Maternity Exam Practice Questions and Answers 6..docx

Maternity Exam Practice Questions and
Answers 6.
When describing the menstrual cycle to a group of clients, the nurse explains that estrogen levels are
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highest during which phase of the menstrual cycle?
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A) menstrual
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B) proliferative
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C) secretory
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D) ischemic - ANS >> B) proliferative
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A client with a 28-day cycle reports that she ovulated on May 10. The nurse would expect the clients
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next menses to begin on
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A) May 24
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B) May 26
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C) May 30
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D) June 1 - ANS >> A) May 24
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A client comes to the clinic because they have been unable to conceive. When reviewing the client's
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history, which of the following would the nurse identify as possible risk factors? SATA
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A) history of smoking
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B) BMI of 29.6
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C) age of 26 years
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D) history of hypothyroidism
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E) moderate exercise 3 times per week - ANS >> A) history of smoking
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B) BMI of 29.6
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, D) history of hypothyroidism
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After discussing various methods of contraception with the client and their partner, the nurse
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determines the teaching was successful when they identify which contraceptive methods as providing
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protection against STIs?
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A) oral contraceptives
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B) tubal ligation
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C) condoms
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D) intrauterine contraception - ANS >> C) condoms
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When discussing contraceptive options, which method would the nurse recommend as being the most
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reliable?
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A) coitus interruptus
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B) lactational ammenorrheal method (LAM)
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C) intrauterine contraception
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D) diaphragm - ANS >> C) intrauterine contraception
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A client has chosen to use the basal body temperature method for contraception. The nurse instructs
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the client that a rise in basal body temperature indicates which of the following?
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A) onset of menses
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B) pregnancy
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C) safe period for intercourse
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D) ovulation - ANS >> D) ovulation
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The nurse is planning preconception care for a new client. Which information should the nurse
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provide?
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A) discuss various contraceptive methods available
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