Nursing Elites

1. Discuss the anatomical/physiological changes in pregnancy under the following: Cardiovascular system

• A. The heart is displaced upward and to the left by the enlarging uterus, cardiac capacity increases, and blood pressure declines slightly.
• B. The heart is displaced downward and to the right, and blood pressure increases.
• C. The cardiovascular system remains unchanged during pregnancy.
• D. Cardiovascular changes include increased peripheral resistance and reduced cardiac output.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: During pregnancy, the cardiovascular system undergoes changes such as the heart being displaced upward and to the left by the enlarging uterus, increased cardiac capacity, and a slight decline in blood pressure. Choice B is incorrect as the heart is displaced upwards, not downwards, and blood pressure typically decreases slightly. Choice C is incorrect as the cardiovascular system does undergo changes during pregnancy. Choice D is incorrect as cardiovascular changes in pregnancy involve increased cardiac output rather than reduced output.

2. What structure lies posterior to the vagina?

• A. Pouch of Douglas
• B. Rectum
• C. Perineal body
• D. Structures of the vulva

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Rectum. The rectum is located posterior to the vagina in the pelvic cavity. The Pouch of Douglas (choice A) is a peritoneal pouch located between the rectum and the uterus. The perineal body (choice C) is a fibrous structure located between the vagina and the anus. Structures of the vulva (choice D) are external genital structures surrounding the vaginal opening, not posterior to the vagina.

3. Culdoscopy is a procedure performed to examine the rectouterine pouch and pelvic viscera through:

• A. The posterior vaginal wall
• B. The anterior vaginal wall
• C. The abdominal wall
• D. The rectal wall

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Culdoscopy is a procedure that involves examining the rectouterine pouch and pelvic viscera through the posterior vaginal wall. This approach allows direct visualization and access to the pelvic area. The other choices are incorrect because culdoscopy specifically involves entering through the posterior vaginal wall to reach the specified anatomical structures. The anterior vaginal wall, abdominal wall, and rectal wall are not the access points used in culdoscopy.

4. The following are delays associated with maternal mortality EXCEPT:

• A. Delay in recognizing danger signs
• B. Delay in arrival at a health facility
• C. Delay in initiating treatment
• D. Excessive blood loss

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Excessive blood loss is not a delay associated with maternal mortality but rather a direct complication. Delays in recognizing danger signs, arriving at a health facility, and initiating treatment are factors that can contribute to maternal mortality by impeding timely access to necessary care.

5. This is a way of grouping clients according to their reproductive needs during a counseling session, in order to meet each individual client's specific needs:

• A. Gather method
• B. Profiling
• C. Confidentiality
• D. One-to-one counseling

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Profiling is the correct answer. Profiling involves categorizing clients based on their reproductive needs during counseling to tailor the support to each client's unique requirements. Choice A, 'Gather method,' is not a recognized term in this context. Choice C, 'Confidentiality,' is important but does not relate directly to grouping clients based on reproductive needs. Choice D, 'One-to-one counseling,' refers to individual sessions and does not specifically address the grouping of clients based on their reproductive needs.

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