MCN 538 Exam 1 Actual Exam Newest 2026/2027 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Brand New Version!!

MCN 538 Exam 1 Actual Exam Newest 2026/2027 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Brand New Version!! Which assessment finding is considered a positive sign of pregnancy? A. Goodell’s sign B. Visualization of the fetus on ultrasound C. Breast tenderness D. Amenorrhea ANSWER: B. Visualization of the fetus on ultrasound Which is the recommended total weight gain during pregnancy for a client with a normal BMI? A. 10–15 lbs B. 25–35 lbs C. 40–50 lbs D. 15–20 lbs ANSWER: B. 25–35 lbs Which maternal infection during pregnancy is most associated with congenital anomalies such as cataracts and cardiac defects? A. Rubella B. Toxoplasmosis C. Varicella D. Group B strep ANSWER: A. Rubella A client reports exposure to cat litter during pregnancy. The nurse educates her that this exposure increases the risk of: 2 | Page A. Cytomegalovirus infection B. Toxoplasmosis C. Herpes simplex virus D. Hepatitis A ANSWER: B. Toxoplasmosis Which condition is most associated with oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid)? A. Neural tube defects B. Renal agenesis in the fetus C. Gestational diabetes D. Multiple gestation ANSWER: B. Renal agenesis in the fetus At what gestational age is fetal viability typically possible with intensive neonatal care? A. 16 weeks B. 20 weeks C. 23–24 weeks D. 30 weeks ANSWER: C. 23–24 weeks Which laboratory value normally decreases during pregnancy due to hemodilution? A. Hemoglobin and hematocrit B. WBC count C. Platelet count D. Blood glucose ANSWER: A. Hemoglobin and hematocrit Which prenatal diagnostic test poses the greatest risk of miscarriage? A. Amniocentesis B. Non-stress test 3 | Page C. Ultrasound D. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) ANSWER: A. Amniocentesis Which factor places a client at highest risk for developing gestational diabetes? A. Age under 20 years B. BMI greater than 30 C. Low protein intake D. History of anemia ANSWER: B. BMI greater than 30 Which danger sign in pregnancy requires immediate reporting? A. Mild edema of feet and ankles B. Backache with mild contractions C. Severe headache and blurred vision D. Heartburn after meals ANSWER: C. Severe headache and blurred vision Which food should be avoided during pregnancy due to risk of listeriosis? A. Cooked chicken B. Pasteurized milk C. Soft unpasteurized cheeses D. Fresh vegetables ANSWER: C. Soft unpasteurized cheeses Which supplement is recommended for all women planning pregnancy to reduce neural tube defects? A. Calcium B. Iron C. Folic acid