(MCN) Prenatal Care, Promoting Fetal
and Maternal Health Exam Questions
With 100% Verified Answers
Breast tenderness -
correct answer ✅wear a bra with wide shoulder strap for support
dress warmly to avoid cold drafts rule out pain, nipple fissures
Palmar erythema (palmar pruritus) -
correct answer ✅Due to increased estrogen levels. Use calamine
lotion on the affected site
Constipation -
correct answer ✅drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. Avoid
coffee, tea or carbonated drinks because of their diuretic effect. eat
foods high in fiber. Restrict cheese consumption; Curtail intake of
sweets which increase bacterial growth in the intestines and can
lead to flatulence; A brisk walk of at least 1 mile per day stimulates
peristalsis and improves muscle tone; Avoid gas-forming foods; No
enema, mineral oil, OTC laxatives (with prescription Colace, glycerin
suppository
Nausea & vomiting (morning sickness) -
correct answer ✅Due to elevated HCG levels and changes in CHO
metabolism; 5-6 Small frequent meals; Eat small amounts of
carbohydrate foods frequently during the day; Eat dry crackers or
, (MCN) Prenatal Care, Promoting Fetal
and Maternal Health Exam Questions
With 100% Verified Answers
toast; Drink fluids separately from meals; Avoid fried, greasy or
spicy foods or those with strong odors; Provide emotional support;
Report to the physician, if symptoms worsen
Pyrosis or Heartburn -
correct answer ✅eat several small meals daily & avoid fatty or
spicy foods; curtail smoking & coffee drinking which stimulates acid
formation in the stomach; Sit upright for at least 1 hour after meals
to reduce reflux & relieve symptoms; Do not eat or drink just before
bedtime & sleep with extra pillow; Sip water to help relieve burning
sensation
Fatigue -
correct answer ✅rest and sleep; sit with feet elevated (adjoining
chair); modify customary routine
Muscle cramps -
correct answer ✅(Ca & P interference in circulation) elevate the
legs to improve circulation to relieve, dorsiflex the foot affected; If
alone, stand and apply pressure on the affected leg; Avoid excessive
food high in phosphorus. (Additional calcium or magnesium may be
and Maternal Health Exam Questions
With 100% Verified Answers
Breast tenderness -
correct answer ✅wear a bra with wide shoulder strap for support
dress warmly to avoid cold drafts rule out pain, nipple fissures
Palmar erythema (palmar pruritus) -
correct answer ✅Due to increased estrogen levels. Use calamine
lotion on the affected site
Constipation -
correct answer ✅drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. Avoid
coffee, tea or carbonated drinks because of their diuretic effect. eat
foods high in fiber. Restrict cheese consumption; Curtail intake of
sweets which increase bacterial growth in the intestines and can
lead to flatulence; A brisk walk of at least 1 mile per day stimulates
peristalsis and improves muscle tone; Avoid gas-forming foods; No
enema, mineral oil, OTC laxatives (with prescription Colace, glycerin
suppository
Nausea & vomiting (morning sickness) -
correct answer ✅Due to elevated HCG levels and changes in CHO
metabolism; 5-6 Small frequent meals; Eat small amounts of
carbohydrate foods frequently during the day; Eat dry crackers or
, (MCN) Prenatal Care, Promoting Fetal
and Maternal Health Exam Questions
With 100% Verified Answers
toast; Drink fluids separately from meals; Avoid fried, greasy or
spicy foods or those with strong odors; Provide emotional support;
Report to the physician, if symptoms worsen
Pyrosis or Heartburn -
correct answer ✅eat several small meals daily & avoid fatty or
spicy foods; curtail smoking & coffee drinking which stimulates acid
formation in the stomach; Sit upright for at least 1 hour after meals
to reduce reflux & relieve symptoms; Do not eat or drink just before
bedtime & sleep with extra pillow; Sip water to help relieve burning
sensation
Fatigue -
correct answer ✅rest and sleep; sit with feet elevated (adjoining
chair); modify customary routine
Muscle cramps -
correct answer ✅(Ca & P interference in circulation) elevate the
legs to improve circulation to relieve, dorsiflex the foot affected; If
alone, stand and apply pressure on the affected leg; Avoid excessive
food high in phosphorus. (Additional calcium or magnesium may be
