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,A client is to undergo a tuberculin test as part of her 3
prenatal workup. Before administering the test, what
information about the client should the nurse obtain?
1
Whether she has had a previous tuberculin test
2
Whether the client is prone to respiratory diseases
3
Whether an earlier tuberculin test's result was positive
4
Whether the client's family has a history of tuberculosis
A client who is at 12 weeks' gestation tells a nurse at the 3
prenatal clinic that she is experiencing severe nausea and
frequent vomiting. The nurse suspects that the client has
hyperemesis gravidarum. What factor is frequently
associated with this disorder?
1
History of cholecystitis
2
Large amount of amniotic fluid
3
High level of chorionic gonadotropin
4
Decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid
During a routine examination at the prenatal clinic the 1
nurse notes significant increases in the client's blood
pressure and edema of the face and hands. The
diagnostic criterion for preeclampsia is a blood pressure
of 140/90 mm Hg, but what is the lowest blood pressure
that should prompt the nurse to monitor the client for
other signs and symptoms of preeclampsia?
1
130/85 mm Hg
2
125/80 mm Hg
3
115/75 mm Hg
4
110/70 mm Hg
,A 38-year-old client attends the prenatal clinic for the 3
first time. A nurse explains that several tests will be
performed, one of which is the serum alpha-fetoprotein
test. The client asks what the test will reveal. What should
the nurse include in the reply?
1
Trisomy 21
2
Turner syndrome
3
Open neural tube defects
4
Chromosomal aberrations
A client at the prenatal clinic has mild preeclampsia. What 3
should the nurse teach her to do in regard to her fluid
and nutritional intake?
1
Restrict fluid intake.
2
Stay on a low-salt diet.
3
Continue the pregnancy diet.
4
Increase carbohydrate consumption
An adolescent at 10 weeks' gestation visits the prenatal 4
clinic for the first time. The nutrition interview indicates
that her dietary intake consists mainly of soft drinks,
candy, French fries, and potato chips. Why does the nurse
consider this diet inadequate?
1
The caloric content will result in too great a weight gain.
2
The ingredients in soft drinks and candy can be
teratogenic in early pregnancy.
3
The salt in this diet will contribute to the development of
gestational hypertension.
4
The nutritional composition of the diet places her at risk
for a low-birthweight infant
, During her first visit to the prenatal clinic a client is found 2
to be obese. During the ensuing 5 months, the client has although obese, need to gain weight
not been successful adhering to her nutritional plan.
Which finding indicates to the nurse that the client has
been successful during the sixth month?
1
Weight loss of 1 lb
2
Weight gain of 2 lb
3
No change in weight from last month
4
The client's statement that she lost weight last week
A client tells a nurse in the prenatal clinic that she has 3
vaginal staining but no pain. Her history reveals Spotting in the first trimester may indicate that the client is having a threatened
amenorrhea for the last 2 months and pregnancy abortion; any client with the possibility of hemorrhage should not be left alone,
confirmation after her first missed period. What type of so her admission to the hospital helps ensure her safety. A missed abortion may
abortion is suspected? not cause any outward signs or symptoms, except that the signs of pregnancy
1 disappear. An inevitable abortion can be confirmed only if vaginal examination
Missed reveals cervical dilation. With an incomplete abortion some, but not all, of the
2 products of conception have been expelled.
Inevitable
3
Threatened
4
Incomplete
A client with mild preeclampsia is admitted to the high- 124
risk prenatal unit because her blood pressure is
progressively increasing. The nurse reviews the
practitioner's prescriptions. What prescriptions does the
nurse expect? Select all that apply.
1
Daily weight
2
Side-lying bed rest
3
2-gram-sodium diet
4
Deep tendon reflexes
5
Glucose tolerance test
OB NURSING PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND STUDY GUIDE 2026 | GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
,A client is to undergo a tuberculin test as part of her 3
prenatal workup. Before administering the test, what
information about the client should the nurse obtain?
1
Whether she has had a previous tuberculin test
2
Whether the client is prone to respiratory diseases
3
Whether an earlier tuberculin test's result was positive
4
Whether the client's family has a history of tuberculosis
A client who is at 12 weeks' gestation tells a nurse at the 3
prenatal clinic that she is experiencing severe nausea and
frequent vomiting. The nurse suspects that the client has
hyperemesis gravidarum. What factor is frequently
associated with this disorder?
1
History of cholecystitis
2
Large amount of amniotic fluid
3
High level of chorionic gonadotropin
4
Decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid
During a routine examination at the prenatal clinic the 1
nurse notes significant increases in the client's blood
pressure and edema of the face and hands. The
diagnostic criterion for preeclampsia is a blood pressure
of 140/90 mm Hg, but what is the lowest blood pressure
that should prompt the nurse to monitor the client for
other signs and symptoms of preeclampsia?
1
130/85 mm Hg
2
125/80 mm Hg
3
115/75 mm Hg
4
110/70 mm Hg
,A 38-year-old client attends the prenatal clinic for the 3
first time. A nurse explains that several tests will be
performed, one of which is the serum alpha-fetoprotein
test. The client asks what the test will reveal. What should
the nurse include in the reply?
1
Trisomy 21
2
Turner syndrome
3
Open neural tube defects
4
Chromosomal aberrations
A client at the prenatal clinic has mild preeclampsia. What 3
should the nurse teach her to do in regard to her fluid
and nutritional intake?
1
Restrict fluid intake.
2
Stay on a low-salt diet.
3
Continue the pregnancy diet.
4
Increase carbohydrate consumption
An adolescent at 10 weeks' gestation visits the prenatal 4
clinic for the first time. The nutrition interview indicates
that her dietary intake consists mainly of soft drinks,
candy, French fries, and potato chips. Why does the nurse
consider this diet inadequate?
1
The caloric content will result in too great a weight gain.
2
The ingredients in soft drinks and candy can be
teratogenic in early pregnancy.
3
The salt in this diet will contribute to the development of
gestational hypertension.
4
The nutritional composition of the diet places her at risk
for a low-birthweight infant
, During her first visit to the prenatal clinic a client is found 2
to be obese. During the ensuing 5 months, the client has although obese, need to gain weight
not been successful adhering to her nutritional plan.
Which finding indicates to the nurse that the client has
been successful during the sixth month?
1
Weight loss of 1 lb
2
Weight gain of 2 lb
3
No change in weight from last month
4
The client's statement that she lost weight last week
A client tells a nurse in the prenatal clinic that she has 3
vaginal staining but no pain. Her history reveals Spotting in the first trimester may indicate that the client is having a threatened
amenorrhea for the last 2 months and pregnancy abortion; any client with the possibility of hemorrhage should not be left alone,
confirmation after her first missed period. What type of so her admission to the hospital helps ensure her safety. A missed abortion may
abortion is suspected? not cause any outward signs or symptoms, except that the signs of pregnancy
1 disappear. An inevitable abortion can be confirmed only if vaginal examination
Missed reveals cervical dilation. With an incomplete abortion some, but not all, of the
2 products of conception have been expelled.
Inevitable
3
Threatened
4
Incomplete
A client with mild preeclampsia is admitted to the high- 124
risk prenatal unit because her blood pressure is
progressively increasing. The nurse reviews the
practitioner's prescriptions. What prescriptions does the
nurse expect? Select all that apply.
1
Daily weight
2
Side-lying bed rest
3
2-gram-sodium diet
4
Deep tendon reflexes
5
Glucose tolerance test
