NUR 353 FINAL PRACTICE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
& REVISION QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
(2026-27)
1. What is the term used to describe the ideal position of the fetus that is aligned
with the pelvic inlet during labor?
Breech
Transverse
Vertex
Oblique
2. A laboring woman is experiencing strong contractions that she cannot
control, followed by periods where she actively pushes. Which types of
powers is she exhibiting during her labor?
Only primary powers
Only secondary powers
Both primary and secondary powers
Neither primary nor secondary powers
3. Which developmental assessment tool is abbreviated as DDST II?
Denver Developmental Screening Test II
Developmental Diagnostic Screening Tool II
Dynamic Developmental Skills Test II
Developmental Delay Screening Test II
4. What term is used to describe a condition characterized by an excessive
frequency of uterine contractions during labor?
, Tachysystole
Bradysystole
Hypertonicity
Dystocia
5. Explain how Pitocin affects the labor process and why it is administered.
It increases the frequency and intensity of contractions to facilitate
labor.
It decreases the duration of labor by inducing relaxation.
It helps in pain management by numbing the lower body.
It monitors fetal heart rate during labor.
6. Which trimester of pregnancy is typically associated with nausea and
vomiting as common discomforts?
First trimester
Second trimester
Third trimester
Postpartum period
7. What is the primary focus of prenatal genetic testing?
To determine the sex of the fetus
To assess the risk of genetic disorders in the fetus
To evaluate maternal health during pregnancy
To monitor fetal growth and development
,8. What are the key assessment protocols that should be followed for
complications during postpartum care?
Monitoring vital signs and assessing uterine involution
Conducting a full physical examination and scheduling follow-up
appointments
Evaluating the patient's nutritional intake and hydration status
Assessing the infant's growth and development
9. Which of the following is a key component of postmortem care?
Cleansing the body
Administering medication
Monitoring vital signs
Providing emotional support to family
10. What is the purpose of the Apgar score in the assessment of a newborn?
To evaluate the mother's health during pregnancy
To assess the newborn's immediate post-birth health
To determine the baby's genetic disorders
To measure the baby's weight and length
11. What are significant signs of gestational hypertension that should be
immediately reported?
Weight gain with edema
Vomiting and low potassium
Tachycardia and fever
, Hyperglycemia and polyuria
12. Explain the significance of monitoring warning signs during the second
trimester of pregnancy. What are some examples of these warning signs?
Increased appetite and weight gain
Severe headaches and vision changes
Mild cramping and fatigue
Frequent urination and increased energy
13. Explain the importance of monitoring uterine contraction patterns during
labor. What implications does tachysystole have for fetal well-being?
It helps to ensure the mother is comfortable during labor and has no
implications for fetal well-being.
It is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of pain management
techniques without any impact on fetal health.
Monitoring uterine contractions is essential to prevent
complications such as fetal distress and ensure optimal labor
progression.
It is primarily for the purpose of scheduling interventions during
labor.
14. Gorgy asks about the purpose of carrier testing. What is the correct
response?
Carrier testing identifies genetic disorders in an individual.
Carrier testing determines the gender of the baby.
Carrier testing assesses the risk of passing on certain genetic
conditions to future children.
& REVISION QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
(2026-27)
1. What is the term used to describe the ideal position of the fetus that is aligned
with the pelvic inlet during labor?
Breech
Transverse
Vertex
Oblique
2. A laboring woman is experiencing strong contractions that she cannot
control, followed by periods where she actively pushes. Which types of
powers is she exhibiting during her labor?
Only primary powers
Only secondary powers
Both primary and secondary powers
Neither primary nor secondary powers
3. Which developmental assessment tool is abbreviated as DDST II?
Denver Developmental Screening Test II
Developmental Diagnostic Screening Tool II
Dynamic Developmental Skills Test II
Developmental Delay Screening Test II
4. What term is used to describe a condition characterized by an excessive
frequency of uterine contractions during labor?
, Tachysystole
Bradysystole
Hypertonicity
Dystocia
5. Explain how Pitocin affects the labor process and why it is administered.
It increases the frequency and intensity of contractions to facilitate
labor.
It decreases the duration of labor by inducing relaxation.
It helps in pain management by numbing the lower body.
It monitors fetal heart rate during labor.
6. Which trimester of pregnancy is typically associated with nausea and
vomiting as common discomforts?
First trimester
Second trimester
Third trimester
Postpartum period
7. What is the primary focus of prenatal genetic testing?
To determine the sex of the fetus
To assess the risk of genetic disorders in the fetus
To evaluate maternal health during pregnancy
To monitor fetal growth and development
,8. What are the key assessment protocols that should be followed for
complications during postpartum care?
Monitoring vital signs and assessing uterine involution
Conducting a full physical examination and scheduling follow-up
appointments
Evaluating the patient's nutritional intake and hydration status
Assessing the infant's growth and development
9. Which of the following is a key component of postmortem care?
Cleansing the body
Administering medication
Monitoring vital signs
Providing emotional support to family
10. What is the purpose of the Apgar score in the assessment of a newborn?
To evaluate the mother's health during pregnancy
To assess the newborn's immediate post-birth health
To determine the baby's genetic disorders
To measure the baby's weight and length
11. What are significant signs of gestational hypertension that should be
immediately reported?
Weight gain with edema
Vomiting and low potassium
Tachycardia and fever
, Hyperglycemia and polyuria
12. Explain the significance of monitoring warning signs during the second
trimester of pregnancy. What are some examples of these warning signs?
Increased appetite and weight gain
Severe headaches and vision changes
Mild cramping and fatigue
Frequent urination and increased energy
13. Explain the importance of monitoring uterine contraction patterns during
labor. What implications does tachysystole have for fetal well-being?
It helps to ensure the mother is comfortable during labor and has no
implications for fetal well-being.
It is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of pain management
techniques without any impact on fetal health.
Monitoring uterine contractions is essential to prevent
complications such as fetal distress and ensure optimal labor
progression.
It is primarily for the purpose of scheduling interventions during
labor.
14. Gorgy asks about the purpose of carrier testing. What is the correct
response?
Carrier testing identifies genetic disorders in an individual.
Carrier testing determines the gender of the baby.
Carrier testing assesses the risk of passing on certain genetic
conditions to future children.
