CHAPTER 04 PHYSIOLOGIC AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES DURING
PREGNANCY 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 2. A nurse is teaching a patient who is in her first trimester of
pregnancy about physical changes she can expect. Which
information should the nurse provide?
A. Diminishing sexual interest occurs.
B. Harmful agents can invade the uterus.
C. Leukorrhea is an abnormal condition.
D. Pregnant people are more susceptible to yeast infections..
Answer: D
◉ 3. A patient who gave birth 2 months ago calls the perinatal clinic
crying because her hair is falling out in large amounts. What action
by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Advise the patient to make an appointment with a dermatologist.
B. Explain that this symptom will end once she stops breastfeeding.
C. Reassure the patient that her hair will grow back within a year.
D. Tell the patient it is extra hair that grew in pregnancy.. Answer: C
, ◉ 4. A pregnant patient in the perinatal clinic complains of a diffuse,
reddish discoloration of her palms. What action by the nurse is most
appropriate?
A. Ask if she has been exposed to measles.
B. Assess her for Raynaud's phenomenon.
C. Explain that this is a normal finding.
D. Take the patient's vital signs.. Answer: C
◉ 5. A patient in her third trimester of pregnancy complains of a
painful burning sensation in her hands and lower arms. Which
action by the nurse is best?
A. Advise the patient to elevate her hands at night.
B. Document the finding and alert the provider.
C. Encourage the patient to see a neurologist.
D. Request a prescription for pregabalin (Lyrica).. Answer: A
◉ 6. A pregnant patient in the perinatal clinic complains of
occasional fainting. Which action by the nurse is best?
A. Educate her that this is a frequent occurrence in pregnancy.
B. Always encourage her to carry small snacks with her.
C. Instruct her to take a series of short breaths when the warning
signs occur.
D. Tell her to lie down on her left side if she has warning signs..
Answer: D
PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES DURING
PREGNANCY 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 2. A nurse is teaching a patient who is in her first trimester of
pregnancy about physical changes she can expect. Which
information should the nurse provide?
A. Diminishing sexual interest occurs.
B. Harmful agents can invade the uterus.
C. Leukorrhea is an abnormal condition.
D. Pregnant people are more susceptible to yeast infections..
Answer: D
◉ 3. A patient who gave birth 2 months ago calls the perinatal clinic
crying because her hair is falling out in large amounts. What action
by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Advise the patient to make an appointment with a dermatologist.
B. Explain that this symptom will end once she stops breastfeeding.
C. Reassure the patient that her hair will grow back within a year.
D. Tell the patient it is extra hair that grew in pregnancy.. Answer: C
, ◉ 4. A pregnant patient in the perinatal clinic complains of a diffuse,
reddish discoloration of her palms. What action by the nurse is most
appropriate?
A. Ask if she has been exposed to measles.
B. Assess her for Raynaud's phenomenon.
C. Explain that this is a normal finding.
D. Take the patient's vital signs.. Answer: C
◉ 5. A patient in her third trimester of pregnancy complains of a
painful burning sensation in her hands and lower arms. Which
action by the nurse is best?
A. Advise the patient to elevate her hands at night.
B. Document the finding and alert the provider.
C. Encourage the patient to see a neurologist.
D. Request a prescription for pregabalin (Lyrica).. Answer: A
◉ 6. A pregnant patient in the perinatal clinic complains of
occasional fainting. Which action by the nurse is best?
A. Educate her that this is a frequent occurrence in pregnancy.
B. Always encourage her to carry small snacks with her.
C. Instruct her to take a series of short breaths when the warning
signs occur.
D. Tell her to lie down on her left side if she has warning signs..
Answer: D
