NUR 211 LIFESPAN EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
A nurse is assessing a patient for Chadwick's sign. In order to do this correctly, what
action does the nurse take? - Assesses the color of the patient's vaginal mucosa and
cervix.
A patient who has a previous diagnosis of round ligament pain is in the clinic for a
follow-up visit. Which statement by the patient would indicate that teaching objectives
for this problem have been met? - "I have been supporting my uterus with a pillow when
resting."
The nurse has learned that which hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining a
pregnancy? - Progesterone
The nurse caring for perinatal patients understands the term decidua to mean which of
the following? - Endometrial lining of the uterus
A pregnant woman is complaining of frequent heartburn. What statement by the patient
indicates to the nurse that teaching has been effective? - "I will not lie down for 1 hour
after eating."
A father accompanies his partner to her OB clinic visit. The woman is near term. The
father confides to the nurse that the patient is cranky, irritable, and yells at him for no
reason. Which action by the nurse is best? - Educate why the woman needs emotional
support.
A pregnant woman has the nursing diagnosis of risk for ineffective role performance.
What statement by the patient indicates that she is meeting a maternal task associated
with the second trimester? - "This baby seems so real to me since I feel him move."
What type of cultural concern is the most likely deterrent to many women seeking
prenatal care? - Modesty
The nursing instructor explains to a class of students that the pituitary gland has many
functions related to pregnancy. Which of the following functions are performed by
,hormones secreted by this gland? (Select all that apply.) - -Influence ovarian follicular
development
-Stimulate the uterine lining
-Prompt ovulation
-Maintain the pregnancy
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a pregnant woman regarding normal
changes in the nose and nasal passages. What information should the nurse provide?
(Select all that apply.) - -Stuffiness is common.
-Increase your fluid intake.
-Blow your nose gently.
A dosage strength of 0.2 mg per 3 ml is available. Give 0.7 mg. Express your answer to
the nearest tenth. - 10.5 ml
The dosage ordered is 6 mg. Solution available is 4 mg/ml. Calculate the dosage
volume. - 1.5 ml
Covert the following weights from pounds to kilograms: 189 pounds = ______kg (round
to nearest kg) - 86 kg
A woman presents to the family practice clinic complaining of abdominal pain, pain
during ovulation, and heavy periods. What action by the nurse is best? - Prepare the
woman for a pelvic exam.
A patient is in the clinic for an annual exam. Her past medical history includes
endometriosis for which she takes medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera). What
assessment finding would the nurse relate to the medical condition or medication? - 20-
lb weight gain
A 21-year-old woman who has not been sexually active is in the clinic and requests a
Gardasil vaccination. After giving the shot, what instruction does the nurse provide to
her? - Return in 2 months for the next shot.
A nulliparous 53-year-old woman is in the clinic complaining of lower abdominal
fullness, heavy menses, and severe menstrual cramping. What treatment does the
nurse anticipate for this woman? - Administration of leuprolide (Lupron)
A clinic nurse sees adolescent girls frequently. Many of the girls should be screened for
gonorrhea and Chlamydia infection, but they are hesitant about having a pelvic exam.
What option can the nurse offer these girls? - Urine collection
, A patient who is 28 weeks pregnant calls the obstetrical clinic and complains of
irregular, painless contractions that last for 10 to 15 seconds. What response by the
nurse is best? - "If they last more than 60 seconds or become regular, come in."
A nurse is assessing a patient in the women's clinic for Chadwick's sign. How does the
nurse perform this assessment? - Inspects the vulva and vagina for a bluish tint
An instructor is explaining to students in the OB rotation that Goodell's sign is which of
the following? - Cervical softening
A nurse is teaching a woman who is in her first trimester of pregnancy about physical
changes she can expect. Which information should the nurse provide? - Pregnant
women are more susceptible to yeast infections.
A pregnant woman in the perinatal clinic complains of a diffuse, reddish discoloration of
her palms. What action by the nurse is most appropriate? - Explain that this is a normal
finding.
A woman in her third trimester of pregnancy complains of a painful burning sensation in
her hands and lower arms. Which action by the nurse is best? - Advise the woman to
elevate her hands at night.
A pregnant woman in the perinatal clinic complains of occasional fainting. Which action
by the nurse is best? - Tell her to lie down on her left side if she has warning signs.
A woman in the emergency department is in her third trimester and is bleeding heavily
from a laceration on her thigh from a car crash. She is pale and diaphoretic. Her blood
pressure is 138/82 mm Hg. What can the nurse conclude from this information? - Her
increased blood volume is maintaining the blood pressure.
A woman in the third trimester of her first pregnancy complains of excessive fatigue. Her
hemoglobin is 11.2 g/dL. What action by the nurse is best? - Assess the woman's diet
for adequate iron and protein.
A woman in her second trimester of pregnancy is in the clinic for a checkup. She
complains of feeling short of breath at times. Her lungs are clear and her oxygen
saturation is 98%. Her vital signs are all normal. What action by the nurse is best? -
Encourage slow, deep breathing.
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