ANTEPARDUM TEST QUESTIONS AND REVISED
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/. A client beginning week 30 of gestation comes to the clinic for a routine visit. Which
observation by the nurse indicates a need for further teaching? - Answer-The client is
wearing knee-high hose.
/.The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a pregnant woman about the physiological effects
and hormone changes that occur during pregnancy. The woman asks the nurse about
the purpose of estrogen. The nurse bases the response on which purpose of estrogen?
- Answer-It stimulates uterine development to provide an environment for the fetus and
stimulates the breasts to prepare for lactation.
/.Which statement by a pregnant client who is human immunodeficiency (HIV) positive
indicates her understanding of the risk to her newborn during delivery? - Answer-"There
is a risk of transmission from HIV-positive mothers to their newborn, although the
newborn may be asymptomatic at birth."
/.The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a pregnant client about the warning signs in
pregnancy that require the need to notify the health care provider. The nurse
determines that further teaching is needed if the client states that it is necessary to call
the health care provider if which occurs? - Answer-Irregular, painless contractions
/.The nurse is assisting in caring for a client who has a placenta previa. The nurse
understands that a cervical examination should not be performed on the client primarily
because it could do which? - Answer-Cause hemorrhage.
/.The client arrives at the prenatal clinic for her first prenatal assessment. The client tells
the nurse that the first day of her last menstrual period was October 20, 2016. Using
Nägele's rule, the nurse determines the estimated date of birth is which? - Answer-July
27, 2017
/.A 23-year-old client develops melasma during pregnancy. The nurse notes that the
client has started wearing very heavy makeup. The client tells the nurse that she is
fearful that her mate will reject her and that she has decreased her social engagements
drastically because of this change. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing
which problem? - Answer-Concern about her appearance
/.The nurse is reviewing the record of a client who has just been told that her pregnancy
test is positive. The nurse notes that the health care provider has documented the
presence of Goodell's sign. The nurse determines that this sign is indicative of which? -
Answer-A softening of the cervix
, /.The clinic nurse is reviewing the records of the pregnant clients that will be seen in the
clinic. Which client profile presents the greatest risk for human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) infection? - Answer-An adolescent with multiple heterosexual contacts
/.The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a pregnant client regarding dietary measures to
promote a healthy pregnancy. The nurse instructs the client to consume an adequate
intake of fluid on a daily basis. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding
of the daily fluid requirement? - Answer-"I should drink 8 to 12 glasses of liquid in
addition to my daily milk requirement."
/.A blood glucose measurement is performed on a pregnant client. The results indicate
that her blood glucose level is elevated. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate
for the mother? - Answer-A 3-hour glucose tolerance test
/.A pregnant client is seen in the health care clinic and asks the nurse what causes the
breasts to change in size and appearance during pregnancy. The nurse bases the
response on what information? - Answer-The breast changes are a result of the
secretion of estrogen and progesterone.
/.During a prenatal visit, the nurse checks the fetal heart rate (FHR) of a client in the
third trimester of pregnancy. The nurse determines that the FHR is normal if which heart
rate is noted? - Answer-150 beats per minute
/.A couple comes to the family planning clinic and asks about sterilization procedures.
Which question by the nurse would determine whether this method of family planning
would be appropriate? - Answer-"Do you plan to have any other children?"
/.A pregnant anemic client is concerned about her baby's condition following delivery.
Which nursing response would best support the client? - Answer-"The effects of anemia
on your baby are difficult to predict, but let's review your plan of care to ensure you are
providing the best nutrition and growth potential."
/.A primigravida client comes to the clinic and has been diagnosed with a urinary tract
infection. She has repeatedly verbalized concern regarding safety of the fetus. Which
client problem does the nurse identify as important at this time? - Answer-Fear about
the safety of the fetus
/.The nurse working in a prenatal clinic reviews a client's chart and notes that the health
care provider documents that the client has a gynecoid pelvis. The nurse understands
that which is a characteristic of this type of pelvis? - Answer-The most favorable for
labor and birth
/.A nursing student is assigned to a client in labor. The nursing instructor asks the
student to describe fetal circulation, specifically the ductus venosus. The instructor
determines that the student understands the structure of the ductus venosus if the
CORRECT ANSWERS {REAL EXAM} ()
SCORED A+ 100% GUARANTEE PASS.
/. A client beginning week 30 of gestation comes to the clinic for a routine visit. Which
observation by the nurse indicates a need for further teaching? - Answer-The client is
wearing knee-high hose.
/.The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a pregnant woman about the physiological effects
and hormone changes that occur during pregnancy. The woman asks the nurse about
the purpose of estrogen. The nurse bases the response on which purpose of estrogen?
- Answer-It stimulates uterine development to provide an environment for the fetus and
stimulates the breasts to prepare for lactation.
/.Which statement by a pregnant client who is human immunodeficiency (HIV) positive
indicates her understanding of the risk to her newborn during delivery? - Answer-"There
is a risk of transmission from HIV-positive mothers to their newborn, although the
newborn may be asymptomatic at birth."
/.The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a pregnant client about the warning signs in
pregnancy that require the need to notify the health care provider. The nurse
determines that further teaching is needed if the client states that it is necessary to call
the health care provider if which occurs? - Answer-Irregular, painless contractions
/.The nurse is assisting in caring for a client who has a placenta previa. The nurse
understands that a cervical examination should not be performed on the client primarily
because it could do which? - Answer-Cause hemorrhage.
/.The client arrives at the prenatal clinic for her first prenatal assessment. The client tells
the nurse that the first day of her last menstrual period was October 20, 2016. Using
Nägele's rule, the nurse determines the estimated date of birth is which? - Answer-July
27, 2017
/.A 23-year-old client develops melasma during pregnancy. The nurse notes that the
client has started wearing very heavy makeup. The client tells the nurse that she is
fearful that her mate will reject her and that she has decreased her social engagements
drastically because of this change. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing
which problem? - Answer-Concern about her appearance
/.The nurse is reviewing the record of a client who has just been told that her pregnancy
test is positive. The nurse notes that the health care provider has documented the
presence of Goodell's sign. The nurse determines that this sign is indicative of which? -
Answer-A softening of the cervix
, /.The clinic nurse is reviewing the records of the pregnant clients that will be seen in the
clinic. Which client profile presents the greatest risk for human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) infection? - Answer-An adolescent with multiple heterosexual contacts
/.The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a pregnant client regarding dietary measures to
promote a healthy pregnancy. The nurse instructs the client to consume an adequate
intake of fluid on a daily basis. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding
of the daily fluid requirement? - Answer-"I should drink 8 to 12 glasses of liquid in
addition to my daily milk requirement."
/.A blood glucose measurement is performed on a pregnant client. The results indicate
that her blood glucose level is elevated. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate
for the mother? - Answer-A 3-hour glucose tolerance test
/.A pregnant client is seen in the health care clinic and asks the nurse what causes the
breasts to change in size and appearance during pregnancy. The nurse bases the
response on what information? - Answer-The breast changes are a result of the
secretion of estrogen and progesterone.
/.During a prenatal visit, the nurse checks the fetal heart rate (FHR) of a client in the
third trimester of pregnancy. The nurse determines that the FHR is normal if which heart
rate is noted? - Answer-150 beats per minute
/.A couple comes to the family planning clinic and asks about sterilization procedures.
Which question by the nurse would determine whether this method of family planning
would be appropriate? - Answer-"Do you plan to have any other children?"
/.A pregnant anemic client is concerned about her baby's condition following delivery.
Which nursing response would best support the client? - Answer-"The effects of anemia
on your baby are difficult to predict, but let's review your plan of care to ensure you are
providing the best nutrition and growth potential."
/.A primigravida client comes to the clinic and has been diagnosed with a urinary tract
infection. She has repeatedly verbalized concern regarding safety of the fetus. Which
client problem does the nurse identify as important at this time? - Answer-Fear about
the safety of the fetus
/.The nurse working in a prenatal clinic reviews a client's chart and notes that the health
care provider documents that the client has a gynecoid pelvis. The nurse understands
that which is a characteristic of this type of pelvis? - Answer-The most favorable for
labor and birth
/.A nursing student is assigned to a client in labor. The nursing instructor asks the
student to describe fetal circulation, specifically the ductus venosus. The instructor
determines that the student understands the structure of the ductus venosus if the
