The nurse is performing a prenatal assessment. What finding is considered a probable sign of pregnancy?
- A. Positive pregnancy test.
- B. Fetal movement felt by the mother.
- C. Visualization of the fetus on ultrasound.
- D. Auscultation of fetal heart tones.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A positive pregnancy test is a probable sign but not definitive, as it could result from other conditions.
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The patient's family history includes sickle cell disease. The patient's partner also has sickle cell disease in the family history. What type of test should the nurse discuss with the couple due to their family history?
- A. carrier screening for both parents
- B. ultrasound at 6 weeks’ gestation
- C. glucose screening for both parents
- D. thyroid testing
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
What are some specific health effects of substance misuse in persons AFAB?
- A. increased risk of lung cancer
- B. higher likelihood of developing diabetes
- C. elevated risk of liver damage and cardiovascular complications
- D. reduced risk of mental health disorders
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The nurse is educating a client about kick counts. When should the client contact the healthcare provider?
- A. Fewer than 10 movements in 2 hours.
- B. Fewer than 5 movements in 1 hour.
- C. No movements after drinking juice.
- D. No movements for 12 hours.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fewer than 10 movements in 2 hours is concerning and warrants further evaluation.
The nurse is assessing a client in labor with variable decelerations on the fetal monitor. What is the priority intervention?
- A. Increase oxytocin infusion.
- B. Reposition the client.
- C. Administer oxygen at 10 L/min.
- D. Notify the healthcare provider.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repositioning the client can alleviate umbilical cord compression, the most common cause of variable decelerations.
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client who is at 38 weeks' gestation and notes that the fetal heart rate is 174 beats/minute. What is the priority nursing action?
- A. Document the finding.
- B. Check the mother's heart rate.
- C. Notify the health care provider (HCP).
- D. Tell the client that the fetal heart rate is normal.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fetal heart rate above 160 bpm at term may indicate fetal distress, requiring immediate notification of the HCP.