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NCM 109 (LECTURE) — Midterm Examination

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is the primary builder of RBC

a)

Folic acid

b)

Iron

c)

Fiber

d)

Vitamins

2.

To alleviate the anxiety of patients with "black stool" what should you do?

a)

Explain the need to eat more green leafy foods

b)

Explain the need to defacate

c)

Explain that fiber can blacken stool

d)

Explain that green leafy foods can blacken stool

3.

This is caused by multiple pregnancies

a)

Iron Deficiency Anemia

b)

Folic Acid Anemia

c)

Sickel Cell Anemia

4.

Nursing Intervention: If the patient has prophylactic anemia, give ___ mg of iron and foods rich in iron.

a)

25

b)

26

c)

27

d)

30

5.

Nursing Intervention: Given when a patient has a hard stool

a)

Give foods high in fiber

b)

Give foods high in calcium

c)

Give foods rich in vitamin C

d)

Give foods rich in potassium

6.

Select the symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia

a)

Pale

b)

Underweight

c)

Pre-term birth or low birth weight

d)

PICA

7.

Nursing Intervention: If the patient is in need of acid, give the following except

a)

Give orange juice

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Ascorbic acid

8.

This is known as big or large RBC

a)

Megaloblastic Anemia

b)

Normoblasts Anemia

c)

Megaloblasts Anemia

9.

These are iron stored in the bone marrow

a)

Ferritin

b)

Transferrin

c)

Hemosiderin

d)

Hepatocytes

10.

Pick the two nursing interventions for Folic Acid Anemia

a)

Begin folic acid supplements = 400 ug/daily

b)

Begin folic acid supplements = 450 ug/daily

c)

Introduce rich in iron foods

d)

Introduce rich in folic acid foods

11.

A term used for less hemoglobin content of RBC

a)

Hypochromic anemia

b)

Microcytic anemia

c)

Anemia

d)

Folic acid anemia

12.

Nursing Intervention: If the patient is already anemic, give _____

a)

120-200 mg elemental iron per day

b)

150-200 mg iron vitamins three times a day

c)

170-200 mg elemental iron per day

d)

120-200 mg of iron rich foods every day

13.

This type of anemia can cause the fetus to develop neural tube defects or not develop a brain, skull

a)

Iron deficiency anemia

b)

Folic acid anemia

c)

Sickle cell anemia

14.

Nursing Intervention: Is taking pre-natal vitamins important?

a)

Yes

b)

No

15.

This is the swelling of the lower legs or hands

a)

Peripheral Edema

b)

Peripheral hypertension

c)

Pulmonary Edema

d)

Edema of the extremities

16.

Known as small red blood cells

a)

Microlytic anemia

b)

Microcytic anemia

c)

Microsystic anemia

d)

Micro anemia

17.

This absorbs iron into the bloodstream passing it to the liver and spleen

a)

Jejunum

b)

Illium

c)

Duodenum

d)

Transverse colon

18.

What are the normal iron levels for women?

a)

60-176 mcg/dL

b)

65-176 mcg/dL

c)

50-170 mcg/dL

d)

55-170 mcg/dL

19.

A 30 ug/dL and below blood test level and iron level indicate?

a)

Positive result

b)

Negative result

20.

It is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells

a)

Anemia

b)

Hemophilia

c)

Leukemia

d)

Myeloma

21.

This type of anemia is longer to heal

a)

Iron Deficiency Anemia

b)

Folic Acid Anemia

c)

Sickle Cell Anemia

22.

Folic Acid Anemia is also known as

a)

Lack of Vitamins

b)

Lack of Vitamin B

c)

Lack of Vitamin C

d)

Lack of Vitamin E

23.

What are the normal iron levels for males?

a)

60-176 mcg/dL

b)

50-170 mcg/dL

c)

65-176 mcg/dL

d)

55-178 mcg/dL

24.

Choose two significant steps, when right-sided heart failure is detected in a pregnant mother

a)

Advice not to conceive the baby

b)

Administer beta-blockers

c)

Give diuretics and Heparin

d)

Early monitoring and management

25.

Why is there a need for hospitalization when peripheral hypertension is detected in a pregnant woman?

a)

To monitor vital signs

b)

To monitor the signs of hypertension

c)

To monitor blood gases

d)

To alleviate pain

26.

If there is pressure in the systemic circulation, where is the leak?

a)

Liver and spleen

b)

Mother's tummy

c)

Peritoneal Cavity

d)

Pulmonary Valve

27.

It is caused by diet, excessive menstruation, and fasting

a)

Folic acid anemia

b)

Iron deficiency anemia

c)

Sickle cell anemia

28.

Essential causes of insufficient iron in the body

a)

Excessive bleeding

b)

Lack of green leafy vegetables

c)

Heavy menstrual period

d)

Multiple pregnancies

29.

Why does the pregnant mother experience difficulty in breathing?

a)

Compression of uterus to the diaphragm

b)

Because of pulmonary edema

c)

Because there is a problem with pulmonary edema

d)

Because of a thrombus in the lungs

30.

What happens when a mother has ascites?

a)

Her liver and spleen are affected

b)

There is enlargement of tummy

c)

This leads to pulmonary edema

d)

Can lead to miscarriage

e)

There is a leak in the systemic circulation

31.

When a mother is suffering from pulmonary edema that causes breathing hardly, what should a healthcare provider do?

a)

Monitor heart rate

b)

Monitor respiratory rate

c)

Monitor placental perfusion

d)

Monitor mother's response

32.

This is a fluid that connects in spaces within the abdomen

a)

Cerebrospinal fluid

b)

Peritonitis

c)

Ascites

d)

Peritoneum

33.

A condition wherein blood from the right atrium cannot come to the lungs

a)

Left Sided Heart Failure

b)

Right Sided Heart Failure

34.

These are all hematologic disorders, except?

a)

Anemia

b)

Iron Deficiency Anemia

c)

Folic Acid Anemia

d)

Sickle Cell Anemia

e)

Menstrual anemia

35.

Choose two activities needed to be done during Left-Sided Heart Failure

a)

Ultrasound

b)

Pre-Natal Visit

c)

Fetal Monitoring

d)

Monthly Check-up

36.

Inferior Vena Cava, Superior Vena Cava, (a)   , Tricuspid Valve, Right Ventricle

37.

During right-sided heart failure, where is the problem with the mother?

a)

Liver

b)

Spleen

c)

Pulmonary Valve

d)

Uterus

38.

Mitral Valve, Left Ventricle, (a)   , Aorta

39.

(a)   , Pulmonary Artery, Lungs, Pulmonary Vein, Left Atrium

40.

Choose three importance of Pre-Natal Care

a)

To know the congenital abnormalities

b)

To ask questions relevant to the patient's current situation

c)

To know what the mother feels

d)

To know who is at risk

e)

Prevent problems before they occur

41.

Inferior Vena Cava, Superior Vena Cava, Right Atrium, (a)   , Right Ventricle

42.

Pick three importance of Pre-Natal Care

a)

Reduce the incidence of maternal mortality and fetal death

b)

Decrease fetal problems

c)

Baseline of the mother

d)

Helps in assessment and prevention

e)

To know the complication with the mother

43.

Choose the importance of Pre-Natal Care

a)

Reduce maternal mortality and fetal death

b)

Know the fetal congenital abnormalities

c)

This is the baseline of the all mother's information

d)

To know who is at risk and prevent problems before they occur

e)

To know the complications with the mother

44.

Danger Sign: It is caused by an embolus or blockage.

a)

Hemorrhoids

b)

Spotting

c)

Edema

d)

Chest Pain

45.

Danger Sign: Bad side effect of Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

a)

The nutritional values of food from the mother does not reach the fetus.

b)

It causes dehydration to the fetus.

c)

It makes the fetus underweight.

d)

This makes the mother and fetus have a low BMI.

46.

Danger Sign: What is needed to be done when a mother experiences "spotting"?

a)

Call the physician

b)

There is a need for further evaluation

c)

Do not conceive the fetus

d)

Tell the mother that everything will be alright

47.

Danger Sign: Select some of the danger signs in pregnancy

a)

Ectopic pregnancy

b)

Pregnancy-induced hypertension

c)

Diabetes

d)

Edema (swelling)

e)

Dots in the face

48.

Danger Sign: Decreased fetal movement is caused by?

a)

Loss of response to oxygen by the fetus

b)

Oxygen is not available in sufficient amounts for the fetus

c)

Loss of oxygen from the mother to the fetus

d)

Not enough oxgen to go to the placenta

49.

Danger Sign: Blurring of vision is caused by?

a)

Edema

b)

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

c)

Gestational Diabetes

d)

Pregnancy-induced Hypertension

50.

Danger Sign: These are some of the danger signs in pregnant women

a)

Dots or lights in the eyes

b)

Low urine output

c)

Hemorrhoids

d)

Dehydration

e)

Rapid weight gain

51.

What is included in the Medical History?

a)

Fundal Height

b)

Pelvic Measurement abd Type

c)

Seizure Disorders

d)

Hypertension

e)

STI & Malignancy

52.

Danger Sign: Severe Headaches are caused by?

a)

High blood pressure

b)

High respiratory rate

c)

Severely high temperature

d)

Changes in the basal temperature of the patient

53.

Frist Step in Assessing the Pregnant Women

a)

Know the medical history

b)

Know the current obstetric status

c)

Know the psychiatric history

d)

Know the obstetric history

54.

Uterine and Cervical anomalies can lead to?

a)

Spotting

b)

Early Pregnancy

c)

Microsomic Infants

d)

Abnormal Cell Growth

55.

What ages is at risk for pregnancy?

a)

< 16

> 34

b)

< 18

> 35

c)

< 16

> 35

d)

< 18

> 35

56.

Educational age at risk for pregnancy?

a)

< 10 years old

b)

< 11 years old

c)

< 17 years old

d)

> 11 years old

57.

Sub-fertility is related to:

a)

Delay in being pregnant

b)

Varicocele (sperm dying)

c)

Delay in menstruation

d)

Infertility

58.

What is infertility?

a)

After 6 months of unprotected sex, the female is not pregnant

b)

After one year of unprotected sex, the female is not pregnant

c)

Related to sub-fertility

d)

Not having safe sex

59.

What is ectopic pregnancy?

a)

Mass of tissue seen inside the uterus

b)

Egg cell growing inside the uterus

c)

Fetal growth outside the uterus

d)

A cervical anomaly

60.

During left sided heart failure, what happens to the lungs?

a)

Depleted with air

b)

Filled with blood

c)

Abnormal fluid enters

d)

They die

61.

What are need to be assessed in "Obstetric History"?

a)

Cervical Dilation

b)

Macrosomic or Microsomic Infants

c)

Abortion

d)

Hemorrhoids

e)

Fundal Height

62.

No seatbelt while driving, alcohol intake, jobs that lift heavy objects, and unusual stress is asked under?

a)

Obstetric History

b)

Medical History

c)

Psychiatric History

d)

Psychosocial History

63.

This leads to pulmonary edema

a)

Left sided heart failure

b)

Right sided heart failure

64.

It is a clump of blood

a)

Viscous Blood

b)

Pulmonary Edema

c)

Thrombus

d)

Ascites

65.

What is Hydatidiform Mole?

a)

Trophoblast grows instead of egg cell

b)

Oocyte grows in the uterus

c)

Egg cell grows outside the uterus

d)

It is a growing fetus

66.

Danger Sign: Amniotic Sac Rupture is often taken as?

a)

Loss of white or colorless fluid

b)

Stress Incontinence

c)

Leakage of fluid

d)

Early pregnancy

67.

Condition where there is blood in phlegm when a person sneeze or coughs

a)

Left pulmonary hypertension

b)

Pulmonary Edema

c)

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea

d)

Blood-speckle sputum

68.

Sleeping position when experiencing difficultly in breathing or Orthopnea

a)

Side-lying

b)

High Fowler's

c)

Dorsal Recumbent

d)

Standing

69.

Condition of suddenly waking up at night due to shortness of breath

a)

Sleep Walking

b)

Hypoxia

c)

Ascites

d)

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea

70.

What part of the heart is affected during a heart failure?

a)

Pulmonary Valve

b)

Mitral Valve

c)

Left Ventricle

d)

Aorta

71.

It improves ventricular filling

a)

Warfarin

b)

Heparin

c)

Beta blockers

d)

Anti-coagulant

72.

What to do when there is presence of viscous blood?

a)

Give anti-coagulant

b)

Give beta-blockers

c)

Monitor heart rate

d)

Give diuretics

73.

What is the shape of the blood cell when a person has Sickle Cell Anemia?

a)

Circle

b)

Square

c)

Flat

d)

Disc

74.

A mother with Sickle Cell Anemia must?

a)

Not take pre-natal vitamins

b)

Not take iron supplements

c)

Take iron supplements

d)

Take pre-natal vitamins and have a pre-natal check up

75.

It does not flow or enter the placenta

a)

Warfarin

b)

Diuretics

c)

Heparin

d)

Beta blockers

76.

It is the narrowing of valve between two left heart chambers

a)

Thrombus

b)

Viscous Blood

c)

Mitral Stenosis

d)

Capillary Rupture

77.

Why is Sickle Cell Anemia damaging?

a)

Because there is less oxygen content in the blood

b)

Because there is a presence of faulty hemoglobin genes

c)

Because there is less blood in the blood stream

d)

Because of viscous blood

78.

It results in irregularly shaped RBCs

a)

Iron deficiency anemia

b)

Folic acid anemia

c)

Sickle cell anemia

79.

What type of hemoglobin causes Sickle Cell Anemia?

a)

HbA2

b)

HbE

c)

HbF

d)

HbS

80.

Why is Sickle Cell Anemia harmful?

a)

Can cause the blood to hemolyze

b)

It causes dehydration

c)

Life threatening

d)

Can cause internal hemorrhage

81.

What is the meaning of "hemolyze"?

a)

Break

b)

Destroy

c)

Shatter

82.

What are three facts about "Sickle Cell Anemia"?

a)

This is very rare

b)

Only in Africans

c)

Only in black and white Americans

d)

This is inherited

83.

Nursing Intervention: Pick what should a nurse do when a mother has Sickle Cell Anemia.

a)

Monitor the mother

b)

Drink 8 glasses of water

c)

Begin iron supplements

d)

Take pre-natal vitamins

e)

Blood Test and Flow Test

84.

Nursing Intervention: Pick what should a nurse do when a mother has Sickle Cell Anemia.

a)

Blood transfusion

b)

Assess the mother's lower extremities

c)

Assess the mother's upper extremities

d)

Take pre-natal and folic acid supplements

e)

Avoid exercise

85.

Nursing Intervention: Pick what should a nurse do when a mother has Sickle Cell Anemia.

a)

Control the pain

b)

Increase fluid intake

c)

Hospitalization

d)

Epidural anesthesia

e)

Surgery

86.

What should be monitored in a mother with Sickle Cell Anemia?

a)

Fundal height

b)

Nutritional intake

c)

Clean catch urine test

d)

Fetal heart rate

87.

How many mg is there when a person has Sickle Cell Anemia?

a)

9 to 18 mg/100 ml of hemoglobin blood

b)

6 to 8 mg/100 ml of hemoglobin blood

c)

4 to 6 mg/100 ml of hemoglobin blood

d)

10 to 12 mg/100 ml of hemoglobin blood

88.

Why are the lower extremities checked in a mother with Sickle Cell Anemia?

a)

To supply more blood in the legs and feet

b)

To educate the mother about the effects of the conditions

c)

To have an understanding of the mother's situation

d)

To observe varicose veins for fast venous return