A woman arrives at the clinic for a pregnancy test. The first day of her last menstrual period (LMP) was September 10, 2018. Her expected date of delivery (EDD) would be?

A pregnant woman experiencing nausea and vomiting should:

A woman in week 34 of pregnancy reports that she is very uncomfortable because of heartburn. The nurse would suggest that the woman:

Which minerals and vitamins usually are recommended to supplement a pregnant woman’s diet?

Which vitamins or minerals can lead to congenital malformations of the fetus if taken in excess by the mother?

With regard to nutritional needs during lactation, a maternity nurse should be aware that:

While taking a diet history, the nurse might be told that the expectant mother has cravings for ice chips, cornstarch, and baking soda. This represents a nutritional problem known as:

When counseling a client about getting enough iron in her diet, the maternity nurse should tell her that:

A pregnant woman’s diet may not meet her need for folates. A good source of this nutrient is:

A 39-year-old primigravida thinks that she is about 8 weeks pregnant, although she has had irregular menstrual periods all her life. She has a history of smoking approximately one pack of cigarettes a day, but she tells you that she is trying to cut down. Her laboratory data are within normal limits. What diagnostic technique could be used with this pregnant woman at this time?

At 35 weeks of pregnancy a woman experiences preterm labor. Tocolytics are administered and she is placed on bed rest, but she continues to experience regular uterine contractions, and her cervix is beginning to dilate and efface. What would be an important test for fetal well-being at this time?

As related to the care of the patient with anemia, the nurse should be aware that:

_____ use/abuse during pregnancy causes vasoconstriction and decreased placental perfusion, resulting in maternal and neonatal complications.

In caring for an immediate postpartum client, you note petechiae and oozing from her IV site. You would monitor her closely for the clotting disorder:

In caring for the woman with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), what order should the nurse anticipate?

A primigravida is being monitored in her prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. What finding should concern her nurse?

The labor of a pregnant woman with preeclampsia is going to be induced. Before initiating the Pitocin infusion, the nurse reviews the woman’s latest laboratory test findings, which reveal a platelet count of 90,000, an elevated aspartate transaminase (AST) level, and a falling hematocrit. The nurse notifies the physician because the laboratory results are indicative of:

A woman with preeclampsia has a seizure. The nurse’s primary duty during the seizure is to:

A pregnant woman has been receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion for treatment of severe preeclampsia for 24 hours. On assessment, the nurse finds the following vital signs: temperature of 99 degrees Fahrenheit, pulse rate of 88 beats/min, respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min, blood pressure (BP) of 148/90 mm Hg, absent deep tendon reflexes, and no ankle clonus. The client complains, “I’m so thirsty and warm.” The nurse:

A woman at 39 weeks of gestation with a history of preeclampsia is admitted to the labor and birth unit. She suddenly experiences increased contraction frequency of every 1 to 2 minutes; dark red vaginal bleeding; and a tense, painful abdomen. The nurse suspects the onset of:

The patient that you are caring for has severe preeclampsia and is receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion. You become concerned after assessment when the woman exhibits:

Your patient has been receiving magnesium sulfate for 20 hours for treatment of preeclampsia. She just delivered a viable infant girl 30 minutes ago. What uterine findings would you expect to observe/assess in this client?

Your patient is being induced because of her worsening preeclampsia. She is also receiving magnesium sulfate. It appears that her labor has not become active despite several hours of oxytocin administration. She asks the nurse, “Why is it taking so long?” The most appropriate response by the nurse would be:

Nurses should be aware that HELLP syndrome:

In planning care for women with preeclampsia, nurses should be aware that:

Magnesium sulfate is given to women with preeclampsia and eclampsia to:

A woman presents to the emergency department with complaints of bleeding and cramping. The initial nursing history is significant for a last menstrual period 6 weeks ago. On sterile speculum examination, the primary care provider finds that the cervix is closed. The anticipated plan of care for this woman would be based on a probable diagnosis of which type of spontaneous abortion?

The most prevalent clinical manifestation of abruptio placentae (as opposed to placenta previa) is:

A 26-year-old pregnant woman, gravida 2, para 1-0-0-1 is 28 weeks pregnant when she experiences bright red, painless vaginal bleeding. On her arrival at the hospital, what would be an expected diagnostic procedure?

As related to the care of the patient with miscarriage, nurses should be aware that:

Which maternal condition always necessitates delivery by cesarean section?

A placenta previa in which the placental edge just reaches the internal os is more commonly known as:

What condition indicates concealed hemorrhage when the patient experiences an abruptio placentae?

The priority nursing intervention when admitting a pregnant woman who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy is to:

A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension is admitted complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that these signs are an indication of:

The nurse providing care for a woman with preterm labor who is receiving terbutaline would include which intervention to identify side effects of the drug?

In evaluating the effectiveness of magnesium sulfate for the treatment of preterm labor, what finding would alert the nurse to possible side effects?

The nurse is caring for a client whose labor is being augmented with oxytocin. He or she recognizes that the oxytocin should be discontinued immediately if there is evidence of:

With regard to the process of augmentation of labor, the nurse should be aware that it:

The nurse practicing in a labor setting knows that the woman most at risk for uterine rupture is:

The priority nursing care associated with an oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion is:

When assessing a woman in labor, the nurse is aware that the relationship of the fetal body parts to one another is called fetal:

The nurse has received report regarding her patient in labor. The woman’s last vaginal examination was recorded as 3 cm, 30%, and ?2-2. The nurse’s interpretation of this assessment is that:

To care for a laboring woman adequately, the nurse understands that the __________ stage of labor varies the most in length?

The factors that affect the process of labor and birth, known commonly as the five Ps, include all except:

Which basic type of pelvis includes the correct description and percentage of occurrence in women?

To teach patients about the process of labor adequately, the nurse knows that which event is the best indicator of true labor?