Nursing Questions and Answers
Question 1.
Contraceptive sponge
Correct Answer: A barrier method that contains spermicide and is placed in the
vagina.
Question 2.
Ultrasound - 2nd Trimester
Correct Answer: Anatomy scan to assess fetal anatomy, placenta location, and
amniotic fluid.
Question 3.
Cervical position
Correct Answer: One of the components measured by the Bishop Score
(posterior/mid/anterior).
Question 4.
Epidural Hypotension Management
Correct Answer: If hypotension occurs: turn patient to side (usually left),
increase IV fluids, administer vasopressor per order, O2 via face mask.
Question 5.
Intra-op Nursing Care
Correct Answer: Involves supporting the woman and partner, assisting with
positioning, and monitoring vital signs.
Question 6.
Erectile Dysfunction: Diagnostic Testing
Correct Answer: Includes sexual and medical history, physical exam, lab tests
(testosterone, A1C/glucose, lipid panel, thyroid panel, CBC, CMP), penile
Doppler ultrasound, nocturnal penile tumescence test, and psychological
evaluation.
Question 7.
Ultrasound - 3rd Trimester
Correct Answer: Used to assess fetal growth, position, fluid, and biophysical
profile.
Question 8.
Caloric needs in Pregnancy - 2nd trimester
Correct Answer: +340 kcal/day.
Question 9.
Dystocia
Correct Answer: Difficult or abnormal labor due to problems with the '5 Ps.'
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,Question 10.
Management of Hypertensive Disorders
Correct Answer: Includes magnesium sulfate for seizure prevention and
antihypertensives like labetalol, hydralazine, and nifedipine.
Question 11.
Immediate priorities for newborn after precipitous delivery
Correct Answer: Universal precautions, dry, warm, clear airway as needed,
support respirations.
Question 12.
Placental Abnormalities Study Guide
Correct Answer: Conditions such as placenta previa, abruption, or accreta
spectrum that affect placental function.
Question 13.
HR
Correct Answer: 120-160 bpm (up to 180 when crying; may be as low as 100
when sleeping).
Question 14.
Signs & Symptoms of Postpartum DIC
Correct Answer: Oozing from IV sites, gums, incision; Petechiae, bruising;
Hematuria, GI bleeding; Tachycardia, hypotension; Abnormal labs (low platelets,
prolonged PT/PTT, low fibrinogen).
Question 15.
Bowel care
Correct Answer: Recommendations for fluids, fiber, and stool softeners as
ordered.
Question 16.
Terbutaline
Correct Answer: A beta-adrenergic tocolytic used to slow or stop preterm
contractions.
Question 17.
Assessment: Sexuality
Correct Answer: Includes gender identity, sex assigned at birth, pronouns, 5 P's,
medications, menstrual history, mental health, substance use, type/frequency of
sexual activity, exposure to IPV, and vaccination status (HPV, Hep B).
Question 18.
Cervical consistency
Correct Answer: One of the components measured by the Bishop Score
(firm/medium/soft).
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, Question 19.
Lochia - Abnormal findings
Correct Answer: Saturating pad in <1 hour or clots larger than a plum ’ possible
hemorrhage; Foul odor ’ suggest infection; Sudden return to bright-red, heavy
flow after it had lightened ’ possible subinvolution or retained tissue.
Question 20.
Afterpains Study Guide
Correct Answer: Cramp-like pains from uterine contractions and involution after
birth. Stronger in multiparas, with overdistended uterus (twins,
polyhydramnios), and during breastfeeding (oxytocin release).
Question 21.
Augmentation
Correct Answer: Strengthening labor that has already begun but is ineffective.
Question 22.
Episiotomy/Perineum - Abnormal
Correct Answer: Severe pain, large edema, hematoma, separation of wound,
purulent drainage.
Question 23.
Operative Vaginal Delivery
Correct Answer: Vaginal birth with assistance using vacuum or forceps.
Question 24.
Prolapsed Cord
Correct Answer: Cord below presenting part. Nursing: call for help, elevate
presenting part with gloved hand, knee-chest or Trendelenburg position, O2,
prep for emergency C-section.
Question 25.
Non-Hormonal Contraception
Correct Answer: Includes fertility awareness methods, copper IUD (IUC).
Question 26.
Uterus (Fundus) - Abnormal
Correct Answer: Boggy (soft) ’ uterine atony risk, hemorrhage; Deviated to side
’ likely full bladder.
Question 27.
Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
Correct Answer: Definitions: Primary (early): within first 24 hours; Secondary
(late): after 24 hours up to 6-12 weeks postpartum.
Question 28.
Pelvic dystocia
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Question 1.
Contraceptive sponge
Correct Answer: A barrier method that contains spermicide and is placed in the
vagina.
Question 2.
Ultrasound - 2nd Trimester
Correct Answer: Anatomy scan to assess fetal anatomy, placenta location, and
amniotic fluid.
Question 3.
Cervical position
Correct Answer: One of the components measured by the Bishop Score
(posterior/mid/anterior).
Question 4.
Epidural Hypotension Management
Correct Answer: If hypotension occurs: turn patient to side (usually left),
increase IV fluids, administer vasopressor per order, O2 via face mask.
Question 5.
Intra-op Nursing Care
Correct Answer: Involves supporting the woman and partner, assisting with
positioning, and monitoring vital signs.
Question 6.
Erectile Dysfunction: Diagnostic Testing
Correct Answer: Includes sexual and medical history, physical exam, lab tests
(testosterone, A1C/glucose, lipid panel, thyroid panel, CBC, CMP), penile
Doppler ultrasound, nocturnal penile tumescence test, and psychological
evaluation.
Question 7.
Ultrasound - 3rd Trimester
Correct Answer: Used to assess fetal growth, position, fluid, and biophysical
profile.
Question 8.
Caloric needs in Pregnancy - 2nd trimester
Correct Answer: +340 kcal/day.
Question 9.
Dystocia
Correct Answer: Difficult or abnormal labor due to problems with the '5 Ps.'
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,Question 10.
Management of Hypertensive Disorders
Correct Answer: Includes magnesium sulfate for seizure prevention and
antihypertensives like labetalol, hydralazine, and nifedipine.
Question 11.
Immediate priorities for newborn after precipitous delivery
Correct Answer: Universal precautions, dry, warm, clear airway as needed,
support respirations.
Question 12.
Placental Abnormalities Study Guide
Correct Answer: Conditions such as placenta previa, abruption, or accreta
spectrum that affect placental function.
Question 13.
HR
Correct Answer: 120-160 bpm (up to 180 when crying; may be as low as 100
when sleeping).
Question 14.
Signs & Symptoms of Postpartum DIC
Correct Answer: Oozing from IV sites, gums, incision; Petechiae, bruising;
Hematuria, GI bleeding; Tachycardia, hypotension; Abnormal labs (low platelets,
prolonged PT/PTT, low fibrinogen).
Question 15.
Bowel care
Correct Answer: Recommendations for fluids, fiber, and stool softeners as
ordered.
Question 16.
Terbutaline
Correct Answer: A beta-adrenergic tocolytic used to slow or stop preterm
contractions.
Question 17.
Assessment: Sexuality
Correct Answer: Includes gender identity, sex assigned at birth, pronouns, 5 P's,
medications, menstrual history, mental health, substance use, type/frequency of
sexual activity, exposure to IPV, and vaccination status (HPV, Hep B).
Question 18.
Cervical consistency
Correct Answer: One of the components measured by the Bishop Score
(firm/medium/soft).
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, Question 19.
Lochia - Abnormal findings
Correct Answer: Saturating pad in <1 hour or clots larger than a plum ’ possible
hemorrhage; Foul odor ’ suggest infection; Sudden return to bright-red, heavy
flow after it had lightened ’ possible subinvolution or retained tissue.
Question 20.
Afterpains Study Guide
Correct Answer: Cramp-like pains from uterine contractions and involution after
birth. Stronger in multiparas, with overdistended uterus (twins,
polyhydramnios), and during breastfeeding (oxytocin release).
Question 21.
Augmentation
Correct Answer: Strengthening labor that has already begun but is ineffective.
Question 22.
Episiotomy/Perineum - Abnormal
Correct Answer: Severe pain, large edema, hematoma, separation of wound,
purulent drainage.
Question 23.
Operative Vaginal Delivery
Correct Answer: Vaginal birth with assistance using vacuum or forceps.
Question 24.
Prolapsed Cord
Correct Answer: Cord below presenting part. Nursing: call for help, elevate
presenting part with gloved hand, knee-chest or Trendelenburg position, O2,
prep for emergency C-section.
Question 25.
Non-Hormonal Contraception
Correct Answer: Includes fertility awareness methods, copper IUD (IUC).
Question 26.
Uterus (Fundus) - Abnormal
Correct Answer: Boggy (soft) ’ uterine atony risk, hemorrhage; Deviated to side
’ likely full bladder.
Question 27.
Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
Correct Answer: Definitions: Primary (early): within first 24 hours; Secondary
(late): after 24 hours up to 6-12 weeks postpartum.
Question 28.
Pelvic dystocia
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