NUR1025 Module 4 questions with correct answers
The nurse observes that intravenous (IV) administration of magnesium
sulfate has resulted in magnesium toxicity in a pregnant patient with
preeclampsia. The nurse immediately discontinues the infusion and
reports to the primary health care provider (PHP). For which drug does
the nurse obtain a prescription from the PHP? Correct Answer-Calcium
gluconate
A pregnant patient after 20 weeks of gestation reports painless, bright
red vaginal bleeding. Upon assessment, the nurse finds that the patient's
vital signs are normal. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the
patient? Correct Answer-Placenta previa
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who is scheduled for surgery.
Which nursing intervention will help provide sufficient fetal
oxygenation during the surgery? Correct Answer-Positioning the patient
with a lateral tilt
After being rehydrated in the emergency department, a 24-year-old
primipara in her 18th week of pregnancy is at home and is to rest at
home for the next 2 days and take in small but frequent fluids and food
as possible. Discharge teaching at the hospital by the nurse has been
effective if the patient makes which statement? Correct Answer-"I'm
going to eat five to six small servings per day, which contain such foods
and fluids as tea, crackers, or a few bites of baked potato."
A patient reports excessive vomiting in the first trimester of the
pregnancy, which has resulted in nutritional deficiency and weight loss.
, The urinalysis report of the patient indicates ketonuria. Which disorder
does the patient have? Correct Answer-Hyperemesis gravidarum
Which is an important nursing intervention when a patient has an
incomplete miscarriage with heavy bleeding? Correct Answer-Prepare
the patient for dilation and curettage.
A woman with severe preeclampsia is being treated with an intravenous
infusion of magnesium sulfate. This treatment is considered successful if
what occurs? Correct Answer-Seizures do not occur
Which is a priority nursing intervention while caring for a pregnant
patient with hyperemesis gravidarum? Correct Answer-Initiate
intravenous (IV) fluid therapy.
Which statement made by the nursing student about the management of
reduced cervical competence (premature dilation of the cervix) in a
pregnant patient indicates effective learning? Correct Answer-"A
prophylactic cerclage is used to constrict the internal os of the cervix."
At 38 weeks of gestation, a 24-year-old primipara delivers a 6-lb 2-oz
infant whose five-minute Apgar was 8. How should the neonatal nurse
evaluate the outcome of this pregnancy because his mother had been
experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum since the eighth week of
pregnancy? Correct Answer-Within healthy parameters for gestation,
weight, and Apgar.
The nurse observes that intravenous (IV) administration of magnesium
sulfate has resulted in magnesium toxicity in a pregnant patient with
preeclampsia. The nurse immediately discontinues the infusion and
reports to the primary health care provider (PHP). For which drug does
the nurse obtain a prescription from the PHP? Correct Answer-Calcium
gluconate
A pregnant patient after 20 weeks of gestation reports painless, bright
red vaginal bleeding. Upon assessment, the nurse finds that the patient's
vital signs are normal. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the
patient? Correct Answer-Placenta previa
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who is scheduled for surgery.
Which nursing intervention will help provide sufficient fetal
oxygenation during the surgery? Correct Answer-Positioning the patient
with a lateral tilt
After being rehydrated in the emergency department, a 24-year-old
primipara in her 18th week of pregnancy is at home and is to rest at
home for the next 2 days and take in small but frequent fluids and food
as possible. Discharge teaching at the hospital by the nurse has been
effective if the patient makes which statement? Correct Answer-"I'm
going to eat five to six small servings per day, which contain such foods
and fluids as tea, crackers, or a few bites of baked potato."
A patient reports excessive vomiting in the first trimester of the
pregnancy, which has resulted in nutritional deficiency and weight loss.
, The urinalysis report of the patient indicates ketonuria. Which disorder
does the patient have? Correct Answer-Hyperemesis gravidarum
Which is an important nursing intervention when a patient has an
incomplete miscarriage with heavy bleeding? Correct Answer-Prepare
the patient for dilation and curettage.
A woman with severe preeclampsia is being treated with an intravenous
infusion of magnesium sulfate. This treatment is considered successful if
what occurs? Correct Answer-Seizures do not occur
Which is a priority nursing intervention while caring for a pregnant
patient with hyperemesis gravidarum? Correct Answer-Initiate
intravenous (IV) fluid therapy.
Which statement made by the nursing student about the management of
reduced cervical competence (premature dilation of the cervix) in a
pregnant patient indicates effective learning? Correct Answer-"A
prophylactic cerclage is used to constrict the internal os of the cervix."
At 38 weeks of gestation, a 24-year-old primipara delivers a 6-lb 2-oz
infant whose five-minute Apgar was 8. How should the neonatal nurse
evaluate the outcome of this pregnancy because his mother had been
experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum since the eighth week of
pregnancy? Correct Answer-Within healthy parameters for gestation,
weight, and Apgar.
