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NUR2513 MATERNAL CHILD NURSING EXAM 1
WITH BONUS STUDY GUIDE| QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The nurse in labor and delivery is reviewing frequently used medications in the
OB setting. Which of the following medications would be used for tocolysis?
A. Methylergometrine
B. Terbutaline
C. Betamethasone
D. Oxytocin -- ANSWER--B. Terbutaline
The nurse is reviewing the health record of a pregnant client. Her Hx includes
deliveries of live babies at 39 weeks, 40 weeks and 35 weeks, a spontaneous
abortion at 17 weeks. According to the GTPAL system, which of the following
described the patient.
A. 4-2-1-1-3
B. 4-1-2-1-3
C. 5-2-1-1-3
D. 5-2-0-2-3 -- ANSWER--A. 4-2-1-1-3
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The nurse provided care to a client with hyperemesis gravidarum. Which
outcome indicates that the nursing interventions have been effective?
A. Vomiting episodes are only in the morning
B. Tolerating soft foods after episodes of vomiting
C. Ingesting clear liquids between episodes of vomiting
D. Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet -- ANSWER--D.
Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet
Frequent urination results from which of the following causes during the third
trimester of pregnancy?
A. Pressure on the bladder from the uterus
B. Increased concentration of urine
C. Addition of fetal urine to maternal urine
D. Decreased Glomerular selectivity -- ANSWER--A. Pressure on the bladder
from the uterus
Which of the following routine tests would the nurse anticipate the provider to
order during her first trimester? SATA
A. Blood type and RH factor
B. Group B strep vaginal culture
C. Amniocentesis
D. CBC
E. HIV -- ANSWER--A. Blood type and RH factor
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D. CBC
E. HIV
A nurse is measuring the fundal height of a client is at 21 weeks gestation. At
which location should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?
A. 3cm above the umbilicus
B. Slightly about the umbilicus
C. 3cm below the umbilicus
D. Halfway between the symphysis pubis and umbilicus -- ANSWER--B.
Slightly about the umbilicus
The nurse is teaching a client the importance of folic acid in the diet and how
folic acid supplements might be beneficial in her first trimester or pregnancy.
For what reason is the nurse teaching the client about this vitamin?
A. Maintains energy throughout the pregnancy
B. Controls the risk of hypertension while pregnant
C. Prevents neural tube disorders in the developing fetus
D. Sustains a slow and steady weight gain while pregnant. -- ANSWER--C.
prevents neural tub disorders in the developing fetus
The nurse is examining a client at a routine prenatal visit who is at 32 weeks
gestational age. The assessment findings include the fundal heigh at 28cm &
FHR of 115 bpm. During the visit the mother states the babys movements have
decreased . What might the nurse expect with these findings.
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A. Fetus has stopped growing due to the limited uterine growth.
B. Client should return in 2 weeks to reevaluate the fetal well-being
C. Possible intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and the nurse should assess
for risk factors and notify the physician
D. Possible macrosomia, the nurse should check blood glucose and notify
physician. -- ANSWER--C. Possible intrauterine growth (IUGR) and the nurse
should assess for risk factors and notify the physician
A woman who is 4 months pregnant has pyrosis (heartburn). Which of the
following suggestion would the nurse provide the client.
A. Take 30mL of milk of magnesia after every meal
B. Eat small meals and do not lie down after meals
C. Try to include complex carbohydrates in meals
D. Increase vitamin intake by adding more citrus fruit -- ANSWER--B. Eat
small meals and do not lie down after meals
A pregnant woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of placenta
previa. Which of the following actions would the nurse expect to perform for
this woman on admission?
A. Performing an internal sterile vaginal examination to assess the extent of the
bleeding
B. Helping the women ambulatory to reduce bleeding
C. Assessing fetal heart tones by use of an external monitor
NUR2513 MATERNAL CHILD NURSING EXAM 1
WITH BONUS STUDY GUIDE| QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The nurse in labor and delivery is reviewing frequently used medications in the
OB setting. Which of the following medications would be used for tocolysis?
A. Methylergometrine
B. Terbutaline
C. Betamethasone
D. Oxytocin -- ANSWER--B. Terbutaline
The nurse is reviewing the health record of a pregnant client. Her Hx includes
deliveries of live babies at 39 weeks, 40 weeks and 35 weeks, a spontaneous
abortion at 17 weeks. According to the GTPAL system, which of the following
described the patient.
A. 4-2-1-1-3
B. 4-1-2-1-3
C. 5-2-1-1-3
D. 5-2-0-2-3 -- ANSWER--A. 4-2-1-1-3
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The nurse provided care to a client with hyperemesis gravidarum. Which
outcome indicates that the nursing interventions have been effective?
A. Vomiting episodes are only in the morning
B. Tolerating soft foods after episodes of vomiting
C. Ingesting clear liquids between episodes of vomiting
D. Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet -- ANSWER--D.
Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet
Frequent urination results from which of the following causes during the third
trimester of pregnancy?
A. Pressure on the bladder from the uterus
B. Increased concentration of urine
C. Addition of fetal urine to maternal urine
D. Decreased Glomerular selectivity -- ANSWER--A. Pressure on the bladder
from the uterus
Which of the following routine tests would the nurse anticipate the provider to
order during her first trimester? SATA
A. Blood type and RH factor
B. Group B strep vaginal culture
C. Amniocentesis
D. CBC
E. HIV -- ANSWER--A. Blood type and RH factor
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D. CBC
E. HIV
A nurse is measuring the fundal height of a client is at 21 weeks gestation. At
which location should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?
A. 3cm above the umbilicus
B. Slightly about the umbilicus
C. 3cm below the umbilicus
D. Halfway between the symphysis pubis and umbilicus -- ANSWER--B.
Slightly about the umbilicus
The nurse is teaching a client the importance of folic acid in the diet and how
folic acid supplements might be beneficial in her first trimester or pregnancy.
For what reason is the nurse teaching the client about this vitamin?
A. Maintains energy throughout the pregnancy
B. Controls the risk of hypertension while pregnant
C. Prevents neural tube disorders in the developing fetus
D. Sustains a slow and steady weight gain while pregnant. -- ANSWER--C.
prevents neural tub disorders in the developing fetus
The nurse is examining a client at a routine prenatal visit who is at 32 weeks
gestational age. The assessment findings include the fundal heigh at 28cm &
FHR of 115 bpm. During the visit the mother states the babys movements have
decreased . What might the nurse expect with these findings.
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A. Fetus has stopped growing due to the limited uterine growth.
B. Client should return in 2 weeks to reevaluate the fetal well-being
C. Possible intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and the nurse should assess
for risk factors and notify the physician
D. Possible macrosomia, the nurse should check blood glucose and notify
physician. -- ANSWER--C. Possible intrauterine growth (IUGR) and the nurse
should assess for risk factors and notify the physician
A woman who is 4 months pregnant has pyrosis (heartburn). Which of the
following suggestion would the nurse provide the client.
A. Take 30mL of milk of magnesia after every meal
B. Eat small meals and do not lie down after meals
C. Try to include complex carbohydrates in meals
D. Increase vitamin intake by adding more citrus fruit -- ANSWER--B. Eat
small meals and do not lie down after meals
A pregnant woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of placenta
previa. Which of the following actions would the nurse expect to perform for
this woman on admission?
A. Performing an internal sterile vaginal examination to assess the extent of the
bleeding
B. Helping the women ambulatory to reduce bleeding
C. Assessing fetal heart tones by use of an external monitor
