CMS MATERNAL HEALTH EXAM 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A nurse in a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use wit a group of adolescent clients. Which
of the following statements by an adolescent reflects an understanding of the teaching?
"A water-soluble lubricant should be used with condoms"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking an oral contraceptive about danger
indications to report to her provider. The nurse determines the client understands the teaching
when the client states the need to report which of the following manifestations?
Shortness of breath
A nurse in an obstetrical clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client about using and IUD for
contraception. Which if the following statements by the client indicated an understanding of the
information?
"I will check to be sure the strings of the IUD are still present after my periods."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about potential adverse effects of implantable
progestins. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
-Irregular vaginal bleeding
-Weight gain
-Breast changes
,A nurse in a clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client about her new prescription for
MEDROXYPROGESTERONE. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
-"You should increase your intake of calcium."
-"Irregular vaginal spotting can occur."
A nurse is caring for client who is pregnant and states that her last mensural period was April 1.
Which if the following is the client's estimated date of delivery?
January 8
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy. The
client's health record includes this data: G3 T1 P0 L1. How should the nurse interpret this
information.
-Client has delivered one newborn at term
-Client has had two prior pregnancies
-Client has one living
A nurses is reviewing the health record of a client who is pregnant. The provider indicated the
client exhibits probable signs of pregnancy. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
-Goodell's sign
-Ballottement
-Chadwick's sign
, A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is pregnant and experiencing episodes of
hypotension. The client asks the nurse what causes these episodes. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
"This is due to the weight of the uterus on the large blood vessels."
A nurse in a clinic receives a phone call from a client whose period is 1 week late and requests a
pregnancy test. Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the client?
"You should collect the urine from your first morning void."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of clients about measures to relive backache during
pregnancy. Which of the following measures should the nurse include?
-Preform pelvic rock exercise everyday
-Use proper body mechanics
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reviewing clinical manifestations of
complications the client should promptly report to the provider. Which of the following
complications should the nurse include?
Vaginal bleeding
A client who is at 7 weeks of gestation is experiencing nausea and vomiting in the morning.
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Eat crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed
ANSWERS
A nurse in a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use wit a group of adolescent clients. Which
of the following statements by an adolescent reflects an understanding of the teaching?
"A water-soluble lubricant should be used with condoms"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking an oral contraceptive about danger
indications to report to her provider. The nurse determines the client understands the teaching
when the client states the need to report which of the following manifestations?
Shortness of breath
A nurse in an obstetrical clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client about using and IUD for
contraception. Which if the following statements by the client indicated an understanding of the
information?
"I will check to be sure the strings of the IUD are still present after my periods."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about potential adverse effects of implantable
progestins. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
-Irregular vaginal bleeding
-Weight gain
-Breast changes
,A nurse in a clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client about her new prescription for
MEDROXYPROGESTERONE. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
-"You should increase your intake of calcium."
-"Irregular vaginal spotting can occur."
A nurse is caring for client who is pregnant and states that her last mensural period was April 1.
Which if the following is the client's estimated date of delivery?
January 8
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy. The
client's health record includes this data: G3 T1 P0 L1. How should the nurse interpret this
information.
-Client has delivered one newborn at term
-Client has had two prior pregnancies
-Client has one living
A nurses is reviewing the health record of a client who is pregnant. The provider indicated the
client exhibits probable signs of pregnancy. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
-Goodell's sign
-Ballottement
-Chadwick's sign
, A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is pregnant and experiencing episodes of
hypotension. The client asks the nurse what causes these episodes. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
"This is due to the weight of the uterus on the large blood vessels."
A nurse in a clinic receives a phone call from a client whose period is 1 week late and requests a
pregnancy test. Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the client?
"You should collect the urine from your first morning void."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of clients about measures to relive backache during
pregnancy. Which of the following measures should the nurse include?
-Preform pelvic rock exercise everyday
-Use proper body mechanics
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reviewing clinical manifestations of
complications the client should promptly report to the provider. Which of the following
complications should the nurse include?
Vaginal bleeding
A client who is at 7 weeks of gestation is experiencing nausea and vomiting in the morning.
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Eat crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed
