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CHAPTER 6 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
1. A pregnant woman is experiencing nausea and vomiting in her first trimester of pregnancy.
Which herbal agent that has traditionally been used as an antiemetic could the nurse discuss
with the client?
A. Ginger
B. Garlic
C. Ginkgo biloba
D. Green tea - correct answer ✔✔ANS: A
Rationale: Ginger has been used to relieve nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Garlic,
Ginkgo biloba, and green tea are not recommended to relieve nausea and vomiting in
pregnancy.
2. A pregnant woman asks why she needs to take a folic acid supplement. What is the nurse's
best explanation for the administration of folic acid?
A. "Folic acid prevents the development of contractions."
B. "Folic acid prevents neural tube birth defects."
C. "Folic acid builds strong fetal bones."
D. "Folic acid will decrease nausea and vomiting." - correct answer ✔✔ANS: B
Rationale: Folic acid prevents neural tube birth defects. Folic acid does not prevent
contractions. Folic acid will not build fetal bones. Folic acid will not prevent nausea and
vomiting.
3. A woman is being administered IV magnesium sulfate for treatment of toxemia. What is the
most important outcome related to the administration of magnesium sulfate?
A. Decreased contractions
B. Respiratory rate below 16
C. Absence of seizure activity
D. Diminished reflexes - correct answer ✔✔ANS: C
Rationale: The administration of magnesium sulfate to treat toxemia can prevent seizure
activity. Magnesium sulfate is administered for preterm labor to prevent contractions, not
for toxemia. A respiratory rate below 16 and diminished reflexes are indicative of excess
magnesium sulfate.
4. A woman in preterm labor is being treated with magnesium sulfate intravenously. Which of
the assessment should be implemented during the administration of magnesium sulfate?
A. Assess uterine bleeding.
B. Assess magnesium level.
C. Assess potassium level.
D. Assess for fever. - correct answer ✔✔ANS: B
Rationale: When administering magnesium sulfate, it is important to assess the serum
magnesium level. The client in preterm labor should not experience uterine bleeding related
to magnesium sulfate administration. The client will not need her serum potassium level
monitored. The client will not need to be assessed for fever related to magnesium sulfate
, administration.
5. A client is being administered magnesium sulfate for preterm labor. The client's serum
magnesium level is 11 mg/dL. What signs and symptoms will the client present?
A. Tachypnea
B. Muscle rigidity
C. Tachycardia
D. Depressed deep tendon reflexes - correct answer ✔✔ANS: D
Rationale: Hypermagnesemia will cause depressed deep tendon reflexes. The serum
magnesium level of 11 would result in depressed respirations. The serum magnesium level
of 11 would result in decreased muscle strength. The serum level of 11 would result in
bradycardia, not tachycardia.
6. A woman in preterm labor has developed depressed deep tendon reflexes. Which
medication will be administered?
A. Potassium chloride
B. Epinephrine
C. Carboprost
D. Calcium gluconate - correct answer ✔✔ANS: D
Rationale: Calcium gluconate is administered for hypermagnesemia. Potassium chloride,
epinephrine, and carboprost will not be administered for hypermagnesemia.
7. A woman who is 7 months pregnant is experiencing gastroesophageal reflux. Which
medication is most highly recommended?
A. Terbutaline
B. Diphenoxylate
C. Ranitidine
D. Chlorothiazide - correct answer ✔✔ANS: C
Rationale: A histamine2 receptor antagonist, such as ranitidine, is used for gastroesophageal
reflux disease. Terbutaline is a tocolytic agent. Diphenoxylate is not administered for
GERD. Chlorothiazide is a diuretic agent.
8. An infant is born to an HIV/AIDS-positive mother. What treatment is provided for the
infant?
A. Zidovudine for 2 weeks after delivery
B. Zidovudine for 4 weeks after delivery
C. Zidovudine for 6 weeks after delivery
D. Zidovudine for 2 months after delivery - correct answer ✔✔ANS: C
Rationale: The infant born to an HIV-positive mother should be administered zidovudine for
6 weeks after delivery. The infant born to an HIV-positive mother will not be administered
zidovudine for 2 weeks, 4 weeks, or 2 months.
9. A client is receiving oxytocin. Which is a maternal-focused adverse effect of the
medication?
A. Acute confusion
B. Hypertension
C. Edema
D. Inverted T wave - correct answer ✔✔ANS: B
CHAPTER 6 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
1. A pregnant woman is experiencing nausea and vomiting in her first trimester of pregnancy.
Which herbal agent that has traditionally been used as an antiemetic could the nurse discuss
with the client?
A. Ginger
B. Garlic
C. Ginkgo biloba
D. Green tea - correct answer ✔✔ANS: A
Rationale: Ginger has been used to relieve nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Garlic,
Ginkgo biloba, and green tea are not recommended to relieve nausea and vomiting in
pregnancy.
2. A pregnant woman asks why she needs to take a folic acid supplement. What is the nurse's
best explanation for the administration of folic acid?
A. "Folic acid prevents the development of contractions."
B. "Folic acid prevents neural tube birth defects."
C. "Folic acid builds strong fetal bones."
D. "Folic acid will decrease nausea and vomiting." - correct answer ✔✔ANS: B
Rationale: Folic acid prevents neural tube birth defects. Folic acid does not prevent
contractions. Folic acid will not build fetal bones. Folic acid will not prevent nausea and
vomiting.
3. A woman is being administered IV magnesium sulfate for treatment of toxemia. What is the
most important outcome related to the administration of magnesium sulfate?
A. Decreased contractions
B. Respiratory rate below 16
C. Absence of seizure activity
D. Diminished reflexes - correct answer ✔✔ANS: C
Rationale: The administration of magnesium sulfate to treat toxemia can prevent seizure
activity. Magnesium sulfate is administered for preterm labor to prevent contractions, not
for toxemia. A respiratory rate below 16 and diminished reflexes are indicative of excess
magnesium sulfate.
4. A woman in preterm labor is being treated with magnesium sulfate intravenously. Which of
the assessment should be implemented during the administration of magnesium sulfate?
A. Assess uterine bleeding.
B. Assess magnesium level.
C. Assess potassium level.
D. Assess for fever. - correct answer ✔✔ANS: B
Rationale: When administering magnesium sulfate, it is important to assess the serum
magnesium level. The client in preterm labor should not experience uterine bleeding related
to magnesium sulfate administration. The client will not need her serum potassium level
monitored. The client will not need to be assessed for fever related to magnesium sulfate
, administration.
5. A client is being administered magnesium sulfate for preterm labor. The client's serum
magnesium level is 11 mg/dL. What signs and symptoms will the client present?
A. Tachypnea
B. Muscle rigidity
C. Tachycardia
D. Depressed deep tendon reflexes - correct answer ✔✔ANS: D
Rationale: Hypermagnesemia will cause depressed deep tendon reflexes. The serum
magnesium level of 11 would result in depressed respirations. The serum magnesium level
of 11 would result in decreased muscle strength. The serum level of 11 would result in
bradycardia, not tachycardia.
6. A woman in preterm labor has developed depressed deep tendon reflexes. Which
medication will be administered?
A. Potassium chloride
B. Epinephrine
C. Carboprost
D. Calcium gluconate - correct answer ✔✔ANS: D
Rationale: Calcium gluconate is administered for hypermagnesemia. Potassium chloride,
epinephrine, and carboprost will not be administered for hypermagnesemia.
7. A woman who is 7 months pregnant is experiencing gastroesophageal reflux. Which
medication is most highly recommended?
A. Terbutaline
B. Diphenoxylate
C. Ranitidine
D. Chlorothiazide - correct answer ✔✔ANS: C
Rationale: A histamine2 receptor antagonist, such as ranitidine, is used for gastroesophageal
reflux disease. Terbutaline is a tocolytic agent. Diphenoxylate is not administered for
GERD. Chlorothiazide is a diuretic agent.
8. An infant is born to an HIV/AIDS-positive mother. What treatment is provided for the
infant?
A. Zidovudine for 2 weeks after delivery
B. Zidovudine for 4 weeks after delivery
C. Zidovudine for 6 weeks after delivery
D. Zidovudine for 2 months after delivery - correct answer ✔✔ANS: C
Rationale: The infant born to an HIV-positive mother should be administered zidovudine for
6 weeks after delivery. The infant born to an HIV-positive mother will not be administered
zidovudine for 2 weeks, 4 weeks, or 2 months.
9. A client is receiving oxytocin. Which is a maternal-focused adverse effect of the
medication?
A. Acute confusion
B. Hypertension
C. Edema
D. Inverted T wave - correct answer ✔✔ANS: B
