Nur 141, OB, Exam 1, Moraine valley,
Joanne Delany -QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
How much weight should be gained during pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔- Generally 2 pounds per month
- underweight (28-40 lbs)
- normal weight (25-35 lbs)
-overweight (15-25 lbs)
-obese (11-20 lbs)
what vitamin/mineral is important to start prior to pregnancy in order to
decrease neural tube defects - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔folic acid
what is meant by standard of care - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the level of
practice that a reasonable prudent nurse would provide in the same or similar
circumstances
What is evidence based practice? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔providing care
based on evidence gained through research and clinical trials and is
increasingly emphasized
, what is infant mortality? who is most at risk? what interventions can decrease
risk? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- the death of children under the age of 1
year
- limited maternal education, young maternal age, unmarried status, poverty,
lack of prenatal care, smoking, poor nutrition, alcohol and drug use, and
maternal conditions such as HTN
what are some of the discomforts of pregnancy and teachings you can deliver
to help alleviate them? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-back pain, fatigue, tight
clothing, traveling, beast soreness, frequent urination, nausea and vomiting,
palpation, supine hypotension, syncope, food cravings, GERD, constipation,
flatulence and bloating, varicose veins, headaches, CTS, dyspnea, insomnia,
peroneal discomfort and pressure, leg cramps, ankle edema, braxon hicks
contractions
-wear supportive maternity bras, empty bladder regularly, preform kegal
exercises, plan for periods of rest, avoid empty or overloaded stomach, eat a
well balanced diet, side lying position or semi-sitting position, moderate
exercise daily, drink 2L of water per day, chew food slowly, avoid gas producing
foods, avoid lengthy standing and sitting, wear support stockings and get up to
walk after long periods of sitting, maintain good posture, sleep with extra
pillows, wear loose clothing
nuclear family - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔husband, wife, and their children
(biologic or adopted) live as an independent unit, sharing roles, responsibilities
and economical resources
multigenerational families - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔consisting of 3 or more
generations of relatives- children who care for their parents and their own
Joanne Delany -QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
How much weight should be gained during pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔- Generally 2 pounds per month
- underweight (28-40 lbs)
- normal weight (25-35 lbs)
-overweight (15-25 lbs)
-obese (11-20 lbs)
what vitamin/mineral is important to start prior to pregnancy in order to
decrease neural tube defects - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔folic acid
what is meant by standard of care - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the level of
practice that a reasonable prudent nurse would provide in the same or similar
circumstances
What is evidence based practice? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔providing care
based on evidence gained through research and clinical trials and is
increasingly emphasized
, what is infant mortality? who is most at risk? what interventions can decrease
risk? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔- the death of children under the age of 1
year
- limited maternal education, young maternal age, unmarried status, poverty,
lack of prenatal care, smoking, poor nutrition, alcohol and drug use, and
maternal conditions such as HTN
what are some of the discomforts of pregnancy and teachings you can deliver
to help alleviate them? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-back pain, fatigue, tight
clothing, traveling, beast soreness, frequent urination, nausea and vomiting,
palpation, supine hypotension, syncope, food cravings, GERD, constipation,
flatulence and bloating, varicose veins, headaches, CTS, dyspnea, insomnia,
peroneal discomfort and pressure, leg cramps, ankle edema, braxon hicks
contractions
-wear supportive maternity bras, empty bladder regularly, preform kegal
exercises, plan for periods of rest, avoid empty or overloaded stomach, eat a
well balanced diet, side lying position or semi-sitting position, moderate
exercise daily, drink 2L of water per day, chew food slowly, avoid gas producing
foods, avoid lengthy standing and sitting, wear support stockings and get up to
walk after long periods of sitting, maintain good posture, sleep with extra
pillows, wear loose clothing
nuclear family - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔husband, wife, and their children
(biologic or adopted) live as an independent unit, sharing roles, responsibilities
and economical resources
multigenerational families - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔consisting of 3 or more
generations of relatives- children who care for their parents and their own
