MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING EDITION
RICCI KYLE CARMAN TEST BANK QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS GREDED A+
1. Which hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining
pregnancy in the first trimester?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Oxytocin
D. Prolactin
Rationale: Progesterone maintains the uterine lining and
prevents uterine contractions in early pregnancy.
Correct answer: B. Progesterone
2. A newborn’s normal heart rate is:
A. 60–80 bpm
B. 80–100 bpm
C. 110–160 bpm
D. 170–200 bpm
Rationale: Newborns typically have higher heart rates due to
increased metabolic demands.
Correct answer: C. 110–160 bpm
,3. The Apgar score is assessed at:
A. 1 and 5 minutes after birth
B. 5 and 10 minutes after birth
C. Birth only
D. 10 and 15 minutes after birth
Rationale: Apgar scoring evaluates newborn condition at 1 and
5 minutes.
Correct answer: A. 1 and 5 minutes after birth
4. Which sign is an early indication of labor?
A. Severe headache
B. Regular uterine contractions
C. Increased appetite
D. Fetal hiccups
Rationale: Regular, increasing contractions indicate onset of
labor.
Correct answer: B. Regular uterine contractions
5. The most common position for fetal presentation is:
A. Breech
B. Transverse
C. Cephalic
D. Oblique
,Rationale: Cephalic (head-down) presentation is most common
and safest for delivery.
Correct answer: C. Cephalic
6. Which vitamin is essential for preventing neural tube
defects?
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin A
C. Folic acid
D. Vitamin D
Rationale: Folic acid reduces risk of neural tube defects like
spina bifida.
Correct answer: C. Folic acid
7. A newborn who is breastfeeding well should have how
many wet diapers per day after day 4?
A. 2–3
B. 3–4
C. 5–6
D. 8–10
Rationale: Adequate hydration is shown by at least 6 wet
diapers daily.
Correct answer: C. 5–6
, 8. The priority nursing action immediately after delivery is to:
A. Weigh the baby
B. Initiate breastfeeding
C. Ensure airway patency
D. Give vitamin K
Rationale: Airway and breathing are the first priorities in
newborn care.
Correct answer: C. Ensure airway patency
9. Which condition is a common complication of pregnancy?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Gestational diabetes
C. Asthma remission
D. Appendicitis
Rationale: Hormonal changes can lead to insulin resistance and
gestational diabetes.
Correct answer: B. Gestational diabetes
10. Meconium is:
A. First urine of newborn
B. First stool of newborn
C. First milk secretion
D. Placental tissue
RICCI KYLE CARMAN TEST BANK QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS GREDED A+
1. Which hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining
pregnancy in the first trimester?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Oxytocin
D. Prolactin
Rationale: Progesterone maintains the uterine lining and
prevents uterine contractions in early pregnancy.
Correct answer: B. Progesterone
2. A newborn’s normal heart rate is:
A. 60–80 bpm
B. 80–100 bpm
C. 110–160 bpm
D. 170–200 bpm
Rationale: Newborns typically have higher heart rates due to
increased metabolic demands.
Correct answer: C. 110–160 bpm
,3. The Apgar score is assessed at:
A. 1 and 5 minutes after birth
B. 5 and 10 minutes after birth
C. Birth only
D. 10 and 15 minutes after birth
Rationale: Apgar scoring evaluates newborn condition at 1 and
5 minutes.
Correct answer: A. 1 and 5 minutes after birth
4. Which sign is an early indication of labor?
A. Severe headache
B. Regular uterine contractions
C. Increased appetite
D. Fetal hiccups
Rationale: Regular, increasing contractions indicate onset of
labor.
Correct answer: B. Regular uterine contractions
5. The most common position for fetal presentation is:
A. Breech
B. Transverse
C. Cephalic
D. Oblique
,Rationale: Cephalic (head-down) presentation is most common
and safest for delivery.
Correct answer: C. Cephalic
6. Which vitamin is essential for preventing neural tube
defects?
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin A
C. Folic acid
D. Vitamin D
Rationale: Folic acid reduces risk of neural tube defects like
spina bifida.
Correct answer: C. Folic acid
7. A newborn who is breastfeeding well should have how
many wet diapers per day after day 4?
A. 2–3
B. 3–4
C. 5–6
D. 8–10
Rationale: Adequate hydration is shown by at least 6 wet
diapers daily.
Correct answer: C. 5–6
, 8. The priority nursing action immediately after delivery is to:
A. Weigh the baby
B. Initiate breastfeeding
C. Ensure airway patency
D. Give vitamin K
Rationale: Airway and breathing are the first priorities in
newborn care.
Correct answer: C. Ensure airway patency
9. Which condition is a common complication of pregnancy?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Gestational diabetes
C. Asthma remission
D. Appendicitis
Rationale: Hormonal changes can lead to insulin resistance and
gestational diabetes.
Correct answer: B. Gestational diabetes
10. Meconium is:
A. First urine of newborn
B. First stool of newborn
C. First milk secretion
D. Placental tissue
