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NUR 2513 Maternal-Child Study Questions
with Correct Answers Questions and Correct
Answers
The nurse is evaluating the FHR rhythm strip and determines the
heart rate amplitude varies with a rate 15 to 20 bpm. What does
this assessment finding indicate to the nurse about variability?
A. Variability is absent
B. Variability is minimal
C. Variability is moderate
D. Variability is marked Ans: C. Variability is moderate
What is the most effective way for a nurse to assess a woman's
usual food intake during her pregnancy?
A. Ask the client to describe a healthy diet
B. Ask client to describe her total intake for a week
C. Assess clients skin for hydration and color
D. Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours Ans: D. Ask
her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours
The nurse is teaching a client on the use of a diaphragm for
contraception. Which of the following client statement indiciates
the client needs for further teaching.
A. I need to use my finger to remove the diaphragm
B. I should remove the diaphragm 6 hours after intercourse
C. I should stop using a diaphragm if i get an infection of my
cervix
D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight changes by
30lb Ans: D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight
changes by 30lb
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A nurse is caring for the following clients on the obstetrical unit.
The nurse recognizes it is safe to administer tocolytic therapy to
which of the following clients?
A. Client that is experiencing fetal death at 34 weeks gestation
B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks gestation
C. A client who is experiencing Braxton-hicks contractions at 37
weeks gestation
D. A client who has a post-term pregnancy at 41 weeks gesttation
Ans: B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks
gestation
A prenatal nurse is caring for a woman who desires an
unmedicated birth. Which of the following options for non-
phamacologic methods of pain control in labor.
A. Epidural
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
E. Prudendal block
F. Breathing patterns Ans: B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
F. Breathing patterns
The nurse is reviewing the results of an abnormal pap smear with
a 27-year old female. When explaining to the client the risk for and
causes of cervical cancer, which of the following statements
should be included in her teaching?
A. Approximately 70% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV.
B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
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C. You have a bacterial infection that will require 14 days of
antibiotics
D. Cervical cancer is cause by HPV, we can treat the infection with
a course of antiviral medications Ans: B. Approx. 70% of cervical
cancers result from HPV
Tbe nurse in labor and delivery is reviewing frequently used
medications in the OB setting. Which of the following medications
would be used for tocolysis?
A. Methylergometrine
B. Terbutaline
C. Betamethasone
D. Oxytocin Ans: B. Terbutaline
The nurse is reviewing the health record of a pregnant client. Her
Hx includes deliveries of live babies at 39 weeks, 40 weeks and 35
weeks, a spontaneous abortion at 17 weeks. According to the
GTPAL system, which of the following described the patient.
A. 4-2-1-1-3
B. 4-1-2-1-3
C. 5-2-1-1-3
D. 5-2-0-2-3 Ans: A. 4-2-1-1-3
The nurse provided care to a client with hyperemesis gravidarum.
Which outcome indicates that the nursing interventions have been
effective?
A. Vomiting episodes are only in the morning
B. Tolerating soft foods after episodes of vomiting
C. Ingesting clear liquids between episodes of vomiting
D. Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet Ans: D.
Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet
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NUR 2513 Maternal-Child Study Questions
with Correct Answers Questions and Correct
Answers
The nurse is evaluating the FHR rhythm strip and determines the
heart rate amplitude varies with a rate 15 to 20 bpm. What does
this assessment finding indicate to the nurse about variability?
A. Variability is absent
B. Variability is minimal
C. Variability is moderate
D. Variability is marked Ans: C. Variability is moderate
What is the most effective way for a nurse to assess a woman's
usual food intake during her pregnancy?
A. Ask the client to describe a healthy diet
B. Ask client to describe her total intake for a week
C. Assess clients skin for hydration and color
D. Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours Ans: D. Ask
her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours
The nurse is teaching a client on the use of a diaphragm for
contraception. Which of the following client statement indiciates
the client needs for further teaching.
A. I need to use my finger to remove the diaphragm
B. I should remove the diaphragm 6 hours after intercourse
C. I should stop using a diaphragm if i get an infection of my
cervix
D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight changes by
30lb Ans: D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight
changes by 30lb
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A nurse is caring for the following clients on the obstetrical unit.
The nurse recognizes it is safe to administer tocolytic therapy to
which of the following clients?
A. Client that is experiencing fetal death at 34 weeks gestation
B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks gestation
C. A client who is experiencing Braxton-hicks contractions at 37
weeks gestation
D. A client who has a post-term pregnancy at 41 weeks gesttation
Ans: B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks
gestation
A prenatal nurse is caring for a woman who desires an
unmedicated birth. Which of the following options for non-
phamacologic methods of pain control in labor.
A. Epidural
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
E. Prudendal block
F. Breathing patterns Ans: B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
F. Breathing patterns
The nurse is reviewing the results of an abnormal pap smear with
a 27-year old female. When explaining to the client the risk for and
causes of cervical cancer, which of the following statements
should be included in her teaching?
A. Approximately 70% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV.
B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
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C. You have a bacterial infection that will require 14 days of
antibiotics
D. Cervical cancer is cause by HPV, we can treat the infection with
a course of antiviral medications Ans: B. Approx. 70% of cervical
cancers result from HPV
Tbe nurse in labor and delivery is reviewing frequently used
medications in the OB setting. Which of the following medications
would be used for tocolysis?
A. Methylergometrine
B. Terbutaline
C. Betamethasone
D. Oxytocin Ans: B. Terbutaline
The nurse is reviewing the health record of a pregnant client. Her
Hx includes deliveries of live babies at 39 weeks, 40 weeks and 35
weeks, a spontaneous abortion at 17 weeks. According to the
GTPAL system, which of the following described the patient.
A. 4-2-1-1-3
B. 4-1-2-1-3
C. 5-2-1-1-3
D. 5-2-0-2-3 Ans: A. 4-2-1-1-3
The nurse provided care to a client with hyperemesis gravidarum.
Which outcome indicates that the nursing interventions have been
effective?
A. Vomiting episodes are only in the morning
B. Tolerating soft foods after episodes of vomiting
C. Ingesting clear liquids between episodes of vomiting
D. Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet Ans: D.
Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet
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