Maternal Hesi Study Questions

1.Which gestational period is appropriate for the administration of corticosteroids during preterm labor? 24-34 weeks 2.A primigravida at 8 weeks' gestation is visiting the prenatal clinic for the first time. Which finding would an assessment reveal at this time? Goodell's sign 3.A client with a history of endometriosis gives birth to a healthy infant. She expresses concern that the problems associated with endometriosis will return now that her pregnancy is over. What is the best response by the nurse? “Breast-feeding will delay the return of the endometriosis.” 4.A nurse on the high-risk unit is caring for a client with severe preeclampsia. Which intervention is the most effective in preventing a seizure? controlling external stimuli 5.In the eighth month of pregnancy a client tells the nurse that she is experiencing dyspareunia. Which information would be most helpful for the nurse to teach the client? try other positions 6.At 38 weeks' gestation a client is admitted to the birthing unit in active labor, and an external fetal monitor is applied. Late fetal heart rate decelerations begin to appear when her cervix is dilated 6 cm, and her contractions are occurring every 4 minutes and lasting 45 seconds. What is the likely cause of these late decelerations? Uteroplacental insufficiency 7.A client at 43 weeks' gestation has just given birth to an infant with typical postmaturity characteristics. Which signs of postmaturity does the nurse identify? A client at 43 weeks' gestation has just given birth to an infant with typical postmaturity characteristics. Which postmature signs does the nurse identify? (Select all that apply.) A pregnant client's history reveals opioid abuse. 8.What is the nurse's initial plan for providing pain relief measures during labor? Scheduling pain medication at regular intervals 9.The nurse is caring for a client in the transition phase of labor. Which breathing pattern should the nurse instruct the client to use when there is an urge to push at 9 cm of dilation? Panting-blowing pattern 10.Which statement is true for attachment in the newborn? Attachment is the interaction between parent and child. 1.Oral contraceptives are prescribed for a client who smokes heavily. What side effect should the nurse warn the client might occur? Blood clots 11.A pregnant client tells the nurse that she thinks she has developed an allergy because her nose is often very congested and she has difficulty breathing. How should the nurse reply? "That is an expected occurrence; the increased hormones are responsible for the congestion." 12.During a routine prenatal office visit at 26 weeks' gestation, a client states that she is getting fat all over and that she even needed to buy bigger shoes. What is the next nursing action? Obtaining the client’s weight and blood pressure 13.A client at 32 weeks' gestation visits the prenatal clinic because she is experiencing uterine contractions. She is to be treated at home with restricted activity and long periods of bed rest. Which instructions should the teaching plan include when the client is advised to remain in bed? "Assume a side position, with the head raised on a small pillow."