Pregnant womans - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

In evaluating the level of a pregnant womans risk of having a low-birth-weight (LBW) infant, which factor is the most important for the nurse to consider? African-American race Cigarette smoking Poor nutritional status Limited maternal education ANS: A For African-American births, the incidence of LBW infants is twice that of Caucasian births. Race is a nonmodifiable risk factor. Cigarette smoking is an important factor in potential infant mortality rates, but it is not the most impo...

In evaluating the level of a pregnant womans risk of having a low-birth-weight (LBW) infant, which factor is the most important for the nurse to consider? African-American race Cigarette smoking Poor nutritional status Limited maternal education ANS: A For African-American births, the incidence of LBW infants is twice that of Caucasian births. Race is a nonmodifiable risk factor. Cigarette smoking is an important factor in potential infant mortality rates, but it is not the most impo...

NU 518 Exam 1 Study Questions with All Correct Answers Update A patient is being seen at the clinic for her 10-week prenatal visit. She asks when she will be able to hear the babys heartbeat. The nurse should reply: a The babys heartbeat is not usually heard until the second trimester. b The babys heartbeat may be heard anywhere from the ninth to the twelfth week. c It is often difficult to hear the heartbeat at this point, but we can try. d It is normal to hear the heartbeat at 6 week...

Maternity and Womens Health Care 12th Edition Lowdermilk Test Bank (1).pdf1. In evaluating the level of a pregnant womans risk of having a low-birth-weight (LBW) infant, which factor is the most important for the nurse to consider? a. African-American race b. Cigarette smoking c. Poor nutritional status d. Limited maternal education ANS: A For African-American births, the incidence of LBW infants is twice that of Caucasian births. Race is a nonmodifiable risk factor. Cigarette smokin...

In evaluating the level of a pregnant womans risk of having a low-birth-weight (LBW) infant, which factor is the most important for the nurse to consider? a. African-American race b. Cigarette smoking c. Poor nutritional status d. Limited maternal education ANS: A For African-American births, the incidence of LBW infants is twice that of Caucasian births. Race is a nonmodifiable risk factor. Cigarette smoking is an important factor in potential infant mortality rates, but it is not the ...

1. A woman has chosen the calendar method of conception control. Which is the most important action the nurse should perform during the assessment process? a.Obtain a history of the womans menstrual cycle lengths for the past 6 to 12 months. b.Determine the clients weight gain and loss pattern for the previous year. c.Examine skin pigmentation and hair texture for hormonal changes. d.Explore the clients previous experiences with conception control. - Answer ANS: A The calendar met...

1. A woman has chosen the calendar method of conception control. Which is the most important action the nurse should perform during the assessment process? a.Obtain a history of the womans menstrual cycle lengths for the past 6 to 12 months. b.Determine the clients weight gain and loss pattern for the previous year. c.Examine skin pigmentation and hair texture for hormonal changes. d.Explore the clients previous experiences with conception control. - correct answer ANS: A The calend...

TEST BANK FOR MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE 6 TH EDITION BY PERRYChapter 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: a. Diabetes mellitus. c. Chronic hypertension. b. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). d. Anemia. ANS: A The most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors are diabetes and hypertension associated with pregnancy. Both of ...

calculate a due date - Answer-take the first day of LMP add 7 days, subtract 3 months ex Last LMP 6/10-6/15 3/17 how much weight should a woman gain during pregancy? - Answer-28 pounds + or - 3 how much weight should a pregnant woman gain during 1st trimester - Answer-1 pound each month 3 pounds = 3 months how much weight should a woman gain during 2nd & 3rd trimester - Answer-1 pound per week how to calculate a womans total ideal weight gain for pregnancy - Answer-take the week of gesta...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In evaluating the level of a pregnant womans risk of having a lowbirth-weight (LBW) infant,which factor is the most important for the nurse to consider? a. African-American race b. Cigarette smoking c. Poor nutritional status d. Limited maternal education ANS: A For African-American births, the incidence of LBW infants is twice that of Caucasian births. Race is a nonmodifiable risk factor. Cigarette smoking is an important factor in potential infant mortality rat...