Free Certified Nurse Midwife Question and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is not a side effect of pregnancy-related uncontrolled hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Pre-eclampsia

Answer

Pre-eclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication characterized by new-onset high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys. It is a *condition* that arises from uncontrolled hypertension in pregnancy, not a side effect of it. Macrosomia, preterm delivery, and increased fetal loss are indeed potential complications or consequences of uncontrolled hypertension during pregnancy.

Question 2

When a pregnant woman's amniotic fluid is green, it indicates

Accepted Answer

Meconium

Answer

When a pregnant woman's amniotic fluid is green, it typically indicates the presence of meconium, which is the baby's first stool. The passage of meconium into the amniotic fluid before birth can be a sign of fetal distress. This condition requires close monitoring as it can lead to meconium aspiration syndrome if the baby inhales the fluid.

Question 3

Which of the following symptoms does not indicate severe preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

Thrombocytosis

Answer

Severe preeclampsia is characterized by various symptoms and lab abnormalities, including elevated liver enzymes, pulmonary edema, and epigastric pain. Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) is a common finding, indicating platelet consumption. Thrombocytosis, which is an *increase* in platelets, is not a typical symptom of severe preeclampsia; rather, a decrease in platelets is expected.

Question 4

Except for one, each of these is a clinical sign of preeclampsia.

Accepted Answer

Seizure

Answer

Preeclampsia is characterized by hypertension and proteinuria or other organ dysfunction. While headache and general edema are common clinical signs, a seizure is the defining symptom of eclampsia, which is a *progression* of preeclampsia. Therefore, a seizure indicates the more severe condition of eclampsia, not just preeclampsia itself.

Question 5

The standardized list includes 554 studies on nursing interventions.

Accepted Answer

NIC

Answer

NIC stands for Nursing Interventions Classification. It is a comprehensive, standardized classification of nursing treatments and actions performed by nurses. The NIC system includes a vast list of interventions, providing a common language for nurses to describe the care they provide, which aids in documentation, research, and education across healthcare settings.

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