MATERNITY EQ LATEST EXAM
2026 GRADED A+
QUESTIONwhich cardiac disease has the lowest risk for maternal
mortality - answer-patent ductus arteriosus
QUESTIONwhy is it important for the nurse to encourage a client
with preeclampsia to lie in the left lateral recumbent position? -
answer-uterine and kidney perfusion are maximized, and
compression of the major vessels is relieved
QUESTIONthe nurse admits with severe preeclampsia to the high
risk prenatal unit. which is the next nursing intervention after the
vital signs have been obtained? - answer-establishing an iv line
which risk to the fetus is associated with a maternal diagnosis of
chorioamnionitis? select all that apply - answer-1. sepsis
2. bacteremia
3. pneumonia
4. cerebral palsy
5. respiratory distress syndrome
QUESTIONwhich finding would indicate infection in a pregnant
client? select all that apply - answer-1. chills
2. fever
3. diarrhea
4. flank pain
5. burning on urination
QUESTIONwhich position increases cardiac output in the
obstetrical client with cardiac disease? - answer-lateral positioning
,QUESTIONwhich would be included in the plan of care for an
obstetrical client who has been taking carbamazepine throughout
the first trimester of pregnancy? - answer-evaluation for a neural
tube defect
QUESTIONwhich occurs immediately after birth that increases
the risk for cardiac decompensation in a client with a
compromised cardiac system? - answer-extravascular fluid is
remobilized into the vascular compartment
QUESTIONa pregnant client is admitted with abdominal pain and
heavy vaginal bleeding. which is the immediate nursing action -
answer-establish iv access
QUESTIONthe nurse applies fetal and uterine monitors to the
abdomen of a client tin active labor. when the client has
contractions, the nurse notes a 15 beats/min deceleration of the
fetal heart rate below the baseline lasting 15 seconds. which is
the next nursing action? - answer-changing the maternal position
QUESTIONa client at 36 weeks gestation presents with severe
abdominal pain, heavy vaginal bleeding, a drop in blood pressure,
and an increased pulse rate. which complication of pregnancy is
suggested by these signs and symptoms? - answer-abrupt
placentae
QUESTIONassessment of a primigravida at 32 weeks gestation
shows a blood pressure of 170/110, 4+ proteinuria, and edema of
the face and extremities. which which complication are these
findings consistent? - answer-severe preeclampsia
, QUESTIONwhich assessment would the nurse include in the plan
of care for a postpartum client with large, painful varicose veins? -
answer-assessing for signs of thrombophlebtitis
QUESTIONwhich is the priority initial nursing intervention during
the admission of a primigravida in labor? - answer-monitoring the
fetal heart rate
QUESTIONwhich intervention would the nurse initiate when a
fetal heart pattern signifying uteroplacental insufficiency occurs? -
answer-helping the client turn to the side lying position
QUESTIONwhich factor will increase the risk for uterine atony in a
postpartum client? - answer-multiple gestation pregnancy
QUESTIONbetween which weeks of gestation would a client with
type 1 diabetes expect to increase her insulin dosage? - answer-
24th and 28th weeks of gestation
QUESTIONwomen who become pregnant for the first time at a
later reproductive age (35 years or older) are at risk for which
complications? select all that apply - answer-1. preterm labor
2. multiple gestation
3. chromosomal anomalies
4. bleeding in the first trimester
QUESTIONwhich would the nurse do to prepare a client in her
third trimester who is scheduled for an amniocentesis? - answer-
instruct her to void immediately before the test
QUESTIONa contraction stress test result is considered positive
when the fetal heart rate shows which during contractions? -
answer-late decelerations
2026 GRADED A+
QUESTIONwhich cardiac disease has the lowest risk for maternal
mortality - answer-patent ductus arteriosus
QUESTIONwhy is it important for the nurse to encourage a client
with preeclampsia to lie in the left lateral recumbent position? -
answer-uterine and kidney perfusion are maximized, and
compression of the major vessels is relieved
QUESTIONthe nurse admits with severe preeclampsia to the high
risk prenatal unit. which is the next nursing intervention after the
vital signs have been obtained? - answer-establishing an iv line
which risk to the fetus is associated with a maternal diagnosis of
chorioamnionitis? select all that apply - answer-1. sepsis
2. bacteremia
3. pneumonia
4. cerebral palsy
5. respiratory distress syndrome
QUESTIONwhich finding would indicate infection in a pregnant
client? select all that apply - answer-1. chills
2. fever
3. diarrhea
4. flank pain
5. burning on urination
QUESTIONwhich position increases cardiac output in the
obstetrical client with cardiac disease? - answer-lateral positioning
,QUESTIONwhich would be included in the plan of care for an
obstetrical client who has been taking carbamazepine throughout
the first trimester of pregnancy? - answer-evaluation for a neural
tube defect
QUESTIONwhich occurs immediately after birth that increases
the risk for cardiac decompensation in a client with a
compromised cardiac system? - answer-extravascular fluid is
remobilized into the vascular compartment
QUESTIONa pregnant client is admitted with abdominal pain and
heavy vaginal bleeding. which is the immediate nursing action -
answer-establish iv access
QUESTIONthe nurse applies fetal and uterine monitors to the
abdomen of a client tin active labor. when the client has
contractions, the nurse notes a 15 beats/min deceleration of the
fetal heart rate below the baseline lasting 15 seconds. which is
the next nursing action? - answer-changing the maternal position
QUESTIONa client at 36 weeks gestation presents with severe
abdominal pain, heavy vaginal bleeding, a drop in blood pressure,
and an increased pulse rate. which complication of pregnancy is
suggested by these signs and symptoms? - answer-abrupt
placentae
QUESTIONassessment of a primigravida at 32 weeks gestation
shows a blood pressure of 170/110, 4+ proteinuria, and edema of
the face and extremities. which which complication are these
findings consistent? - answer-severe preeclampsia
, QUESTIONwhich assessment would the nurse include in the plan
of care for a postpartum client with large, painful varicose veins? -
answer-assessing for signs of thrombophlebtitis
QUESTIONwhich is the priority initial nursing intervention during
the admission of a primigravida in labor? - answer-monitoring the
fetal heart rate
QUESTIONwhich intervention would the nurse initiate when a
fetal heart pattern signifying uteroplacental insufficiency occurs? -
answer-helping the client turn to the side lying position
QUESTIONwhich factor will increase the risk for uterine atony in a
postpartum client? - answer-multiple gestation pregnancy
QUESTIONbetween which weeks of gestation would a client with
type 1 diabetes expect to increase her insulin dosage? - answer-
24th and 28th weeks of gestation
QUESTIONwomen who become pregnant for the first time at a
later reproductive age (35 years or older) are at risk for which
complications? select all that apply - answer-1. preterm labor
2. multiple gestation
3. chromosomal anomalies
4. bleeding in the first trimester
QUESTIONwhich would the nurse do to prepare a client in her
third trimester who is scheduled for an amniocentesis? - answer-
instruct her to void immediately before the test
QUESTIONa contraction stress test result is considered positive
when the fetal heart rate shows which during contractions? -
answer-late decelerations
