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OB practice questions NCLEX. Top Pool Questions and answers, 100% accurate, rated A+. A 27 year-old pregnant women had a pre conceptual body mass index (BMI) of 18.0. The nurse knows that this woman's total recommended weight gain during pregnant should be at least? A) 27.5 lbs B) 35 lbs ...

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A 27 year-old pregnant women had a pre conceptual body mass index (BMI) of 18.0. The nurse knows
that this woman's total recommended weight gain during pregnant should be at least?



A) 27.5 lbs

B) 35 lbs

C) 44 lbs - ✔✔-B) 35 lbs



As relates to the structure and function of the placenta, the maternity nurse should be aware that:



A) Optimal blood circulation is achieved through the placenta when the woman is lying on her back or
standing.

B) As one of its early functions, the placenta acts as an endocrine gland.

C) As the placenta widens, it gradually thins to allow easier passage of air and nutrients.

D) The placenta is able to keep out most potentially toxic substances such as cigarette some to which
the mother is exposed. - ✔✔-B) As one of its early functions, the placenta acts as an endocrine gland.



Physiologic anemia often occurs during pregnancy as a result of:



A) Dilution of hemoglobin concentration

B) Decreased production of erythrocytes

C) Inadequate intake of iron

D) The fetus establishing iron stores - ✔✔-A) Dilution of hemoglobin concentration

, Cardiovascular system changes occur during pregnancy. Which finding would be considered normal for a
woman in her second trimester?



A) Increased blood pressure

B) Less audible heart sounds (S1, S2)

C) Increased pulse rate

D) Decreased red blood cell (RBC) production - ✔✔-C) Increased pulse rate



When discussing work and travel during pregnancy with a pregnant patient, nurses should instruct them
that:



A) While working or traveling in a car or a plane, women should arrange to walk around at least every
hour or so.

B) Women should avoid seat belts and shoulder restraints in car because they press on the fetus

C) Metal detectors at airport security can harm the fetus if woman passes through them a number of
times.

D) Women should sit for long as possible and cross legs that the knees from time to time for exercise. -
✔✔-A) While working or traveling in a car or a plane, women should arrange to walk around at least
every hour or so.



A woman's cousin gave birth to an infant with congenital heart abnormality. The woman ask the nurse
when such abnormalities occur during development. Which response by the nurse is the most accurate?

A) "They occur between the third and fifth week of development."

B) "We don't really know when such defects occur."

C) "It depends on what caused the defect"

D) "They usually occur in the first 2 weeks of development" - ✔✔-A) "They occur between the third and
fifth week of development."



A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant is informed by the nurse that a danger sign of pregnant could be:

A) Edema in the ankles and feet at the end of the day

B) Heart palpitations

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