NACE - OB PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
A client who is pregnant for the first time and 12 weeks gestation is concerned that her fetus is
not growing normally. She states, "I have not felt the baby move yet." which of the following
responses by the nurse is most appropriate? - Answer A. "I will need to report this to your
primary care provider immediately."
B. "Fetal movement is usually felt for the first time around the 20th week."
C. "It is not unusual to have no fetal movement until labor begins."
D. "If you have not felt the fetus move the the 22nd week, we will need to perform an
amniocentesis."
A woman in her 8th week of pregnancy comes to the clinic for her first prenatal visit. She states
that she has experienced no problems and has decided not to come for care unless she needs it.
Which of the following responses by the nurse best emphasizes the importance of first
trimester prenatal care? - Answer A. The first 3 months of pregnancy is the most critical time
in fetal development.
B. We recommend that all clients come in for prenatal visits as often as medical insurance will
cover it
C. Your primary care provider needs to meet with you at least twice prior to admitting you for
labor and delivery.
D. Most clients do not realize they are pregnant until about the 28th week.
all major organ systems are present by the end of gestational week ____. - Answer A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
Which of the following clients should the nurse be concerned about regarding weight gain? -
Answer A. A client who has gained 1.8 kg (4 lb) and is in her first trimester
B. A client who has gained 11.3 kg (25 lb) and is in her third trimester
C. A client who has gained 6.8 kg (15 lb) and is in her first trimester
D. a client who has gained 9.1 kg (20 lb) and is in her second trimester
A breastfeeding mother should increase her calories per day by___? - Answer A. 100 to 300
B. 300 to 500
C. 500 to 700
D. 700 to 900
AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
A client who is pregnant for the first time and 12 weeks gestation is concerned that her fetus is
not growing normally. She states, "I have not felt the baby move yet." which of the following
responses by the nurse is most appropriate? - Answer A. "I will need to report this to your
primary care provider immediately."
B. "Fetal movement is usually felt for the first time around the 20th week."
C. "It is not unusual to have no fetal movement until labor begins."
D. "If you have not felt the fetus move the the 22nd week, we will need to perform an
amniocentesis."
A woman in her 8th week of pregnancy comes to the clinic for her first prenatal visit. She states
that she has experienced no problems and has decided not to come for care unless she needs it.
Which of the following responses by the nurse best emphasizes the importance of first
trimester prenatal care? - Answer A. The first 3 months of pregnancy is the most critical time
in fetal development.
B. We recommend that all clients come in for prenatal visits as often as medical insurance will
cover it
C. Your primary care provider needs to meet with you at least twice prior to admitting you for
labor and delivery.
D. Most clients do not realize they are pregnant until about the 28th week.
all major organ systems are present by the end of gestational week ____. - Answer A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
Which of the following clients should the nurse be concerned about regarding weight gain? -
Answer A. A client who has gained 1.8 kg (4 lb) and is in her first trimester
B. A client who has gained 11.3 kg (25 lb) and is in her third trimester
C. A client who has gained 6.8 kg (15 lb) and is in her first trimester
D. a client who has gained 9.1 kg (20 lb) and is in her second trimester
A breastfeeding mother should increase her calories per day by___? - Answer A. 100 to 300
B. 300 to 500
C. 500 to 700
D. 700 to 900
