NUR 114 - EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
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1. Postpartum patient's lab data 12 hours after delivery includes maternal blood type and Rh
factor is A+, rubella status 1:8, hematocrit 30% and WBC 12,000. What is the nurse's
expected response to this information?
a. Anticipate administration of antibiotics for treatment of an infection
b. Contact physician for new orders to address effects of postpartum hemorrhage
c. Administer Rhogam as ordered at time of discharge
d. Administer Rubella vaccination prior to discharge from hospital - CORRECT ANSWERS
D
2. A 32-year-old primigravida who is 8 weeks pregnant presents to the emergency room with
a chief complaint of "unilateral stabbing pain in her lower abdomen with dark red bleeding."
Based on these assessment findings the nurse would suspect which pregnancy-related
complications?
a. Placenta Previa
b. Ectopic pregnancy
c. Preterm labor
d. Cervical Insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWERS B
3. A patient is being admitted to the maternity unit because she is in early labor. The nurse
would initially
a. Assess maternal vital signs and fetal heartrate
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b. Measure fundal height to determine fetal size
c. Perform a sterile vaginal exam to determine cervical dilation and effacement - CORRECT
ANSWERS A
5. While obtaining the obstetric history the pregnant patient reports she is 36 weeks with her
fourth child. She states she had one elective abortion at 5 weeks, a daughter who was born
at 40 weeks gestation, and a son who was born at 37 weeks gestation. What is this patients
GTPAL total?
a. 4-1-1-1-2
b. 3-1-1-1-2
c. 2-1-0-1-1
d. 4-2-1-0-2 - CORRECT ANSWERS A
6. The maternal serum alfa-fetal protein (MSAFP) sample collected from the patient at 16
weeks gestation indicated that this pregnancy is at high-risk for having Down Syndrome. The
patient is informed that she will require further diagnostic testing. For these findings, the
MSAFP level was
a. Decreased
b. Increased - CORRECT ANSWERS A
8. The pregnant patient's lab values obtained on the first prenatal visit has indicated that the
rubella titer is negative. The nurse should
a. Offer the patient the rubella vaccine at the next prenatal visit
b. Inform the patient of the dangers of not receiving the rubella vaccine prior to delivery
c. Prepare the patient to receive the vaccine within 72 hours from the birth of her child
d. Explain to the patient that a negative titer indicated that she is immune to rubella at this
time - CORRECT ANSWERS C
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9. The post-partum patient delivered five hours ago and has cool, clammy skin, and she is
restless. The patient is excessively thirsty. The nurse's first action is to
a. Obtain maternal vital signs
b. Notify the healthcare provider
c. Massage the fundus of uterus
d. Calculate total urinary output since delivery - CORRECT ANSWERS C
10. The patient arrives to the emergency department bleeding heavily. She reports being 32-
weeks pregnant, heavy smoker, her vital signs are stable, fetal heart baseline is within the
normal range, and she denies pain. Other assessment findings include the abdomen is soft
and non-tender, fundal height appropriate for gestational age and there are no contractions.
Upon inspection of the peri-pad you note it is moderately saturated with bright-red bleeding.
This patient is experiencing
a. Placental abruption
b. Placenta previa
c. Threatened abortion
d. Inevitable abortion - CORRECT ANSWERS B
11. The laboring patient is having strong contractions every one to two minutes that are
lasting 60-70 seconds. She notifies the nurse she is having intense sensations of pressure
on the perineal area. The nurse's priority action is to
a. Perform sterile vaginal exam for cervical dilation, effacement, and station
b. Notify the healthcare provider that the patient will be delivering soon
c. Offer the patient a bed pan
d. Reposition the patient - CORRECT ANSWERS A
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