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ADN 240 Exam 1 All Possible Questions Latest Update Actual Exam from Credible Sources with 250 Questions and Verified Correct Answers Golden Ticket to Guaranteed A+ Verified by Professor
ADN 240 Exam 1 All Possible Questions Latest
Update 2024-2025 Actual Exam from Credible
Sources with 250 Questions and Verified Correct
Answers Golden Ticket to Guaranteed A+
Verified by Professor
#1 presenting position? - CORRECT ANSWER: LOA (Left Occiput Anterior)
Are hCG levels low or high for ectopic pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER: low
Backaches: when does it occur and what should a pregnant woman do about it -
CORRECT ANSWER: 2nd and 3rd Trimesters
- exercise regularly
- perform pelvic tilt exercises (alternate arching & straightening back)
- use proper body mechanics by using legs to lift
- use side-lying position
Braxton hicks contractions: when does it occur and what should a pregnant woman do
about it - CORRECT ANSWER: 1st Trimester onward (may increase in
intensity/frequency in 3rd)
- change of position and walking can can cause them to subside
- if they increase in intensity/frequency (true contractions) with regularity, notify provider
Breast tenderness: when does it occur and what should a pregnant woman do about it -
CORRECT ANSWER: 1st Trimester
- wear a bra that provides adequate support
,Checking vitals during 2nd stage? - CORRECT ANSWER: BP every 15 minutes
FHR every contraction
Observe bloody show
Watching for bulging membranes
Watch for presenting part
Assist with positioning/breathing
Constipation: when does it occur and what should a pregnant woman do about it -
CORRECT ANSWER: 2nd and 3rd Trimesters
- drink plenty of fluids
- eat a diet high in fiber
- exercise regularly
Define diagnostic signs of pregnancy. Why are they positive? - CORRECT ANSWER:
These are confirmations of pregnancy; they are 100% objective and give a positive
pregnancy result.
Define objective pregnancy signs. Why are they probable? - CORRECT ANSWER:
These are changes that may be detected by a provider's physical exam. They are likely
(probable) but not 100% predictors.
Define spontaneous abortion - CORRECT ANSWER: loss of embryo or fetus less than
500 g or less than 20 weeks gestation
Define subjective pregnancy signs. Why are they presumptive? - CORRECT ANSWER:
These are changes that the mother can perceive. They are the least reliable because
they may be caused by another condition.
Definition of postpartum hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWER: the definition is
Describe the maternal characteristics of a woman in active phase. - CORRECT
ANSWER: helpless; contractions take breath away, may hunch over; anxiety and
restlessness increase as contractions become stronger
Describe the maternal characteristics of a woman in latent phase. - CORRECT
ANSWER: talkative and eager; may be relieved; is able to deal but has some discomfort
Describe the maternal characteristics of a woman in transition phase. - CORRECT
ANSWER: may feel "out of control"; N/V; may be very focused; tired, restless, irritable;
often states they "cannot continue"
Describe the objective signs of pregnancy that involve pelvic organ changes. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Ballottement (push on cervix, feel a rebound)
Hegar's sign (softening of lower uterine segment/isthmus)
Goodell's sign (softening of cervix)
Chadwick's sign (blue/purple vagina & cervix)
, Describe transverse lie. - CORRECT ANSWER: Fetal long axis is horizontal, right angle
to maternal axis, and will not accommodate vaginal birth. C-section if baby doesn't
rotate.
During delivery, how is a vaginal exam done and what does it tell us? - CORRECT
ANSWER: performed digitally
cervical dilation and effacement
descent of fetus through birth conal as measured by fetal station
fetal position, presenting part, lie
membranes intact or ruptured
During latent phase, how should a nurse encourage the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Encourage her to use breathing measures and techniques like music,
distraction, etc.
IV analgesics may be prescribed
During what stage do women begin to feel the need to have a BM and want to push (but
should be discouraged due to cervix size)? - CORRECT ANSWER: Transition phase of
first stage
During what trimester do you start measuring the fundal height? - CORRECT ANSWER:
2nd trimester
Fatigue: when does it occur and what should a pregnant woman do about it -
CORRECT ANSWER: 1st and 3rd Trimesters
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