NSG 3500 Maternal Exam 1 Newest Practice
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Practice Questions/ Galen NSG 3500 Exam 1
Latest Practice Test (2026-2027)
A patient at 20 weeks pregnant complaining of painless tightening in her stomach
should be educated that:
A) Braxton Hicks contractions are painless; staying hydrated and walking will
relieve them
B) This is a sign of preterm labor and she should go to the hospital immediately
C) She should lie flat on her back to stop the contractions
D) This indicates a urinary tract infection
-ANSWER- A) Braxton Hicks contractions are painless; staying hydrated and
walking will relieve them
What should the nurse educate the patient about skin changes during pregnancy?
A) Connective tissue loses strength and becomes fragile, leading to striae
gravidarum
B) Skin becomes more elastic and resilient
C) Skin pigmentation decreases during pregnancy
D) Stretch marks are permanent and cannot be prevented
-ANSWER- A) Connective tissue loses strength and becomes fragile, leading to
striae gravidarum
A 30-year-old female 25 weeks pregnant with twins has 5 living children. Four
were born at 39 weeks, one at 27 weeks, and she had a miscarriage at 10 weeks.
What is her GTPAL?
A) G=7, T=4, P=1, A=1, L=5
B) G=6, T=4, P=1, A=1, L=5
C) G=7, T=5, P=0, A=1, L=5
D) G=6, T=5, P=1, A=0, L=5
-ANSWER- A) G=7, T=4, P=1, A=1, L=5
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,What OTC medications are safe during pregnancy?
A) Acetaminophen and guaifenesin
B) Ibuprofen and aspirin
C) Naproxen and pseudoephedrine
D) Any herbal supplement
-ANSWER- A) Acetaminophen and guaifenesin
What is the best action for a patient experiencing supine hypotension?
A) Turn the patient on their left lateral side
B) Place the patient in a Trendelenburg position
C) Elevate the patient's legs above the heart
D) Administer IV fluids immediately
-ANSWER- A) Turn the patient on their left lateral side
What foods should a patient with dyspepsia avoid?
A) Very cold foods, greasy/fatty foods, spicy foods
B) Hot foods and soups
C) Carbonated beverages
D) Fresh fruits and vegetables
-ANSWER- A) Very cold foods, greasy/fatty foods, spicy foods
Which category of pregnancy signs are subjective and can only be reported by the
patient?
A) Presumptive signs
B) Probable signs
C) Positive signs
D) Diagnostic signs
-ANSWER- A) Presumptive signs
What does the nurse tell the patient to label as day 1 when teaching how to track
her menstrual cycle?
A) First day of the menstrual cycle
B) Last day of the menstrual cycle
C) Day of ovulation
D) Day of implantation
-ANSWER- A) First day of the menstrual cycle
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,Which information does the nurse plan to include about oogenesis?
A) It is regulated by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
B) It begins at puberty
C) It produces multiple eggs each cycle
D) It is regulated by testosterone
-ANSWER- A) It is regulated by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
What medication should a nurse educate a woman about for infrequent ovulation?
A) Clomiphene citrate (Clomid)
B) Metformin
C) Progesterone
D) Estrogen
-ANSWER- A) Clomiphene citrate (Clomid)
What education would you provide to a patient at 38 weeks pregnant with a history
of asthma who is complaining of SOB?
A) Take prescribed asthma medication when necessary
B) Stop all asthma medications during pregnancy
C) Use only over-the-counter inhalers
D) Avoid all physical activity
-ANSWER- A) Take prescribed asthma medication when necessary
A bluish cervix noted on vaginal exam is known as:
A) Chadwick's sign
B) Hegar's sign
C) Goodell's sign
D) Piskacek's sign
-ANSWER- A) Chadwick's sign
A 27-year-old female at 16 weeks pregnant has 2-year-old twins born at 39 weeks
and a 5-year-old born at 40 weeks, with no history of miscarriage or abortion.
What is her GTPAL?
A) G=3, T=2, P=0, A=0, L=3
B) G=3, T=2, P=1, A=0, L=3
C) G=4, T=2, P=0, A=0, L=3
D) G=3, T=3, P=0, A=0, L=3
-ANSWER- A) G=3, T=2, P=0, A=0, L=3
Using Naegele's rule, what would be the patient's due date if her LMP was
2/10/23?
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, A) 11/17/2023
B) 11/17/2022
C) 11/17/2024
D) 10/17/2023
-ANSWER- A) 11/17/2023
Softening of the lower uterine segment noted by the physician is known as:
A) Hegar's sign
B) Chadwick's sign
C) Goodell's sign
D) Piskacek's sign
-ANSWER- A) Hegar's sign
What is a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
A) Amenorrhea, breast tenderness, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, quickening, urinary
frequency
B) Positive pregnancy test
C) Fetal heartbeat
D) Palpable fetal movement by the examiner
-ANSWER- A) Amenorrhea, breast tenderness, fatigue, nausea/vomiting,
quickening, urinary frequency
How could you get a disinterested partner engaged during an OB visit?
A) Invite the partner to listen to the fetal heart rate
B) Ask the partner to wait in the waiting room
C) Discuss the partner's medical history
D) Ignore the partner's disinterest
-ANSWER- A) Invite the partner to listen to the fetal heart rate
A 12-week pregnant patient should see the provider how often?
A) Monthly
B) Every 2 weeks
C) Every 3 weeks
D) Weekly
-ANSWER- A) Monthly
A patient at 36 weeks pregnant should see the provider how often?
A) Monthly
B) Every 2 weeks
C) Once a week
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Test Bank with 150 Correctly Answered
Practice Questions/ Galen NSG 3500 Exam 1
Latest Practice Test (2026-2027)
A patient at 20 weeks pregnant complaining of painless tightening in her stomach
should be educated that:
A) Braxton Hicks contractions are painless; staying hydrated and walking will
relieve them
B) This is a sign of preterm labor and she should go to the hospital immediately
C) She should lie flat on her back to stop the contractions
D) This indicates a urinary tract infection
-ANSWER- A) Braxton Hicks contractions are painless; staying hydrated and
walking will relieve them
What should the nurse educate the patient about skin changes during pregnancy?
A) Connective tissue loses strength and becomes fragile, leading to striae
gravidarum
B) Skin becomes more elastic and resilient
C) Skin pigmentation decreases during pregnancy
D) Stretch marks are permanent and cannot be prevented
-ANSWER- A) Connective tissue loses strength and becomes fragile, leading to
striae gravidarum
A 30-year-old female 25 weeks pregnant with twins has 5 living children. Four
were born at 39 weeks, one at 27 weeks, and she had a miscarriage at 10 weeks.
What is her GTPAL?
A) G=7, T=4, P=1, A=1, L=5
B) G=6, T=4, P=1, A=1, L=5
C) G=7, T=5, P=0, A=1, L=5
D) G=6, T=5, P=1, A=0, L=5
-ANSWER- A) G=7, T=4, P=1, A=1, L=5
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,What OTC medications are safe during pregnancy?
A) Acetaminophen and guaifenesin
B) Ibuprofen and aspirin
C) Naproxen and pseudoephedrine
D) Any herbal supplement
-ANSWER- A) Acetaminophen and guaifenesin
What is the best action for a patient experiencing supine hypotension?
A) Turn the patient on their left lateral side
B) Place the patient in a Trendelenburg position
C) Elevate the patient's legs above the heart
D) Administer IV fluids immediately
-ANSWER- A) Turn the patient on their left lateral side
What foods should a patient with dyspepsia avoid?
A) Very cold foods, greasy/fatty foods, spicy foods
B) Hot foods and soups
C) Carbonated beverages
D) Fresh fruits and vegetables
-ANSWER- A) Very cold foods, greasy/fatty foods, spicy foods
Which category of pregnancy signs are subjective and can only be reported by the
patient?
A) Presumptive signs
B) Probable signs
C) Positive signs
D) Diagnostic signs
-ANSWER- A) Presumptive signs
What does the nurse tell the patient to label as day 1 when teaching how to track
her menstrual cycle?
A) First day of the menstrual cycle
B) Last day of the menstrual cycle
C) Day of ovulation
D) Day of implantation
-ANSWER- A) First day of the menstrual cycle
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,Which information does the nurse plan to include about oogenesis?
A) It is regulated by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
B) It begins at puberty
C) It produces multiple eggs each cycle
D) It is regulated by testosterone
-ANSWER- A) It is regulated by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
What medication should a nurse educate a woman about for infrequent ovulation?
A) Clomiphene citrate (Clomid)
B) Metformin
C) Progesterone
D) Estrogen
-ANSWER- A) Clomiphene citrate (Clomid)
What education would you provide to a patient at 38 weeks pregnant with a history
of asthma who is complaining of SOB?
A) Take prescribed asthma medication when necessary
B) Stop all asthma medications during pregnancy
C) Use only over-the-counter inhalers
D) Avoid all physical activity
-ANSWER- A) Take prescribed asthma medication when necessary
A bluish cervix noted on vaginal exam is known as:
A) Chadwick's sign
B) Hegar's sign
C) Goodell's sign
D) Piskacek's sign
-ANSWER- A) Chadwick's sign
A 27-year-old female at 16 weeks pregnant has 2-year-old twins born at 39 weeks
and a 5-year-old born at 40 weeks, with no history of miscarriage or abortion.
What is her GTPAL?
A) G=3, T=2, P=0, A=0, L=3
B) G=3, T=2, P=1, A=0, L=3
C) G=4, T=2, P=0, A=0, L=3
D) G=3, T=3, P=0, A=0, L=3
-ANSWER- A) G=3, T=2, P=0, A=0, L=3
Using Naegele's rule, what would be the patient's due date if her LMP was
2/10/23?
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, A) 11/17/2023
B) 11/17/2022
C) 11/17/2024
D) 10/17/2023
-ANSWER- A) 11/17/2023
Softening of the lower uterine segment noted by the physician is known as:
A) Hegar's sign
B) Chadwick's sign
C) Goodell's sign
D) Piskacek's sign
-ANSWER- A) Hegar's sign
What is a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
A) Amenorrhea, breast tenderness, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, quickening, urinary
frequency
B) Positive pregnancy test
C) Fetal heartbeat
D) Palpable fetal movement by the examiner
-ANSWER- A) Amenorrhea, breast tenderness, fatigue, nausea/vomiting,
quickening, urinary frequency
How could you get a disinterested partner engaged during an OB visit?
A) Invite the partner to listen to the fetal heart rate
B) Ask the partner to wait in the waiting room
C) Discuss the partner's medical history
D) Ignore the partner's disinterest
-ANSWER- A) Invite the partner to listen to the fetal heart rate
A 12-week pregnant patient should see the provider how often?
A) Monthly
B) Every 2 weeks
C) Every 3 weeks
D) Weekly
-ANSWER- A) Monthly
A patient at 36 weeks pregnant should see the provider how often?
A) Monthly
B) Every 2 weeks
C) Once a week
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