TEST BANK
Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing A Case-Based
Approach by Dr. Amy O'Meara 2nd Edition
, Chapter 1 Immediate Postpartum Hemorrhage
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A pregnant woman is being discharged from the hospital after the placement of a
cervical cerclage because of a history of recurrent pregnancy loss, secondary to an
s Lernmaterial bietet einecervix.
incompetent fundierte
Whichund praxisorientierte
information regardingUnterstützung
postproceduralfür Studierende
care in der
should the nurse
Hochschul- und Fachausbildung.
emphasize Alle teaching?
in the discharge Kapitel sind vollständig abgedeckt und logisch aufgebaut,
sodass eine effiziente
a. Wiederholung und gezielte
Any vaginal discharge shouldPrüfungsvorbereitung
be immediately reported möglich ist. care provider.
to her health
Die Inhalte orientieren sich eng am jeweiligen Lehrbuch und helfen dabei, zentrale Themen sicher zu
verstehen und b.anzuwenden.The presence
Dank der of klaren
any contractions, rupturesich
Struktur eignet of membranes (ROM), or
diese Ressource severefür
sowohl perineal
das pressure should
Selbststudium c.als auch für
Theden Einsatz
client im to
will need Unterricht.
make arrangements for care at home, because her activity level will be
Ideal für Lernende, die Wert auf Vollständigkeit, Klarheit und akademische Qualität legen. Eine
restricted
verlässliche Ergänzung
d. für
Thenachhaltiges Lernen und
client will be scheduled for aüberzeugende
cesarean birth. akademische Leistungen.
ANS: B
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Nursing care should stress the importance of monitoring for the signs and symptoms of preterm
labor. Vaginal bleeding needs to be reported to her primary health care provider. Bed rest is an
Hierdie deeglik saamgestelde
element studiemateriaal
of care. However, the womanismayontwerp omperiods
stand for studente te help
of up to 90 om hul leerdoelwitte
minutes, which allows met
selfvertroue her
te bereik. Dit dek
the freedom alleher
to see hoofstukke
physician. volledig en volg
Home uterine die struktuur
activity monitoring van diebevoorgeskrewe
may used to limit the
handboek noukeurig.
woman’s need for visits and to monitor her status safely at home. The cerclage can be removed at
Die inhoud ondersteun
37 weeks of aktiewe
gestationleer, bevorder
(to prepare for abegrip van
vaginal kernbegrippe
birth), enbirth
or a cesarean helpcan
metbedoelgerigte
planned.
eksamenvoor DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: dm. 675
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning | Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. A perinatal nurse is giving discharge instructions to a woman, status post-suction, and
curettage secondary to a hydatidiform mole. The woman asks why she must take oral
contraceptives for the next 12 months. What is the best response by the nurse?
If you get pregnant within 1 year, the chance of a successful pregnancy is very small. Therefore, if
a. pregnancy, it would be better for you to use the most reliable method of contraception available.
The major risk to you after a molar pregnancy is a type of cancer that can be diagnosed only by me
hormone that your body produces during pregnancy. If you were to get pregnant, then it would mak
b. this cancer more difficult.
If you can avoid a pregnancy for the next year, the chance of developing a second molar pregnancy
c. improve your chance of a successful pregnancy, not getting pregnant at this time is best.
d. Oral contraceptives are the only form of birth control that will prevent a recurrence of a molar preg
ANS: B
Betahuman chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) hormone levels are drawn for 1 year to ensure
that the mole is completely gone. The chance of developing choriocarcinoma after the
development of a hydatidiform mole is increased. Therefore, the goal is to achieve a zero human
chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) level. If the woman were to become pregnant, then it may obscure
the presence of the potentially carcinogenic cells. Women should be instructed to use birth
control for 1 year after treatment for a hydatidiform mole. The rationale for avoiding pregnancy
,for 1 year is to ensure that carcinogenic cells are not present. Any contraceptive method except
an intrauterine device (IUD) is acceptable.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: dm. 679
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning | Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
3. The nurse is preparing to administer methotrexate to the client. This hazardous
drug is most often used for which obstetric complication?
a. Complete hydatidiform mole
b. Missed abortion
c. Unruptured ectopic pregnancy
d. Abruptio placentae
ANS: C
Methotrexate is an effective nonsurgical treatment option for a hemodynamically stable woman
whose ectopic pregnancy is unruptured and measures less than 4 cm in diameter. Methotrexate is
not indicated or recommended as a treatment option for a complete hydatidiform mole, for a
missed abortion, or for abruptio placentae.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: dm. 677 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
4. A 26-year-old pregnant woman, gravida 2, para 1-0-0-1, is 28 weeks pregnant when she
experiences bright red, painless vaginal bleeding. On her arrival at the hospital, which
diagnostic procedure will the client most likely have performed?
a. Amniocentesis for fetal lung maturity
b. Transvaginal ultrasound for placental location
c. Contraction stress test (CST)
d. Internal fetal monitoring
ANS: B
The presence of painless bleeding should always alert the health care team to the possibility of
placenta previa, which can be confirmed through ultrasonography. Amniocentesis is not
performed on a woman who is experiencing bleeding. In the event of an imminent delivery, the
fetus is presumed to have immature lungs at this gestational age, and the mother is given
corticosteroids to aid in fetal lung maturity. A CST is not performed at a preterm gestational age.
Furthermore, bleeding is a contraindication to a CST. Internal fetal monitoring is also
contraindicated in the presence of bleeding.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: dm. 680
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
5. A laboring woman with no known risk factors suddenly experiences spontaneous ROM.
The fluid consists of bright red blood. Her contractions are consistent with her current stage of
labor. No change in uterine resting tone has occurred. The fetal heart rate (FHR) begins to
decline rapidly after the ROM. The nurse should suspect the possibility of what condition?
a. Placenta previa
b. Vasa previa
c. Severe abruptio placentae
, d. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
ANS: B
Vasa previa is the result of a velamentous insertion of the umbilical cord. The umbilical vessels
are not surrounded by Wharton jelly and have no supportive tissue. The umbilical blood vessels
thus are at risk for laceration at any time, but laceration occurs most frequently during ROM. The
sudden appearance of bright red blood at the time of ROM and a sudden change in the FHR
without other known risk factors should immediately alert the nurse to the possibility of vasa
previa. The presence of placenta previa most likely would be ascertained before labor and is
considered a risk factor for this pregnancy. In addition, if the woman had a placenta previa, it is
unlikely that she would be allowed to pursue labor and a vaginal birth. With the presence of
severe abruptio placentae, the uterine tonicity typically is tetanus (i.e., a board-like uterus). DIC
is a pathologic form of diffuse clotting that consumes large amounts of clotting factors, causing
widespread external bleeding, internal bleeding, or both. DIC is always a secondary diagnosis,
often associated with obstetric risk factors such as the hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme levels,
and low platelet levels (HELLP) syndrome. This woman did not have any prior risk factors.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze REF: dm. 684 TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis
MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
6. The nurse who elects to practice in the area of women’s health must have a
thorough understanding of miscarriage. Which statement regarding this condition is
most accurate?
a. A miscarriage is a natural pregnancy loss before labor begins.
b. It occurs in fewer than 5% of all clinically recognized pregnancies.
c. Careless maternal behavior, such as poor nutrition or excessive exercise, can be a factor in causing
If a miscarriage occurs before the 12th week of pregnancy, then it may be observed only as modera
d. blood loss.
ANS: D
Before the sixth week, the only evidence might be a heavy menstrual flow. After the 12th week,
more severe pain, similar to that of labor, is likely. Miscarriage is a natural pregnancy loss, but it
Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing A Case-Based
Approach by Dr. Amy O'Meara 2nd Edition
, Chapter 1 Immediate Postpartum Hemorrhage
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A pregnant woman is being discharged from the hospital after the placement of a
cervical cerclage because of a history of recurrent pregnancy loss, secondary to an
s Lernmaterial bietet einecervix.
incompetent fundierte
Whichund praxisorientierte
information regardingUnterstützung
postproceduralfür Studierende
care in der
should the nurse
Hochschul- und Fachausbildung.
emphasize Alle teaching?
in the discharge Kapitel sind vollständig abgedeckt und logisch aufgebaut,
sodass eine effiziente
a. Wiederholung und gezielte
Any vaginal discharge shouldPrüfungsvorbereitung
be immediately reported möglich ist. care provider.
to her health
Die Inhalte orientieren sich eng am jeweiligen Lehrbuch und helfen dabei, zentrale Themen sicher zu
verstehen und b.anzuwenden.The presence
Dank der of klaren
any contractions, rupturesich
Struktur eignet of membranes (ROM), or
diese Ressource severefür
sowohl perineal
das pressure should
Selbststudium c.als auch für
Theden Einsatz
client im to
will need Unterricht.
make arrangements for care at home, because her activity level will be
Ideal für Lernende, die Wert auf Vollständigkeit, Klarheit und akademische Qualität legen. Eine
restricted
verlässliche Ergänzung
d. für
Thenachhaltiges Lernen und
client will be scheduled for aüberzeugende
cesarean birth. akademische Leistungen.
ANS: B
•••• Afrikaans
Nursing care should stress the importance of monitoring for the signs and symptoms of preterm
labor. Vaginal bleeding needs to be reported to her primary health care provider. Bed rest is an
Hierdie deeglik saamgestelde
element studiemateriaal
of care. However, the womanismayontwerp omperiods
stand for studente te help
of up to 90 om hul leerdoelwitte
minutes, which allows met
selfvertroue her
te bereik. Dit dek
the freedom alleher
to see hoofstukke
physician. volledig en volg
Home uterine die struktuur
activity monitoring van diebevoorgeskrewe
may used to limit the
handboek noukeurig.
woman’s need for visits and to monitor her status safely at home. The cerclage can be removed at
Die inhoud ondersteun
37 weeks of aktiewe
gestationleer, bevorder
(to prepare for abegrip van
vaginal kernbegrippe
birth), enbirth
or a cesarean helpcan
metbedoelgerigte
planned.
eksamenvoor DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: dm. 675
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning | Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. A perinatal nurse is giving discharge instructions to a woman, status post-suction, and
curettage secondary to a hydatidiform mole. The woman asks why she must take oral
contraceptives for the next 12 months. What is the best response by the nurse?
If you get pregnant within 1 year, the chance of a successful pregnancy is very small. Therefore, if
a. pregnancy, it would be better for you to use the most reliable method of contraception available.
The major risk to you after a molar pregnancy is a type of cancer that can be diagnosed only by me
hormone that your body produces during pregnancy. If you were to get pregnant, then it would mak
b. this cancer more difficult.
If you can avoid a pregnancy for the next year, the chance of developing a second molar pregnancy
c. improve your chance of a successful pregnancy, not getting pregnant at this time is best.
d. Oral contraceptives are the only form of birth control that will prevent a recurrence of a molar preg
ANS: B
Betahuman chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) hormone levels are drawn for 1 year to ensure
that the mole is completely gone. The chance of developing choriocarcinoma after the
development of a hydatidiform mole is increased. Therefore, the goal is to achieve a zero human
chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) level. If the woman were to become pregnant, then it may obscure
the presence of the potentially carcinogenic cells. Women should be instructed to use birth
control for 1 year after treatment for a hydatidiform mole. The rationale for avoiding pregnancy
,for 1 year is to ensure that carcinogenic cells are not present. Any contraceptive method except
an intrauterine device (IUD) is acceptable.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: dm. 679
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning | Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
3. The nurse is preparing to administer methotrexate to the client. This hazardous
drug is most often used for which obstetric complication?
a. Complete hydatidiform mole
b. Missed abortion
c. Unruptured ectopic pregnancy
d. Abruptio placentae
ANS: C
Methotrexate is an effective nonsurgical treatment option for a hemodynamically stable woman
whose ectopic pregnancy is unruptured and measures less than 4 cm in diameter. Methotrexate is
not indicated or recommended as a treatment option for a complete hydatidiform mole, for a
missed abortion, or for abruptio placentae.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: dm. 677 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
4. A 26-year-old pregnant woman, gravida 2, para 1-0-0-1, is 28 weeks pregnant when she
experiences bright red, painless vaginal bleeding. On her arrival at the hospital, which
diagnostic procedure will the client most likely have performed?
a. Amniocentesis for fetal lung maturity
b. Transvaginal ultrasound for placental location
c. Contraction stress test (CST)
d. Internal fetal monitoring
ANS: B
The presence of painless bleeding should always alert the health care team to the possibility of
placenta previa, which can be confirmed through ultrasonography. Amniocentesis is not
performed on a woman who is experiencing bleeding. In the event of an imminent delivery, the
fetus is presumed to have immature lungs at this gestational age, and the mother is given
corticosteroids to aid in fetal lung maturity. A CST is not performed at a preterm gestational age.
Furthermore, bleeding is a contraindication to a CST. Internal fetal monitoring is also
contraindicated in the presence of bleeding.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: dm. 680
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
5. A laboring woman with no known risk factors suddenly experiences spontaneous ROM.
The fluid consists of bright red blood. Her contractions are consistent with her current stage of
labor. No change in uterine resting tone has occurred. The fetal heart rate (FHR) begins to
decline rapidly after the ROM. The nurse should suspect the possibility of what condition?
a. Placenta previa
b. Vasa previa
c. Severe abruptio placentae
, d. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
ANS: B
Vasa previa is the result of a velamentous insertion of the umbilical cord. The umbilical vessels
are not surrounded by Wharton jelly and have no supportive tissue. The umbilical blood vessels
thus are at risk for laceration at any time, but laceration occurs most frequently during ROM. The
sudden appearance of bright red blood at the time of ROM and a sudden change in the FHR
without other known risk factors should immediately alert the nurse to the possibility of vasa
previa. The presence of placenta previa most likely would be ascertained before labor and is
considered a risk factor for this pregnancy. In addition, if the woman had a placenta previa, it is
unlikely that she would be allowed to pursue labor and a vaginal birth. With the presence of
severe abruptio placentae, the uterine tonicity typically is tetanus (i.e., a board-like uterus). DIC
is a pathologic form of diffuse clotting that consumes large amounts of clotting factors, causing
widespread external bleeding, internal bleeding, or both. DIC is always a secondary diagnosis,
often associated with obstetric risk factors such as the hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme levels,
and low platelet levels (HELLP) syndrome. This woman did not have any prior risk factors.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze REF: dm. 684 TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis
MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
6. The nurse who elects to practice in the area of women’s health must have a
thorough understanding of miscarriage. Which statement regarding this condition is
most accurate?
a. A miscarriage is a natural pregnancy loss before labor begins.
b. It occurs in fewer than 5% of all clinically recognized pregnancies.
c. Careless maternal behavior, such as poor nutrition or excessive exercise, can be a factor in causing
If a miscarriage occurs before the 12th week of pregnancy, then it may be observed only as modera
d. blood loss.
ANS: D
Before the sixth week, the only evidence might be a heavy menstrual flow. After the 12th week,
more severe pain, similar to that of labor, is likely. Miscarriage is a natural pregnancy loss, but it
