Question 1

According to research,which risk factor for PPD is likely to have the greatest effect on the client postpartum?&#10;A) Prenatal depression&#10;B) Single-mother status&#10;C) Low socioeconomic status&#10;D) Unplanned or unwanted pregnancy

Accepted Answer

Prenatal depression has been found to be a major risk factor for PPD.Single-mother status and low socioeconomic status are both small-relationship predictors for PPD.Although an unwanted pregnancy may contribute to the risk for PPD,it does not pose as great an effect as prenatal depression.

Question 2

A woman at 24 weeks of gestation states that she has a glass of wine with dinner every evening.Why would the nurse counsel the client to eliminate all alcohol?&#10;A) Daily consumption of alcohol indicates a risk for alcoholism.&#10;B) She will be at risk for abusing other substances as well.&#10;C) The fetus is placed at risk for altered brain growth.&#10;D) The fetus is at risk for multiple organ anomalies.

Accepted Answer

No period exists when consuming alcohol during pregnancy is safe.The documented effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy include mental retardation,learning disabilities,high activity level,and short attention span.The brain grows most rapidly in the third trimester and is vulnerable to alcohol exposure during this time.Abuse of other substances has not been linked to alcohol use.

Question 3

As part of the discharge teaching,the nurse can prepare the mother for her upcoming adjustment to her new role by instructing her regarding self-care activities to help prevent PPD.Which statement regarding this condition is most helpful for the client?

A) Stay home, and avoid outside activities to ensure adequate rest.
B) Be certain that you are the only caregiver for your baby to facilitate infant attachment.
C) Keep your feelings of sadness and adjustment to your new role to yourself.
D) Realize that PPD is a common occurrence that affects many women.

Accepted Answer

Should the new mother experience symptoms of the baby blues,it is important that she be aware that these symptoms are nothing to be ashamed of.As many as 10% to 15% of new mothers experience similar symptoms.Although obtaining enough rest is important for the mother,she should not distance herself from her family and friends.Her spouse or partner can communicate the best visiting times to enable the new mother to obtain adequate rest.It is also important that she not isolate herself at home by herself during this time of role adjustment.Even if breastfeeding,other family members can participate in the infant's care.If depression occurs,then the symptoms will often interfere with mothering functions; therefore,family support is essential.The new mother should share her feelings with someone else and avoid overcommitting herself or feel as though she has to be superwoman.A telephone call to the hospital "warm line" may provide reassurance with lactation issues and other infant care questions.Should symptoms continue,a referral to a professional therapist may be necessary.

Question 4

What is the most dangerous effect on the fetus of a mother who smokes cigarettes while pregnant?&#10;A) Genetic changes and anomalies&#10;B) Extensive CNS damage&#10;C) Fetal addiction to the substance inhaled&#10;D) Intrauterine growth restriction

Accepted Answer

The major consequences of smoking tobacco during pregnancy are low-birth-weight infants,prematurity,and increased perinatal loss.Cigarettes will not normally cause genetic changes or extensive CNS damage.Addiction to tobacco is not a usual concern related to the neonate.

Question 5

Which is the most accurate description of PPD without psychotic features?&#10;A) Postpartum baby blues requiring the woman to visit with a counselor or psychologist&#10;B) Condition that is more common among older Caucasian women because they have higher expectations&#10;C) Distinguishable by pervasive sadness along with mood swings&#10;D) Condition that disappears without outside help

Accepted Answer

PPD is characterized by an intense pervasive sadness along with labile mood swings and is more persistent than postpartum baby blues.PPD,even without psychotic features,is more serious and persistent than postpartum baby blues.PPD is more common among younger mothers and African-American mothers.Most women need professional help to get through PPD,including pharmacologic intervention.

Question 6

Which substance used during pregnancy causes vasoconstriction and decreased placental perfusion,resulting in maternal and neonatal complications?&#10;A) Alcohol&#10;B) Caffeine&#10;C) Tobacco&#10;D) Chocolate

Accepted Answer

Smoking in pregnancy is known to cause a decrease in placental perfusion and is the cause of low-birth-weight infants.Prenatal alcohol exposure is the single greatest preventable cause of mental retardation.Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause high blood pressure,miscarriage,premature birth,stillbirth,and anemia.Caffeine may interfere with certain medications and worsen arrhythmias.Chocolate,particularly dark chocolate,contains caffeine that may interfere with certain medications.

Question 7

The use of methamphetamine (meth)has been described as a significant drug problem in the United States.The nurse who provides care to this client population should be cognizant of what regarding methamphetamine use?

A) Methamphetamines are similar to opiates.
B) Methamphetamines are stimulants with vasoconstrictive characteristics.
C) Methamphetamines should not be discontinued during pregnancy.
D) Methamphetamines are associated with a low rate of relapse.

Accepted Answer

Methamphetamines are stimulants with vasoconstrictive characteristics similar to cocaine and are similarly used.As is the case with cocaine users,methamphetamine users are urged to immediately stop all use during pregnancy.Unfortunately,because methamphetamine users are extremely psychologically addicted,the rate of relapse is extremely high.

Question 8

A pregnant woman who abuses cocaine admits to exchanging sex to finance her drug habit.This behavior places the client at the greatest risk for what?&#10;A) Depression of the CNS&#10;B) Hypotension and vasodilation&#10;C) Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)&#10;D) Postmature birth

Accepted Answer

Exchanging sex acts for drugs places the woman at increased risk for STIs because of multiple partners and the lack of protection.Cocaine is a CNS stimulant that causes hypertension and vasoconstriction.Premature delivery of the infant is one of the more common problems associated with cocaine use during pregnancy.

Question 9

While providing care to the maternity client,the nurse should be aware that one of these anxiety disorders is likely to be triggered by the process of labor and birth.Which disorder fits this criterion?

A) Phobias
B) Panic disorder
C) Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Accepted Answer

PTSD can occur as the result of a past trauma such as rape.Symptoms of PTSD include re-experiencing the event,numbing,irritability,angry outbursts,and exaggerated startle reflex.With the increased bodily touch and vaginal examinations that occur during labor,the client may have memories of the original trauma.The process of giving birth may result in her feeling out of control.The nurse should verbalize an understanding and reassure the client as necessary.Phobias are irrational fears that may lead a person to avoid certain events or situations.Panic disorders may occur in as many as 3% to 5% of women in the postpartum period and are described as episodes of intense apprehension,fear,and terror.Symptoms of a panic disorder may include palpitations,chest pain,choking,or smothering.OCD symptoms include recurrent,persistent,and intrusive thoughts.The mother may repeatedly check and recheck her infant once he or she is born,although she realizes that this behavior is irrational.OCD is optimally treated with medications.

Question 10

A client with a history of bipolar disorder is called by the postpartum support nurse for follow-up.Which symptoms would reassure the nurse that the client is not experiencing a manic episode?&#10;A) Psychomotor agitation and lack of sleep&#10;B) Increased appetite and lack of interest in activities&#10;C) Hyperactivity and distractibility&#10;D) Pressured speech and grandiosity

Accepted Answer

An increased appetite and a lack of interest would reassure the nurse that the client is not experiencing an episode of mania.Clinical manifestations of a manic episode include at least three of the following: grandiosity,decreased need for sleep,pressured speech,flight of ideas,distractibility,psychomotor agitation,and excessive involvement in pleasurable activities.The pregnant woman exhibiting symptoms of a manic episode will likely have a decreased interest in eating and an increased level of interest in pleasurable activities without regard for negative consequences.Psychomotor agitation and a lack of sleep,hyperactivity and distractibility,and pressured speech and grandiosity are all clinical manifestations of a manic episode.

Question 11

When a woman is diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD)with psychotic features,what is the nurse's primary concern in planning the client's care?&#10;A) Displaying outbursts of anger&#10;B) Neglecting her hygiene&#10;C) Harming her infant&#10;D) Losing interest in her husband

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a woman is diagnosed with postpartum...

Question 12

Reports have linked third trimester use of selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs)with a constellation of neonatal signs.The nurse is about to perform an assessment on the infant of a mother with a history of a mood disorder.Which signs and symptoms in the neonate may be the result of maternal SSRI use?

A) Hypotonia
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Shivering
D) Fever
E) Irritability

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reports have linked third trimester use of...

Question 13

As a powerful central nervous system (CNS)stimulant,which of these substances can lead to miscarriage,preterm labor,placental separation (abruption),and stillbirth?&#10;A) Heroin&#10;B) Alcohol&#10;C) Phencyclidine (1-phenylcyclohexylpiperidine; PCP)&#10;D) Cocaine

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a powerful central nervous system (CNS)stimulant,which...

Question 14

Despite warnings,prenatal exposure to alcohol continues to far exceed exposure to illicit drugs.Which condition is rarely associated with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?&#10;A) Respiratory conditions&#10;B) Intellectual impairment&#10;C) Neural development disorder&#10;D) Alcohol-related birth defects (ARBDs)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Despite warnings,prenatal exposure to alcohol continues to...

Question 15

Screening questions for alcohol and drug abuse should be included in the overall assessment during the first prenatal visit for all women.The 4 Ps Plus is a screening tool specifically designed to identify the need for a more in-depth assessment.Which are the correct components of the 4 Ps Plus?

A) Parents
B) Partner
C) Present
D) Past
E) Pregnancy

Accepted Answer

The answer of Screening questions for alcohol and drug abuse...

Question 16

During an inpatient psychiatric hospitalization,what is the most important nursing intervention?&#10;A) Contacting the client's significant other&#10;B) Supervising and guiding visits with her infant&#10;C) Allowing no contact with anyone who annoys her&#10;D) Having the infant with the mother at all times

Accepted Answer

The answer of During an inpatient psychiatric hospitalization,what is the...

Question 17

With one exception,the safest pregnancy is one during which the woman is drug and alcohol free.What is the optimal treatment for women addicted to opioids?&#10;A) Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT)&#10;B) Detoxification&#10;C) Smoking cessation&#10;D) 4 Ps Plus

Accepted Answer

The answer of With one exception,the safest pregnancy is one...

Deck 31: Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse