A pregnant patient’s biophysical profile score is 8. The patient asks the nurse to explain the results. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response?
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How should the nurse respond to a concern about alcohol exposure during conception?
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A pregnant patient is 32 weeks gestation and reports having trouble sleeping. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
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Question 4 of 71
The nurse is presenting a conference on gene dominance. What does the nurse report as the percentage of children carrying the dominant gene if one parent has a dominant gene and the other parent does not?
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A nurse is assisting with a vaginal birth. What is the most appropriate nursing action when the head crowns during delivery?
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A nurse is preparing a laboring person for an epidural. What is the most important nursing intervention before the procedure?
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A nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who is at 32 weeks gestation and reports frequent headaches and nausea. What should the nurse do first?
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Question 8 of 71
A patient at 37 weeks gestation is admitted with ruptured membranes. What is the first priority action for the nurse?
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Question 9 of 71
A pregnant woman states, “My husband hopes I will give him a boy because we have three girls.†What will the nurse explain to this woman?
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A nurse is caring for a postpartum person who is breastfeeding. What is the most important factor for successful breastfeeding?
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Question 11 of 71
What is the recommended frequency for assessing maternal vital signs during the first hour after delivery?
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Question 12 of 71
How long should clamping of the cord be delayed in an uncomplicated delivery to increase the newborn's hemoglobin levels and improve circulation?
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Question 13 of 71
A patient who is about to undergo a cesarean section for breech presentation without fetal distress asks her nurse what kind of anesthesia would be best for her. The nurse explains that which of the following is the preferred method of anesthesia in this nonemergent case?
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Question 14 of 71
During a prenatal visit, a gravid client is complaining of ptyalism. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate?
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Question 15 of 71
A pregnant patient at 24 weeks gestation reports occasional dizziness and lightheadedness. What should the nurse assess first?
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Question 16 of 71
Which dairy product should the client avoid during pregnancy?
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Question 17 of 71
A patient with gestational hypertension is being monitored during labor. What is the most important factor to assess?
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Question 18 of 71
What are the functions of amniotic fluid? (Select all that apply.)
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Question 19 of 71
A nurse is preparing a postpartum person for discharge after a vaginal birth. What is the most important aspect of discharge teaching?
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Question 20 of 71
A pregnant patient at 28 weeks gestation reports dizziness and faintness when standing. What is the nurse's most appropriate recommendation?
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Question 21 of 71
A nurse is caring for a postpartum person who is at risk for infection. What is the most important nursing intervention to reduce the risk of infection?
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Question 22 of 71
A woman who has had multiple cesarean sections is in labor. What is the most important complication to monitor for?
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Question 23 of 71
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who is 32 weeks gestation and is concerned about the safety of taking prescription medications. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
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Question 24 of 71
Which food is best for constipation relief?
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Question 25 of 71
What procedure might the nurse perform to determine the presentation of the fetus?
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Question 26 of 71
A pregnant patient is concerned about the safety of taking over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
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Question 27 of 71
A pregnant patient is at 28 weeks gestation and is diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What is the most important aspect of the patient's care plan?
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Question 28 of 71
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient at 32 weeks gestation who reports feeling lightheaded and faint when standing. What should the nurse recommend?
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Question 29 of 71
The nurse plans to provide anticipatory guidance to a 10-week gravid client who is being seen in the prenatal clinic. Which of the following information should be a priority for the nurse to provide?
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Question 30 of 71
A patient with a history of asthma is about to receive an epidural block for pain management during labor. What should the nurse monitor for after the procedure?
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Question 31 of 71
A nurse is caring for a postpartum person during the fourth stage of labor. The nurse is assessing uterine involution to ensure that the uterus is returning to its prepregnancy size and position. Which finding is indicative of normal uterine involution during this stage?
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Question 32 of 71
A pregnant patient at 28 weeks gestation reports leg cramps and lower back pain. What should the nurse recommend to alleviate these symptoms?
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Question 33 of 71
Which of the following exercises should be taught to a pregnant woman who complains of backaches?
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Question 34 of 71
A pregnant woman who is 28 weeks gestation reports that she feels dizzy and faint when she stands up. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do?
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Question 35 of 71
The nurse is caring for a 23-year-old patient who arrives at the clinic for a pregnancy test. The test confirms the patient is pregnant. The patient states, 'I do not need to stop smoking my electronic cigarette because it will not harm my baby.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
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Question 36 of 71
A nurse is educating a pregnant patient about the signs of preterm labor. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
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Question 37 of 71
A nurse is caring for a postpartum person who is experiencing excessive bleeding. What should the nurse assess first?
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Question 38 of 71
A pregnant patient at 26 weeks gestation reports nausea and vomiting. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 39 of 71
A nurse is assessing a pregnant patient at 18 weeks gestation who complains of feeling lightheaded when standing. What should the nurse advise the patient to do?
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Question 40 of 71
What is the primary purpose of a non-stress test (NST) during pregnancy?
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Question 41 of 71
The following four changes occur during pregnancy. Which of them usually increases the father’s interest and involvement in the pregnancy?
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Question 42 of 71
A pregnant patient at 28 weeks gestation expresses concern about her baby's movements. Which of the following should the nurse recommend?
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Question 43 of 71
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient at 38 weeks gestation who is experiencing sudden, severe abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. What should the nurse do first?
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Question 44 of 71
A nurse is assisting with a vaginal delivery. What is the most important action when the fetal head begins to crown?
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Question 45 of 71
A nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who is at 40 weeks gestation and is experiencing a sudden increase in vaginal discharge. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 46 of 71
A nurse is caring for a pregnant patient at 36 weeks gestation who has been diagnosed with preeclampsia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?
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Question 47 of 71
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a birthing person with a history of hypertension. What is the nurse's priority assessment before administering this medication?
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Question 48 of 71
A father experiencing couvade syndrome is likely to exhibit which of the following symptoms/behaviors? Select all that apply.
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Question 49 of 71
Transvaginal ultrasonography is often performed during the first trimester. What conditions may require this test? (Select all that apply.)
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Question 50 of 71
A patient at 40 weeks gestation is admitted with spontaneous rupture of membranes. What is the first priority action?
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Question 51 of 71
A nurse is caring for a postpartum person who is experiencing a headache. What is the most likely cause of a postpartum headache?
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Question 52 of 71
A nurse is providing prenatal education to a patient who is 22 weeks gestation. Which of the following topics should be emphasized at this stage of pregnancy?
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Question 53 of 71
What is the primary purpose of performing an episiotomy during delivery?
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Question 54 of 71
A nursing student is asked to set goals that will decrease the fetal death outcomes during delivery. What guidelines will the nursing student use to assist in setting her goals?
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Question 55 of 71
The nurse is teaching a pregnant patient about the importance of folic acid. Which statement by the patient indicates that the teaching has been effective?
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Question 56 of 71
A client makes the following statement after finding out that her pregnancy test is positive, 'This is not a good time. I am in college and the baby will be due during final exams!' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate at this time?
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Question 57 of 71
A nurse is caring for a laboring person who has been pushing for several hours without progress. What is the most appropriate intervention?
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Question 58 of 71
A pregnant patient at 32 weeks gestation reports severe heartburn. What should the nurse recommend to relieve symptoms?
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Question 59 of 71
A nurse is assisting with a vaginal delivery. What is the most important action to take when the fetal head begins to crown?
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Question 60 of 71
A pregnant patient is 30 weeks gestation and is concerned about gestational hypertension. Which of the following is a key sign of gestational hypertension?
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Question 61 of 71
What are late FHR decelerations caused by?
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Question 62 of 71
A pregnant woman who is 24 weeks gestation is experiencing excessive vomiting and dehydration. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?
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Question 63 of 71
A nurse is caring for a laboring person who is experiencing strong contractions. What is the most important intervention to support the laboring person during this time?
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Question 64 of 71
Which factors should be considered a contraindication for transcervical chorionic villus sampling?
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Question 65 of 71
A patient in labor is having difficulty pushing during the second stage of labor. Which of the following interventions would be most helpful?
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Question 66 of 71
A client, in her third trimester, is concerned that she will not know the difference between labor contractions and normal aches and pains of pregnancy.
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Question 67 of 71
A 34-week gestation woman calls the obstetric office stating, 'Since last night I have had three nosebleeds.'
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Question 68 of 71
A pregnant patient has received the results of her triple-screen testing and it is positive. What would the nurse anticipate as the next step in the patient’s plan of care?
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Question 69 of 71
What organ does the ductus venosus shunt blood away from in fetal circulation?
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Question 70 of 71
A nurse is assessing a 36-week pregnant patient who is complaining of sudden and severe headaches. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 71 of 71
Which foods should the nurse suggest for improving folic acid intake?
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