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“MATERNITY & PEDIATRIC NURSING EXAM PRACTICE “
NEWEST UPDATED EXAM 2025 – 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
(LATEST VERSION)
Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Exam Practice Questions
A woman gave birth to a newborn via vaginal delivery with the use of a
vacuum extractor. The nurse would be alert for which of the following in the
newborn?
A) Asphyxia
B) Clavicular fracture
C) Caput succedaneum
D) Central nervous system injury
C
A pregnant client undergoing labor induction is receiving an oxytocin infusion.
Which of the following findings would require immediate intervention?
A) Fetal heart rate of 150 beats/minute
B) Contractions every 2 minutes, lasting 45 seconds
C) Uterine resting tone of 14 mm Hg
D) Urine output of 20 mL/hour
D
A woman with a history of crack cocaine abuse is admitted to the labor and
birth area. While caring for the client, the nurse notes a sudden onset of fetal
bradycardia. Inspection of the abdomen reveals an irregular wall contour. The
client also complains of acute abdominal pain that is continuous. Which of the
following would the nurse suspect?
A) Amniotic fluid embolism
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B) Shoulder dystocia
C) Uterine rupture
D) Umbilical cord prolapse
C
When assessing several women for possible VBAC, which woman would the
nurse identify as being the best candidate?
A) One who has undergone a previous myomectomy
B) One who had a previous cesarean birth via a low transverse incision
C) One who has a history of a contracted pelvis
D) One who has a vertical incision from a previous cesarean birth
B
A woman is to undergo an amnioinfusion. Which statement would be most
appropriate to include when teaching the woman about this procedure?
A) "You'll need to stay in bed while you're having this procedure."
B) "We'll give you an analgesic to help reduce the pain."
C) "After the infusion, you'll be scheduled for a cesarean birth."
D) "A suction cup is placed on your baby's head to help bring it out."
A
Which finding would indicate to the nurse that a woman's cervix is ripe in
preparation for labor induction?
A) Posterior position
B) Firm
C) Closed
D) Shortened
D
A woman with preterm labor is receiving magnesium sulfate. Which finding
would require the nurse to intervene immediately?
A) Respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute
B) Diminished deep tendon reflexes
C) Urine output of 45 mL/hour
D) Alert level of consciousness
B
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A woman who is 42 weeks pregnant comes to the clinic. Which of the following
would be most important?
A) Determining an accurate gestational age
B) Asking her about the occurrence of contractions
C) Checking for spontaneous rupture of membranes
D) Measuring the height of the fundus
A
After teaching a couple about what to expect with their planned cesarean birth,
which statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
A) "Holding a pillow against my incision will help me when I cough."
B) "I'm going to have to wait a few days before I can start breast-feeding."
C) "I guess the nurses will be getting me up and out of bed rather quickly."
D) "I'll probably have a tube in my bladder for about 24 hours or so."
B
The nurse is providing care to several pregnant women who may be scheduled
for labor induction. The nurse identifies the woman with which Bishop score
as having the best chance for a successful induction and vaginal birth?
A) 11
B) 8
C) 6
D) 3
A
After teaching a group of nursing students about risk factors associated with
dystocia, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the
students identify which of the following as increasing the risk? (Select all that
apply.)
A) Pudendal block anesthetic use
B) Multiparity
C) Short maternal stature
D) Maternal age over 35
E) Breech fetal presentation
C, D, E
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A nurse is preparing an inservice education program for a group of nurses
about dystocia involving problems with the passenger. Which of the following
would the nurse most likely include as the most common problem?
A) Macrosomia
B) Breech presentation
C) Persistent occiput posterior position
D) Multifetal pregnancy
C
After teaching a group of nursing students about tocolytic therapy, the
instructor determines that the teaching was successful when they identify
which drug as being used for tocolysis? (Select all that apply.)
A) Nifedipine
B) Terbutaline
C) Dinoprostone
D) Misoprostol
E) Indomethacin
A, B, E
A nurse is assessing a pregnant woman who has come to the clinic. The
woman reports that she feels some heaviness in her thighs since yesterday.
The nurse suspects that the woman may be experiencing preterm labor based
on which additional assessment findings?
A) Dull low backache
B) Malodorous vaginal discharge
C) Dysuria
D) Constipation
C
A nurse is teaching a pregnant woman at risk for preterm labor about what to
do if she experiences signs and symptoms.
The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the woman
states that if she experiences any symptoms, she will do which of the
following?
A) "I'll sit down to rest for 30 minutes."
B) "I'll try to move my bowels."
“MATERNITY & PEDIATRIC NURSING EXAM PRACTICE “
NEWEST UPDATED EXAM 2025 – 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
(LATEST VERSION)
Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Exam Practice Questions
A woman gave birth to a newborn via vaginal delivery with the use of a
vacuum extractor. The nurse would be alert for which of the following in the
newborn?
A) Asphyxia
B) Clavicular fracture
C) Caput succedaneum
D) Central nervous system injury
C
A pregnant client undergoing labor induction is receiving an oxytocin infusion.
Which of the following findings would require immediate intervention?
A) Fetal heart rate of 150 beats/minute
B) Contractions every 2 minutes, lasting 45 seconds
C) Uterine resting tone of 14 mm Hg
D) Urine output of 20 mL/hour
D
A woman with a history of crack cocaine abuse is admitted to the labor and
birth area. While caring for the client, the nurse notes a sudden onset of fetal
bradycardia. Inspection of the abdomen reveals an irregular wall contour. The
client also complains of acute abdominal pain that is continuous. Which of the
following would the nurse suspect?
A) Amniotic fluid embolism
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B) Shoulder dystocia
C) Uterine rupture
D) Umbilical cord prolapse
C
When assessing several women for possible VBAC, which woman would the
nurse identify as being the best candidate?
A) One who has undergone a previous myomectomy
B) One who had a previous cesarean birth via a low transverse incision
C) One who has a history of a contracted pelvis
D) One who has a vertical incision from a previous cesarean birth
B
A woman is to undergo an amnioinfusion. Which statement would be most
appropriate to include when teaching the woman about this procedure?
A) "You'll need to stay in bed while you're having this procedure."
B) "We'll give you an analgesic to help reduce the pain."
C) "After the infusion, you'll be scheduled for a cesarean birth."
D) "A suction cup is placed on your baby's head to help bring it out."
A
Which finding would indicate to the nurse that a woman's cervix is ripe in
preparation for labor induction?
A) Posterior position
B) Firm
C) Closed
D) Shortened
D
A woman with preterm labor is receiving magnesium sulfate. Which finding
would require the nurse to intervene immediately?
A) Respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute
B) Diminished deep tendon reflexes
C) Urine output of 45 mL/hour
D) Alert level of consciousness
B
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A woman who is 42 weeks pregnant comes to the clinic. Which of the following
would be most important?
A) Determining an accurate gestational age
B) Asking her about the occurrence of contractions
C) Checking for spontaneous rupture of membranes
D) Measuring the height of the fundus
A
After teaching a couple about what to expect with their planned cesarean birth,
which statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
A) "Holding a pillow against my incision will help me when I cough."
B) "I'm going to have to wait a few days before I can start breast-feeding."
C) "I guess the nurses will be getting me up and out of bed rather quickly."
D) "I'll probably have a tube in my bladder for about 24 hours or so."
B
The nurse is providing care to several pregnant women who may be scheduled
for labor induction. The nurse identifies the woman with which Bishop score
as having the best chance for a successful induction and vaginal birth?
A) 11
B) 8
C) 6
D) 3
A
After teaching a group of nursing students about risk factors associated with
dystocia, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the
students identify which of the following as increasing the risk? (Select all that
apply.)
A) Pudendal block anesthetic use
B) Multiparity
C) Short maternal stature
D) Maternal age over 35
E) Breech fetal presentation
C, D, E
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A nurse is preparing an inservice education program for a group of nurses
about dystocia involving problems with the passenger. Which of the following
would the nurse most likely include as the most common problem?
A) Macrosomia
B) Breech presentation
C) Persistent occiput posterior position
D) Multifetal pregnancy
C
After teaching a group of nursing students about tocolytic therapy, the
instructor determines that the teaching was successful when they identify
which drug as being used for tocolysis? (Select all that apply.)
A) Nifedipine
B) Terbutaline
C) Dinoprostone
D) Misoprostol
E) Indomethacin
A, B, E
A nurse is assessing a pregnant woman who has come to the clinic. The
woman reports that she feels some heaviness in her thighs since yesterday.
The nurse suspects that the woman may be experiencing preterm labor based
on which additional assessment findings?
A) Dull low backache
B) Malodorous vaginal discharge
C) Dysuria
D) Constipation
C
A nurse is teaching a pregnant woman at risk for preterm labor about what to
do if she experiences signs and symptoms.
The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the woman
states that if she experiences any symptoms, she will do which of the
following?
A) "I'll sit down to rest for 30 minutes."
B) "I'll try to move my bowels."
