester of pregnancy. Match the sign or symptom with a possible cause.

Kidney infection or stones

A)Severe vomiting in early pregnancy
B)Epigastric pain in late pregnancy
C)Severe backache and flank pain
D)Decreased fetal movement
E)Glycosuria

Question 43

All pregnant women should be instructed to recognize and report potential complications for each trimester of pregnancy. Match the sign or symptom with a possible cause.

Hypertension,preeclampsia

A)Severe vomiting in early pregnancy
B)Epigastric pain in late pregnancy
C)Severe backache and flank pain
D)Decreased fetal movement
E)Glycosuria

Question 44

All pregnant women should be instructed to recognize and report potential complications for each trimester of pregnancy. Match the sign or symptom with a possible cause.

Hyperemesis gravidarum

A)Severe vomiting in early pregnancy
B)Epigastric pain in late pregnancy
C)Severe backache and flank pain
D)Decreased fetal movement
E)Glycosuria

Question 45

All pregnant women should be instructed to recognize and report potential complications for each trimester of pregnancy. Match the sign or symptom with a possible cause.

Fetal jeopardy or intrauterine fetal death

A)Severe vomiting in early pregnancy
B)Epigastric pain in late pregnancy
C)Severe backache and flank pain
D)Decreased fetal movement
E)Glycosuria

Question 46

All pregnant women should be instructed to recognize and report potential complications for each trimester of pregnancy. Match the sign or symptom with a possible cause.

Gestational diabetes

A)Severe vomiting in early pregnancy
B)Epigastric pain in late pregnancy
C)Severe backache and flank pain
D)Decreased fetal movement
E)Glycosuria