NUR 230 Maternal-Newborn Exam 2 2026 | Updated Practice Questions & Study Guide

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NUR 230 Exam 2 -2026(NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED




Which of the five P's are essential for labor and birth?
1. Positivity
2. Psyche
3. Position
4. Power

5. Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER Psyche, Position, and Power


QUESTION : The 5 P's essential for Labor and Birth - CORRECT ANSWER
1. passageway/passage: pelvis and cervix
2. Passenger: fetal head, attitude, lie, and presentation
3. Position: station, engagement, and position
4. Powers: primary and secondary
5. Psyche: emotions, energy, support


QUESTION : What factors determine the size and type of maternal pelvis? -
CORRECT ANSWER Passage or Passageway


QUESTION : What is the ability of the cervix to do during childbirth? -
CORRECT ANSWER Dilation and effacement




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QUESTION : What must the vaginal canal and external opening of the vagina do
during childbirth? - CORRECT ANSWER Distend


QUESTION : Based of the following pelvic and fetal assessment, which should
BEST indicate probable success for a vaginal delivery?
A. Anthropoid
B. Gynecoid
C. Platypelloid

D. Android - CORRECT ANSWER B. Gynecoid


QUESTION : Which of the following pelvic types would MOST likely lead to
cesarean delivery?
A. Anthropoid
B. Gynecoid
C. Platypelloid

D. Android - CORRECT ANSWER C. Platypelloid


QUESTION : Which of the following accurately describes the progression of A:
cervical dilation and B: cervical effacement?
1. -5 to +5; 0-10 cm
2. 0-10 cm; 0-100%
3. 0-100%; 0-10 cm

4. 0-100%' -5 to +5 - CORRECT ANSWER 2. 0-10 cm; 0-100%


QUESTION : Which sign indicates that labor is beginning?


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1. involuntary contractions
2. full cervical dilation
3. 100% cervical effacement

4. pain in pelvic joints - CORRECT ANSWER 1. involuntary contractions


QUESTION : What is dilation in cervical changes? - CORRECT ANSWER
Dilation is the opening of the cervix, measured from 0 cm (closed) to 10 cm (fully
dilated).


QUESTION : What is effacement in cervical changes? - CORRECT
ANSWER Effacement is the softening, thinning, and shortening of the
cervix, measured from 0% (long and thick) to 100% (fully effaced).


QUESTION : Which occurs faster during labor, dilation or effacement? -
CORRECT ANSWER The cervix usually dilates faster than it effaces.


QUESTION : What must occur before pushing can begin during labor? -
CORRECT ANSWER The cervix must be fully dilated and effaced before
pushing can begin.


QUESTION : A woman enters triage who states she "thinks" she is in labor.
Which assessment BEST demonstrates TRUE labor?
1. fetus palpable
2. contractions are every 20-30 minutes
3. Change/progress in cervical dilation/effacement




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4. fetal heart rate alterations - CORRECT ANSWER 3. change/progress
in cervical dilation/effacement


QUESTION : Premonitory signs of impending labor - CORRECT ANSWER
- lightening
- Braxton hicks contractions
- cervical changes
- bloody show/expulsion of mucus plugs
- ROM (SROM)
- sudden burst of energy
- weight loss
- GI upset


QUESTION : What are the characteristics of contractions in true labor? -
CORRECT ANSWER Contractions are at regular intervals.


QUESTION : How do the intervals between contractions change in true labor? -
CORRECT ANSWER Intervals between contractions gradually shorten.


QUESTION : How does the duration and intensity of contractions change in true
labor? - CORRECT ANSWER Contractions increase in duration and
intensity.


QUESTION : Where does discomfort begin during true labor? - CORRECT
ANSWER Discomfort begins in the back and radiates around to the
abdomen.


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