Exam 13: Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy

A first-time mother at 18 weeks of gestation is in for her regularly scheduled prenatal visit.The client tells the nurse that she is afraid that she is going into premature labor because she is beginning to have regular contractions.The nurse explains that this is the Braxton Hicks sign and teaches the client that this type of contraction:

In order to reassure and educate pregnant clients about changes in the cervix,vagina,and position of the fetus,nurses should be aware that:

A woman at 10 weeks of gestation who is seen in the prenatal clinic with presumptive signs and symptoms of pregnancy likely has:

Some pregnant clients may complain of changes in their voice and impaired hearing.The nurse can tell these clients that these are common reactions to:

The diagnosis of pregnancy is based on which positive signs of pregnancy? Choose all that apply.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)is an important biochemical marker for pregnancy and therefore the basis for many tests.A maternity nurse should be aware that:

The mucous plug that forms in the endocervical canal is called the:

A woman's obstetric history indicates that she is pregnant for the fourth time,and all her children from previous pregnancies are living.One was born at 39 weeks of gestation,twins were born at 34 weeks of gestation,and another child was born at 35 weeks of gestation.What is her gravidity and parity using the GTPAL system?

Which statement about a condition of pregnancy is accurate?

A nurse caring for a pregnant client must understand that the hormone essential for maintaining pregnancy is:

____________________ is when the fetus begins to descend and drop into the pelvis.

A nurse providing care to a pregnant woman should know that all are normal gastrointestinal changes in pregnancy except:

A 31-year-old woman believes that she may be pregnant.She took an over-the-counter (OTC)pregnancy test 1 week ago after missing her period;the test was positive.During her assessment interview,the nurse inquires about the woman's last menstrual period (LMP)and asks whether she is taking any medications.The woman states that she takes medicine for epilepsy.She has been under considerable stress lately at work and has not been sleeping well.She also has a history of irregular periods.Her physical examination does not indicate that she is pregnant.She has an ultrasound scan,which reveals that she is not pregnant.What is the most likely cause of the false-positive pregnancy test result?

Appendicitis may be difficult to diagnose in pregnancy because the appendix is:

A pregnant woman tells her nurse that she is worried about the blotchy,brownish coloring over her cheeks,nose,and forehead.The nurse can reassure her that this is a normal condition related to hormonal change,commonly called the mask of pregnancy or,scientifically:

In order to reassure and educate pregnant clients about the functioning of their kidneys in eliminating waste products,maternity nurses should be aware that:

A woman is in her seventh month of pregnancy.She has been complaining of nasal congestion and occasional epistaxis.The nurse suspects that:

The musculoskeletal system adapts to the changes that occur during pregnancy.A woman can expect to experience what change?

In order to reassure and educate pregnant clients about changes in their cardiovascular system,maternity nurses should be aware that:

In order to reassure and educate pregnant clients about changes in the uterus,nurses should be aware that: