NUR 2513 / NUR2513: Maternal-Child Nursing Exam 1 (Latest
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Question: The nurse is evaluating the FHR rhythm strip and determines
the heart rate amplitude varies with a rate 15 to 20 bpm. What
does this assessment finding indicate to the nurse about
variability?
A. Variability is absent
B. Variability is minimal
C. Variability is moderate
D. Variability is marked
Answer:
C. Variability is moderate
Question: What is the most effective way for a nurse to assess a woman's
usual food intake during her pregnancy?
A. Ask the client to describe a healthy diet
B. Ask client to describe her total intake for a week
C. Assess clients skin for hydration and color
D. Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours
Answer:
D. Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours
Question: The nurse is teaching a client on the use of a diaphragm for
contraception. Which of the following client statement
indiciates the client needs for further teaching.
A. I need to use my finger to remove the diaphragm
B. I should remove the diaphragm 6 hours after intercourse
C. I should stop using a diaphragm if i get an infection of my
cervix
D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight
changes by 30lb
Answer:
D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight changes by 30lb
,Question: A nurse is caring for the following clients on the obstetrical
unit. The nurse recognizes it is safe to administer tocolytic
therapy to which of the following clients?
A. Client that is experiencing fetal death at 34 weeks gestation
B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks
gestation
C. A client who is experiencing Braxton-hicks contractions at
37 weeks gestation
D. A client who has a post-term pregnancy at 41 weeks
gesttation
Answer:
B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks gestation
Question: A prenatal nurse is caring for a woman who desires an
unmedicated birth. Which of the following options for non-
phamacologic methods of pain control in labor.
A. Epidural
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
E. Prudendal block
F. Breathing patterns
Answer:
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
F. Breathing patterns
Question: The nurse is reviewing the results of an abnormal pap smear
with a 27-year old female. When explaining to the client the
risk for and causes of cervical cancer, which of the following
statements should be included in her teaching?
A. Approximately 70% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV.
B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
C. You have a bacterial infection that will require 14 days of
antibiotics
D. Cervical cancer is cause by HPV, we can treat the infection
with a course of antiviral medications
Answer:
B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
, Question: Tbe nurse in labor and delivery is reviewing frequently used
medications in the OB setting. Which of the following
medications would be used for tocolysis?
A. Methylergometrine
B. Terbutaline
C. Betamethasone
D. Oxytocin
Answer:
B. Terbutaline
Question: The nurse is reviewing the health record of a pregnant client.
Her Hx includes deliveries of live babies at 39 weeks, 40
weeks and 35 weeks, a spontaneous abortion at 17 weeks.
According to the GTPAL system, which of the following
described the patient.
A. 4-2-1-1-3
B. 4-1-2-1-3
C. 5-2-1-1-3
D. 5-2-0-2-3
Answer:
A. 4-2-1-1-3
Question: The nurse provided care to a client with hyperemesis
gravidarum. Which outcome indicates that the nursing
interventions have been effective?
A. Vomiting episodes are only in the morning
B. Tolerating soft foods after episodes of vomiting
C. Ingesting clear liquids between episodes of vomiting
D. Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet
Answer:
D. Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet
Question: Frequent urination results from which of the following causes
during the third trimester of pregnancy?
A. Pressure on the bladder from the uterus
B. Increased concentration of urine
C. Addition of fetal urine to maternal urine
D. Decreased Glomerular selectivity
Answer:
A. Pressure on the bladder from the uterus
2023/2024) Rasmussen | Questions with 100% Verified Answers |
Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: The nurse is evaluating the FHR rhythm strip and determines
the heart rate amplitude varies with a rate 15 to 20 bpm. What
does this assessment finding indicate to the nurse about
variability?
A. Variability is absent
B. Variability is minimal
C. Variability is moderate
D. Variability is marked
Answer:
C. Variability is moderate
Question: What is the most effective way for a nurse to assess a woman's
usual food intake during her pregnancy?
A. Ask the client to describe a healthy diet
B. Ask client to describe her total intake for a week
C. Assess clients skin for hydration and color
D. Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours
Answer:
D. Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours
Question: The nurse is teaching a client on the use of a diaphragm for
contraception. Which of the following client statement
indiciates the client needs for further teaching.
A. I need to use my finger to remove the diaphragm
B. I should remove the diaphragm 6 hours after intercourse
C. I should stop using a diaphragm if i get an infection of my
cervix
D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight
changes by 30lb
Answer:
D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight changes by 30lb
,Question: A nurse is caring for the following clients on the obstetrical
unit. The nurse recognizes it is safe to administer tocolytic
therapy to which of the following clients?
A. Client that is experiencing fetal death at 34 weeks gestation
B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks
gestation
C. A client who is experiencing Braxton-hicks contractions at
37 weeks gestation
D. A client who has a post-term pregnancy at 41 weeks
gesttation
Answer:
B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks gestation
Question: A prenatal nurse is caring for a woman who desires an
unmedicated birth. Which of the following options for non-
phamacologic methods of pain control in labor.
A. Epidural
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
E. Prudendal block
F. Breathing patterns
Answer:
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
F. Breathing patterns
Question: The nurse is reviewing the results of an abnormal pap smear
with a 27-year old female. When explaining to the client the
risk for and causes of cervical cancer, which of the following
statements should be included in her teaching?
A. Approximately 70% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV.
B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
C. You have a bacterial infection that will require 14 days of
antibiotics
D. Cervical cancer is cause by HPV, we can treat the infection
with a course of antiviral medications
Answer:
B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
, Question: Tbe nurse in labor and delivery is reviewing frequently used
medications in the OB setting. Which of the following
medications would be used for tocolysis?
A. Methylergometrine
B. Terbutaline
C. Betamethasone
D. Oxytocin
Answer:
B. Terbutaline
Question: The nurse is reviewing the health record of a pregnant client.
Her Hx includes deliveries of live babies at 39 weeks, 40
weeks and 35 weeks, a spontaneous abortion at 17 weeks.
According to the GTPAL system, which of the following
described the patient.
A. 4-2-1-1-3
B. 4-1-2-1-3
C. 5-2-1-1-3
D. 5-2-0-2-3
Answer:
A. 4-2-1-1-3
Question: The nurse provided care to a client with hyperemesis
gravidarum. Which outcome indicates that the nursing
interventions have been effective?
A. Vomiting episodes are only in the morning
B. Tolerating soft foods after episodes of vomiting
C. Ingesting clear liquids between episodes of vomiting
D. Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet
Answer:
D. Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet
Question: Frequent urination results from which of the following causes
during the third trimester of pregnancy?
A. Pressure on the bladder from the uterus
B. Increased concentration of urine
C. Addition of fetal urine to maternal urine
D. Decreased Glomerular selectivity
Answer:
A. Pressure on the bladder from the uterus
