Author Question: A student nurse asks the OB clinic nurse why a pregnancy test is needed if a woman has missed ... (Read 88 times)

Collmarie · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A student nurse asks the OB clinic nurse why a pregnancy test is needed if a woman has missed several menstrual periods in a row.

The nurse explains that amenorrhea can be caused by several conditions other than pregnancy, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Chronic illness
B.
Endocrine disorders
C.
Fatigue
D.
Infections
E.
Psychological factors

Question 2

The perinatal nurse explains to a group of nursing students that there are positive signs of pregnancy. Which of the following does the nurse include in this explanation? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Fetal heartbeat
B.
Fetal movement palpated by the examiner
C.
Intermittent uterine contractions
D.
Positive pregnancy test
E.
Visualization of the fetus

miss_1456@hotmail.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Amenorrhea is a presumptive sign of pregnancy, meaning that the same signs can be caused by conditions other than pregnancy. Amenorrhea can be caused by chronic illness; endocrine, metabolic, or psychological factors; or infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
Positive signs of pregnancy are those attributable only to the presence of a fetus and include fetal heartbeat, fetal movement palpated by an examiner, and the visualization of a fetus. A positive pregnancy test and intermittent uterine contractions are presumptive signs of pregnancy and may be caused by other conditions. A positive pregnancy test can be caused by certain medications, premature menopause, choriocarcinoma, or blood in the urine. Intermittent uterine contractions (Braxton Hicks contractions) can be caused by uterine leiomyomas or other tumors.