Chapter 19 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition

Chapter 19  Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2nd Edition

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
After teaching a woman who has had an evacuation for a hydatidiform mole (molar pregnancy) about her condition, which of the following statements indicates that the nurse’s teaching was successful?
A)
“I will be sure to avoid getting pregnant for at least 1 year.”
B)
“My intake of iron will have to be closely monitored for 6 months.”
C)
“My blood pressure will continue to be increased for about 6 more months.”
D)
“I won’t use my birth control pills for at least a year or two.”

2.
Which of the following findings on a prenatal visit at 10 weeks might lead the nurse to suspect a hydatidiform mole?
A)
Complaint of frequent mild nausea
B)
Blood pressure of 120/84 mm Hg
C)
History of bright red spotting 6 weeks ago
D)
Fundal height measurement of 18 cm

3.
A client is diagnosed with gestational hypertension and is receiving magnesium sulfate. Which finding would the nurse interpret as indicating a therapeutic level of medication?
A)
Urinary output of 20 mL per hour
B)
Respiratory rate of 10 breaths/minute
C)
Deep tendons reflexes 2+
D)
Difficulty in arousing

4.
Upon entering the room of a client who has had a spontaneous abortion, the nurse observes the client crying. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A)
“Why are you crying?”
B)
“Will a pill help your pain?”
C)
“I’m sorry you lost your baby.”
D)
“A baby still wasn’t formed in your uterus.”

5.
Which of the following data on a client’s health history would the nurse identify as contributing to the client’s risk for an ectopic pregnancy?
A)
Use of oral contraceptives for 5 years
B)
Ovarian cyst 2 years ago
C)
Recurrent pelvic infections
D)
Heavy, irregular menses

6.
In a woman who is suspected of having a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, the nurse would expect to assess for which of the following as a priority?
A)
Hemorrhage
B)
Jaundice
C)
Edema
D)
Infection

Answer Key

1.
A
2.
D
3.
C
4.
C
5.
C
6.
A