100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Davis Advantage for Maternal Child Nursing Care 3rd Edition Scannell CA$26.13   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

Davis Advantage for Maternal Child Nursing Care 3rd Edition Scannell

 12 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • Institution
  • Book

Davis Advantage for Maternal Child Nursing Care 3rd Edition Scannell

Preview 2 out of 9  pages

  • August 20, 2024
  • 9
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
avatar-seller
Test Bank for Davis Advantage for Maternal Child Nursing
Care 3rd Edition Scannell Chapter 1 - 33 Updated , All Chapters
with Answers and Rationals
Which of the following statements best describes Naegele's rule?

It determines the due date based on ultrasound findings and is the most accurate dating method.
It determines the due date based on maternal approximation of sexual activity and is correct within a
week before or after.
It is based on the date of the last menstrual period (LMP) and should be used with caution in women
with irregular menses or who were on hormonal contraception.
It is based on HCG levels assessed through a blood or urine sample at the beginning of pregnancy.
HCG levels spike at a specific time and then decline, determining the gestational age of the pregnancy.
- ANSWER: It is based on the date of the last menstrual period (LMP) and should be used with caution
in women with irregular menses or who were on hormonal contraception.

A transvaginal ultrasound can be used for which of the following? Select all that apply.
To diagnose pregnancy.
To perform a PAP smear.
To obtain an estimated due date (EDD).
To rule out abnormalities in the pregnancy.
To identify STIs or other infections. - ANSWER: To diagnose pregnancy.
To obtain an estimated due date (EDD).
To rule out abnormalities in the pregnancy.

When discussing personal comfort with pregnant patients, which of the following should be
discouraged?
Douching
External genital cleansing
Wearing loose, cotton clothing
Resting in a side-lying position - ANSWER: Douching

Maria is 32 weeks pregnant and complaining of varicosities in her legs. What should be included in her
routine assessments due to this complication?
Nothing should change with her assessments; this is a normal part of pregnancy.
A recommendation to the provider for physical therapy.
Education on prevention and checking peripheral pulses.
Assessments for pregnancy-induced hypertension. - ANSWER: Education on prevention and checking
peripheral pulses.

Krystin is 38 weeks pregnant and in the office today complaining of shortness of breath. What is the
first nursing action you should take as her nurse today?
Reassure her this is a normal part of pregnancy, and she should simply raise her arms over her head
and breathe slow and deep when it happens.
Call 911 and have her transferred to the emergency room.
Put her on a rebreather mask with oxygen running at 10 L/min.
Obtain a full set of vital signs and ask Krystin to tell you more about the shortness of breath she is
having. - ANSWER: Obtain a full set of vital signs and ask Krystin to tell you more about the shortness
of breath she is having.

Since discovering she was pregnant 6 weeks ago, Martina has called her OB office several times a
week for numerous complaints and concerns, all of which were normal or unfounded. Now in her
15th week of pregnancy, she insists on being seen for an ultrasound because she is worried the baby
has something wrong with it. What is Martina suffering from?
This is a normal response to pregnancy in some women and is not concerning.

, She is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and should be referred to counseling.
She is experiencing pregnancy-related anxiety and should be referred to counseling.
She is at increased risk for postpartum depression and may harm herself. - ANSWER: She is
experiencing pregnancy-related anxiety and should be referred to counseling.

Juanita is 11 weeks pregnant with an unintended pregnancy with her life partner Joel. They've begun
discussing where the baby will sleep and are making plans for Juanita to stay home for the first few
years and not work. What maternal process of pregnancy is Juanita displaying?
Binding-in
Fetal embodiment
Seeking safe passage
Nesting - ANSWER: Binding-in

Tina is 6 weeks pregnant and at the OB office for her initial OB visit. She is in a committed relationship
and the pregnancy is not unwelcome though it was unplanned. She states, "I'm just not sure how I
feel about being pregnant, it's not real to me yet." What is your best therapeutic response to Tina?
"We need to get you to a counselor as soon as possible to make sure you don't harm yourself or your
baby."
"Have you talked to your partner about your feelings so you can decide if you'd rather terminate the
pregnancy?"
"Being ambivalent to your pregnancy is a normal response. Do you have any questions or concerns I
can answer for you about your pregnancy?"
"Being ambivalent to your pregnancy is a normal response. You shouldn't worry about anything right
now though, as the baby is fine and so are you." - ANSWER: Being ambivalent to your pregnancy is a
normal response. Do you have any questions or concerns I can answer for you about your pregnancy?

Which of the following are expected responses from an adolescent upon becoming pregnant? Select
all that apply.
Telling her peers she's gaining weight because of a diet change.
Making her first prenatal appointment at 25 weeks.
Making her first prenatal appointment at 8 weeks.
Using the pregnancy as an opportunity to gain independence from her parents.
Being unwilling to name the infant and referring to the pregnancy as 'it'. - ANSWER: Telling her peers
she's gaining weight because of a diet change.
Making her first prenatal appointment at 25 weeks.
Being unwilling to name the infant and referring to the pregnancy as 'it'.

Danielle is 12 weeks pregnant, and her husband Chris is having a difficult time adjusting. He's been
experiencing insomnia, weight gain, food aversion, and nausea. What is Chris experiencing?
Couvade syndrome
Moratorium phase
Ambivalence
Dyspepsia - ANSWER: Couvade syndrome

A previously potty-trained 3-year-old who begins to wet the bed and requests to wear a diaper when
a newborn sibling it brought home is experiencing which behavior?
Aggression
Indifference
Anticipation
Regression - ANSWER: Regression

Which of the following are the most likely to have a hard time adjusting to their new role as
grandparents?
The Smiths, both 62, expecting their fourth grandchild in the last 3 years, all from their three adult
children in stable relationships.
The Browns, 40 and 42, whose 22-year-old daughter let them know she was 10 weeks pregnant 6
months after getting married.

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller phinta004. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for CA$26.13. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

77254 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling

Recently viewed by you


CA$26.13
  • (0)
  Add to cart