RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1353 of 2368

A client with placenta previa is 24 weeks pregnant. Which statement shows the teaching about reducing bleeding risk was effective?

  1. I can keep doing strenuous exercise if I feel well.
  2. I can stand for most of my work shift if I take breaks.
  3. I will avoid lifting anything heavier than 20 pounds.
  4. Sexual activity is safe as long as it is gentle.
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Correct answer: I will avoid lifting anything heavier than 20 pounds.

After 20 weeks, clients with placenta previa avoid heavy lifting over 20 pounds, strenuous exercise, long standing, and activity leading to orgasm.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Perinatal Client Care: Placenta Previa. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026