OB Exam 2 Set 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
___________________, a sign of severe preeclampsia, occurs
when the platelet count drops below 100,000 platelets per
microliter Correct Answers Thromobocytopenia
A bolus of Magnesium Sulfate can cause what in patients?
Correct Answers Feelings of flushing, heat, sedation,
diaphoresis, and burning, nausea/vomiting - it will go away
A client who is 7 weeks of gestation is experiencing nausea and
vomiting in the morning. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
A. Eat crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed
B. Awaken during the night to eat a snack
C. Skip breakfast and eat lunch after nausea has subsided.
D. Eat a large evening meal Correct Answers A
A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation tells the nurse "I am not
sure I am happy about being pregnant." Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. I will inform the provider about you having these feelings
B. It is normal to have these feelings during the first few months
of pregnancy
C. You should be happy that you are going to bring new life into
the world
D. I am going to make an appointment with the counselor for
you to discuss these thoughts. Correct Answers B
,A nurse has just finished teaching a patient about preeclampsia
symptoms that should be reported to the provider. The nurse
knows teaching has been effective when the patient states: "I
should report..."
A. "...leaking of fluid, contractions, and increased fetal
movement."
B. "...increased need to urinate, fatigue, and shortness of breath."
C. "...epigastric pain, shortness of breath, and weight gain of 1
pound per week."
D. "...severe headache, vision changes, and decreased fetal
movement." Correct Answers D
Rationale: Patients should be taught to report the preeclampsia
symptoms of epigastric pain, shortness of breath, severe
headache, vision changes, and decreased fetal movement.
Leaking of fluid and contractions should be evaluated but are
signs of labor. Increased fetal movement is not a concern.
Weight gain of 1 pound per week is expected in the second and
third trimester.
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reviewing
manifestations of complications the client should promptly
report to the provider. Which of the following complications
should the nurse include?
A. Vaginal bleeding
B. Swelling of the ankles
C. Heartburn after eating
D. Lightheadedness when lying on back Correct Answers A
, A nurse is teaching a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation about
common discomforts of pregnancy. Which of the following
findings should the nurse include? SATA
A. Breast tenderness
B. Urinary frequency
C. Epistaxis
D. Dysuria
E. Epigastric pain Correct Answers A, B, C
A nurse is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant about
measures to relieve backache during pregnancy. Which of the
following measures should the nurse include? SATA
A. Avoid any lifting
B. Perform kegel exercises twice a day
C. Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day
D. Use proper body mechanics
E. Avoid constricting clothing Correct Answers C and D
At what age of gestation does the mother receive a TDap
vaccination? Correct Answers 27 weeks
Blood levels of _________ hormone increase during pregnancy
Correct Answers Thyroid
Cytotec can be administered? Correct Answers Rectally, PO, or
SL
Describe the concept of a "dry patient" Correct Answers
Because there's protein (albumin, which holds onto fluid) in the
___________________, a sign of severe preeclampsia, occurs
when the platelet count drops below 100,000 platelets per
microliter Correct Answers Thromobocytopenia
A bolus of Magnesium Sulfate can cause what in patients?
Correct Answers Feelings of flushing, heat, sedation,
diaphoresis, and burning, nausea/vomiting - it will go away
A client who is 7 weeks of gestation is experiencing nausea and
vomiting in the morning. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
A. Eat crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed
B. Awaken during the night to eat a snack
C. Skip breakfast and eat lunch after nausea has subsided.
D. Eat a large evening meal Correct Answers A
A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation tells the nurse "I am not
sure I am happy about being pregnant." Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. I will inform the provider about you having these feelings
B. It is normal to have these feelings during the first few months
of pregnancy
C. You should be happy that you are going to bring new life into
the world
D. I am going to make an appointment with the counselor for
you to discuss these thoughts. Correct Answers B
,A nurse has just finished teaching a patient about preeclampsia
symptoms that should be reported to the provider. The nurse
knows teaching has been effective when the patient states: "I
should report..."
A. "...leaking of fluid, contractions, and increased fetal
movement."
B. "...increased need to urinate, fatigue, and shortness of breath."
C. "...epigastric pain, shortness of breath, and weight gain of 1
pound per week."
D. "...severe headache, vision changes, and decreased fetal
movement." Correct Answers D
Rationale: Patients should be taught to report the preeclampsia
symptoms of epigastric pain, shortness of breath, severe
headache, vision changes, and decreased fetal movement.
Leaking of fluid and contractions should be evaluated but are
signs of labor. Increased fetal movement is not a concern.
Weight gain of 1 pound per week is expected in the second and
third trimester.
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reviewing
manifestations of complications the client should promptly
report to the provider. Which of the following complications
should the nurse include?
A. Vaginal bleeding
B. Swelling of the ankles
C. Heartburn after eating
D. Lightheadedness when lying on back Correct Answers A
, A nurse is teaching a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation about
common discomforts of pregnancy. Which of the following
findings should the nurse include? SATA
A. Breast tenderness
B. Urinary frequency
C. Epistaxis
D. Dysuria
E. Epigastric pain Correct Answers A, B, C
A nurse is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant about
measures to relieve backache during pregnancy. Which of the
following measures should the nurse include? SATA
A. Avoid any lifting
B. Perform kegel exercises twice a day
C. Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day
D. Use proper body mechanics
E. Avoid constricting clothing Correct Answers C and D
At what age of gestation does the mother receive a TDap
vaccination? Correct Answers 27 weeks
Blood levels of _________ hormone increase during pregnancy
Correct Answers Thyroid
Cytotec can be administered? Correct Answers Rectally, PO, or
SL
Describe the concept of a "dry patient" Correct Answers
Because there's protein (albumin, which holds onto fluid) in the
