MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING
EXAMINATION TEST QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ Cytomegalovirus (CMV). Answer: Leading cause of congenital
viral infection
◉ Tocolytic. Answer: - a medication used to slow or stop uterine
contractions during pregnancy
-A therapy for premature labor
Contraindicated in: fetal death, fetal distress or severe hemorrhage
◉ 1.Fetal Breathing Movements
Normal (2 pts): At least one episode of rhythmic breathing lasting 30
seconds or more within a 30-minute window.
2.Gross Body Movements
Normal (2 pts): Three or more distinct body or limb movements in 30
minutes.
3.Fetal Tone
Normal (2 pts): At least one episode of active extension and flexion of
a limb or opening/closing of a hand.Reactive Fetal
4.Heart Rate (NST)
,Normal (2 pts): A reactive nonstress test showing required heart rate
accelerations with movement.
5.Amniotic Fluid Volume
Normal (2 pts): At least one active fluid pocket measuring at least 2
cm in vertical and horizontal dimensions.. Answer: Biophysical
profile assess fetal well-being by
◉ Hyperinsulinism. Answer: A nenonate whose mother has diabetes
should be assessed for
◉ Epigastric pain. Answer: In preeclampsia, .. is a late symptom and
requires immediate medical intervention.
◉ Molding. Answer: Process by which the fetal head changes shape
to facilitate movement through birth canal.
◉ Blood pressure
Rationale: because the anesthesia interrupts sympathetic nerve
signals. This blockage causes blood vessels to widen, which
frequently leads to a sharp and dangerous drop in blood pressure
(hypotension) that requires immediate medical treatment.. Answer: If
a woman receives spinal block before delivery, nurse should monitor
client's
◉ Infusion rate of I.V. fluids as prescribes. Answer: A woman who
suddenly becomes hypotensive during labor, the nurse should inc the
◉ Blanch the tip of the nose or the area just above the umbilicus.
Answer: Best technique for assessing jaundice in a neonate is to
, ◉ Folic acid. Answer: Nutrient required for rapid cell division
◉ Clomiphene (Clomid). Answer: -This drug induces ovulation, with
a possibility of 1-2% of bringing multiple births.
-It increases the chance of having twins to about 5% to 9%. Having
triplets or more is rare, happening in less than 1% of pregnancies.
◉ Between 14-18 weeks of gestation (4-5 months)
Rationale: this is done to reinforce incompetent cervix and maintain
pregnancy.
It is then removed by 35 weeks of gestation.. Answer: For
incompetent cervix, cervical suturing is done
◉ Sharp pain in lower abd, with spotting & cramping. Abd rigidity,
rapid, shallow respirations, tachycardia, & shock.. Answer: Ruptured
ectopic pregnancy pain is described as
◉ Engagement
Descent
Flexion
Internal Rotation
Extension
External Rotation
Restitution
Expulsion. Answer: Mechanics of delivery (EDFIEERE)
EXAMINATION TEST QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ Cytomegalovirus (CMV). Answer: Leading cause of congenital
viral infection
◉ Tocolytic. Answer: - a medication used to slow or stop uterine
contractions during pregnancy
-A therapy for premature labor
Contraindicated in: fetal death, fetal distress or severe hemorrhage
◉ 1.Fetal Breathing Movements
Normal (2 pts): At least one episode of rhythmic breathing lasting 30
seconds or more within a 30-minute window.
2.Gross Body Movements
Normal (2 pts): Three or more distinct body or limb movements in 30
minutes.
3.Fetal Tone
Normal (2 pts): At least one episode of active extension and flexion of
a limb or opening/closing of a hand.Reactive Fetal
4.Heart Rate (NST)
,Normal (2 pts): A reactive nonstress test showing required heart rate
accelerations with movement.
5.Amniotic Fluid Volume
Normal (2 pts): At least one active fluid pocket measuring at least 2
cm in vertical and horizontal dimensions.. Answer: Biophysical
profile assess fetal well-being by
◉ Hyperinsulinism. Answer: A nenonate whose mother has diabetes
should be assessed for
◉ Epigastric pain. Answer: In preeclampsia, .. is a late symptom and
requires immediate medical intervention.
◉ Molding. Answer: Process by which the fetal head changes shape
to facilitate movement through birth canal.
◉ Blood pressure
Rationale: because the anesthesia interrupts sympathetic nerve
signals. This blockage causes blood vessels to widen, which
frequently leads to a sharp and dangerous drop in blood pressure
(hypotension) that requires immediate medical treatment.. Answer: If
a woman receives spinal block before delivery, nurse should monitor
client's
◉ Infusion rate of I.V. fluids as prescribes. Answer: A woman who
suddenly becomes hypotensive during labor, the nurse should inc the
◉ Blanch the tip of the nose or the area just above the umbilicus.
Answer: Best technique for assessing jaundice in a neonate is to
, ◉ Folic acid. Answer: Nutrient required for rapid cell division
◉ Clomiphene (Clomid). Answer: -This drug induces ovulation, with
a possibility of 1-2% of bringing multiple births.
-It increases the chance of having twins to about 5% to 9%. Having
triplets or more is rare, happening in less than 1% of pregnancies.
◉ Between 14-18 weeks of gestation (4-5 months)
Rationale: this is done to reinforce incompetent cervix and maintain
pregnancy.
It is then removed by 35 weeks of gestation.. Answer: For
incompetent cervix, cervical suturing is done
◉ Sharp pain in lower abd, with spotting & cramping. Abd rigidity,
rapid, shallow respirations, tachycardia, & shock.. Answer: Ruptured
ectopic pregnancy pain is described as
◉ Engagement
Descent
Flexion
Internal Rotation
Extension
External Rotation
Restitution
Expulsion. Answer: Mechanics of delivery (EDFIEERE)
