Obstetrics-Maternal And Child Health Nursing Practice Test
SITUATION : Aling Martha, a 32 year old fish vendor from baranggay matahimik came to see you
... [Show More] at the prenatal clinic. She brought with her all her three children. Maye, 1 year 6 months; Joy, 3 and Dan, 7 years old. She mentioned that she stopped taking oral contraceptives several months ago and now suspects she is pregnant. She cannot remember her LMP.
1. Which of the following would be useful in calculating Aling Martha's EDC?
A. Appearance of linea negra
B. First FHT by fetoscope
C. Increase pulse rate
D. Presence of edema
2. Which hormone is necessary for a positive pregnancy test?
A. Progesterone
B. HCG
C. Estrogen
D. Placental Lactogen
3. With this pregnancy, Aling Martha is a
A. P3 G3
B. Primigravida
C. P3 G4
D. P0 G3
4. In explaining the development of her baby, you identified in chronological order of growth of the fetus as it occurs in pregnancy as
A. Ovum, embryo, zygote, fetus, infant
B. Zygote, ovum, embryo, fetus, infant
C. Ovum, zygote, embryo, fetus, infant
D. Zygote, ovum, fetus, embryo, infant
5. Aling Martha states she is happy to be pregnant. Which behavior is elicited by her during your assessment that would lead you to think she is stressed?
A. She told you about her drunk husband
B. She states she has very meager income from selling
C. She laughs at every advise you give even when its not funny
D. She has difficulty following instructions
6. When teaching Aling Martha about her pregnancy, you should include personal common discomforts. Which of the following is an indication for prompt professional supervision?
A. Constipation and hemorrhoids
B. Backache
C. Facial edema
D. frequent urination
7. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for you to include in Aling Martha's prenatal teaching plan?
A. Exercise is very tiresome, it should be avoided
B. Limit your food intake
C. Smoking has no harmful effect on the growth and development of fetus
D. Avoid unnecessary fatigue, rest periods should be included in you schedule
8. The best advise you can give to Aling Martha regarding prevention of varicosities is
A. Raise the legs while in upright position and put it against the wall several times a day
B. Lay flat for most hours of the day
C. Use garters with nylon stocking
D. Wear support hose
9. In a 32 day menstrual cycle, ovulation usually occurs on the
A. 14th day after menstruation
B. 18th day after menstruation
C. 20th day after menstruation
D. 24th day after menstruation
10. Placenta is the organ that provides exchange of nutrients and waste products between mother and fetus. This develops by
A. First month
B. Third month
C. Fifth month
D. Seventh month [Show Less]