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WorksheetsFetal Development and Physical changes during Pregnancy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
A pregnant woman lives in a community that is experiencing a measles outbreak because of a lack of immunization. The woman says she heard that measles are teratogenic and does not know what that means. Which statement by the nurse best explains this concept?
“The growing baby can catch measles and get very sick.”
“The measles virus acts as a harmful substance that could hurt the fetus.”
“A teratogen, such as the measles virus, can cause fetal death.”
“It means that a mother exposed to measles will probably miscarry.”
The nurse admits a woman in the second trimester of pregnancy to the obstetric clinic for her regular examination. The patient asks the nurse if it is safe to take an OTC pain reliever for minor pain during pregnancy. Which is the nurse’s best response?
“Common OTC pain relievers are Category A medication, so it is safe to take during pregnancy.”
“The safest thing for the growing fetus is to avoid all medications during pregnancy.”
“What kind of medication have you taken in the past for minor pain?”
“Talk with the provider about the safest medications to take during pregnancy.”
The nurse caring for a family shortly after a birth overhears the father of the baby say, “Well, you gave me another daughter. I guess you can’t produce boys.” Which is the nurse’s best response?
“It is the father who determines the sex of the baby.”
“Girls are nice, too, and are often closer to their father than boys.”
“It isn’t the mother’s fault when girls are produced instead of boys.”
“There are scientific methods of producing male children if you are interested.”
The nurse receives an order to administer a Category X medication to a woman of childbearing age who denies pregnancy. Which action will the nurse take before administering this medication?
Asking the woman if there is any chance of pregnancy
Requesting an order to perform a serum pregnancy test
Administering the medication
Requesting an order for a different medication
A patient who recently delivered twins has learned that each baby has a different father. How does the nurse interpret this finding?
The twins are monozygotic.
The twins are dizygotic.
There was a mistake in testing because this is not possible.
The twins have different gestational ages.
Which statement indicates a mother understood the information about the function of the placenta taught by the nurse?
“My blood flows through the placenta into the baby and returns to my body to oxygenate.”
“My body removes wastes and provides nutrients and oxygen to the baby when our blood mixes.”
“The placenta grows and functions because of the production of progesterone from the ovaries.”
“The placenta separates my blood from the baby’s and produces hormones until delivery.”
While assisting the physician with a physical examination, the nurse notes which sign or symptom as most definitive of a diagnosis of pregnancy?
Positive Goodell’s sign
Quickening felt by mother
Auscultation of fetal heart sounds
Breast enlargement and tenderness
Which symptom reported to the nurse by the patient needs to be brought to the attention of the health-care provider?
Vaginal itching
Leakage of fluid from the nipples
Increase in vaginal discharge
Breast tenderness and enlargement
The nurse reviews a pregnant patient’s laboratory values and notes a reduced red blood cell count and hemoglobin level. Which symptom reported by the patient results from these findings?
Insomnia
Pica
Fatigue
Leg pain
A pregnant woman tells the nurse how clumsy she feels. Which teaching will the nurse provide?
Kegel exercises
Increased fluid intake
Avoidance of standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Wearing low-heeled shoes and using good body mechanics
