OB Unit 1 Exam questions with correct answers

A 25-year-old client at 18 weeks' gestation has returned to the clinic for her second prenatal visit. Her initial pulse was 60. The nurse can expect her pulse to be _______ bpm at term. Correct Answer-increases 10-15bpm 70-75bpm A nurse is teaching a prenatal client about cardiovascular changes during pregnancy. The client asks the nurse why she becomes dizzy when getting out of a chair or out of bed. What rationale should the nurse provide as to the cause of this dizziness during pregnancy? a. Decreased absorption of hemoglobin in the blood. b. Increased production of fibrinogen and plasma. c. Decreased production of estrogen and progesterone. d. Increased blood volume in the lower extremities. Correct Answer-D A nurse is assessing a prenatal client's cardiovascular function. When should the nurse expect this client's cardiac output (CO) to begin rising? a. 8-10 weeks. b. 12-18 weeks. c. 31-38 weeks. d. 20-24 weeks. Correct Answer-A A nurse is teaching a group of first-trimester prenatal clients about the discomforts of pregnancy. A client asks the nurse, "What causes