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1. An 18-year-old pregnant woman, gravida 1, is admitted to the labor and birth unit with moderate contractions every 5 minutes that last 40 seconds. The woman states, "My contractions are so strong that I don't know what to do with myself." The nurse should: a. assess for fetal well-being. b. encourage the woman to lie on her side. c. disturb the woman as little as possible. d. recognize that pain is personalized for each individual. - CORRECT ANSWERS ANS: D Each woman's pain dur...

Acute Anxiety - CORRECT ANSWERS precipitated by an imminent loss or change that threatens an individual's sense of security. Death of loved one Altruism - CORRECT ANSWERS Emotional conflicts and stressors are addressed by meeting the needs of others Healthy Anxiety - CORRECT ANSWERS The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen Displacement - CORRECT ANSWERS Transferring emotions from the original source to another Fear - CORRECT ANSWERS reaction to a specific d...

A 22-year-old woman pregnant with a single fetus has a preconception body mass index (BMI) of 24. When she was seen in the clinic at 14 weeks of gestation, she had gained 1.8 kg (4 lbs) since conception. How would the nurse interpret this? a. This weight gain indicates possible gestational hypertension. b. This weight gain indicates that the woman's infant is at risk for intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). c. This weight gain cannot be evaluated until the woman has been observed...

1. Signs and symptoms that a woman should report immediately to her health care provider include: (Select all that apply.) a. vaginal bleeding. b. rupture of membranes. c. heartburn accompanied by severe headache. d. decreased libido. e. Urinary frequency. - ANS: A, B, C Vaginal bleeding, rupture of membranes, and severe headaches all are signs of potential complications in pregnancy. Patients should be advised to report these signs to the health care provider. Decreased libido and u...

1. A woman's obstetric history indicates that she is pregnant for the fourth time and all of her children from previous pregnancies are living. One was born at 39 weeks of gestation, twins were born at 34 weeks of gestation, and another child was born at 35 weeks of gestation. What is her gravidity and parity using the GTPAL system? a. 3-1-1-1-3 b. 4-1-2-0-4 c. 3-0-3-0-3 d. 4-2-1-0-3 - CORRECT ANSWERS ANS: B The correct calculation of this woman's gravidity and parity is 4-1-2-0-4. ...

1. A father and mother are carriers of phenylketonuria (PKU). Their 2-year-old daughter has PKU. The couple tells the nurse that they are planning to have a second baby. Because their daughter has PKU, they are sure that their next baby won't be affected. What response by the nurse is most accurate? a. "Good planning; you need to take advantage of the odds in your favor." b. "I think you'd better check with your doctor first." c. "You are both carriers, so each baby has a 25% cha...

_________ is the degree to which a developing structure or behavior is modifiable due to experience. Myelination Synaptic pruning Plasticity The principle of the independence of systems - CORRECT ANSWERS Plasticity _________ receive messages from other cells, and at their opposite end there is a long extension called a( n ) ________ which carries the messages. Synapses; neuron Dendrites; axon Axons; synapse Neurons; dendrite - CORRECT ANSWERS Dendrites; axon A baby grasps for his/h...

1. Medications used to manage postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) include: (Select all that apply.) a. Pitocin. b. Methergine. c. Terbutaline. d. Hemabate. e. magnesium sulfate. - ANS: A, B, D Pitocin, Methergine, and Hemabate are all used to manage PPH. Terbutaline and magnesium sulfate are tocolytics; relaxation of the uterus causes or worsens PPH. 1. The perinatal nurse is caring for a woman in the immediate postbirth period. Assessment reveals that the woman is experiencing profuse blee...

1. The nurse is teaching a patient taking prenatal vitamins how to avoid constipation. Which should the nurse plan to include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.) a. Advise taking a daily laxative for constipation. b. Recommend a diet high in fruits and vegetables. c. Encourage an increase in fluid consumption during the day. d. Increase the intake of whole grains and whole grain products. e. Suggest increasing the intake of dairy products, especially cheeses. - CORRECT ...

A 10-year-old boy has just been treated for otitis externa and now the nurse is teaching the boy and his parents about prevention. Which recommendation should the nurse include? a. Using alcohol and vinegar for soreness b. Using cotton swabs to keep the inner ear dry c. Using a hair dryer on cool to dry the ears d. Washing the hair only when necessary - CORRECT ANSWERS Answer: c A mixture of ½ rubbing alcohol and ½ vinegar squirted into the canal and then allowed to run out is a goo...