Question: Pregnant woman has high BP, vision changes, headache, starting magnesium. Nursing diagnosis?
Answer Choices: Risk for ↑ cardiac output
Risk for altered gas exchange
Risk for CNS injury
Risk for fluid volume deficit
Answer: Risk for injury to mother and fetus, related to central nervous system (CNS) irritability
Question: Most important vitamin before & during pregnancy?
Answer Choices: Protein
Vitamin C
Folic Acid
Vitamin K
Answer: Folic Acid
Question: Which are sensitive periods from conception to 16 weeks?
Answer Choices: Cardiac defects
NTDs
Cleft Lip
Cleft Palate
CNS issues
Answer: Cardiac defects NTDs Cleft Lip Cleft Palate CNS issues
Question: Patient has foul-smelling discharge. Suspect trichomoniasis. What applies?
Answer Choices: Extended antibiotics
Ultrasound
Treat partner
Single-dose antimicrobial
Pap smear
Answer: instructions to treat partner(s) as well single-dose antimicrobial
Question: Why visit dentist during pregnancy?
Answer Choices: More sugar intake
Vomiting acid erodes enamel
Hormonal gum inflammation
Just due for dental visit
Answer: Progesterone and estrogen can cause increased inflammation of the gums
Question: Culturally competent care for Somali teen being screened for mental health?
Answer Choices: Bullied at school
Acculturation stress
Teen interprets for family
Father uninvolved
Answer: The teen may have anxiety or added stress due to acculturation.
Question: Pregnant woman drinks half glass wine. Which is incorrect reassurance?
Answer Choices: Suggest coping methods
Talk with provider
Warn about FAS
Says wine is better than stress
Answer: “If a half a glass of wine is able to calm your nerves and allow you to sleep, this is healthier…”
Question: What indicates increased cranial pressure in 8-month-old?
Answer Choices: Irritable but easily consoled
High-pitched cry but consoled
Irritable, inconsolable, high-pitched cry, not feeding
Flat fontanel, feeding normally
Answer: Irritability, not easily consoled by parents, high pitch cry, and not feeding well.
Question: Patient with PICA says she’ll eat more marshmallows. What is the nurse’s correct response?
Answer Choices: Sugar causes diabetes
No vitamins/minerals in marshmallows
Phenylalanine is neurotoxic
2–3 bags daily is excessive
Answer: “Marshmallows do not have a good source of vitamins and minerals…”
Question: GDM diagnosed at 31 weeks. What is fetus at greatest risk for?
Answer Choices: Low birth weight
Preterm birth
Cleft lip/palate
Macrosomia
Answer: Macrosomia
Question: A neonate has mild clubfeet. What treatment is used first?
Answer Choices: Traction
Surgery
Serial casting
Outgrowing condition
Answer: Frequent, serial casting is tried first.
Question: Physiologic anemia of pregnancy is defined as:
Answer Choices: Hgb > 12.6 in 1st trimester
Hgb < 11 in 1st trimester
Hgb > 11 in 1st trimester
Hgb < 12.6 in 1st trimester
Answer: Hgb < 11 in the first trimester
Question: Which hormone rises most in the luteal phase?
Answer Choices: Estrogen
Progesterone
FSH
LH
Answer: Progesterone
Question: Can pediatric patients handle all nurse’s equipment to ease fear?
Answer Choices: True
False
Answer: False