TEST BANK Perry Maternal Child Nursing Care 5th edition QUESTIONS AND QUESTIONS (WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS)

TEST BANK Perry Maternal Child Nursing Care 5th edition QUESTIONS AND QUESTIONS (WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS) 1. Question Name: 0001 Type: MC Objective: CH 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing Item Bank: Perry Maternal Child Nursing Care 5th edition When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: * A. Diabetes mellitus. B. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). C. Chronic hypertension. D. Anemia. Correct Answer: A Explanation/Rationale: ANS: A The most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors are diabetes and hypertension associated with pregnancy. Both of these conditions are associated with maternal obesity. There are no studies that indicate MVP is among the most frequently reported maternal risk factors. Hypertension associated with pregnancy, not chronic hypertension, is one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors. Although anemia is a concern in pregnancy, it is not one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors in pregnancy. _________________________________________________________________________________