Maternal Newborn OB Final Exam Questions
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Terms in this set (191)
b. Correct. Pregnant Which of the following statements by a pregnant woman
women and women who are indicates she needs additional teaching on ways to reduce
attempting pregnancy should risks to her unborn child from the potential effects of
avoid contact with cat feces. exposure to toxoplasmosis?a. "I will avoid rare lamb."b. "I
Exposure occurs when the will wear a mask when cleaning my cat's litter box."c. "I
protozoan parasite found in understand that exposure to toxoplasmosis can cause
cat feces and uncooked or blindness in the baby."d. "I will avoid rare beef."
rare beef and lamb is
ingested. Wearing a mask
will not decrease the risk
through ingestion of the
parasite.
c. Correct. The fetal circulatory structure that connects the pulmonary
artery with the descending aorta is known as which of the
following?a. Ductus venosusb. Foramen ovalec. Ductus
arteriosusd. Internal iliac artery
A woman at 40 weeks' gestation has a diagnosis of
d. Correct.
oligohydramnios. Which of the following statements related
Oligohydramnios refers to a
to oligohydramnios is correct?a. It indicates that there is a
decreased amount of
25% increase in amniotic fluid.b. It indicates that there is a
amniotic fluid of less than 500
25% reduction of amniotic fluid.c. It indicates that there is a
mL at term or 50% reduction
50% increase in amniotic fluid.d. It indicates that there is a
of normal amounts.
50% reduction of amniotic fluid
,C The nurse takes the history of a client, G2 P1, at her first
prenatal visit. The client is referred to a genetic counselor,
due to her previous child having a diagnosis of
__________.
a. Unilateral amblyopia
b. Subdural hematoma
c. Sickle cell anemia
d. Glomerular nephritis
D A nurse is teaching a woman about her menstrual cycle.
The nurse states that __________ is the most important
change that happens during the secretory phase of the
menstrual cycle.
a. Maturation of the graafian follicle
b. Multiplication of the fimbriae
c. Secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin
d. Proliferation of the endometrium
A An ultrasound of a fetus' heart shows that "normal fetal
circulation is occurring." Which of the following
statements is consistent with the finding?
a. A right to left shunt is seen between the atria.
b. Blood is returning to the placenta via the umbilicalvein.
c. Blood is returning to the right atrium from
thepulmonary system.
d. A right to left shunt is seen between the
umbilicalarteries.
The clinic nurse knows that the part of the endometrial
cycle occurring from ovulation to just prior to menses is
known as the: a. Menstrual phase
C
b. Proliferative phase
c. Secretory phase
d. Ischemic phase
,C A clinic nurse explains to the pregnant woman that the
amount of amniotic fluid present at 24 weeks' gestation is
approximately: a. 500 mL
b. 750 mL
c. 800 mL
d. 1000 mL
B Information provided by the nurse that addresses the
function of the amniotic fluid is that the amniotic fluid helps
the fetus to maintain a normal body temperature and also:
a. Facilitates asymmetrical growth of the fetal limbs
b. Cushions the fetus from mechanical injury
c. Promotes development of muscle tone
d. Promotes adherence of fetal lung tissue
A During preconception counseling, the clinic nurse explains
that the time period when the fetus is most vulnerable to
the effects of teratogens occurs from: a. 2 to 8 weeks
b. 4 to12 weeks
c. 5 to 10 weeks
d. 6 to 15 weeks
A major fetal development characteristic at 16 weeks'
gestation is:
a. The average fetal weight is 450 grams
D
b. Lanugo covers entire body
c. Brown fat begins to develop
d. Teeth begin to form
, A A couple who has sought infertility counseling has been
told that the man's sperm count is very low. The nurse
advises the couple that spermatogenesis is impaired when
which of the following occur? a. The testes are
overheated.
b. The vas deferens is ligated.
c. The prostate gland is enlarged.
d. The flagella are segmented.
True The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that in
the fetal circulation, the lowest level of oxygen
concentration is found in the umbilical arteries.
B, C, D A woman seeks care at an infertility clinic. Which of the
following tests may this woman undergo to determine
what, if any, infertility problem she may have? (Select all
that apply.) a. Chorionic villus sampling
b. Endometrial biopsy
c. Hysterosalpingogram
d. Serum FSH analysis
A, B Which of the following places a couple at higher risk for
conceiving a child with a genetic abnormality?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Maternal age over 35 years
b. Partner who has a genetic disorder
c. Maternal type 1 diabetes
d. Paternal heart disease
During a routine prenatal visit in the third trimester, a
woman reports she is dizzy and lightheaded when she is
lying on her back. The most appropriate nursing action
would be to:a. Order an EKG.
C b. Report this abnormal finding immediately to hercare
provider.
c. Teach the woman to avoid lying on her back and torise
slowly because of supine hypotension.
d. Order a nonstress test to assess fetal well-being.
[with Certified Solutions].
Terms in this set (191)
b. Correct. Pregnant Which of the following statements by a pregnant woman
women and women who are indicates she needs additional teaching on ways to reduce
attempting pregnancy should risks to her unborn child from the potential effects of
avoid contact with cat feces. exposure to toxoplasmosis?a. "I will avoid rare lamb."b. "I
Exposure occurs when the will wear a mask when cleaning my cat's litter box."c. "I
protozoan parasite found in understand that exposure to toxoplasmosis can cause
cat feces and uncooked or blindness in the baby."d. "I will avoid rare beef."
rare beef and lamb is
ingested. Wearing a mask
will not decrease the risk
through ingestion of the
parasite.
c. Correct. The fetal circulatory structure that connects the pulmonary
artery with the descending aorta is known as which of the
following?a. Ductus venosusb. Foramen ovalec. Ductus
arteriosusd. Internal iliac artery
A woman at 40 weeks' gestation has a diagnosis of
d. Correct.
oligohydramnios. Which of the following statements related
Oligohydramnios refers to a
to oligohydramnios is correct?a. It indicates that there is a
decreased amount of
25% increase in amniotic fluid.b. It indicates that there is a
amniotic fluid of less than 500
25% reduction of amniotic fluid.c. It indicates that there is a
mL at term or 50% reduction
50% increase in amniotic fluid.d. It indicates that there is a
of normal amounts.
50% reduction of amniotic fluid
,C The nurse takes the history of a client, G2 P1, at her first
prenatal visit. The client is referred to a genetic counselor,
due to her previous child having a diagnosis of
__________.
a. Unilateral amblyopia
b. Subdural hematoma
c. Sickle cell anemia
d. Glomerular nephritis
D A nurse is teaching a woman about her menstrual cycle.
The nurse states that __________ is the most important
change that happens during the secretory phase of the
menstrual cycle.
a. Maturation of the graafian follicle
b. Multiplication of the fimbriae
c. Secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin
d. Proliferation of the endometrium
A An ultrasound of a fetus' heart shows that "normal fetal
circulation is occurring." Which of the following
statements is consistent with the finding?
a. A right to left shunt is seen between the atria.
b. Blood is returning to the placenta via the umbilicalvein.
c. Blood is returning to the right atrium from
thepulmonary system.
d. A right to left shunt is seen between the
umbilicalarteries.
The clinic nurse knows that the part of the endometrial
cycle occurring from ovulation to just prior to menses is
known as the: a. Menstrual phase
C
b. Proliferative phase
c. Secretory phase
d. Ischemic phase
,C A clinic nurse explains to the pregnant woman that the
amount of amniotic fluid present at 24 weeks' gestation is
approximately: a. 500 mL
b. 750 mL
c. 800 mL
d. 1000 mL
B Information provided by the nurse that addresses the
function of the amniotic fluid is that the amniotic fluid helps
the fetus to maintain a normal body temperature and also:
a. Facilitates asymmetrical growth of the fetal limbs
b. Cushions the fetus from mechanical injury
c. Promotes development of muscle tone
d. Promotes adherence of fetal lung tissue
A During preconception counseling, the clinic nurse explains
that the time period when the fetus is most vulnerable to
the effects of teratogens occurs from: a. 2 to 8 weeks
b. 4 to12 weeks
c. 5 to 10 weeks
d. 6 to 15 weeks
A major fetal development characteristic at 16 weeks'
gestation is:
a. The average fetal weight is 450 grams
D
b. Lanugo covers entire body
c. Brown fat begins to develop
d. Teeth begin to form
, A A couple who has sought infertility counseling has been
told that the man's sperm count is very low. The nurse
advises the couple that spermatogenesis is impaired when
which of the following occur? a. The testes are
overheated.
b. The vas deferens is ligated.
c. The prostate gland is enlarged.
d. The flagella are segmented.
True The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that in
the fetal circulation, the lowest level of oxygen
concentration is found in the umbilical arteries.
B, C, D A woman seeks care at an infertility clinic. Which of the
following tests may this woman undergo to determine
what, if any, infertility problem she may have? (Select all
that apply.) a. Chorionic villus sampling
b. Endometrial biopsy
c. Hysterosalpingogram
d. Serum FSH analysis
A, B Which of the following places a couple at higher risk for
conceiving a child with a genetic abnormality?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Maternal age over 35 years
b. Partner who has a genetic disorder
c. Maternal type 1 diabetes
d. Paternal heart disease
During a routine prenatal visit in the third trimester, a
woman reports she is dizzy and lightheaded when she is
lying on her back. The most appropriate nursing action
would be to:a. Order an EKG.
C b. Report this abnormal finding immediately to hercare
provider.
c. Teach the woman to avoid lying on her back and torise
slowly because of supine hypotension.
d. Order a nonstress test to assess fetal well-being.
