PNLE: Maternal and Child Health Nursing Exam 1
1. A client asks the nurse what a third degree laceration is. She was informed that she had one. The
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explains that this is:
A. that extended their anal sphincter
B. through the skin and into the muscles
C. that involves anterior rectal wall
D. that extends through the perineal muscle.
2. Betina 30 weeks AOG discharged with a diagnosis of placenta previa. The nurse knows that the client
understands her care at home when she says:
A. I am happy to note that we can have sex occasionally when I have no bleeding.
B. I am afraid I might have an operation when my due comes
C. I will have to remain in bed until my due date comes
D. I may go back to work since I stay only at the office.
3. The uterus has already risen out of the pelvis and is experiencing farther into the abdominal area at
about the:
A. 8th week of pregnancy
B. 10th week of pregnancy
C. 12th week of pregnancy
D. 18th week of pregnancy
4. Which of the following urinary symptoms does the pregnant woman most frequently experience during
the first trimester:
A. frequency
B. dysuria
C. incontinence
D. burning
5. Mrs. Jimenez went to the health center for pre-natal check-up. the student nurse took her weight and
revealed 142 lbs. She asked the student nurse how much should she gain weight in her pregnancy.
A. 20-30 lbs
B. 25-35 lbs
C. 30- 40 lbs
D. 10-15 lbs
6. The nurse is preparing Mrs. Jordan for cesarean delivery. Which of the following key concept should
the nurse consider when implementing nursing care?
A. Explain the surgery, expected outcome and kind of anesthetics.
B. Modify preoperative teaching to meet the needs of either a planned or emergency cesarean birth.
C. Arrange for a staff member of the anesthesia department to explain what to expect post-operatively.
D. Instruct the mother’s support person to remain in the family lounge until after the delivery.
7. Bettine Gonzales is hospitalized for the treatment of severe preecplampsia. Which of the following
represents an unusual finding for this condition?
A. generalized edema
B. proteinuria 4+
C. blood pressure of 160/110
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