Maternal Newborn OB Final Exam Questions
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b. Correct. Pregnant women and women who are attempting pregnancy
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contact with cat feces. Exposure occurs when the protozoan parasite found in cat feces
and uncooked or rare beef and lamb is ingested. Wearing a mask will not decrease the
risk through ingestion of the parasite. - Answer-Which of the following statements by a
pregnant woman indicates she needs additional teaching on ways to reduce risks to her
unborn child from the potential effects of exposure to toxoplasmosis?a. "I will avoid rare
lamb."b. "I will wear a mask when cleaning my cat's litter box."c. "I understand that
exposure to toxoplasmosis can cause blindness in the baby."d. "I will avoid rare beef."
c. Correct. - Answer-The fetal circulatory structure that connects the pulmonary artery
with the descending aorta is known as which of the following?a. Ductus venosusb.
Foramen ovalec. Ductus arteriosusd. Internal iliac artery
d. Correct. Oligohydramnios refers to a decreased amount of amniotic fluid of less than
500 mL at term or 50% reduction of normal amounts. - Answer-A woman at 40 weeks'
gestation has a diagnosis of oligohydramnios. Which of the following statements related
to oligohydramnios is correct?a. It indicates that there is a 25% increase in amniotic
fluid.b. It indicates that there is a 25% reduction of amniotic fluid.c. It indicates that there
is a 50% increase in amniotic fluid.d. It indicates that there is a 50% reduction of
amniotic fluid
C - Answer-The nurse takes the history of a client, G2 P1, at her first prenatal visit. The
client is referred to a genetic counselor, due to her previous child having a diagnosis of
__________.
a. Unilateral amblyopia
b. Subdural hematoma
c. Sickle cell anemia
d. Glomerular nephritis
D - Answer-A nurse is teaching a woman about her menstrual cycle. The nurse states
that __________ is the most important change that happens during the secretory phase
of the menstrual cycle.
a. Maturation of the graafian follicle
b. Multiplication of the fimbriae
c. Secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin
d. Proliferation of the endometrium
A - Answer-An ultrasound of a fetus' heart shows that "normal fetal circulation is
occurring." Which of the following statements is consistent with the finding?
a. A right to left shunt is seen between the atria.
b. Blood is returning to the placenta via the umbilical vein.
c. Blood is returning to the right atrium from the pulmonary system.
d. A right to left shunt is seen between the umbilical arteries.
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