NU 170
Maternal-Child Nursing Exam 1 Study Guide
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1. A patient’s last menstrual period began on June 10, 2025. According to Naegele’s rule,
what is the estimated date of delivery (EDD)?
A. March 24, 2026
B. March 10, 2026
C. March 17, 2026
D. April 17, 2026
Answer: C
Rationale: Naegele’s rule is calculated by subtracting 3 months from the first day of the
LMP, adding 7 days, and adding 1 year. June 10 minus 3 months is March 10, plus 7 days is
March 17.
2. During a prenatal visit, a nurse notes a bluish-purple discoloration of the cervix and vaginal
mucosa. How should the nurse document this finding?
A. Chadwick’s sign
B. Hegar’s sign
C. Goodell’s sign
D. Ballottement
, Answer: A
Rationale: Chadwick’s sign is the bluish-purple discoloration of the cervix/vagina.
Goodell’s sign is cervical softening. Hegar’s sign is softening of the lower uterine segment.
3. Which fetal heart rate pattern is associated with uteroplacental insufficiency and requires
immediate nursing intervention?
A. Late decelerations
B. Early decelerations
C. Accelerations
D. Variable decelerations
Answer: A
Rationale: Late decelerations indicate uteroplacental insufficiency. Early decelerations are
head compressions, and variables are cord compressions.
4. A woman at 32 weeks gestation presents with sudden, painless, bright red vaginal
bleeding. Which condition should the nurse suspect?
A. Abruptio placentae
B. Placenta previa
C. Preterm labor
D. Uterine rupture
Answer: B
Maternal-Child Nursing Exam 1 Study Guide
Exam 1 • Practice Questions & Rationales
UPDATE
Actual Questions & Verified Answers
with Detailed Clinical Rationales
Practice Questions with Rationales
Galen College of Nursing
NU 170
✓ 100% Verified Answers
✓ Complete Rationales Included
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Instant PDF Download • Ready for Study
,NU 170 Maternal-Child Nursing Exam 1 Study Guide 2026/2027 UPDATE – Galen
1. A patient’s last menstrual period began on June 10, 2025. According to Naegele’s rule,
what is the estimated date of delivery (EDD)?
A. March 24, 2026
B. March 10, 2026
C. March 17, 2026
D. April 17, 2026
Answer: C
Rationale: Naegele’s rule is calculated by subtracting 3 months from the first day of the
LMP, adding 7 days, and adding 1 year. June 10 minus 3 months is March 10, plus 7 days is
March 17.
2. During a prenatal visit, a nurse notes a bluish-purple discoloration of the cervix and vaginal
mucosa. How should the nurse document this finding?
A. Chadwick’s sign
B. Hegar’s sign
C. Goodell’s sign
D. Ballottement
, Answer: A
Rationale: Chadwick’s sign is the bluish-purple discoloration of the cervix/vagina.
Goodell’s sign is cervical softening. Hegar’s sign is softening of the lower uterine segment.
3. Which fetal heart rate pattern is associated with uteroplacental insufficiency and requires
immediate nursing intervention?
A. Late decelerations
B. Early decelerations
C. Accelerations
D. Variable decelerations
Answer: A
Rationale: Late decelerations indicate uteroplacental insufficiency. Early decelerations are
head compressions, and variables are cord compressions.
4. A woman at 32 weeks gestation presents with sudden, painless, bright red vaginal
bleeding. Which condition should the nurse suspect?
A. Abruptio placentae
B. Placenta previa
C. Preterm labor
D. Uterine rupture
Answer: B
