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Complications of antenatal care Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the priority nursing intervention for the patient who has had an incomplete abortion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The priority nursing intervention for a patient with incomplete abortion is to ensure fluid replacement by inserting an IV line (Choice C). This is crucial to address potential hypovolemia and prevent further complications. Providing medication (Choice A) or positioning the patient (Choice D) is important but not as immediate as ensuring fluid replacement. Preoperative teaching (Choice B) is not necessary until the patient is stable.
Question 2 of 5
For the patient who delivered at 6:30 AM on January 10, Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) must be administered prior to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 6:30 AM on January 13. RhoGAM should be administered within 72 hours after delivery to prevent Rh isoimmunization. Since the patient delivered at 6:30 AM on January 10, the administration should be done before 6:30 AM on January 13 to ensure it falls within the 72-hour window. Choices B, C, and D fall outside this critical timeframe and would not be appropriate for administering RhoGAM.
Question 3 of 5
Which major neonatal complication is carefully monitored after the birth of the infant of a diabetic mother?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Hypoglycemia. Infants of diabetic mothers are at risk for hypoglycemia due to excessive insulin production in response to high maternal blood glucose levels. Monitoring blood glucose levels is crucial to prevent complications. Hypercalcemia (B) is not typically associated with infants of diabetic mothers. Hypoinsulinemia (C) refers to low insulin levels, which is not a major concern in this context. Hypobilirubinemia (D) is low levels of bilirubin and is not a common complication in infants of diabetic mothers.
Question 4 of 5
Which form of heart disease in women of childbearing years usually has a benign effect on pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Mitral valve prolapse. Mitral valve prolapse is a common condition in women of childbearing years and usually has a benign effect on pregnancy due to its typically mild symptoms and low risk of complications. The mitral valve leaflets bulging back into the left atrium during systole do not typically interfere with pregnancy. On the other hand, choices A, C, and D (Cardiomyopathy, Rheumatic heart disease, and Congenital heart disease) are more likely to have serious implications for pregnancy due to the potential for heart failure, arrhythmias, or other complications that can impact both the mother and the fetus.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has a history of drug use and is screened for hepatitis B during the first trimester. Which action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Plan for retesting during the third trimester. This is because screening for hepatitis B in the first trimester may not accurately reflect the patient's current status. Retesting in the third trimester ensures an updated result closer to delivery, allowing for appropriate interventions if needed. A: Practice respiratory isolation is incorrect because hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids, not through respiratory droplets. C: Discuss the recommendation to bottle feed her baby is incorrect as breastfeeding is not contraindicated in mothers with hepatitis B. D: Anticipate administering the vaccination for hepatitis B as soon as possible is incorrect as vaccination is not the immediate next step after screening; retesting and further evaluation are necessary before deciding on vaccination.