NCLEX-PN
Maternity Test 2
A woman who is pregnant for the third time is referred to as a: Multigravida
A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant has a daughter age 5 and a son age 2. Previously, she had a spontaneous abortion at 12 weeks’ gestation. Therefore, she is gravida _4____, para ___2__.
A woman’s last normal menstrual period began July 4. Using Nägele’s rule, what would be her estimated date of delivery? April 11
A woman comes to the physician’s office because she has missed a menstrual period. She suspects she is pregnant because she has been nauseated in the morning and feels unusually tired. These are _____ signs of pregnancy. Presumptive
Which are classified as probable signs of pregnancy? Uterine enlargement Hegar’s sign, positive pregnancy test
A patient can be told that she is definitely pregnant when she has: Fetal heart sounds
A woman calls the clinic to report that she had a positive home pregnancy test and asks howbl reliae these are. The nurse’s most appropriate response is: Accuracy is very high if the test instructions are followed exactly
The laboratory test used to confirm pregnancy measures: HCG
The mother’s first recognition of fetal movements is referred to as: Quickening
Which change is related to increased progesterone levels? Deepening of the voice
Which of the following is the cause of lordosis in pregnancy? As the uterus enlarges the center of gravity shifts, causing the women to lean back
Which finding in a pregnant patient would require further assessment by the nurse? Blood pressure of 150/92
A patient in her third trimester of pregnancy complains of dizziness and faintness when she lies on her back. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate? To improve the symptoms, lie on your left side
A pregnant woman diagnosed with anemia says, “I don’t see how I could be anemic. I have been very careful to take iron tablets and to eat a balanced diet.” The nurse’s most appropriate response is:
A woman who is pregnant for the third time is referred to as a: Multigravida
A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant has a daughter age 5 and a son age 2. Previously, she had a spontaneous abortion at 12 weeks’ gestation. Therefore, she is gravida _4____, para ___2__.
A woman’s last normal menstrual period began July 4. Using Nägele’s rule, what would be her estimated date of delivery? April 11
A woman comes to the physician’s office because she has missed a menstrual period. She suspects she is pregnant because she has been nauseated in the morning and feels unusually tired. These are _____ signs of pregnancy. Presumptive
Which are classified as probable signs of pregnancy? Uterine enlargement Hegar’s sign, positive pregnancy test
A patient can be told that she is definitely pregnant when she has: Fetal heart sounds
A woman calls the clinic to report that she had a positive home pregnancy test and asks howbl reliae these are. The nurse’s most appropriate response is: Accuracy is very high if the test instructions are followed exactly
The laboratory test used to confirm pregnancy measures: HCG
The mother’s first recognition of fetal movements is referred to as: Quickening
Which change is related to increased progesterone levels? Deepening of the voice
Which of the following is the cause of lordosis in pregnancy? As the uterus enlarges the center of gravity shifts, causing the women to lean back
Which finding in a pregnant patient would require further assessment by the nurse? Blood pressure of 150/92
A patient in her third trimester of pregnancy complains of dizziness and faintness when she lies on her back. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate? To improve the symptoms, lie on your left side
A pregnant woman diagnosed with anemia says, “I don’t see how I could be anemic. I have been very careful to take iron tablets and to eat a balanced diet.” The nurse’s most appropriate response is: