Question 1

During inpatient psychiatric hospitalization,it is important for the new mother to have:

Accepted Answer

A) Contact with her significant other 
B) Supervised and guided visits with her infant 
C) No contact with anyone who annoys her 
D) The infant with her at all times 
A) Contact with her significant other 
B) Supervised and guided visits with her infant 
C) No contact with anyone who annoys her 
D) The infant with her at all times B

Question 2

To date the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)has approved several specific categories of psychotropic medications as safe for use during pregnancy.Is this statement true or false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

According to Beck's studies,what risk factor for postpartum depression (PPD)is likely to have the greatest effect on the woman's condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Prenatal depression 
B) Single-mother status 
C) Low socioeconomic status 
D) Unplanned or unwanted pregnancy 
A) Prenatal depression 
B) Single-mother status 
C) Low socioeconomic status 
D) Unplanned or unwanted pregnancy A

Question 4

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders that affect women.While providing care to the maternity client,a nurse should be aware that one of these disorders is likely to be triggered by the process of labor and birth.This disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A) Phobias 
B) Panic disorder 
C) Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTS
D)  
D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OC
D)  
A) Phobias 
B) Panic disorder 
C) Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTS
D)  
D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OC
D)

Question 5

Of all pregnant women being treated for depression,approximately one third have a first occurrence during pregnancy.All pregnant and postpartum women should be screened for perinatal mood disorders by using the _________________ Postnatal Depression Scale.

Accepted Answer

Edinburgh
The 10-item Edinburg

Question 6

When a woman is diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD)with psychotic features,one of the main concerns is that she may:

Accepted Answer

A) Have outbursts of anger 
B) Neglect her hygiene 
C) Harm her infant 
D) Lose interest in her husband 
A) Have outbursts of anger 
B) Neglect her hygiene 
C) Harm her infant 
D) Lose interest in her husband

Question 7

Possible alternative and complementary therapies for postpartum depression (PPD)for breastfeeding mothers include (choose all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A) Acupressure 
B) Aromatherapy 
C) St.John's wort 
D) Wine consumption 
E) Yoga 
A) Acupressure 
B) Aromatherapy 
C) St.John's wort 
D) Wine consumption 
E) Yoga

Question 8

With shortened hospital stays,new mothers are often discharged before they begin to experience symptoms of the baby blues or postpartum depression.As part of the discharge teaching,the nurse can prepare the mother for this adjustment to her new role by instructing her regarding self-care activities to help prevent postpartum depression.The most accurate statement as related to these activities is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Stay home and avoid outside activities to ensure adequate rest 
B) Be certain that you are the only caregiver for your baby in order to facilitate infant attachment 
C) Keep feelings of sadness and adjustment to your new role to yourself 
D) Realize that this is a common occurrence that affects many women 
A) Stay home and avoid outside activities to ensure adequate rest 
B) Be certain that you are the only caregiver for your baby in order to facilitate infant attachment 
C) Keep feelings of sadness and adjustment to your new role to yourself 
D) Realize that this is a common occurrence that affects many women

Question 9

Clinical manifestations of a manic episode in the pregnant woman include all except:

Accepted Answer

A) Psychomotor agitation and lack of sleep 
B) Increased appetite and lack of interest in activities 
C) Hyperactivity and distractibility 
D) Pressured speech and grandiosity 
A) Psychomotor agitation and lack of sleep 
B) Increased appetite and lack of interest in activities 
C) Hyperactivity and distractibility 
D) Pressured speech and grandiosity

Question 10

Less than 10% of women who are substance abusers receive treatment for their addiction during pregnancy.Is this statement true or false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol 
B) Caffeine 
C) Tobacco 
D) Chocolate 
A) Alcohol 
B) Caffeine 
C) Tobacco 
D) Chocolate

Question 12

As a powerful central nervous system (CNS)stimulant,which of these substances can lead to miscarriage,preterm labor,placental separation (abruption),and stillbirth?

Accepted Answer

A) Heroin 
B) Alcohol 
C) PCP 
D) Cocaine 
A) Heroin 
B) Alcohol 
C) PCP 
D) Cocaine

Question 13

To provide adequate postpartum care,the nurse should be aware that postpartum depression (PPD)without psychotic features:

Accepted Answer

A) Is the "baby blues" plus the woman has a visit with a counselor or psychologist 
B) Is more common among older Caucasian women because they have higher expectations 
C) Is distinguished by pervasive sadness along with mood swings 
D) Will disappear on its own without outside help 
A) Is the "baby blues" plus the woman has a visit with a counselor or psychologist 
B) Is more common among older Caucasian women because they have higher expectations 
C) Is distinguished by pervasive sadness along with mood swings 
D) Will disappear on its own without outside help

Question 14

Despite warnings,prenatal exposure to alcohol continues to far exceed exposure to illicit drugs.A diagnosis of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)is made when there are visible markers in each of three categories.Which is not a recognized category for diagnosis of FAS?

Accepted Answer

A) Respiratory conditions 
B) Impaired growth 
C) Central nervous system (CNS)abnormality 
D) Craniofacial dysmorphologies 
A) Respiratory conditions 
B) Impaired growth 
C) Central nervous system (CNS)abnormality 
D) Craniofacial dysmorphologies

Question 15

The standard of care for women who are dependent on heroin or other narcotics is ____________________ maintenance treatment (MMT).

Accepted Answer

Methadone
MMT should be offered as part

Exam 32: Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse in Pregnancy

During inpatient psychiatric hospitalization,it is important for the new mother to have:

To date the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)has approved several specific categories of psychotropic medications as safe for use during pregnancy.Is this statement true or false?

According to Beck's studies,what risk factor for postpartum depression (PPD)is likely to have the greatest effect on the woman's condition?

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders that affect women.While providing care to the maternity client,a nurse should be aware that one of these disorders is likely to be triggered by the process of labor and birth.This disorder is:

Of all pregnant women being treated for depression,approximately one third have a first occurrence during pregnancy.All pregnant and postpartum women should be screened for perinatal mood disorders by using the _________________ Postnatal Depression Scale.

When a woman is diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD)with psychotic features,one of the main concerns is that she may:

Possible alternative and complementary therapies for postpartum depression (PPD)for breastfeeding mothers include (choose all that apply):

Clinical manifestations of a manic episode in the pregnant woman include all except:

Less than 10% of women who are substance abusers receive treatment for their addiction during pregnancy.Is this statement true or false?

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

As a powerful central nervous system (CNS)stimulant,which of these substances can lead to miscarriage,preterm labor,placental separation (abruption),and stillbirth?

To provide adequate postpartum care,the nurse should be aware that postpartum depression (PPD)without psychotic features:

Despite warnings,prenatal exposure to alcohol continues to far exceed exposure to illicit drugs.A diagnosis of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)is made when there are visible markers in each of three categories.Which is not a recognized category for diagnosis of FAS?

The standard of care for women who are dependent on heroin or other narcotics is ____________________ maintenance treatment (MMT).

21st Century Maternity and Womens Health Nursing

Community Care: the Family and Culture

Clinical Genetics

Assessment and Health Promotion

Violence Against Women

Reproductive System Concerns

Sexually Transmitted and Other Infections

Contraception and Abortion

Infertility

Problems of the Breast

Structural Disorders and Neoplasms of the Reproductive System

Conception and Fetal Development

Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy

Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy

Labor and Birth Processes

Pain Management

Fetal Assessment During Labor

Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth

Postpartum Physiology

Nursing Care of the Family During the Postpartum Period

Transition to Parenthood

Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn

Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family

Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

Assessment for Risk Factors in Pregnancy

Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Antepartum Hemorrhagic Disorders

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders in Pregnancy

Medical-Surgical Problems in Pregnancy

Obstetric Critical Care

Labor and Birth Complications

Postpartum Complications

Acquired Problems of the Newborn

Hemolytic Disorders and Congenital Anomalies

Nursing Care of the High Risk Newborn

Perinatal Loss and Grief

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