Test Bank - Essentials of Maternity, Newborn,
and Women's Health Nursing (4th Edition)
Chapter 12: Nursing Management during Pregnancy
1. A woman in the 34th week of pregnancy says to the
nurse, I still feel like hav
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Test Bank - Essentials of Maternity, Newborn,
and Women's Health Nursing (4th Edition)
Chapter 12: Nursing Management during Pregnancy
1. A woman in the 34th week of pregnancy says to the
nurse, I still feel like having intercourse with my
husband. The woman's pregnancy has been uneventful.
The nurse responds based on the understanding that:
A) It is safe to have intercourse at this time.
B) Intercourse at this time is likely to cause rupture of
membranes.
C) There are other ways that the couple can satisfy their
needs.
D) Intercourse at this time is likely to result in premature
labor.
Answer: A
Explanation:
2. On the first prenatal visit, examination of the woman's
internal genitalia reveals a bluish coloration of the cervix
and vaginal mucosa. The nurse records this finding as:
A) Hegars sign
B) Goodells sign
C) Chadwicks sign
D) Homans sign
Answer: C
Explanation: Common probable signs of pregnancy
include softening of the lower uterine segment or
isthmus (Hegar’s sign), softening of the cervix (Goodell’s
sign), and a bluish-purple coloration of the vaginal
mucosa and cervix (Chadwick’s sign)
3. When describing perinatal education to a pregnant
woman and her partner, the nurse emphasizes that the
primary goal of these classes is to:
A) Equip a couple with the knowledge to experience a
pain-free childbirth
B) Provide knowledge and skills to actively participate in
birth and parenting
C) Eliminate anxiety so that they can have an
uncomplicated birth
D) Empower the couple to totally control the birth
process
Answer: B
Explanation:
4. When assessing a woman at follow-up prenatal visits,
the nurse would anticipate which of the following to be
performed?
A) Hemoglobin and hematocrit
B) Urine for culture
C) Fetal ultrasound
D) Fundal height measurement
Answer: D
Explanation: Up to 28 weeks gestation, follow-up visits
involve assessment of the client’s blood pressure
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