Question 1
A woman who’s 36 weeks pregnant comes into the labor room with mild contractions.
Which of the following complications should the nurse watch for when the client informs
her that she has placenta previa?
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Question 1
A woman who’s 36 weeks pregnant comes into the labor room with mild contractions.
Which of the following complications should the nurse watch for when the client informs
her that she has placenta previa?
Select one:
a. sudden rupture of membrane
b. vaginal bleeding
c. emesis
d. fever
Question 2
Which of the following findings would be expected when assessing the postpartum client?
Select one:
a. fundus 1 cm above the umbilicus 1 hour postpartum
b. fundus 1 cm above the umbilicus on postpartum day 3
c. fundus palpable in the abdomen at 2 weeks postpartum
d. fundus slightly to right; 2 cm above umbilicus on postpartum day 2
Question 3
A 30 year old multiparous client admitted to the labor and delivery unit hasn’t received
prenatal care for this pregnancy. Which of the following data is most relevant to the nursing
assessment?
Select one:
a. date of last menstrual period
b. family history of STD
c. name of insurance provider
d. Number of siblings.
Question 4
A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in labor, with blood flowing down her legs.
Which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate?
Select one:
a. place an indwelling catheter
b. assess fetal heart tones
c. perform a vaginal examination
d. prepare the client for cesarean delivery
Question 5
Which of the following conditions is the most common cause of anemia in pregnancy?
Select one:
a. alpha thalassemia
b. beta thalassemia
c. Iron deficiency anemia
d. Sickle cell anemia
Question 6
Which of the following answers best describes the stage of pregnancy in which maternal
and fetal blood are exchanged?
Select one:
a. conception
b. 9 weeks gestation, when the fetal heart is well developed
c. 32-34 weeks’ gestation (3rd trimester)
d. Maternal and fetal bloods are never exchanged.
Question 7
The antagonist for magnesium sulfate should be readily available to any client receiving IV
magnesium. Which of the following drugs is the antidote for magnesium toxicity?
Select one:
a. calcium gluconate (Kalcinate)
b. hydralazine (apresoline)
c. naloxone (Narcan)
d. Rh0 (D) immune globulin (RhoGAM)
Question 8
Magnesium sulfate is given to pregnant clients w/ preeclampsia to prevent which of the
following conditions?
Select one:
a. hemorrhage
b. hypertension
c. hypomagnesemia
d. seizures
Question 9
To diagnose as having placenta previa
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