MATERNAL CHILD EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A+ GRADED |VERIFIED FOR LEARNERS
1. 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed Rho immune globulin
standard dose IM (Rhogam). The nurse should understand the action of
this medication as which of the following?: Rhogam prevents the formation
of Rh antibodies in mothers who are Rh negative
2. 1. Fetal movement that is noted by the mother is a very important assess-
ment factor to determine fetal well- being. If the nurse is to ask the client if
she has "felt her baby move", when is the best time for a primigravid client
to note the first fetal activity?: 18 - 20 weeks.
3. 1. The nurse is palpating the uterus of a client who is 20 weeks pregnant
to measure fundal height. Identify where the nurse will find the uterine
fundus?-
: At or near the umbilicus
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,4. 1. A woman asks the nurse: "What protects my baby's umbilical cord
from being pinched while the baby's inside". The nurse's best response is?:
"Your baby's umbilical cord is surrounded by connective tissue called
Wharton's Jelly, which prevents compression of the blood vessels and ensures
continued nourish- ment and oxygen to your baby."
5. 1. A 20 year -old client calls the clinic to report that she has found a lump
in her breast. The nurse's best response to her is which of the following?:
"Many women have benign lumps and bumps in their breasts. However to make
sure that it is benign, you should come in for an examination by your physician"
6. Activity is an important component of prenatal teaching. Activity that is
considered safe for a client that states she does not participate in any
activity or exercise program at this time would be?: Walking
7. During her annual gynecologic check up a 17 year-old woman states that
recently she has been experiencing cramping and pain during her
menstrual periods. The nurse would document this complaint as?:
Dysmenorrhea
8. Prenatal testing is done to identify health issues that may interfere
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, with the developing fetus. Within the first trimester what lab tests are
normally obtained? (select all that apply): Blood type and Rh factor
Complete blood count (CBC)
HIV
9. The normal parameter of Fetal heart tones is 110 - 160 and can be heard
by a doppler as early as?: 10-12 weeks gestation
10.A common discomfort of pregnancy can be managed by changing
nutri- tional intake and some OTC medications. In reviewing information
with the patient after her first prenatal visit the nurse is confident that this
woman understand the management of constipation when she makes
which of the following statements?: "In addition to increasing my dietary
fiber, I can use fiber supplements, drink more water and increase my activity if
I have no restrictions"
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A+ GRADED |VERIFIED FOR LEARNERS
1. 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed Rho immune globulin
standard dose IM (Rhogam). The nurse should understand the action of
this medication as which of the following?: Rhogam prevents the formation
of Rh antibodies in mothers who are Rh negative
2. 1. Fetal movement that is noted by the mother is a very important assess-
ment factor to determine fetal well- being. If the nurse is to ask the client if
she has "felt her baby move", when is the best time for a primigravid client
to note the first fetal activity?: 18 - 20 weeks.
3. 1. The nurse is palpating the uterus of a client who is 20 weeks pregnant
to measure fundal height. Identify where the nurse will find the uterine
fundus?-
: At or near the umbilicus
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16
,4. 1. A woman asks the nurse: "What protects my baby's umbilical cord
from being pinched while the baby's inside". The nurse's best response is?:
"Your baby's umbilical cord is surrounded by connective tissue called
Wharton's Jelly, which prevents compression of the blood vessels and ensures
continued nourish- ment and oxygen to your baby."
5. 1. A 20 year -old client calls the clinic to report that she has found a lump
in her breast. The nurse's best response to her is which of the following?:
"Many women have benign lumps and bumps in their breasts. However to make
sure that it is benign, you should come in for an examination by your physician"
6. Activity is an important component of prenatal teaching. Activity that is
considered safe for a client that states she does not participate in any
activity or exercise program at this time would be?: Walking
7. During her annual gynecologic check up a 17 year-old woman states that
recently she has been experiencing cramping and pain during her
menstrual periods. The nurse would document this complaint as?:
Dysmenorrhea
8. Prenatal testing is done to identify health issues that may interfere
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, with the developing fetus. Within the first trimester what lab tests are
normally obtained? (select all that apply): Blood type and Rh factor
Complete blood count (CBC)
HIV
9. The normal parameter of Fetal heart tones is 110 - 160 and can be heard
by a doppler as early as?: 10-12 weeks gestation
10.A common discomfort of pregnancy can be managed by changing
nutri- tional intake and some OTC medications. In reviewing information
with the patient after her first prenatal visit the nurse is confident that this
woman understand the management of constipation when she makes
which of the following statements?: "In addition to increasing my dietary
fiber, I can use fiber supplements, drink more water and increase my activity if
I have no restrictions"
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