HESI PEDIATRICS MATERNITY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
Terms in this set (138)
When talking with a pregnant client D - Explanation
who is experiencing aching swollen, Pressure of the growing uterus on blood
vessels leg veins, the nurse would explain results in an increased risk for venous
stasis in the that this is most probably the result lower extremities.
Subsequently, edema and
of which of the following? varicose vein formation may occur.
Thrombophlebitis is an inflammation of the veins
A. thrombophlebitis due to thrombus formation. Pregnancy-induced
B.pregnancy induced hypertension hypertension is not associated with these
C. pressure on blood vessels from symptoms. Gravity plays only a minor role
with the enlarging uterus these symptoms.
D.the force of gravity pulling down
on the uterus
,Which of the following would cause A - Explanation
a false-positive result on a A false-positive reaction can occur if the
pregnancy test? pregnancy test is performed less than 10 days
after an abortion. Performing the tests too
early
A. The test was performed less than or too late in the pregnancy, storing the urine
10 days after an abortion sample too long at room temperature, or having
B. The test was performed too early a spontaneous or missed abortion impending can
or too late in the all produce false- negative results.
pregnancy
C. The urine sample was stored too
long at room
temperature
D. A spontaneous abortion or a
missed abortion is
impending
During a lecture on reproduction, a B. Explanation
student nurse asks the instructor The sex of the fetus is determined at the
point what determines the sex of a fetus. that the sperm fertilizes the ovum
to form the Accurate information in response to zygote. Sex is ultimately
determined by the this question would be: chromosome contributed by the
sperm.
A. "The sex of the fetus is not
determined until the eighth week
of gestation."
B. "The fertilization of the zygote is
the point at which sex is
determined."
C. "Males have one less pair of
chromosomes than females."
D. "Sex is determined by the
chromosomes contributed by the
ovum."
,Pediazole is a suspension D. Explanation
medication that contains 200 mg 600 mg/ 5 mL = x mg/ 4 mL
erythromycin and 600 mg
sulfisoxazole per 5 mL. The 2400 =
5x physician orders Pediazole 4 mL PO
every 12 hours. How many mg of x= 2400/5
sulfisoxazole is this client receiving
in a 24-hour period? x= 480 mg per dose x 2 = 960 mg in 24 hours.
A. 160 mg
B.320 mg
C. 480 mg
D.960 mg
, A primigravida patient who is 12 A, C, E
weeks pregnant visits a helath
promotion program in the
community pertaining to
the
pregnancy care. A group of nursing
student is educating the public
about measures to prevent
discomfort of pregnancy. The
primigravida patient asks one of
the student about measures on
how to prevent heartburn she is
experiencing throughout the day.
Select all the necessary measures
to prevent the primigravia patient's
complaint.
A. Eating small, frequent meals
and avoiding fatty and spicy
food
B.Eating high fiber foods and
increase drinking fluids
C. Drinking milk between milk
D.Arranging frequent rest periods
throughout the day
E.Sitting upright for 30
minutes after a meal
F.Engaging in regular exercise
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
Terms in this set (138)
When talking with a pregnant client D - Explanation
who is experiencing aching swollen, Pressure of the growing uterus on blood
vessels leg veins, the nurse would explain results in an increased risk for venous
stasis in the that this is most probably the result lower extremities.
Subsequently, edema and
of which of the following? varicose vein formation may occur.
Thrombophlebitis is an inflammation of the veins
A. thrombophlebitis due to thrombus formation. Pregnancy-induced
B.pregnancy induced hypertension hypertension is not associated with these
C. pressure on blood vessels from symptoms. Gravity plays only a minor role
with the enlarging uterus these symptoms.
D.the force of gravity pulling down
on the uterus
,Which of the following would cause A - Explanation
a false-positive result on a A false-positive reaction can occur if the
pregnancy test? pregnancy test is performed less than 10 days
after an abortion. Performing the tests too
early
A. The test was performed less than or too late in the pregnancy, storing the urine
10 days after an abortion sample too long at room temperature, or having
B. The test was performed too early a spontaneous or missed abortion impending can
or too late in the all produce false- negative results.
pregnancy
C. The urine sample was stored too
long at room
temperature
D. A spontaneous abortion or a
missed abortion is
impending
During a lecture on reproduction, a B. Explanation
student nurse asks the instructor The sex of the fetus is determined at the
point what determines the sex of a fetus. that the sperm fertilizes the ovum
to form the Accurate information in response to zygote. Sex is ultimately
determined by the this question would be: chromosome contributed by the
sperm.
A. "The sex of the fetus is not
determined until the eighth week
of gestation."
B. "The fertilization of the zygote is
the point at which sex is
determined."
C. "Males have one less pair of
chromosomes than females."
D. "Sex is determined by the
chromosomes contributed by the
ovum."
,Pediazole is a suspension D. Explanation
medication that contains 200 mg 600 mg/ 5 mL = x mg/ 4 mL
erythromycin and 600 mg
sulfisoxazole per 5 mL. The 2400 =
5x physician orders Pediazole 4 mL PO
every 12 hours. How many mg of x= 2400/5
sulfisoxazole is this client receiving
in a 24-hour period? x= 480 mg per dose x 2 = 960 mg in 24 hours.
A. 160 mg
B.320 mg
C. 480 mg
D.960 mg
, A primigravida patient who is 12 A, C, E
weeks pregnant visits a helath
promotion program in the
community pertaining to
the
pregnancy care. A group of nursing
student is educating the public
about measures to prevent
discomfort of pregnancy. The
primigravida patient asks one of
the student about measures on
how to prevent heartburn she is
experiencing throughout the day.
Select all the necessary measures
to prevent the primigravia patient's
complaint.
A. Eating small, frequent meals
and avoiding fatty and spicy
food
B.Eating high fiber foods and
increase drinking fluids
C. Drinking milk between milk
D.Arranging frequent rest periods
throughout the day
E.Sitting upright for 30
minutes after a meal
F.Engaging in regular exercise
