Examsrevision

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 33: Postpartum Complications Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A perinatal nurse is caring for a woman in the immediate postbirth period. Assessment reveals that the client is experiencing profuse bleeding. What is the most likely cause for this bleeding? a. Uterine atony b. Uterine inversion c. Vaginal hematoma d. Vaginal laceration CORRECT ANSWER: A Ut...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 31: Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A client with a history of bipolar disorder is called by the postpartum support nurse for follow-up. Which symptoms would reassure the nurse that the client is not experiencing a manic episode? a. Psychomotor agitation and lack of sleep b. Increased appetite and lack of intere...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 32: Labor and Birth Complications Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In planning for home care of a woman with preterm labor, which concern should the nurse need to address? a. Nursing assessments are different from those performed in the hospital setting. b. Restricted activity and medications are necessary to prevent a recurrence of preterm labor. c. Prolo...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 30: Medical-Surgical Disorders Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When caring for a pregnant woman with cardiac problems, the nurse must be alert for the signs and symptoms of cardiac decompensation. Which critical findings would the nurse find on assessment of the client experiencing this condition? a. Regular heart rate and hypertension b. Increased urinary...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 28: Hemorrhagic Disorders Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A pregnant woman is being discharged from the hospital after the placement of a cervical cerclage because of a history of recurrent pregnancy loss, secondary to an incompetent cervix. Which information regarding postprocedural care should the nurse emphasize in the discharge teaching? a. Any vaginal ...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 29: Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Preconception counseling is critical in the safe management of diabetic pregnancies. Which complication is commonly associated with poor glycemic control before and during early pregnancy? a. Frequent episodes of maternal hypoglycemia b. Congenital anomalies in the fetus c. Hydramnios ...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 27: Hypertensive Disorders Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A primigravida is being monitored at the prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. Which finding is of greatest concern to the nurse? a. Blood pressure (BP) increase to 138/86 mm Hg b. Weight gain of 0.5 kg during the past 2 weeks c. Dipstick value of 3+ for protein in her urine d. Pitting pedal edema a...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 25: Newborn Nutrition and Feeding Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new mother recalls from prenatal class that she should try to feed her newborn daughter when she exhibits feeding readiness cues rather than waiting until the baby is frantically crying. Which feeding cue would indicate that the baby is ready to eat? a. Waves her arms in the air b. Makes s...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 26: Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A woman arrives at the clinic seeking confirmation that she is pregnant. The following information is obtained: She is 24 years old with a body mass index (BMI) of 17.5. She admits to having used cocaine ―several times‖ during the past year and occasionally drinks alcohol. Her blood pr...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 24: Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. An infant boy was delivered minutes ago. The nurse is conducting the initial assessment. Part of the assessment includes the Apgar score. When should the Apgar assessment be performed? a. Only if the newborn is in obvious distress b. Once by the obstetrician, just after the birth ...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 22: Trition to Parenthood Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After giving birth to a healthy infant boy, a primiparous client, 16 years of age, is admitted to the postpartum unit. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for her at this time is ―Deficient knowledge of infant care.‖ What should the nurse be certain to include in the plan of care as he or she prepar...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 23: Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A woman gave birth to a healthy 7-pound, 13-ounce infant girl. The nurse suggests that the client place the infant to her breast within 15 minutes after birth. The nurse is aware that the initiation of breastfeeding is most effective during the first 30 minutes after b...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 21: Nursing Care of the Family During the Postpartum Period Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A woman gave birth vaginally to a 9-pound, 12-ounce girl yesterday. Her primary health care provider has written orders for perineal ice packs, use of a sitz bath three times daily, and a stool softener. Which information regarding the client‘s condition is most cl...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 17 Maximizing Comfort for the Laboring Woman

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 19: Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement by the client will assist the nurse in determining whether she is in true labor as opposed to false labor? a. ―I passed some thick, pink mucus when I urinated this morning.‖ b. ―My bag of waters just broke.‖ c. ―The contractions in my uterus ar...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 20: Postpartum Physiologic Changes Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A woman gave birth to an infant boy 10 hours ago. Where does the nurse expect to locate this woman‘s fundus? a. 1 centimeter above the umbilicus b. 2 centimeters below the umbilicus c. Midway between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis d. Nonpalpable abdominally CORRECT ANSWER: A Th...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 18: Fetal Assessment During Labor Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the most likely cause for early decelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern? a. Altered fetal cerebral blood flow b. Umbilical cord compression c. Uteroplacental insufficiency d. Spontaneous rupture of membranes CORRECT ANSWER: A Early decelerations are the fetus‘ respo...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 15: Maternal and Fetal Nutrition Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which nutrient‘s recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is higher during lactation than during pregnancy? a. Energy (kcal) b. Iron c. Vitamin A d. Folic acid CORRECT ANSWER: A Nutrient needs for energy—protein, calcium, iodine, zinc, B vitamins, and vitamin C—remain higher during lacta...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 16: Labor and Birth Processes Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new mother asks the nurse when the ―soft spot‖ on her son‘s head will go away. What is the nurse‘s best response, based upon her understanding of when the anterior frontal closes? a. 2 months b. 8 months c. 12 months d. 18 months CORRECT ANSWER: D The larger of the two fontanels, t...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE 11TH EDITION BY LOWDERMILK Chapter 13: Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A woman‘s obstetric history indicates that she is pregnant for the fourth time, and all of her children from previous pregnancies are living. One was born at 39 weeks of gestation, twins were born at 34 weeks of gestation, and another child was born at 35 weeks of gestation. What is h...