Test Bank For Maternal and Pediatrics 4th Edition Chapter 12 (Ricci,Kyle and Carman) Questions And Complete Solutions

Test Bank For Maternal and Pediatrics 4th Edition Chapter 12 (Ricci,Kyle and Carman) Questions And Complete Solutions 1. A woman in the 34th week of pregnancy says to the nurse, "I still feel like having intercourse with my husband." The woman's pregnancy has been uneventful. The nurse responds based on the understanding that: A. it is safe to have intercourse at this time. B. intercourse at this time is likely to cause rupture of membranes. C. there are other ways that the couple can satisfy their needs. D. intercourse at this time is likely to result in premature labor. - CORRECT ANSWER - Answer: A Rationale: Sexual activity is permissible during pregnancy unless there is a history of vaginal bleeding, placenta previa, risk of preterm labor, multiple gestation, incompetent cervix, premature rupture of membranes, or presence of infection. Rupture of membranes or premature labor is unlikely since the woman's pregnancy has been uneventful so far. Alternative sexual positions may be necessary as the woman's abdomen increases in size. 2. On the first prenatal visit, examination of the woman's internal genitalia reveals a bluish coloration of the cervix and vaginal mucosa. The nurse documents this finding as: A. Hagar sign. B. Goodall sign. C. Chadwick sign. D. Homans sign. - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: C Rationale: Chadwick sign refers to the bluish coloration of the cervix and vaginal mucosa. Hegar sign refers to softening of the isthmus. Goodell sign refers to softening of the cervix. Homans sign indicates pain on dorsiflexion of the foot. 3. A nurse is teaching a pregnant couple about birth education. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the couple makes which statement? A. "We'll have the knowledge to ensure a pain-free birth." B. "We'll know what to do to actively take part in our child's birth." C. "We won't be anxious, so the birth will be uncomplicated."