ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 5 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A pregnant patient tells the nurse that she has been nauseated and vomiting. How will the nurse explain that hyperemesis gravidarum is distinguished from morning sickness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances result from persistent nausea and vomiting associated with hyperemesis gravidarum. Dehydration impairs the perfusion to the placenta.
Question 2 of 5
A woman is 9 weeks pregnant and experiencing heavy bleeding and cramping. She reports passing some tissue. Cervical dilation is noted on examination. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Signs and symptoms of an incomplete abortion are similar to those of an inevitable abortion, but some tissue is passed.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse finds a woman crying after she has undergone a dilation and evacuation (D&E) for a missed abortion. What is the most appropriate statement by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An effective technique when communicating with a woman experiencing pregnancy loss is to say, 'I'm here if you need to talk.' The nurse listens and acknowledges the woman's grief.
Question 4 of 5
A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant becomes concerned when she has light vaginal bleeding accompanied by abdominal pain. An ectopic pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound. Which statement indicates that the woman understands the explanation of an ectopic pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized ovum is implanted outside of the uterine cavity.
Question 5 of 5
An ultrasound on a woman who is 32 weeks pregnant reveals the placenta implanted over the entire cervical os. What does the nurse understand best describes this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A total placenta previa describes a condition in which the placenta completely covers the cervical opening.