PMHC Practice Test Questions

107 Questions


102. You are a mandated reporter for suspected child abuse You have a postpartum mother who describes an incident between her and her child that you are not sure is reportable in response, you should:


A. report it because you have to keep the child safe


B. not report it because you don't want to cause undue stress on the mother.


C. contact the mother's partner and ask her/him to report the incident.


D. call the protective services line to consult





D.
  call the protective services line to consult

98. Helplines provide support in what capacity?


A. Assessment and diagnosis


B. Medication management


C. Crisis intervention and case management


D. Social support and connection to resources





D.
  Social support and connection to resources

108. A client exhibits the following symptoms fatigue, weight gain, muscle aches: depression, slowed heart rate, and impaired memory Which medical condition is often mislabeled as a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) and needs to be ruled out?


A. Preeclampsia


B. Hypothyroidism


C. Gestational diabetes


D. Migraines





C.
  Gestational diabetes

74. Clients may express concerns about taking medications during pregnancy because the research can have conflicting data. Which statement is MOST accurate?


A. All published pregnancy research studies should be considered equally.


B. There are no randomized double-blindr placebo-controlled trials during pregnancy


C. Pregnant subjects are more likely to participate in research.


D. There are no methods of assessing medication use during pregnancy





B.
  There are no randomized double-blindr placebo-controlled trials during pregnancy

82. Which of the following infant outcomes can result from untreated antepartum depression?


A. Elevated heart rate


B. Low birth weight


C. Large for gestational age


D. Jaundice





C.
  Large for gestational age

14. Many nurses find it easy to speak with patients regarding postpartum depression.


A. True


B. False





B.
  False

60. Prenatal anxiety:


A. is more common in higher socio-economic groups.


B. does not affect the fetus.


C. affects up to 20% of women


D. is most effectively treated with increased physical activity.





C.
  affects up to 20% of women

78. Which of the following components is necessary in an informed consent?


A. Decisions made based on provider knowledge


B. Confirmed understanding of risks and benefits of treatment option


C. A thorough list of all available treatment options


D. Decisions made about treatment option based on personal preference





B.
  Confirmed understanding of risks and benefits of treatment option

70. What is the relationship between miscarriage and exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) during pregnancy?


A. Likely do not increase the risk


B. An increased risk of miscarriage


C. A decreased risk of miscarriage


D. Little research has been conducted





A.
  Likely do not increase the risk

26. In the past, factors to determine whether a woman was likely to have a high-risk pregnancy were evaluated primarily from a medical point of view. A broader, more comprehensive approach to high-risk pregnancy has been adopted. There are now four categories based on threats to the health of the woman and the outcome of pregnancy.
Which of the options listed here is not included as a category?


A. Biophysical


B. Psychosocial


C. Geographic


D. Environmental





C.
  Geographic

9. The maternity nurse promoting parental-infant attachment should incorporate which appropriate cultural beliefs into the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)


A. Asian mothers are encouraged to return to work as soon as possible.


B. Jordanian mothers have a 40-day lying-in after birth.


C. Japanese mothers rest for the first 2 months after childbirth.


D. Encourage Hispanics to eat plenty of fish and pork to increase vitamin intake.


E. Encourage Vietnamese mothers to cuddle with the newborn.





B.
  Jordanian mothers have a 40-day lying-in after birth.

C.
  Japanese mothers rest for the first 2 months after childbirth.

34. A primiparous woman is in the taking-in stage of psychosocial recovery and adjustment following birth. Recognizing the needs of women during this stage, the nurse should:


A. foster an active role in the baby's care.


B. provide time for the mother to reflect on the events of and her behavior during childbirth.


C. recognize the woman's limited attention span by giving her written materials to read when she gets home rather than doing a teaching session now.


D. promote maternal independence by encouraging her to meet her own hygiene and comfort needs.





B.
  provide time for the mother to reflect on the events of and her behavior during childbirth.


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