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NUR 231 EXAM 1 – 2026 GALEN MATERNAL NURSING
COMPLETE (110) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
NUR
Prepare for the NUR 231 Exam 1 – Galen Maternal Nursing with this comprehensive
practice resource designed to strengthen your maternal nursing knowledge and exam
readiness. It features exam-style questions covering reproductive health, pregnancy
foundations, prenatal assessment, maternal adaptations, fetal development, nursing
care principles, patient education, and evidence-based maternal interventions. Use it
to reinforce essential concepts, assess your understanding, and build confidence
before test day. An excellent study aid for Galen nursing students preparing for the
NUR 231 Maternal Nursing Exam 1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
THE NURSING ROLE & FAMILY ASSESSMENT (Questions 1–15)
Question 1: The geometric formula for the area of a triangle is:
A. (1/2)bh
B. πr²
C. 2πr
D. l × w
Correct answer: A. (1/2)bh
Rationale: The area of a triangle is calculated using (1/2) × base × height.
Question 2: The nursing role in maternal-newborn care includes all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. Providing anticipatory guidance to parents
B. Performing cesarean sections independently
C. Promoting family-centered care
D. Supporting informed decision-making
Correct answer: B. Performing cesarean sections independently
Rationale: The nursing role in maternal-newborn care includes providing
anticipatory guidance, promoting family-centered care, supporting informed
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decision-making, and providing education . It does not include independently
performing surgical procedures.
Question 3: The "Health Belief Model" suggests that a patient's health
behavior is influenced by:
A. The provider's recommendations only
B. The patient's perception of susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers
C. The patient's income level only
D. The patient's age and gender only
Correct answer: B. The patient's perception of susceptibility, severity,
benefits, and barriers
Rationale: The Health Belief Model focuses on the patient's perception of
susceptibility to illness, the severity of the illness, the benefits of preventive
action, and the barriers to taking that action .
Question 4: Family assessment in maternal-newborn nursing includes:
A. Only the immediate family members
B. Assessment of family structure, function, and dynamics
C. Only the pregnant woman's health history
D. Assessment of the newborn's health only
Correct answer: B. Assessment of family structure, function, and
dynamics
Rationale: Family assessment includes evaluating family structure, roles,
communication patterns, and support systems to provide holistic care .
Question 5: Which nursing intervention best demonstrates family-centered
care?
A. Making all decisions for the family
B. Encouraging family participation in care decisions
C. Limiting visitors to promote rest
D. Providing care without considering family input
Correct answer: B. Encouraging family participation in care decisions
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes the family as the constant in the
child's life and encourages active participation in care decisions.
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Question 6: The primary purpose of the initial prenatal visit is to:
A. Confirm the pregnancy
B. Establish a baseline health assessment
C. Provide nutritional counseling
D. Schedule the delivery date
Correct answer: B. Establish a baseline health assessment
Rationale: The initial prenatal visit establishes a baseline for maternal health,
including medical history, physical exam, and lab work, which will be used to
monitor changes throughout pregnancy .
Question 7: A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a new mother. This
includes:
A. Providing care for the newborn only
B. Preparing the mother for expected changes and challenges
C. Making all decisions for the mother
D. Providing care after discharge only
Correct answer: B. Preparing the mother for expected changes and
challenges
Rationale: Anticipatory guidance involves educating parents about what to
expect during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, and helping
them prepare for upcoming changes .
Question 8: The nurse's role in prenatal care includes all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Performing pregnancy tests and monitoring vital signs
B. Providing emotional support
C. Prescribing medications independently
D. Providing health education and counseling
Correct answer: C. Prescribing medications independently
Rationale: The nurse's role in prenatal care includes performing pregnancy
tests, monitoring vital signs, providing emotional support, and providing
health education . Prescribing medications is outside the scope of the nurse's
role.
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Question 9: A family assessment in maternal-newborn nursing includes all of
the following EXCEPT:
A. Assessing family communication patterns
B. Evaluating the family's support system
C. Diagnosing medical conditions of family members
D. Identifying family stressors
Correct answer: C. Diagnosing medical conditions of family members
Rationale: Family assessment includes evaluating communication, support
systems, roles, and stressors . Diagnosing medical conditions is the role of a
healthcare provider, not a family assessment.
Question 10: The most important intervention for the nurse to promote a
positive family experience during childbirth is:
A. Offering pain medication
B. Providing a supportive environment
C. Ensuring the delivery room is quiet
D. Limiting the number of visitors
Correct answer: B. Providing a supportive environment
Rationale: Providing a supportive environment is essential for a positive
family experience. This includes emotional support, encouraging family
presence, and respecting cultural preferences .
Question 11: The "Transtheoretical Model" of behavior change includes:
A. Precontemplation, contemplation, and action
B. Denial, anger, and acceptance
C. Assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation
D. Planning, implementation, and evaluation
Correct answer: A. Precontemplation, contemplation, and action
Rationale: The Transtheoretical Model includes stages: Precontemplation,
Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance . This model is relevant
for helping pregnant clients with health behavior changes.
Question 12: A nurse is assessing a family's support system. Which question
is most appropriate?
A. "Who do you turn to for help when you are stressed?"
NUR 231 EXAM 1 – 2026 GALEN MATERNAL NURSING
COMPLETE (110) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
NUR
Prepare for the NUR 231 Exam 1 – Galen Maternal Nursing with this comprehensive
practice resource designed to strengthen your maternal nursing knowledge and exam
readiness. It features exam-style questions covering reproductive health, pregnancy
foundations, prenatal assessment, maternal adaptations, fetal development, nursing
care principles, patient education, and evidence-based maternal interventions. Use it
to reinforce essential concepts, assess your understanding, and build confidence
before test day. An excellent study aid for Galen nursing students preparing for the
NUR 231 Maternal Nursing Exam 1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
THE NURSING ROLE & FAMILY ASSESSMENT (Questions 1–15)
Question 1: The geometric formula for the area of a triangle is:
A. (1/2)bh
B. πr²
C. 2πr
D. l × w
Correct answer: A. (1/2)bh
Rationale: The area of a triangle is calculated using (1/2) × base × height.
Question 2: The nursing role in maternal-newborn care includes all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. Providing anticipatory guidance to parents
B. Performing cesarean sections independently
C. Promoting family-centered care
D. Supporting informed decision-making
Correct answer: B. Performing cesarean sections independently
Rationale: The nursing role in maternal-newborn care includes providing
anticipatory guidance, promoting family-centered care, supporting informed
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decision-making, and providing education . It does not include independently
performing surgical procedures.
Question 3: The "Health Belief Model" suggests that a patient's health
behavior is influenced by:
A. The provider's recommendations only
B. The patient's perception of susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers
C. The patient's income level only
D. The patient's age and gender only
Correct answer: B. The patient's perception of susceptibility, severity,
benefits, and barriers
Rationale: The Health Belief Model focuses on the patient's perception of
susceptibility to illness, the severity of the illness, the benefits of preventive
action, and the barriers to taking that action .
Question 4: Family assessment in maternal-newborn nursing includes:
A. Only the immediate family members
B. Assessment of family structure, function, and dynamics
C. Only the pregnant woman's health history
D. Assessment of the newborn's health only
Correct answer: B. Assessment of family structure, function, and
dynamics
Rationale: Family assessment includes evaluating family structure, roles,
communication patterns, and support systems to provide holistic care .
Question 5: Which nursing intervention best demonstrates family-centered
care?
A. Making all decisions for the family
B. Encouraging family participation in care decisions
C. Limiting visitors to promote rest
D. Providing care without considering family input
Correct answer: B. Encouraging family participation in care decisions
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes the family as the constant in the
child's life and encourages active participation in care decisions.
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Question 6: The primary purpose of the initial prenatal visit is to:
A. Confirm the pregnancy
B. Establish a baseline health assessment
C. Provide nutritional counseling
D. Schedule the delivery date
Correct answer: B. Establish a baseline health assessment
Rationale: The initial prenatal visit establishes a baseline for maternal health,
including medical history, physical exam, and lab work, which will be used to
monitor changes throughout pregnancy .
Question 7: A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a new mother. This
includes:
A. Providing care for the newborn only
B. Preparing the mother for expected changes and challenges
C. Making all decisions for the mother
D. Providing care after discharge only
Correct answer: B. Preparing the mother for expected changes and
challenges
Rationale: Anticipatory guidance involves educating parents about what to
expect during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, and helping
them prepare for upcoming changes .
Question 8: The nurse's role in prenatal care includes all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Performing pregnancy tests and monitoring vital signs
B. Providing emotional support
C. Prescribing medications independently
D. Providing health education and counseling
Correct answer: C. Prescribing medications independently
Rationale: The nurse's role in prenatal care includes performing pregnancy
tests, monitoring vital signs, providing emotional support, and providing
health education . Prescribing medications is outside the scope of the nurse's
role.
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Question 9: A family assessment in maternal-newborn nursing includes all of
the following EXCEPT:
A. Assessing family communication patterns
B. Evaluating the family's support system
C. Diagnosing medical conditions of family members
D. Identifying family stressors
Correct answer: C. Diagnosing medical conditions of family members
Rationale: Family assessment includes evaluating communication, support
systems, roles, and stressors . Diagnosing medical conditions is the role of a
healthcare provider, not a family assessment.
Question 10: The most important intervention for the nurse to promote a
positive family experience during childbirth is:
A. Offering pain medication
B. Providing a supportive environment
C. Ensuring the delivery room is quiet
D. Limiting the number of visitors
Correct answer: B. Providing a supportive environment
Rationale: Providing a supportive environment is essential for a positive
family experience. This includes emotional support, encouraging family
presence, and respecting cultural preferences .
Question 11: The "Transtheoretical Model" of behavior change includes:
A. Precontemplation, contemplation, and action
B. Denial, anger, and acceptance
C. Assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation
D. Planning, implementation, and evaluation
Correct answer: A. Precontemplation, contemplation, and action
Rationale: The Transtheoretical Model includes stages: Precontemplation,
Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance . This model is relevant
for helping pregnant clients with health behavior changes.
Question 12: A nurse is assessing a family's support system. Which question
is most appropriate?
A. "Who do you turn to for help when you are stressed?"
