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Maternal Exam 1: Practice Questions(NEW UPDATED
VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026
A pregnant woman who abuses cocaine admits to exchanging sex for her drug
habit. This behavior places her at a greater risk for:
A. Depression of the CNS
B. Hypotension and Vasodilation
C. STDs
D. Postmature birth - CORRECT ANSWER C. STDs
QUESTION : A woman asks the nurse, "What protects my baby's umbilical cord
from being squashed while the baby is inside of me?" The nurse's best response
is:
A. "Your baby's umbilical cord is surrounded by connective tissue called Wharton
Jelly, which prevents compression of the blood vessels and ensures continued
nourishment of your baby"
B. "Your baby's umbilical floats around in blood anyway."
C. "You don't need to worry about things like that."
D. "The umbilical cord is a group of blood vessels that are very well protected by
the placenta." - CORRECT ANSWER A. "Your baby's umbilical cord is
surrounded by connective tissue called Wharton Jelly, which prevents
compression of the blood vessels and ensures continued nourishment of your
baby"
QUESTION : A fully matured endometrium that has reached the thickness of
heavy, soft velvet describes the _____ phase of the endometrial cycle.
A. Menstrual
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B. Proliferative
C. Secretory
D. Ischemic - CORRECT ANSWER C. Secretory
QUESTION : A pictorial tool that can assist the nurse in assessing aspects of
family life related to health care is the:
A. Genogram
B. Family Values Construct
C. Life Cycle Model
D. Human Development Wheel - CORRECT ANSWER A. Genogram
QUESTION : A pregnant woman at 25 weeks' gestation tells the nurse that she
dropped a pan last week and her baby jumped at the noise. Which response by
the nurse is most accurate?
A. "That must have been a coincidence; babies can't respond like that"
B. "The fetus is demonstrating the aural reflex."
C. "Babies respond to sound starting at about 24 weeks of gestation."
D. "Let me know if it happens again; we need to report that to your midwife." -
CORRECT ANSWER C. "Babies respond to sound starting at about 24 weeks
of gestation."
QUESTION : A woman's cousin gave birth to an infant with a congenital heart
anomaly. The woman asks the nurse when such anomalies occur during
development. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
A. "We don't really know when such defects occur."
B. "It depends on what caused the defect."
C. "They occur between the third and fifth weeks of development."
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D. "They usually occur in the first 2 weeks of development." - CORRECT
ANSWER C. "They occur between the third and fifth weeks of development."
QUESTION : Alternative and complementary therapies:
A. Replace conventional Western modalities of treatment.
B. Are used by only a small number of American adults.
C. Recognize the value of patients' input into their health care.
D. Focus primarily on the disease an idividual is experiencing. - CORRECT
ANSWER C. Recognize the value of patients' input into their health care.
QUESTION : An important development that affects maternity nursing is
integrative health care, which:
A. seeks to provide the same health care for all racial and ethnic groups.
B. Blends complementary and alternative therapies with conventional Western
treatment.
C. Focuses on the disease or conditions rather than the background of the
patient.
D. has been mandated by Congress. - CORRECT ANSWER B. Blends
complementary and alternative therapies with conventional Western treatment.
QUESTION : As a powerful CNS stimulant, which of these substances can lead
to miscarriage, preterm labor, placental separation, and stillbirth?
A. Heroin
B. Alcohol
C. PCP
D. Cocaine - CORRECT ANSWER D. Cocaine
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QUESTION : During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of
obtaining an initial assessment of a 21 yo Hispanic patient with limited English
proficiency. It is important for the nurse to:
A. Use maternity jargon in order for the patient to become familiar with these
terms.
B. Speak quickly and efficiently to expedite the visit.
C. Provide the patient with handouts.
D. Assess whether the patient understand the discussion. - CORRECT
ANSWER D. Assess whether the patient understands the discussion
QUESTION : As a girl progresses through development, she may be at risk for a
number of age-related conditions. While preparing a 21-year-old client for her first
adult physical examination and Papanicolaou (Pap) test, the nurse is aware of
excessiveness shyness. The young woman states that she will not remove her
bra because, "There is something wrong with my breasts; one is way bigger."
What is the best response by the nurse in this situation?
A. "Please reschedule your appointment until you are more prepared."
B. "It is okay; the provider will not do a breast examination."
C. "I will explain normal growth and breast development to you."
D. "That is unfortunate; this must be very stressful for you." - CORRECT
ANSWER C. "I will explain normal growth and breast development to you."
QUESTION : To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient, the contemporary
maternity nurse must incorporate both teamwork and communication with
clinicians into her care delivery, The SBAR technique of communication is an
easy-to-remember mechanism for communication. Which of the following
correctly defines this acronym?
A. Situation, baseline assessment, response.
B. Situation, background, assessment, recommendation.
C. Subjective background, assessment, recommendation.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
Maternal Exam 1: Practice Questions(NEW UPDATED
VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026
A pregnant woman who abuses cocaine admits to exchanging sex for her drug
habit. This behavior places her at a greater risk for:
A. Depression of the CNS
B. Hypotension and Vasodilation
C. STDs
D. Postmature birth - CORRECT ANSWER C. STDs
QUESTION : A woman asks the nurse, "What protects my baby's umbilical cord
from being squashed while the baby is inside of me?" The nurse's best response
is:
A. "Your baby's umbilical cord is surrounded by connective tissue called Wharton
Jelly, which prevents compression of the blood vessels and ensures continued
nourishment of your baby"
B. "Your baby's umbilical floats around in blood anyway."
C. "You don't need to worry about things like that."
D. "The umbilical cord is a group of blood vessels that are very well protected by
the placenta." - CORRECT ANSWER A. "Your baby's umbilical cord is
surrounded by connective tissue called Wharton Jelly, which prevents
compression of the blood vessels and ensures continued nourishment of your
baby"
QUESTION : A fully matured endometrium that has reached the thickness of
heavy, soft velvet describes the _____ phase of the endometrial cycle.
A. Menstrual
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B. Proliferative
C. Secretory
D. Ischemic - CORRECT ANSWER C. Secretory
QUESTION : A pictorial tool that can assist the nurse in assessing aspects of
family life related to health care is the:
A. Genogram
B. Family Values Construct
C. Life Cycle Model
D. Human Development Wheel - CORRECT ANSWER A. Genogram
QUESTION : A pregnant woman at 25 weeks' gestation tells the nurse that she
dropped a pan last week and her baby jumped at the noise. Which response by
the nurse is most accurate?
A. "That must have been a coincidence; babies can't respond like that"
B. "The fetus is demonstrating the aural reflex."
C. "Babies respond to sound starting at about 24 weeks of gestation."
D. "Let me know if it happens again; we need to report that to your midwife." -
CORRECT ANSWER C. "Babies respond to sound starting at about 24 weeks
of gestation."
QUESTION : A woman's cousin gave birth to an infant with a congenital heart
anomaly. The woman asks the nurse when such anomalies occur during
development. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
A. "We don't really know when such defects occur."
B. "It depends on what caused the defect."
C. "They occur between the third and fifth weeks of development."
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D. "They usually occur in the first 2 weeks of development." - CORRECT
ANSWER C. "They occur between the third and fifth weeks of development."
QUESTION : Alternative and complementary therapies:
A. Replace conventional Western modalities of treatment.
B. Are used by only a small number of American adults.
C. Recognize the value of patients' input into their health care.
D. Focus primarily on the disease an idividual is experiencing. - CORRECT
ANSWER C. Recognize the value of patients' input into their health care.
QUESTION : An important development that affects maternity nursing is
integrative health care, which:
A. seeks to provide the same health care for all racial and ethnic groups.
B. Blends complementary and alternative therapies with conventional Western
treatment.
C. Focuses on the disease or conditions rather than the background of the
patient.
D. has been mandated by Congress. - CORRECT ANSWER B. Blends
complementary and alternative therapies with conventional Western treatment.
QUESTION : As a powerful CNS stimulant, which of these substances can lead
to miscarriage, preterm labor, placental separation, and stillbirth?
A. Heroin
B. Alcohol
C. PCP
D. Cocaine - CORRECT ANSWER D. Cocaine
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QUESTION : During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of
obtaining an initial assessment of a 21 yo Hispanic patient with limited English
proficiency. It is important for the nurse to:
A. Use maternity jargon in order for the patient to become familiar with these
terms.
B. Speak quickly and efficiently to expedite the visit.
C. Provide the patient with handouts.
D. Assess whether the patient understand the discussion. - CORRECT
ANSWER D. Assess whether the patient understands the discussion
QUESTION : As a girl progresses through development, she may be at risk for a
number of age-related conditions. While preparing a 21-year-old client for her first
adult physical examination and Papanicolaou (Pap) test, the nurse is aware of
excessiveness shyness. The young woman states that she will not remove her
bra because, "There is something wrong with my breasts; one is way bigger."
What is the best response by the nurse in this situation?
A. "Please reschedule your appointment until you are more prepared."
B. "It is okay; the provider will not do a breast examination."
C. "I will explain normal growth and breast development to you."
D. "That is unfortunate; this must be very stressful for you." - CORRECT
ANSWER C. "I will explain normal growth and breast development to you."
QUESTION : To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient, the contemporary
maternity nurse must incorporate both teamwork and communication with
clinicians into her care delivery, The SBAR technique of communication is an
easy-to-remember mechanism for communication. Which of the following
correctly defines this acronym?
A. Situation, baseline assessment, response.
B. Situation, background, assessment, recommendation.
C. Subjective background, assessment, recommendation.
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