NUR 1025 EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. A patient arrives at a fertility clinic for a patient education. What are some things that are true about
providing education on infertility? Select all that apply:
A. Encourage Support groups
B. Providers should always use therapeutic communication
C. Provide positive information only
D. Fertility care is very affordable
E. Provide information on medical and surgical options
F. Provide as few options as possible
Answer:
A. Encourage Support groups
B. Providers should always use therapeutic communication
C. Provide positive information only
D. Fertility care is very affordable
E. Provide information on medical and surgical options
F. Provide as few options as possible
Question:
2. A student nurse is learning about toxic shock syndrome and what types of contraceptives are most
appropriate for a patient who has a history of TSS. The instructor knows the teaching has been successful
when the student is able to verbalize:
A. A cervical cap is contraindicated because it stays in the vagina and could cause an infection, leading to
toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
B. Oral contraceptives are contraindicated because the progesterone and estrogen levels increase the
chance of toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
C. Spermicide is likely reactivate a person's toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
D. Condoms are not appropriate for a patient with a history of toxic shock syndrome because of the latex
material
Answer:
A. A cervical cap is contraindicated because it stays in the vagina and could cause an infection, leading to
toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
B. Oral contraceptives are contraindicated because the progesterone and estrogen levels increase the
chance of toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
C. Spermicide is likely reactivate a person's toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
D. Condoms are not appropriate for a patient with a history of toxic shock syndrome because of the latex
material
,Question:
3. What are oral contraceptives contraindicated with? Select all that apply:
A. Antibiotics
B. Alcohol
C. Antiemetics
D. NSAIDs
E. Anti-fungals
F. St. John's Wort
Answer:
A. Antibiotics
B. Alcohol
C. Antiemetics
D. NSAIDs
E. Anti-fungals
F. St. John's Wort
Question:
4. A nursing instructor provides education to a student nurse on the topic of Hepatitis C. The instructor
deems the teaching to be successful when the student nurse is able to verbalize: Select all that apply:
A. Most common bloodborne infection the U.S.
B. A common anti-viral for this disease is Acyclovir (Zovirax)
C. There is no vaccine for this
D. It is transmitted through the oral-fecal route
E. This Hepatitis poses the greatest threat to the unborn child
F. If untreated, this disease can damage the central nervous system
Answer:
A. Most common bloodborne infection the U.S.
B. A common anti-viral for this disease is Acyclovir (Zovirax)
C. There is no vaccine for this
D. It is transmitted through the oral-fecal route
E. This Hepatitis poses the greatest threat to the unborn child
F. If untreated, this disease can damage the central nervous system Rationale: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is used
to treat Herpes 1 &
2. Hepatitis A is transmitted through the oral-fecal route. Sharing needles, tattooing with contaminated
needles, and sexual intercourse are the most common modes of transmission for Hepatitis C. Hepatitis B
poses the greatest threat to the unborn child. If untreated, this disease is likely to cause cirrhosis of the
liver.
Question:
5. An HCP suspects a pregnant woman's baby might be at risk for down syndrome. The nurse is able to list
several ways to confirm the HCP's theory. Select all that apply:
A. Urinalysis
B. Genogram
C. Bone Density scan
D. Blood tests
E. Amniocentesis
F. Ecomap
,Answer:
A. Urinalysis
B. Genogram
C. Bone Density scan
D. Blood tests
E. Amniocentesis
F. Ecomap
Rationale: Urinalysis checks for hCG levels and if these levels are elevated, the fetus may have developed
down syndrome.
Question:
6. What is an example of secondary amenorrhea? It also one of the most likely causes of amenorrhea.
A. Pregnancy
B. Depression
C. Cigarette smoking
D. Weight gain
Answer:
A. Pregnancy
B. Depression
C. Cigarette smoking
D. Weight gain Rationale: Cigarette smoking may cause dysmenorrhea. Weight loss is associated with
amenorrhea.
Question:
7. A pregnant woman who is in her second trimester reports to the nurse that her feet started to swell by the
end of her shift. The nurse asks what type of work the she does. The woman responds, "I work part-time as
a cashier at a grocery store." What do the woman's symptoms sound like?
A. Braxton Hicks
B. Dependent Edema
C. Hypovolemia
D. Petechiae
Answer:
A. Braxton Hicks
B. Dependent Edema
C. Hypovolemia
D. Petechiae
Rationale: Dependent edema is a normal finding in pregnant who work in occupations that requires lots of
standing. This finding should not be a major concern. However, "generalized edema" is edema throughout
the body and requires further examination. Braxton Hicks are uterine contractions that usually occur
during the second trimester of pregnancy and pregnant feel like they are going into labor. There is no sign
this patient is suffering from Hypovolemia. Petechia is tiny, round purple spots due to bleeding under the
skin. This can occur in pregnant women but is not described by her symptoms.
, Question:
8. A nursing student watches an HCP conduct a physical examination on a woman who says she received a
positive result on her pregnancy test. The HCP states the lower uterine segment just above the cervix feels
softer. What test did the HCP just perform?
A. Braxton Hicks
B. Goodell's sign
C. Hegar's sign
D. Ballottement
Answer:
A. Braxton Hicks
B. Goodell's sign
C. Hegar's sign
D. Ballottement
Question:
9. What are examples of emergency contraception? Select all that apply:
A. Plan B
B. Depo Shot
C. Intrauterine Device (IUD)
D. Vaginal Ring
E. Transdermal Patch Implantable Progestins (Norplant)
Answer:
A. Plan B
B. Depo Shot
C. Intrauterine Device (IUD)
D. Vaginal Ring
E. Transdermal Patch Implantable Progestins (Norplant)
Question:
10. The woman tells the nurse she has one child who was carried to term. The nurse should understand the
child was born between which weeks?
A. Between 20 and 36 weeks
B. Between 37 and 42 weeks
C. Between 36 and 42 weeks
D. Between 39 and 42 weeks
Answer:
A. Between 20 and 36 weeks
B. Between 37 and 42 weeks
C. Between 36 and 42 weeks
D. Between 39 and 42 weeks
Question:
11. A pregnant woman calls her OBGYN's office complaining of nausea and vomiting that has occurred on
and off for the last week. She says, "I am just so worried for my child." How should the nurse respond?
A. "Please come to the clinic immediately."
B. "Nausea and vomiting is expected to occur and not harmful to the baby."
C. "What types of food have you been eating lately. This sounds more like food poisoning."
D. "Have you been sleep deprived?"
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. A patient arrives at a fertility clinic for a patient education. What are some things that are true about
providing education on infertility? Select all that apply:
A. Encourage Support groups
B. Providers should always use therapeutic communication
C. Provide positive information only
D. Fertility care is very affordable
E. Provide information on medical and surgical options
F. Provide as few options as possible
Answer:
A. Encourage Support groups
B. Providers should always use therapeutic communication
C. Provide positive information only
D. Fertility care is very affordable
E. Provide information on medical and surgical options
F. Provide as few options as possible
Question:
2. A student nurse is learning about toxic shock syndrome and what types of contraceptives are most
appropriate for a patient who has a history of TSS. The instructor knows the teaching has been successful
when the student is able to verbalize:
A. A cervical cap is contraindicated because it stays in the vagina and could cause an infection, leading to
toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
B. Oral contraceptives are contraindicated because the progesterone and estrogen levels increase the
chance of toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
C. Spermicide is likely reactivate a person's toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
D. Condoms are not appropriate for a patient with a history of toxic shock syndrome because of the latex
material
Answer:
A. A cervical cap is contraindicated because it stays in the vagina and could cause an infection, leading to
toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
B. Oral contraceptives are contraindicated because the progesterone and estrogen levels increase the
chance of toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
C. Spermicide is likely reactivate a person's toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
D. Condoms are not appropriate for a patient with a history of toxic shock syndrome because of the latex
material
,Question:
3. What are oral contraceptives contraindicated with? Select all that apply:
A. Antibiotics
B. Alcohol
C. Antiemetics
D. NSAIDs
E. Anti-fungals
F. St. John's Wort
Answer:
A. Antibiotics
B. Alcohol
C. Antiemetics
D. NSAIDs
E. Anti-fungals
F. St. John's Wort
Question:
4. A nursing instructor provides education to a student nurse on the topic of Hepatitis C. The instructor
deems the teaching to be successful when the student nurse is able to verbalize: Select all that apply:
A. Most common bloodborne infection the U.S.
B. A common anti-viral for this disease is Acyclovir (Zovirax)
C. There is no vaccine for this
D. It is transmitted through the oral-fecal route
E. This Hepatitis poses the greatest threat to the unborn child
F. If untreated, this disease can damage the central nervous system
Answer:
A. Most common bloodborne infection the U.S.
B. A common anti-viral for this disease is Acyclovir (Zovirax)
C. There is no vaccine for this
D. It is transmitted through the oral-fecal route
E. This Hepatitis poses the greatest threat to the unborn child
F. If untreated, this disease can damage the central nervous system Rationale: Acyclovir (Zovirax) is used
to treat Herpes 1 &
2. Hepatitis A is transmitted through the oral-fecal route. Sharing needles, tattooing with contaminated
needles, and sexual intercourse are the most common modes of transmission for Hepatitis C. Hepatitis B
poses the greatest threat to the unborn child. If untreated, this disease is likely to cause cirrhosis of the
liver.
Question:
5. An HCP suspects a pregnant woman's baby might be at risk for down syndrome. The nurse is able to list
several ways to confirm the HCP's theory. Select all that apply:
A. Urinalysis
B. Genogram
C. Bone Density scan
D. Blood tests
E. Amniocentesis
F. Ecomap
,Answer:
A. Urinalysis
B. Genogram
C. Bone Density scan
D. Blood tests
E. Amniocentesis
F. Ecomap
Rationale: Urinalysis checks for hCG levels and if these levels are elevated, the fetus may have developed
down syndrome.
Question:
6. What is an example of secondary amenorrhea? It also one of the most likely causes of amenorrhea.
A. Pregnancy
B. Depression
C. Cigarette smoking
D. Weight gain
Answer:
A. Pregnancy
B. Depression
C. Cigarette smoking
D. Weight gain Rationale: Cigarette smoking may cause dysmenorrhea. Weight loss is associated with
amenorrhea.
Question:
7. A pregnant woman who is in her second trimester reports to the nurse that her feet started to swell by the
end of her shift. The nurse asks what type of work the she does. The woman responds, "I work part-time as
a cashier at a grocery store." What do the woman's symptoms sound like?
A. Braxton Hicks
B. Dependent Edema
C. Hypovolemia
D. Petechiae
Answer:
A. Braxton Hicks
B. Dependent Edema
C. Hypovolemia
D. Petechiae
Rationale: Dependent edema is a normal finding in pregnant who work in occupations that requires lots of
standing. This finding should not be a major concern. However, "generalized edema" is edema throughout
the body and requires further examination. Braxton Hicks are uterine contractions that usually occur
during the second trimester of pregnancy and pregnant feel like they are going into labor. There is no sign
this patient is suffering from Hypovolemia. Petechia is tiny, round purple spots due to bleeding under the
skin. This can occur in pregnant women but is not described by her symptoms.
, Question:
8. A nursing student watches an HCP conduct a physical examination on a woman who says she received a
positive result on her pregnancy test. The HCP states the lower uterine segment just above the cervix feels
softer. What test did the HCP just perform?
A. Braxton Hicks
B. Goodell's sign
C. Hegar's sign
D. Ballottement
Answer:
A. Braxton Hicks
B. Goodell's sign
C. Hegar's sign
D. Ballottement
Question:
9. What are examples of emergency contraception? Select all that apply:
A. Plan B
B. Depo Shot
C. Intrauterine Device (IUD)
D. Vaginal Ring
E. Transdermal Patch Implantable Progestins (Norplant)
Answer:
A. Plan B
B. Depo Shot
C. Intrauterine Device (IUD)
D. Vaginal Ring
E. Transdermal Patch Implantable Progestins (Norplant)
Question:
10. The woman tells the nurse she has one child who was carried to term. The nurse should understand the
child was born between which weeks?
A. Between 20 and 36 weeks
B. Between 37 and 42 weeks
C. Between 36 and 42 weeks
D. Between 39 and 42 weeks
Answer:
A. Between 20 and 36 weeks
B. Between 37 and 42 weeks
C. Between 36 and 42 weeks
D. Between 39 and 42 weeks
Question:
11. A pregnant woman calls her OBGYN's office complaining of nausea and vomiting that has occurred on
and off for the last week. She says, "I am just so worried for my child." How should the nurse respond?
A. "Please come to the clinic immediately."
B. "Nausea and vomiting is expected to occur and not harmful to the baby."
C. "What types of food have you been eating lately. This sounds more like food poisoning."
D. "Have you been sleep deprived?"
