NURS 629 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Abruptio placenta - correct answer- premature
separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
Ballottment - correct answer- A method of
diagnosing pregnancy in which the cervix is tapped by the
examiner's finger, causing the fetus to strike against the
walls of the uterus
Benefits of bottle feeding - correct answer- ○
Iron fortified, no additional fluids or vitamins are needed.
○ Convenient, dads can help with feedings, comes in
powdered, concentrated, and ready to feed.
Requires clean water, more problems with allergies
Benefits of breastfeeding for the infant - correct
answer- Maternal antibodies present, especially in
colostrum so provides immunity, Decreases incidence
,and/or severity of diarrhea, respiratory infections, otitis
media, meningitis, botulism, UTI, NEC, and obesity,
Possible protective effect against SIDS, Type 1 DM,
Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, lymphoma/leukemia, allergic
diseases, Possibly enhances cognitive function, Best
choice for preterm, Provides full nutritional need
Benefits of Depo-Provera - correct answer-
every 3 months, irregular cycles to no bleeding
Braxton-Hicks contraction - correct answer- Can
start as early as 6 weeks gestation. Uterus begins painless,
irregular contractions. Often felt in 3rd trimester. These
contractions are not strong enough to effect dilation of
the cervix. The client may report sudden tightening or
pressure in the uterus without the sensation of building
which lasts from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. The
contractions may decrease with position change or
emptying of the bladder.
Chadwick's sign - correct answer- Bluish/purple
color of the cervix
,Combination pill, 3 month oral pill, Nuva Ring
Contraindications - correct answer- Avoid in
patients with HTN, Hx. of thrombophlebitis,
thromboembolism, CA, estrogen, or progestin dependent
CA (breast/endometrial), Smokers, Women over 35, DM
with vascular dz, Migraines (as may make symptoms
worse), Pregnancy, May make depression worse, Caution
if seizure disorder as may interfere with anticonvulsant
medication
Contraindication of breastfeeding - correct
answer- HIV, Untreated active tuberculosis, infants
with galactosemia, women receiving diagnostic or
therapeutic radioactive isotopes, mother receiving
chemotherapy, or if mothers are using any drugs of abuse.
Depo-Provera contraindications/ cautions - correct
answer- weight gain. Associated with increased
depression as well as effects on bone density so patients
should take calcium and vitamin D supplements as well as
practice weight bearing exercise.
, Doppler flow study - correct answer- Examines
S/D ratio from umbilical and uterine arteries
○3 or less by 30 weeks
○Elevated S/D ratio indicates poorly perfused placenta
Education after spontaneous abortion - correct
answer- Bleeding, cramping X 1-2 weeks, Vaginal
rest X 1 week, check temp BID, f/u in 2 weeks
Education for patients who use barrier methods for birth
control - correct answer- contraceptive sponge-
do not use until at least 6 weeks postpartum and leave in
for 6 hours after intercourse, diaphragms or cervical caps
have to be re-fitted at 6-week postpartum exam
Education for storage of breast milk - correct
answer- Good for up to 4 hours at room
temperature
Refrigerator to be used within 48-72 hours
Regular freezer storage for 3-6 months
Deep freezer for 6 months and max 12 months
AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Abruptio placenta - correct answer- premature
separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
Ballottment - correct answer- A method of
diagnosing pregnancy in which the cervix is tapped by the
examiner's finger, causing the fetus to strike against the
walls of the uterus
Benefits of bottle feeding - correct answer- ○
Iron fortified, no additional fluids or vitamins are needed.
○ Convenient, dads can help with feedings, comes in
powdered, concentrated, and ready to feed.
Requires clean water, more problems with allergies
Benefits of breastfeeding for the infant - correct
answer- Maternal antibodies present, especially in
colostrum so provides immunity, Decreases incidence
,and/or severity of diarrhea, respiratory infections, otitis
media, meningitis, botulism, UTI, NEC, and obesity,
Possible protective effect against SIDS, Type 1 DM,
Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, lymphoma/leukemia, allergic
diseases, Possibly enhances cognitive function, Best
choice for preterm, Provides full nutritional need
Benefits of Depo-Provera - correct answer-
every 3 months, irregular cycles to no bleeding
Braxton-Hicks contraction - correct answer- Can
start as early as 6 weeks gestation. Uterus begins painless,
irregular contractions. Often felt in 3rd trimester. These
contractions are not strong enough to effect dilation of
the cervix. The client may report sudden tightening or
pressure in the uterus without the sensation of building
which lasts from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. The
contractions may decrease with position change or
emptying of the bladder.
Chadwick's sign - correct answer- Bluish/purple
color of the cervix
,Combination pill, 3 month oral pill, Nuva Ring
Contraindications - correct answer- Avoid in
patients with HTN, Hx. of thrombophlebitis,
thromboembolism, CA, estrogen, or progestin dependent
CA (breast/endometrial), Smokers, Women over 35, DM
with vascular dz, Migraines (as may make symptoms
worse), Pregnancy, May make depression worse, Caution
if seizure disorder as may interfere with anticonvulsant
medication
Contraindication of breastfeeding - correct
answer- HIV, Untreated active tuberculosis, infants
with galactosemia, women receiving diagnostic or
therapeutic radioactive isotopes, mother receiving
chemotherapy, or if mothers are using any drugs of abuse.
Depo-Provera contraindications/ cautions - correct
answer- weight gain. Associated with increased
depression as well as effects on bone density so patients
should take calcium and vitamin D supplements as well as
practice weight bearing exercise.
, Doppler flow study - correct answer- Examines
S/D ratio from umbilical and uterine arteries
○3 or less by 30 weeks
○Elevated S/D ratio indicates poorly perfused placenta
Education after spontaneous abortion - correct
answer- Bleeding, cramping X 1-2 weeks, Vaginal
rest X 1 week, check temp BID, f/u in 2 weeks
Education for patients who use barrier methods for birth
control - correct answer- contraceptive sponge-
do not use until at least 6 weeks postpartum and leave in
for 6 hours after intercourse, diaphragms or cervical caps
have to be re-fitted at 6-week postpartum exam
Education for storage of breast milk - correct
answer- Good for up to 4 hours at room
temperature
Refrigerator to be used within 48-72 hours
Regular freezer storage for 3-6 months
Deep freezer for 6 months and max 12 months
