NFDN 2004 Final Practice Questions with correct answers

A woman is admitted to the obstetric unit at 30 weeks’ gestation with a sudden onset of vaginal bleeding that is bright red in color. Her uterus is soft and her pain report is 0 on a 0 - 10 pain scale. The fetal heart rate is 140 beats/minute. The healthcare provider correctly identifies these assessment findings are related to which of the following problems? CORRECT ANSWER Placenta Previa A woman with a history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) presents to the urgent care clinic with a report of dizziness, sharp abdominal pain, and scant dark red vaginal discharge. She has missed two menstrual periods and thinks she might be pregnant. A pregnancy test confirms her pregnancy. These assessment findings indicate the woman is experiencing which of the following problems? CORRECT ANSWER Ruptured ectopic pregnancy In the later part of the 3rd trimester, the mother may experience shortness of breath. This complaint maybe explained as: CORRECT ANSWER The fundus of the uterus is high pushing the diaphragm upwards Kegel's exercise is done in pregnancy in order to: CORRECT ANSWER Strengthen perineal muscles Which of the following signs will require a mother to seek immediate medical attention? A. When the first fetal movement is felt B. No fetal movement is felt on the 6th month C. Mild uterine contraction D. Slight dyspnea on the last month of gestation CORRECT ANSWER B- Fetal movement is usually felt by the mother during 4.5 - 5 months. If the pregnancy is already in its 6th month and no fetal movement is felt, the pregnancy is not normal