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Varneys Midwifery 6th Edition Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which one of the following statements is correct with regards to puerperal psychosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Puerperal psychosis often presents with manic episodes in the majority of cases.
Question 2 of 5
The AGACNP is counseling a patient about various methods of tumor biopsy. Which of the following is not an accurate statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Typically, excisional biopsy is preferred over incisional biopsy whenever feasible because it provides a more accurate representation of the tumor since the entire mass is removed. This benefits both the patient (by potentially preventing the need for a second procedure) and the medical team (by ensuring a more comprehensive evaluation of the tumor). It is important to remove the entire lesion during excisional biopsy to make an accurate diagnosis. Incisional biopsy, on the other hand, involves taking only a portion of the tumor for examination, which may lead to potential sampling error and inadequate representation of the tumor.
Question 3 of 5
Mrs. Coates is a 65-year-old female who is on postoperative day 1 following a duodenal resection for a bleeding ulcer. She had an uneventful immediate postoperative course, but throughout the course of day 1 she has complained of a mild abdominal discomfort that has progressed throughout the day. This evening the AGACNP is called to the bedside to evaluate the patient for persistent and progressive discomfort. Likely causes of her symptoms include all of the following except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the scenario described, Mrs. Coates is a 65-year-old female who is on the first day postoperatively following a duodenal resection for a bleeding ulcer. Given her surgical history and the progression of her abdominal discomfort, the likely causes to consider are complications related to the surgery. Options B, C, and D are all potential postoperative complications following a duodenal resection:
Question 4 of 5
Priority nursing diagnoses for Mrs. Q (Breech presentation):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nursing diagnoses include risks of uterine rupture, fetal distress, and pain management.
Question 5 of 5
Total loss of polarity and fundal dominance leads to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loss of polarity and fundal dominance can lead to precipitate labor.