Week 10 BSN 346 Substance Misuse in
Pregnancy Exam Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Question 1 of 7 0
How many ounces of alcohol are No amount of alcohol is considered safe at
considered safe in the first any
trimester point in pregnancy.
of pregnancy?
18 to 22
12 to 16
0
4 to 8
Question 3 of 7 Tremors
Which signs would the nurse Signs of prematurity
assess Colic/fussy behavior
in a newborn exposed to tobacco A lower-than-expected weight
while in utero?
Select all that apply.
Flat nasal bridge
Tremors
Signs of prematurity
Open spinal cord defect
Colic/fussy behavior
A lower-than-expected weight
,Question 4 of 7 Opioids
A pregnant woman is yawning Symptoms of opioid withdrawal include
excessively, is diaphoretic, and is yawning,
experiencing nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, rhinorrhea, restlessness,
diaphoresis, and diarrhea. The tearing of the
nurse eyes, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal
suspects that the woman may be cramps.
withdrawing from which
substance?
Opioids
Alcohol
Cocaine
Marijuana
Question 5 of 7 Verbally using a validated screening tool
Which methods of screening for Using a validated tool improves screening
substance abuse in a pregnant accuracy.
woman are considered Obtaining patient consent and collecting
acceptable? laboratory samples
Select all that apply. Obtaining laboratory samples helps the
Verbally screening only at the first nurse
prenatal visit determine which substances a patient may
Collecting a urine sample and have
sending without consent used recently and determine care for the
Verbally using a validated neonate
screening and mother. It is always important to obtain
tool consent for toxicology by following hospital
Asking the pregnant woman's protocol.
significant other
Obtaining patient consent and
collecting laboratory samples
,Question 6 of 7 Vaginal bleeding
Which complications of pregnancy Preterm labor
are associated with substance Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
misuse? Congenital anomalies
Select all that apply.
Vaginal bleeding
Gestational diabetes
Preterm labor
Intrauterine growth restriction
(IUGR)
Umbilical cord prolapse
Congenital anomalies
Question 7 of 7 I know this is scary and may be causing
The laboring patient becomes some
verbally abusive when denied a anxiety, but I'll help you the best way that I
cigarette to relax. Which response can."
by the nurse is most appropriate? The nurse is providing nonjudgmental
"I know this is scary and may be therapeutic
causing some anxiety, but I'll help communication with the patient
you the best way that I can."
"I'm sorry, but smoking isn't
allowed
inside the hospital."
"I'm sorry, but smoking is bad for
you
and the baby."
"Please don't talk to me like
that-I'm
here to help you."
, Mental Health Disorders During "Your mental wellness is an important part
Pregnancy: of
Question 1 of 7 pregnancy wellness, and continuing your
Which statement by the nurse is medication is sometimes necessary."
an Many patients are encouraged to continue
appropriate response when the their
pregnant patient asks about the medications throughout pregnancy under
safety of psychiatric medication the
during pregnancy? guidance of a health care provider.
"The medications used to treat
mental illness will cause birth
defects, so you should discontinue
your antidepressants."
"Your mental wellness is an
important
part of pregnancy wellness, and
continuing your medication is
sometimes necessary."
"All psychiatric medications have
been proven to cross the placenta
and cause birth defects in babies."
"Your obstetrician should have
enough information to prescribe
your antipsychotics without
consulting with your psychiatrist."
Pregnancy Exam Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Question 1 of 7 0
How many ounces of alcohol are No amount of alcohol is considered safe at
considered safe in the first any
trimester point in pregnancy.
of pregnancy?
18 to 22
12 to 16
0
4 to 8
Question 3 of 7 Tremors
Which signs would the nurse Signs of prematurity
assess Colic/fussy behavior
in a newborn exposed to tobacco A lower-than-expected weight
while in utero?
Select all that apply.
Flat nasal bridge
Tremors
Signs of prematurity
Open spinal cord defect
Colic/fussy behavior
A lower-than-expected weight
,Question 4 of 7 Opioids
A pregnant woman is yawning Symptoms of opioid withdrawal include
excessively, is diaphoretic, and is yawning,
experiencing nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, rhinorrhea, restlessness,
diaphoresis, and diarrhea. The tearing of the
nurse eyes, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal
suspects that the woman may be cramps.
withdrawing from which
substance?
Opioids
Alcohol
Cocaine
Marijuana
Question 5 of 7 Verbally using a validated screening tool
Which methods of screening for Using a validated tool improves screening
substance abuse in a pregnant accuracy.
woman are considered Obtaining patient consent and collecting
acceptable? laboratory samples
Select all that apply. Obtaining laboratory samples helps the
Verbally screening only at the first nurse
prenatal visit determine which substances a patient may
Collecting a urine sample and have
sending without consent used recently and determine care for the
Verbally using a validated neonate
screening and mother. It is always important to obtain
tool consent for toxicology by following hospital
Asking the pregnant woman's protocol.
significant other
Obtaining patient consent and
collecting laboratory samples
,Question 6 of 7 Vaginal bleeding
Which complications of pregnancy Preterm labor
are associated with substance Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
misuse? Congenital anomalies
Select all that apply.
Vaginal bleeding
Gestational diabetes
Preterm labor
Intrauterine growth restriction
(IUGR)
Umbilical cord prolapse
Congenital anomalies
Question 7 of 7 I know this is scary and may be causing
The laboring patient becomes some
verbally abusive when denied a anxiety, but I'll help you the best way that I
cigarette to relax. Which response can."
by the nurse is most appropriate? The nurse is providing nonjudgmental
"I know this is scary and may be therapeutic
causing some anxiety, but I'll help communication with the patient
you the best way that I can."
"I'm sorry, but smoking isn't
allowed
inside the hospital."
"I'm sorry, but smoking is bad for
you
and the baby."
"Please don't talk to me like
that-I'm
here to help you."
, Mental Health Disorders During "Your mental wellness is an important part
Pregnancy: of
Question 1 of 7 pregnancy wellness, and continuing your
Which statement by the nurse is medication is sometimes necessary."
an Many patients are encouraged to continue
appropriate response when the their
pregnant patient asks about the medications throughout pregnancy under
safety of psychiatric medication the
during pregnancy? guidance of a health care provider.
"The medications used to treat
mental illness will cause birth
defects, so you should discontinue
your antidepressants."
"Your mental wellness is an
important
part of pregnancy wellness, and
continuing your medication is
sometimes necessary."
"All psychiatric medications have
been proven to cross the placenta
and cause birth defects in babies."
"Your obstetrician should have
enough information to prescribe
your antipsychotics without
consulting with your psychiatrist."
