Test Bank -Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th
edition (All chapters complete 1 - 74, Question
and Answers with Rationales) were Answers
are well verified 2026/2027
What is the focus of maternal/newborn nursing? - ANSWER:-
Care spans preconception, prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum,
and newborn care.
What is the significance of the Goodell sign? - ANSWER:-It
indicates a softened cervix due to hormonal changes during
pregnancy.
What does the Chadwick sign indicate? - ANSWER:-Bluish-
purple cervix/vaginal mucosa from increased vascularity
during pregnancy.
What is the purpose of the mucus plug during pregnancy? -
ANSWER:-To block bacterial entry into the uterus.
,What happens to ovulation during pregnancy? - ANSWER:-
Ovulation stops due to suppression of FSH and LH by estrogen
and progesterone.
What is the primary source of progesterone after 6-7 weeks of
pregnancy? - ANSWER:-The placenta becomes the major
source of progesterone.
What physiological change occurs in blood volume during
pregnancy? - ANSWER:-Blood volume increases to support
uteroplacental perfusion and maternal/fetal tissues.
What is physiological anemia in pregnancy? - ANSWER:-A
condition where RBC mass increases, but plasma volume
increases even more, diluting red blood cells.
What are common comfort measures for heartburn during
pregnancy? - ANSWER:-Small frequent meals, adequate
fiber/fluid, and discussing medications with the provider.
What is the role of oxytocin during and after pregnancy? -
ANSWER:-Promotes uterine contractions, postpartum uterine
contraction/hemostasis, and milk let-down.
,What is the expected finding of fundal height during
pregnancy? - ANSWER:-Fundal height in centimeters
correlates best with gestational weeks around 18-32 weeks.
What is the significance of the three shunts in fetal
circulation? - ANSWER:-They direct blood flow away from the
fetal lungs and liver, adapting to the fetal environment.
What causes insulin resistance in later pregnancy? - ANSWER:-
Placental hormones keep more maternal glucose available for
fetal transfer.
What hormones does the placenta produce? - ANSWER:-hCG,
human placental lactogen, relaxin, progesterone, and
estrogen.
What is the core nutrition guidance during pregnancy? -
ANSWER:-Build meals around fruits/vegetables, low-fat dairy,
protein-rich foods, and whole grains; limit added sugars,
saturated fats, and sodium; avoid alcohol.
, What is the recommended caffeine limit during pregnancy? -
ANSWER:-Less than 200-300 mg/day.
How much water should pregnant individuals consume daily?
- ANSWER:-About 2.3 L (76 oz).
Which high-mercury fish should be avoided during pregnancy?
- ANSWER:-Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, marlin, orange
roughy, bigeye tuna, and tilefish.
What practices can reduce Listeria risk during pregnancy? -
ANSWER:-Hand hygiene, refrigeration below 40°F, consuming
pasteurized foods, and reheating hot dogs/deli meats until
steaming.
What is the recommended weight gain for a healthy
prepregnancy BMI in the first trimester? - ANSWER:-About
3.5-5 lbs total.
What is the recommended weight gain in the second and third
trimesters? - ANSWER:-About 1 lb/week.
for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th
edition (All chapters complete 1 - 74, Question
and Answers with Rationales) were Answers
are well verified 2026/2027
What is the focus of maternal/newborn nursing? - ANSWER:-
Care spans preconception, prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum,
and newborn care.
What is the significance of the Goodell sign? - ANSWER:-It
indicates a softened cervix due to hormonal changes during
pregnancy.
What does the Chadwick sign indicate? - ANSWER:-Bluish-
purple cervix/vaginal mucosa from increased vascularity
during pregnancy.
What is the purpose of the mucus plug during pregnancy? -
ANSWER:-To block bacterial entry into the uterus.
,What happens to ovulation during pregnancy? - ANSWER:-
Ovulation stops due to suppression of FSH and LH by estrogen
and progesterone.
What is the primary source of progesterone after 6-7 weeks of
pregnancy? - ANSWER:-The placenta becomes the major
source of progesterone.
What physiological change occurs in blood volume during
pregnancy? - ANSWER:-Blood volume increases to support
uteroplacental perfusion and maternal/fetal tissues.
What is physiological anemia in pregnancy? - ANSWER:-A
condition where RBC mass increases, but plasma volume
increases even more, diluting red blood cells.
What are common comfort measures for heartburn during
pregnancy? - ANSWER:-Small frequent meals, adequate
fiber/fluid, and discussing medications with the provider.
What is the role of oxytocin during and after pregnancy? -
ANSWER:-Promotes uterine contractions, postpartum uterine
contraction/hemostasis, and milk let-down.
,What is the expected finding of fundal height during
pregnancy? - ANSWER:-Fundal height in centimeters
correlates best with gestational weeks around 18-32 weeks.
What is the significance of the three shunts in fetal
circulation? - ANSWER:-They direct blood flow away from the
fetal lungs and liver, adapting to the fetal environment.
What causes insulin resistance in later pregnancy? - ANSWER:-
Placental hormones keep more maternal glucose available for
fetal transfer.
What hormones does the placenta produce? - ANSWER:-hCG,
human placental lactogen, relaxin, progesterone, and
estrogen.
What is the core nutrition guidance during pregnancy? -
ANSWER:-Build meals around fruits/vegetables, low-fat dairy,
protein-rich foods, and whole grains; limit added sugars,
saturated fats, and sodium; avoid alcohol.
, What is the recommended caffeine limit during pregnancy? -
ANSWER:-Less than 200-300 mg/day.
How much water should pregnant individuals consume daily?
- ANSWER:-About 2.3 L (76 oz).
Which high-mercury fish should be avoided during pregnancy?
- ANSWER:-Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, marlin, orange
roughy, bigeye tuna, and tilefish.
What practices can reduce Listeria risk during pregnancy? -
ANSWER:-Hand hygiene, refrigeration below 40°F, consuming
pasteurized foods, and reheating hot dogs/deli meats until
steaming.
What is the recommended weight gain for a healthy
prepregnancy BMI in the first trimester? - ANSWER:-About
3.5-5 lbs total.
What is the recommended weight gain in the second and third
trimesters? - ANSWER:-About 1 lb/week.
