ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 4 : Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is Chadwick's sign?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chadwick's sign is the purplish or bluish discoloration of the cervix, vulva, and vagina.
Question 2 of 5
What would the nurse explain as the cause of Chadwick's sign?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chadwick's sign is caused by increased vascular congestion in the cervical and vaginal area.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement indicates that the woman understands the information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pregnant woman breathes more deeply, and her respiratory rate may increase slightly.
Question 4 of 5
What is this woman's expected delivery date using N?¤gele's rule?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using N?¤gele's rule, count back 3 months from August 5, 2013 (May 5, 2013), add 7 days (May 12, 2013), and adjust the year to 2014, resulting in May 12, 2014.
Question 5 of 5
How early might fetal heart tones be detected with an electronic Doppler device?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The fetal heartbeat can be detected as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy using a Doppler device.