Exam 1: PRN1831 / PRN 1831
(Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Principles of Maternal-Child Health Nursing Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
What are presumptive signs of pregnancy?
Answer:
Amenorrhea (an abnormal absence of menstruation.)- often the first sign Nausea- *morning sickness* breast tenderness/ enlargement deepening pigmentation quickening- fetal movement felt by mother 16-20 wks
Question:
What are the probable signs of pregnancy?
Answer:
Goodwell's sign- softening of the cervix 1 / 3
Chadwick's Sign- purplish or bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and vulva caused by increased vascular congestion Hegar's sign- softening of the lower uterine segment Mcdonald's sign- flex the body of the uterus against the cervix abdominal enlargement Braxton HIcks contractions- irregular, painless and begin in 2nd trimester Ballottement- fetal part is displaced by a light tap of the examining finger Striae- stretch marks, skin is stretched to its capacity Positive pregnancy test
Question:
What are positive signs of pregnancy?
Answer:
fetal heart sounds, visualization of fetus ultrasound, fetal movement palpated by hcp.
Question:
Understand pregnancy drug categories A
Answer:
Category A: No risk demonstrated to the fetus in any trimester
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Question:
Understand pregnancy drug categories B
Answer:
Category B: No adverse effects in animals; no human studies available
Question:
Understand pregnancy drug categories C
Answer:
Category C: Only prescribed after risks to the fetus are considered. Animal
studies have shown adverse reaction; no human studies available
Question:
Understand pregnancy drug categories D
Answer:
Category D: Definite fetal risks, but may be given in spite of risks in life-
threatening situations
Question:
Understand pregnancy drug categories X
Answer:
Category X: Absolute fetal abnormalities. Not to be used anytime during
pregnancy
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