STI COLLEGE, INC.

COLLEGE OF NURSING
CEBU CITY

Name: _________________________________ Score: ______________

___1. An adult human body has about how many liters of blood?
A. 1 to 2 liters of blood or 3 to 4 percent of total body weight
B. 3 to 4 liters of blood or 5 to 6 percent of total body weight.
C. 5 to 6 liters of blood or 7 to 8 percent of total body weight
D. 7 to 8 liters of blood or 9 to 19 percent of total body weight

___2. A woman who is or has been pregnant is referred to as:

A. primigravida C. nullipara
B. multigravida D. gravida

___3. Which explanation by a nurse counseling a group of women discussing

conception reflects accurate information?
A. chorionic villi develop out of the blastocyst and extend into the
myometrium
B. fertilization takes place in the ampulla of the fallopian tube
C. Implantation takes place in the uterine tube
D. Conception is a single event that occurs in isolation

___4. The umbilical cord contains:

A. two veins and two arteries C. one vein and one artery
B. two arteries and one vein D. two veins and one artery

___5. The BEST description of hyperplasia is the:

A. proliferation of cells within an organ or tissue beyond that which is
ordinarily seen.
B. increase in body mass, organ, tissue beyond what is expected.
C. Multiplication of body cells and muscle leading to tumor.
D. None of the above

___6. A woman pregnant for the first time is termed as:

A. primigravida C. nullipara
C. multigravida D. gravida

___7. Maria admits that she has missed one menstrual period and has had urinary
frequency, breast tenderness, and daily nausea and vomiting. The nurse
should explain to the patient that these symptoms are considered:
A. presumtive C. probable
B. positive D. preliminary

___8. After the pregnancy of Lucy was confirmed, she verbalized, “I just enrolled for
my college courses. I can’t believe I am pregnant, I’ve always wanted
children, but I am not sure now is a good time.” The nurse evaluates the
patient’s response to the confirmation as:
A. denial C. anger
B. ambivalence D. sadness

___9. A multigravida tells the nurse that her husband has been experiencing
nausea, vomiting and backaches that are similar to the patient’s discomforts
during this pregnancy. The nurse should explain to the patient that this is
termed:
A. neurosis C. mimicry
B. psychosis D. couvade

___10.A woman who has not given birth is called:

A. primigravida C. nullipara
D. multigravida D. gravida
E.
___11.A primigravida tells the nurse that a friend of hers had a baby that was born
with a congenital anomaly. The nurse should instruct tha patient that to
reduce the possibility of neural tube defects, most doctors prescribe
multivitamins and:
A. niacin C. folic acid
B. iron D. zinc

___12. A primigravida at 10 week’s gestation tells the nurse that she continues to
have urinary frequency. The nurse should instruct the patient to:
A. decrease her amount of fluid intake during the day
B. drink tea or coffee only in the morning
C. wear panty liners during the night
D. empty her bladder frequently throughout the day

___13.A multigravida tells the nurse that she gets dizzy once in a while. The nurse
should instruct the patient to:
A. avoid sudden position changes
B. avoid being in a cold room
C. stand with her head lowered
D. discontinue moderate exercise.

___14.A primigravida tells the nurse that she gets an occasional cramp in her legs.
The nurse should assess the patient’s intake of:
A. zinc C. calcium
B. iron D. niacin

___15.The nurse should encourage the patient to quit smoking during pregnancy
because it is associated with:
A. low birth weight infants
B. large for gestational age infants
C. placenta previa in the third trimester
D. early decelerations during labor

___16.A pregnant mother returns to the clinic several weeks later for a prenatal
visit. She tells the nurse that she has had nausea and vomiting every
morning for the last week. The nurse should instruct the patient to:
A. restrict fluid intake during the afternoon
B. drink a glass of juice before bedtime
C. eat a high protein snack after arising
D. eat dry crackers before arising

___17.The nurse recognizes that which one of the following is a positive sign of
pregnancy?
A. results of a home pregnancy test
B. ultrasound visualization of a fetus
C. amenorrhea lasting more than 2 months
D. daily nausea and vomiting for 2 weeks

___18.Blood – stained mucous plug.

A. Kegel’s C. show
B. Braxton Hicks D. None of the above

___19.Periodic uterine tightening

A. Kegel’s C. show
B. Braxton Hicks D. None of the above

___20.The allowable increase of body weight in pregnant mothers:

A. 10 pounds C. 20 pounds
B. 25 pounds D. 15 pounds