Chapter 7: Prenatal Care(with Errorless answers)
Why is the first prenatal visit usually the longest prenatal visit?
Laboratory tests are performed.
Baseline data is collected.
A pelvic exam with Papanicolaou test is performed.
Extensive client teaching is done. correct answers Baseline data is collected
During pregnancy, the cardinal rule concerning medications and herbal remedies is that all drugs
cross the placenta and have a potential impact on the fetus. What is one disease where treatment
must continue during pregnancy?
asthma
gout
cholelithiasis
gastritis correct answers Asthma
Some pregnant women hire a trained professional to provide support during pregnancy and birth,
to provide emotional support during labor and birth, and to aid in establishing breastfeeding.
What is the name of the woman who takes this role?
partera
doula
midwife
pregnancy aide correct answers Doula
A client comes to the clinic for her usual prenatal check up. The nurse measures the fundal
height at 24 cm. What is the estimated length of her gestation?
20 weeks
24 weeks
28 weeks
32 weeks correct answers 24 weeks
The nurse is assessing a woman who is pregnant for the first time. Which of the following terms
applies to this client?
primigravida
primipara
nulligravida
multipara correct answers Primigravida
As part of the assessment of a client's health history during the first prenatal visit, the nurse is
having the client complete a 24-hour recall to establish what and how much the woman is eating.
In which section of the health history should the nurse record this information?
day history/social profile
demographic data
history of past illnesses
chief concern correct answers Day history/ social profile
, Which question should the nurse include when conducting a review of systems with a patient
during the first prenatal visit?
"Do you have a peptic ulcer?"
"Have you ever had a heart attack?"
"Have you had any neurologic diseases?"
"Have you had any urinary tract infections?" correct answers "Have you had any urinary tract
infections?"
The nurse is planning a class for nurses learning to teach early prenatal classes. Which statement
indicates that teaching has been effective?
Early prenatal care is needed for a healthy newborn.
The goal of early prenatal care is to optimize the health of the woman and the fetus.
The first prenatal visit should be as soon as the woman misses her period.
Early prenatal care is meant to obtain laboratory work and teach the woman regarding danger
signs early in the pregnancy. correct answers The goal of early prenatal care is to optimize the
health of the woman and the fetus.
The nurse is caring for a neonate whose mother received no medical care for either of her
pregnancies. When assessing the neonate's status, which would indicate a potential A, B, and O
incompatibility?
Hypothyroidism
Hemolytic anemia
Electrolyte deficiencies
Abnormal bleeding correct answers Hemolytic anemia
The nurse is assisting a primigravida on calculating the due date of her baby using Naegele rule.
The most important information provided by the mother is:
the first day of the last menstrual period.
the ovulation date between her periods.
the date that intercourse occurred.
the last day of her menstrual period. correct answers The first day of her last menstrual period.
The nurse is reviewing client data following a regular monthly appointment at 6 months'
gestation. Which fundal height requires no further intervention?
18 cm
24 cm
30 cm
32 cm correct answers 24 cm
The nurse is educating the client at 12 weeks' gestation regarding the best types of exercise
throughout pregnancy. Which activities should the nurse encourage?
All activities that the client does in a prepregnant state
Relaxing activities such as hot baths and jacuzzis
High-impact movements enabling less time in the activity
Stretching and breathing exercises such as yoga correct answers Stretching and breathing
exercises such as yoga
Why is the first prenatal visit usually the longest prenatal visit?
Laboratory tests are performed.
Baseline data is collected.
A pelvic exam with Papanicolaou test is performed.
Extensive client teaching is done. correct answers Baseline data is collected
During pregnancy, the cardinal rule concerning medications and herbal remedies is that all drugs
cross the placenta and have a potential impact on the fetus. What is one disease where treatment
must continue during pregnancy?
asthma
gout
cholelithiasis
gastritis correct answers Asthma
Some pregnant women hire a trained professional to provide support during pregnancy and birth,
to provide emotional support during labor and birth, and to aid in establishing breastfeeding.
What is the name of the woman who takes this role?
partera
doula
midwife
pregnancy aide correct answers Doula
A client comes to the clinic for her usual prenatal check up. The nurse measures the fundal
height at 24 cm. What is the estimated length of her gestation?
20 weeks
24 weeks
28 weeks
32 weeks correct answers 24 weeks
The nurse is assessing a woman who is pregnant for the first time. Which of the following terms
applies to this client?
primigravida
primipara
nulligravida
multipara correct answers Primigravida
As part of the assessment of a client's health history during the first prenatal visit, the nurse is
having the client complete a 24-hour recall to establish what and how much the woman is eating.
In which section of the health history should the nurse record this information?
day history/social profile
demographic data
history of past illnesses
chief concern correct answers Day history/ social profile
, Which question should the nurse include when conducting a review of systems with a patient
during the first prenatal visit?
"Do you have a peptic ulcer?"
"Have you ever had a heart attack?"
"Have you had any neurologic diseases?"
"Have you had any urinary tract infections?" correct answers "Have you had any urinary tract
infections?"
The nurse is planning a class for nurses learning to teach early prenatal classes. Which statement
indicates that teaching has been effective?
Early prenatal care is needed for a healthy newborn.
The goal of early prenatal care is to optimize the health of the woman and the fetus.
The first prenatal visit should be as soon as the woman misses her period.
Early prenatal care is meant to obtain laboratory work and teach the woman regarding danger
signs early in the pregnancy. correct answers The goal of early prenatal care is to optimize the
health of the woman and the fetus.
The nurse is caring for a neonate whose mother received no medical care for either of her
pregnancies. When assessing the neonate's status, which would indicate a potential A, B, and O
incompatibility?
Hypothyroidism
Hemolytic anemia
Electrolyte deficiencies
Abnormal bleeding correct answers Hemolytic anemia
The nurse is assisting a primigravida on calculating the due date of her baby using Naegele rule.
The most important information provided by the mother is:
the first day of the last menstrual period.
the ovulation date between her periods.
the date that intercourse occurred.
the last day of her menstrual period. correct answers The first day of her last menstrual period.
The nurse is reviewing client data following a regular monthly appointment at 6 months'
gestation. Which fundal height requires no further intervention?
18 cm
24 cm
30 cm
32 cm correct answers 24 cm
The nurse is educating the client at 12 weeks' gestation regarding the best types of exercise
throughout pregnancy. Which activities should the nurse encourage?
All activities that the client does in a prepregnant state
Relaxing activities such as hot baths and jacuzzis
High-impact movements enabling less time in the activity
Stretching and breathing exercises such as yoga correct answers Stretching and breathing
exercises such as yoga
