Test Bank Ricci Essentials of Maternity Chapter 12 With Rationales.

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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 [Show More]

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