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“MATERNITY NURSING EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS “
NEWEST UPDATED EXAM 2025 – 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
(LATEST VERSION)
Maternity Exam Practice Questions
A woman is in her seventh month of pregnancy. She has been complaining of
nasal congestion and occasional epistaxis. The nurse suspects that:
A. This is a normal respiratory change in pregnancy caused by elevated levels
of estrogen.
B. This is an abnormal cardiovascular change, and the nosebleeds are an
ominous sign.
C. The woman is a victim of domestic violence and is being hit in the face by
her partner.
D. The woman has been using cocaine intranasally.
A
Which factors would change during pregnancy if the hormone progesterone
were withdrawn or reduced?
A. Insulin resistance would be increased
B. Sweat and sebaceous glands would increase production
C. Pyrosis would increase in frequency
D. Peristalsis and uterine contractility would increase
D
A pregnant patient tells the prenatal nurse she has been having some
"unusual food cravings." After further assessment, the nurse discovers the
patient has been ingesting white clay dirt from her backyard. Which laboratory
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study indicates a physiological consequence of the patient's action?
A. WBC 12,300
B. Glucose 96
C. Hemoglobin 9.1
D. Platelets of 250,000
C
A pregnant patient tells the nurse that the first day of her last menstrual period
was September 21, 2014. Using Nägele's rule, what is the estimated date of
delivery (EDD)?
A. June 21, 2015
B. July 28, 2015
C. June 28, 2015
D. April 21, 2015
C
M.M. is pregnant for the 4th time. She has 2 children at home; one was born at
34 weeks gestation and the other was born at 41 weeks. She reports one
miscarriage when she was 11 weeks. What is her GTPAL?
421112
L.C. is pregnant for the 3rd time. Her first child was born at 38 weeks
gestation. She then gave birth to twins at 35 weeks gestation. What is her
GTPAL?
321103
A primigravida client presents to the office for a prenatal visit at 10 weeks
gestation. The client complains of breast tenderness, urinary frequency,
nausea, and nasal stuffiness. Which of the following actions would be
appropriate for the nurse to implement?
A. Assess for signs of sepsis
B. Schedule the client for a CBC
C. Notify the obstetrician immediately
D. Provide education on infection management
B
The nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant patient experiencing
heartburn. Which statement by the patient indicates the teaching has been
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effective?
A. "I should use spices in my cooking instead of salt."
B. "I should avoid in between meal snacking."
C. "I should lie down after eating to promote absorption."
D. "I should avoid gas producing foods."
D
Which of the following should be included as part of an education plan about
self-care measures for a pregnant client?
A. Avoid foods that are high in iron and folate to decrease the likelihood of
constipation
B. Increase caloric intake by at least 500 calories/day to provide nourishment
for the growing fetus
C. Get a seasonal flu vaccine during the autumn or winter months
D. Avoid physical activities, such as swimming, as this increases the risk of
preterm labor
C
The nurse would explain to a 25 year old gravid patient that the alpha
fetoprotein testing is recommended for which purpose?
A. Assess for preeclampsia
B. Monitor the functioning of the placenta
C. Detect fetal cardiovascular disorders
D. Screen for neural tube defects
D
The nurse is assessing a patient at 37 weeks gestation who is having a non-
stress test (NST). After 10 minutes, the nurse observes the absence of
contractions, the fetal heart rate (FHR) baseline is 135 bpm, and there are no
accelerations in the FHR. What action should the nurse take?
A. Ask the patient if she has felt any fetal movement
B. Check the patient for urinary bladder distension
C. Have the mother stimulate the baby to move
D. Notify the health care provider
A
“MATERNITY NURSING EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS “
NEWEST UPDATED EXAM 2025 – 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
(LATEST VERSION)
Maternity Exam Practice Questions
A woman is in her seventh month of pregnancy. She has been complaining of
nasal congestion and occasional epistaxis. The nurse suspects that:
A. This is a normal respiratory change in pregnancy caused by elevated levels
of estrogen.
B. This is an abnormal cardiovascular change, and the nosebleeds are an
ominous sign.
C. The woman is a victim of domestic violence and is being hit in the face by
her partner.
D. The woman has been using cocaine intranasally.
A
Which factors would change during pregnancy if the hormone progesterone
were withdrawn or reduced?
A. Insulin resistance would be increased
B. Sweat and sebaceous glands would increase production
C. Pyrosis would increase in frequency
D. Peristalsis and uterine contractility would increase
D
A pregnant patient tells the prenatal nurse she has been having some
"unusual food cravings." After further assessment, the nurse discovers the
patient has been ingesting white clay dirt from her backyard. Which laboratory
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study indicates a physiological consequence of the patient's action?
A. WBC 12,300
B. Glucose 96
C. Hemoglobin 9.1
D. Platelets of 250,000
C
A pregnant patient tells the nurse that the first day of her last menstrual period
was September 21, 2014. Using Nägele's rule, what is the estimated date of
delivery (EDD)?
A. June 21, 2015
B. July 28, 2015
C. June 28, 2015
D. April 21, 2015
C
M.M. is pregnant for the 4th time. She has 2 children at home; one was born at
34 weeks gestation and the other was born at 41 weeks. She reports one
miscarriage when she was 11 weeks. What is her GTPAL?
421112
L.C. is pregnant for the 3rd time. Her first child was born at 38 weeks
gestation. She then gave birth to twins at 35 weeks gestation. What is her
GTPAL?
321103
A primigravida client presents to the office for a prenatal visit at 10 weeks
gestation. The client complains of breast tenderness, urinary frequency,
nausea, and nasal stuffiness. Which of the following actions would be
appropriate for the nurse to implement?
A. Assess for signs of sepsis
B. Schedule the client for a CBC
C. Notify the obstetrician immediately
D. Provide education on infection management
B
The nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant patient experiencing
heartburn. Which statement by the patient indicates the teaching has been
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effective?
A. "I should use spices in my cooking instead of salt."
B. "I should avoid in between meal snacking."
C. "I should lie down after eating to promote absorption."
D. "I should avoid gas producing foods."
D
Which of the following should be included as part of an education plan about
self-care measures for a pregnant client?
A. Avoid foods that are high in iron and folate to decrease the likelihood of
constipation
B. Increase caloric intake by at least 500 calories/day to provide nourishment
for the growing fetus
C. Get a seasonal flu vaccine during the autumn or winter months
D. Avoid physical activities, such as swimming, as this increases the risk of
preterm labor
C
The nurse would explain to a 25 year old gravid patient that the alpha
fetoprotein testing is recommended for which purpose?
A. Assess for preeclampsia
B. Monitor the functioning of the placenta
C. Detect fetal cardiovascular disorders
D. Screen for neural tube defects
D
The nurse is assessing a patient at 37 weeks gestation who is having a non-
stress test (NST). After 10 minutes, the nurse observes the absence of
contractions, the fetal heart rate (FHR) baseline is 135 bpm, and there are no
accelerations in the FHR. What action should the nurse take?
A. Ask the patient if she has felt any fetal movement
B. Check the patient for urinary bladder distension
C. Have the mother stimulate the baby to move
D. Notify the health care provider
A
