Maternal Child Exam 1with correct
solutions 100% pass(A+ graded)
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
1. Fetal movement that is noted by the mother is a very important assessment 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.
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
, 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 nourishment and oxygen to your baby."
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"
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
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
solutions 100% pass(A+ graded)
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
1. Fetal movement that is noted by the mother is a very important assessment 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.
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
, 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 nourishment and oxygen to your baby."
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"
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
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
