Galen College of Nursing
1 MAXE · 132 RUN
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GC School of Nursing
EST. 1989
WE CHANGE THE LIFE OF ONE TO CARE FOR THE LIVES OF MANY
NUR 231 — Exam 1 — Galen College 2019
M AT E R N A L- N E W B O R N N U RS I N G
INSTITUTION Galen College of Nursing COURSE CODE NUR 231
PROGRAM Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NUR 231 — Exam 1 — Galen TOTAL QUESTIONS 127 Questions
College 2019
COURSE TITLE Maternal-Newborn Nursing FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover maternal-newborn nursing, pregnancy terminology, prenatal care, and complications.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ Use these rationales to reinforce key nursing concepts for clinical practice.
, SECTION I — MATERNAL-NEWBORN NURSING Questions 1 – 127
1. What is the definition of gestation?
A. Age of pregnancy in weeks
B. The time in pregnancy before birth
C. Within (during) labor and childbirth
D. Return to pre-pregnant state
CORRECT ANSWER A — Age of pregnancy in weeks
RATIONALE Gestation refers to the age of pregnancy in weeks. It is measured from the first day
of the last menstrual period to the current date.
2. What is a trimester?
A. A segment of pregnancy (13 1/3 weeks)
B. The time in pregnancy before birth
C. The point at which an infant can survive outside the womb
D. Delivery at 37+ weeks
CORRECT ANSWER A — A segment of pregnancy (13 1/3 weeks)
RATIONALE A trimester is a segment of pregnancy, with each trimester lasting approximately
13 1/3 weeks. Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, each with distinct
developmental milestones.
3. What is the definition of antepartum?
A. Time in pregnancy before birth
B. Within (during) labor and childbirth
C. Return to pre-pregnant state (6 weeks)
D. Age of pregnancy in weeks
CORRECT ANSWER A — Time in pregnancy before birth
RATIONALE Antepartum refers to the time in pregnancy before birth. It encompasses the
entire prenatal period from conception to the onset of labor.
,4. What is the definition of intrapartum?
A. Time in pregnancy before birth
B. Within (during) labor and childbirth
C. Return to pre-pregnant state (6 weeks)
D. Age of pregnancy in weeks
CORRECT ANSWER B — Within (during) labor and childbirth
RATIONALE Intrapartum refers to the period within labor and childbirth. It begins with the
onset of labor and ends with the delivery of the placenta.
5. What is the definition of postpartum?
A. Time in pregnancy before birth
B. Within (during) labor and childbirth
C. Return to pre-pregnant state (6 weeks)
D. Age of pregnancy in weeks
CORRECT ANSWER C — Return to pre-pregnant state (6 weeks)
RATIONALE Postpartum refers to the period of return to the pre-pregnant state, which
typically lasts about 6 weeks after delivery. It is also called the puerperium.
6. What is the definition of term in pregnancy?
A. Day one of 37-42 completed weeks gestation
B. Delivery between week 24-36 (+5 days)
C. Delivery before 20 weeks
D. The point at which an infant can survive outside the womb
CORRECT ANSWER A — Day one of 37-42 completed weeks gestation
RATIONALE Term in pregnancy is defined as day one of 37-42 completed weeks gestation. This
is the period when the fetus is fully developed and ready for birth.
, 7. What is the definition of viability?
A. The point at which it is possible for an infant to survive outside the womb, usually about
22-24 weeks
B. Day one of 37-42 completed weeks gestation
C. Delivery between week 24-36 (+5 days)
D. Delivery before 20 weeks
CORRECT ANSWER A — The point at which it is possible for an infant to survive outside the
womb, usually about 22-24 weeks
RATIONALE Viability is the point at which it is possible for an infant to survive outside the
womb, usually about 22-24 weeks of gestation. This is when the fetus's organs are
sufficiently developed to support life outside the uterus with medical support.
8. What is gravidity?
A. Total number of pregnancies
B. Number of viable pregnancies (>20 weeks)
C. A woman who has never been pregnant
D. First pregnancy
CORRECT ANSWER A — Total number of pregnancies
RATIONALE Gravidity refers to the total number of pregnancies a woman has had, regardless
of the outcome. This includes current pregnancies, miscarriages, and abortions.
1 MAXE · 132 RUN
★ ★
GC School of Nursing
EST. 1989
WE CHANGE THE LIFE OF ONE TO CARE FOR THE LIVES OF MANY
NUR 231 — Exam 1 — Galen College 2019
M AT E R N A L- N E W B O R N N U RS I N G
INSTITUTION Galen College of Nursing COURSE CODE NUR 231
PROGRAM Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NUR 231 — Exam 1 — Galen TOTAL QUESTIONS 127 Questions
College 2019
COURSE TITLE Maternal-Newborn Nursing FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover maternal-newborn nursing, pregnancy terminology, prenatal care, and complications.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ Use these rationales to reinforce key nursing concepts for clinical practice.
, SECTION I — MATERNAL-NEWBORN NURSING Questions 1 – 127
1. What is the definition of gestation?
A. Age of pregnancy in weeks
B. The time in pregnancy before birth
C. Within (during) labor and childbirth
D. Return to pre-pregnant state
CORRECT ANSWER A — Age of pregnancy in weeks
RATIONALE Gestation refers to the age of pregnancy in weeks. It is measured from the first day
of the last menstrual period to the current date.
2. What is a trimester?
A. A segment of pregnancy (13 1/3 weeks)
B. The time in pregnancy before birth
C. The point at which an infant can survive outside the womb
D. Delivery at 37+ weeks
CORRECT ANSWER A — A segment of pregnancy (13 1/3 weeks)
RATIONALE A trimester is a segment of pregnancy, with each trimester lasting approximately
13 1/3 weeks. Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, each with distinct
developmental milestones.
3. What is the definition of antepartum?
A. Time in pregnancy before birth
B. Within (during) labor and childbirth
C. Return to pre-pregnant state (6 weeks)
D. Age of pregnancy in weeks
CORRECT ANSWER A — Time in pregnancy before birth
RATIONALE Antepartum refers to the time in pregnancy before birth. It encompasses the
entire prenatal period from conception to the onset of labor.
,4. What is the definition of intrapartum?
A. Time in pregnancy before birth
B. Within (during) labor and childbirth
C. Return to pre-pregnant state (6 weeks)
D. Age of pregnancy in weeks
CORRECT ANSWER B — Within (during) labor and childbirth
RATIONALE Intrapartum refers to the period within labor and childbirth. It begins with the
onset of labor and ends with the delivery of the placenta.
5. What is the definition of postpartum?
A. Time in pregnancy before birth
B. Within (during) labor and childbirth
C. Return to pre-pregnant state (6 weeks)
D. Age of pregnancy in weeks
CORRECT ANSWER C — Return to pre-pregnant state (6 weeks)
RATIONALE Postpartum refers to the period of return to the pre-pregnant state, which
typically lasts about 6 weeks after delivery. It is also called the puerperium.
6. What is the definition of term in pregnancy?
A. Day one of 37-42 completed weeks gestation
B. Delivery between week 24-36 (+5 days)
C. Delivery before 20 weeks
D. The point at which an infant can survive outside the womb
CORRECT ANSWER A — Day one of 37-42 completed weeks gestation
RATIONALE Term in pregnancy is defined as day one of 37-42 completed weeks gestation. This
is the period when the fetus is fully developed and ready for birth.
, 7. What is the definition of viability?
A. The point at which it is possible for an infant to survive outside the womb, usually about
22-24 weeks
B. Day one of 37-42 completed weeks gestation
C. Delivery between week 24-36 (+5 days)
D. Delivery before 20 weeks
CORRECT ANSWER A — The point at which it is possible for an infant to survive outside the
womb, usually about 22-24 weeks
RATIONALE Viability is the point at which it is possible for an infant to survive outside the
womb, usually about 22-24 weeks of gestation. This is when the fetus's organs are
sufficiently developed to support life outside the uterus with medical support.
8. What is gravidity?
A. Total number of pregnancies
B. Number of viable pregnancies (>20 weeks)
C. A woman who has never been pregnant
D. First pregnancy
CORRECT ANSWER A — Total number of pregnancies
RATIONALE Gravidity refers to the total number of pregnancies a woman has had, regardless
of the outcome. This includes current pregnancies, miscarriages, and abortions.
