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,Certainly! Continuing with the numbering:
51. A 26-year-old woman at 29 weeks gestation experienced epigastric pain following the
consumption of a large meal of fried fish and onion rings. The pain resolved a few hours
later. The most likely diagnosis for this symptom is:
a. Cholelithiasis
b. Influenza
c. Urinary tract infection
d. Indigestion
ANS: a
52. The clinic nurse reviews the complete blood count results for a 30-year-old woman who
is now 33 weeks gestation. Tamara's hemoglobin value is 11.2 g/dL, and her hematocrit is
38%. The clinic nurse interprets these findings as:
a. Normal adult values
b. Normal pregnancy values for the third trimester
c. Increased adult values
d. Increased values for 33 weeks gestation
ANS: b
53. The clinic nurse is aware that the pregnant woman's blood volume increases by:
a. 20% to 25%
b. 30% to 35%
c. 40% to 45%
d. 50% to 55%
ANS: c
54. The clinic nurse uses Leopold maneuvers to determine the fetal lie, presentation, and
position. The nurse's hands are placed on the maternal abdomen to gently palpate the
fundal region of the uterus. This action is best described as the:
, a. First maneuver
b. Second maneuver
c. Third maneuver
d. Fourth maneuver
ANS: a
55. The clinic nurse talks with Kathy about her possible pregnancy. Kathy has experienced
amenorrhea for 2 months, nausea during the day with vomiting every other morning, and
breast tenderness. These symptoms are best described as:
a. Positive signs of pregnancy
b. Presumptive signs of pregnancy
c. Probable signs of pregnancy
d. Possible signs of pregnancy
ANS: b
56. Lina is an 18-year-old woman at 20 weeks gestation. This is her first pregnancy. Lina is
complaining of fatigue and listlessness. Her vital signs are within a normal range: BP =
118/60, pulse = 70, and respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute. Lina's fundal height is at the
umbilicus, and she states that she is beginning to feel fetal movements. Her weight gain is 25
pounds over the pre-pregnant weight (110 lb), and her height is 5 feet 4 inches. The
perinatal nurse's best approach to care at this visit is to:
a. Ask Lina to keep a 3-day food diary to bring in to her next visit in 1 week.
b. Explain to Lina that weight gain is not a concern in pregnancy, and she should not worry.
c. Teach Lina about the expected normal weight gain during pregnancy (approximately 20
pounds by 20 weeks gestation).
d. Explain to Lina the possible concerns related to excessive weight gain in pregnancy,
including the risk of gestational diabetes.
ANS: a
57. A woman presents to a prenatal clinic appointment at 10 weeks gestation, in the first
trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following symptoms would be considered a normal
finding at this point in pregnancy?
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,Certainly! Continuing with the numbering:
51. A 26-year-old woman at 29 weeks gestation experienced epigastric pain following the
consumption of a large meal of fried fish and onion rings. The pain resolved a few hours
later. The most likely diagnosis for this symptom is:
a. Cholelithiasis
b. Influenza
c. Urinary tract infection
d. Indigestion
ANS: a
52. The clinic nurse reviews the complete blood count results for a 30-year-old woman who
is now 33 weeks gestation. Tamara's hemoglobin value is 11.2 g/dL, and her hematocrit is
38%. The clinic nurse interprets these findings as:
a. Normal adult values
b. Normal pregnancy values for the third trimester
c. Increased adult values
d. Increased values for 33 weeks gestation
ANS: b
53. The clinic nurse is aware that the pregnant woman's blood volume increases by:
a. 20% to 25%
b. 30% to 35%
c. 40% to 45%
d. 50% to 55%
ANS: c
54. The clinic nurse uses Leopold maneuvers to determine the fetal lie, presentation, and
position. The nurse's hands are placed on the maternal abdomen to gently palpate the
fundal region of the uterus. This action is best described as the:
, a. First maneuver
b. Second maneuver
c. Third maneuver
d. Fourth maneuver
ANS: a
55. The clinic nurse talks with Kathy about her possible pregnancy. Kathy has experienced
amenorrhea for 2 months, nausea during the day with vomiting every other morning, and
breast tenderness. These symptoms are best described as:
a. Positive signs of pregnancy
b. Presumptive signs of pregnancy
c. Probable signs of pregnancy
d. Possible signs of pregnancy
ANS: b
56. Lina is an 18-year-old woman at 20 weeks gestation. This is her first pregnancy. Lina is
complaining of fatigue and listlessness. Her vital signs are within a normal range: BP =
118/60, pulse = 70, and respiratory rate 16 breaths per minute. Lina's fundal height is at the
umbilicus, and she states that she is beginning to feel fetal movements. Her weight gain is 25
pounds over the pre-pregnant weight (110 lb), and her height is 5 feet 4 inches. The
perinatal nurse's best approach to care at this visit is to:
a. Ask Lina to keep a 3-day food diary to bring in to her next visit in 1 week.
b. Explain to Lina that weight gain is not a concern in pregnancy, and she should not worry.
c. Teach Lina about the expected normal weight gain during pregnancy (approximately 20
pounds by 20 weeks gestation).
d. Explain to Lina the possible concerns related to excessive weight gain in pregnancy,
including the risk of gestational diabetes.
ANS: a
57. A woman presents to a prenatal clinic appointment at 10 weeks gestation, in the first
trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following symptoms would be considered a normal
finding at this point in pregnancy?
