NRSG 3302 QUIZZES 1-4 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
One presumptive, or subjective change of pregnancy is: - Answer -Quickening
Which of the following patients would be described as multiparous? - Answer -A patient
at 14 weeks gestation who has a 3 year old and 5 year old at home
After an abnormal MSAFP test, an ultrasound is scheduled. Which statement indicates
that a woman understands the reason for the additional antepartal fetal surveillance
test? - Answer -"The ultrasound will show whether there are abnormalities with the
baby's spine"
The nurse begins a prenatal assessment on a 32 year old multigravida at 20 weeks
gestation. Which vital sign is concerning? - Answer -Respirations 30/min
A woman telephones the clinic to say that it has been 6 weeks since her last menstrual
period but that her home pregnancy test was negative today. "Do you think I could be
pregnant? After determining the test was done correctly, what would be the nurse's best
reply? - Answer -"You might be. If you haven't started your period in one week, you
should repeat the test and call the clinic again."
The nurse teaches a client trying to conceive that fertilization of the ovum usually
occurs: - Answer -In the distal third of the fallopian tube
A patient is scheduled for a contraction stress test at 36 weeks gestation. The nurse is
aware that successful testing is dependent on which factor? - Answer -Whether uterine
contractions can be stimulated
A client is expecting her 2nd baby. She states that her last menstrual period started
6/20. Using Nagele's rule, what is her due date? - Answer -March 27
A woman is menstruating. Which of the following hormone levels is expected? - Answer
-Low estrogen and low progesterone
Which of the following patients would be considered a primigravida? - Answer -A
patient at 15 weeks gestation who has never been pregnant before
Which of the following is a function of the fluid filled amniotic sac? - Answer -It provides
a medium for fetal movement
T/F: A woman who is 10-weeks pregnant dies from a hemorrhage due to a rupture
ectopic pregnancy. Her death would be recorded as a maternal mortality statistic. -
Answer -True
, The nurse is caring for a postpartum client in the "taking in" phase. Which intervention is
most appropriate for the nurse to implement? - Answer -Allow the client to express
feelings about the birth of her infant
When preparing for and performing an assessment of the postpartum patient, the nurse
would: - Answer -Ask the patient to void before assessing the uterus
To prevent SIDS, the nurse encourages the parents of a term infant to place the infant
in which sleeping position? - Answer -On the back
The home care nurse is assessing the level of a mother's fundus who delivered 3 days
ago. Where should the fundus be located? - Answer -3 cm below the umbilicus
While first assessing a postpartum client who is 10 hours post vaginal delivery, a nurse
notes a perineal pad that is totally saturated with lochia. To help determine the
significance of this finding, which question should the nurse ask the patient first? -
Answer -When was the last time you changed your pad?
A patient delivered 30 minutes ago after 16 hours of labor that included 2 hours of
pushing. Which 4th stage of labor finding would require further assessment and
immediate intervention? - Answer -A blood soaked perineal pad since the last 15
minute check
All of the following are true regarding a NST except: - Answer -Requires 3 contractions
in 10 minutes
A lectin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio finding of 2:1 on amniotic fluid means which of the
following? - Answer -Fetal lungs are mature
When assessing the fundal height of a primigravida patient using McDonald's Rule with
a singleton pregnancy at 30 weeks gestation, we expect the measurement to be: -
Answer -30 cm from the symphysis to the top of the fundus
Which statement is true regarding the cycle of intimate partner violence? - Answer -The
acute battering incident, or explosion phase, is often triggered by an external event,
such as job loss
Which statement, made by the patient is correct concerning the rubella vaccine? -
Answer -Patients should avoid pregnancy for up to 4 weeks following vaccination
A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth about 10 hours earlier. The nurse observes
perineal edema in the client. Which intervention should the nurse perform to help
decrease the swelling? - Answer -Apply ice to the affected area
One presumptive, or subjective change of pregnancy is: - Answer -Quickening
Which of the following patients would be described as multiparous? - Answer -A patient
at 14 weeks gestation who has a 3 year old and 5 year old at home
After an abnormal MSAFP test, an ultrasound is scheduled. Which statement indicates
that a woman understands the reason for the additional antepartal fetal surveillance
test? - Answer -"The ultrasound will show whether there are abnormalities with the
baby's spine"
The nurse begins a prenatal assessment on a 32 year old multigravida at 20 weeks
gestation. Which vital sign is concerning? - Answer -Respirations 30/min
A woman telephones the clinic to say that it has been 6 weeks since her last menstrual
period but that her home pregnancy test was negative today. "Do you think I could be
pregnant? After determining the test was done correctly, what would be the nurse's best
reply? - Answer -"You might be. If you haven't started your period in one week, you
should repeat the test and call the clinic again."
The nurse teaches a client trying to conceive that fertilization of the ovum usually
occurs: - Answer -In the distal third of the fallopian tube
A patient is scheduled for a contraction stress test at 36 weeks gestation. The nurse is
aware that successful testing is dependent on which factor? - Answer -Whether uterine
contractions can be stimulated
A client is expecting her 2nd baby. She states that her last menstrual period started
6/20. Using Nagele's rule, what is her due date? - Answer -March 27
A woman is menstruating. Which of the following hormone levels is expected? - Answer
-Low estrogen and low progesterone
Which of the following patients would be considered a primigravida? - Answer -A
patient at 15 weeks gestation who has never been pregnant before
Which of the following is a function of the fluid filled amniotic sac? - Answer -It provides
a medium for fetal movement
T/F: A woman who is 10-weeks pregnant dies from a hemorrhage due to a rupture
ectopic pregnancy. Her death would be recorded as a maternal mortality statistic. -
Answer -True
, The nurse is caring for a postpartum client in the "taking in" phase. Which intervention is
most appropriate for the nurse to implement? - Answer -Allow the client to express
feelings about the birth of her infant
When preparing for and performing an assessment of the postpartum patient, the nurse
would: - Answer -Ask the patient to void before assessing the uterus
To prevent SIDS, the nurse encourages the parents of a term infant to place the infant
in which sleeping position? - Answer -On the back
The home care nurse is assessing the level of a mother's fundus who delivered 3 days
ago. Where should the fundus be located? - Answer -3 cm below the umbilicus
While first assessing a postpartum client who is 10 hours post vaginal delivery, a nurse
notes a perineal pad that is totally saturated with lochia. To help determine the
significance of this finding, which question should the nurse ask the patient first? -
Answer -When was the last time you changed your pad?
A patient delivered 30 minutes ago after 16 hours of labor that included 2 hours of
pushing. Which 4th stage of labor finding would require further assessment and
immediate intervention? - Answer -A blood soaked perineal pad since the last 15
minute check
All of the following are true regarding a NST except: - Answer -Requires 3 contractions
in 10 minutes
A lectin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio finding of 2:1 on amniotic fluid means which of the
following? - Answer -Fetal lungs are mature
When assessing the fundal height of a primigravida patient using McDonald's Rule with
a singleton pregnancy at 30 weeks gestation, we expect the measurement to be: -
Answer -30 cm from the symphysis to the top of the fundus
Which statement is true regarding the cycle of intimate partner violence? - Answer -The
acute battering incident, or explosion phase, is often triggered by an external event,
such as job loss
Which statement, made by the patient is correct concerning the rubella vaccine? -
Answer -Patients should avoid pregnancy for up to 4 weeks following vaccination
A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth about 10 hours earlier. The nurse observes
perineal edema in the client. Which intervention should the nurse perform to help
decrease the swelling? - Answer -Apply ice to the affected area
