OB RICCI Practice Questions and Answers Solved Correctly Graded A+
1. A couple is considered infertile after how many months of trying to conceive?
a. 6 months
b. 12 months
c. 18 months
d. 24 months - Answers b. 12 months
2. A couple reports that their condom broke while they were having sexual intercourse last night. What
would you advise to prevent pregnancy?
a. Inject a spermicidal agent into the woman's vagina immediately.
b. Obtain emergency contraceptives and take them immediately
c. Douche with a solution of vinegar and hot water tonight.
d. Take a strong laxative now and again at bedtime. - Answers b. Obtain emergency contraceptives and
take them immediately
3. Which of the following combination contraceptives has been approved for extended continuous use?
a. Seasonale
b. Triphasil
c. Ortho Evra
d. Mirena - Answers a. Seasonale
4. Which of the following measures helps prevent osteoporosis?
a. Supplementing with iron
b. Sleeping 8 hours nightly
c. Eating lean meats only
d. Walking daily - Answers d. Walking daily
4. Which of the following measures helps prevent osteoporosis?
a. Supplementing with iron
b. Sleeping 8 hours nightly
,c. Eating lean meats only
d. Walking daily
5. Which of the following activities will increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease if she is taking
oral contraceptives?
a. Eating a high-fiber diet
b. Smoking cigarettes
c. Taking daily multivitamins
d. Drinking alcohol - Answers b. Smoking cigarettes
5. Which of the following activities will increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease if she is taking
oral contraceptives?
a. Eating a high-fiber diet
b. Smoking cigarettes
c. Taking daily multivitamins
d. Drinking alcohol
6. The nurse is preparing to teach a class to a group of middle aged women regarding the most common
vasomotor symptoms experienced during menopause and possible modalities of treatment available.
Which of the following would be a vasomotor symptom experienced by menopausal women?
a. Weight gain
b. Bone density
c. Hot flashes
d. Heart disease - Answers c. Hot flashes
7. Throughout life, a woman's most proactive activity to promote her health would be to engage in:
a. consistent exercise
b. socialization with friends
c. quality quiet time with herself
d. consuming water - Answers a. consistent exercise
,8. What comment by a woman would indicate that a diaphragm is not the best contraceptive device for
her?
a. "My husband says it is my job to keep from getting pregnant."
b. "I have a hard time remembering to take my vitamins daily.
c. "Hormones cause cancer and I don't want to take them.
d. "I am not comfortable touching myself down there. - Answers d. "I am not comfortable touching
myself down there.
9. The most common cause of menstrual abnormality in a reproductive-age woman is:
a. ectopic pregnancy
b. coagulopathy
c. carcinoma
d. anovulation - Answers d. anovulation
Which of the following biophysical profile findings indicate poor oxygenation to the fetus?
a. Two pockets of amniotic fluid
b. Well-flexed arms and legs
c. Nonreactive fetal heart rate
d. Fetal breathing movements noted - Answers C. Nonreactive fetal heart rate
A nonreactive fetal heart rate is one of the biophysical profile findings that indicate poor oxygenation to
the fetus.
The nurse teaches the pregnant client how to perform Kegel exercises as a way to accomplish which of
the following?
a. Prevent perineal lacerations
b. Stimulate labor contractions
c. Increase pelvic muscle tone
d. Lose pregnancy weight quickly - Answers C. Increase pelvic muscle tone
, Kegel exercises help to tighten and strengthen pelvic floor muscles to improve tone.
During a clinic visit, a pregnant client at 30 weeks' gestation tells the nurse, "I've had some mild cramps
that are pretty irregular. What does this mean?" The cramps are probably:
a. The beginning of labor in the very early stages
b. An ominous finding indicating that the client is about to have a miscarriage
c. Related to over hydration of the woman
d. Braxton Hicks contractions, which occur throughout pregnancy - Answers D. Braxton Hicks
contractions, which occur throughout pregnancy
The uterus is constantly contracting throughout pregnancy, but the contractions are irregular and
usually not felt by the woman, nor do they cause dilation of the cervix.
The nurse is preparing her teaching plan for a woman who has just had her pregnancy confirmed. Which
of the following should be included in it? Select all that apply.
a. Prevent constipation by taking a daily laxative
b. Balance your dietary intake by increasing your calories by 300 daily
c. Continue your daily walking routine just as you did before this pregnancy
d. Tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines will be given to you now
e. Avoid tub baths now that you are pregnant to prevent vaginal infections
f. Sexual activity is permitted as long as your membranes are intact
g. Increase your consumption of milk to meet your iron needs - Answers b. Balance your dietary intake
by increasing your calories by 300 daily
c. Continue your daily walking routine just as you did before this pregnancy
e. Avoid tub baths now that you are pregnant to prevent vaginal infections
f. Sexual activity is permitted as long as your membranes are intact
All of these are sound recommendations for a healthy pregnancy.
A pregnant client's last normal menstrual period was on August 10. Using Nagele rule, the nurse
calculates that her estimated due date (EDD) will be which of the following?
1. A couple is considered infertile after how many months of trying to conceive?
a. 6 months
b. 12 months
c. 18 months
d. 24 months - Answers b. 12 months
2. A couple reports that their condom broke while they were having sexual intercourse last night. What
would you advise to prevent pregnancy?
a. Inject a spermicidal agent into the woman's vagina immediately.
b. Obtain emergency contraceptives and take them immediately
c. Douche with a solution of vinegar and hot water tonight.
d. Take a strong laxative now and again at bedtime. - Answers b. Obtain emergency contraceptives and
take them immediately
3. Which of the following combination contraceptives has been approved for extended continuous use?
a. Seasonale
b. Triphasil
c. Ortho Evra
d. Mirena - Answers a. Seasonale
4. Which of the following measures helps prevent osteoporosis?
a. Supplementing with iron
b. Sleeping 8 hours nightly
c. Eating lean meats only
d. Walking daily - Answers d. Walking daily
4. Which of the following measures helps prevent osteoporosis?
a. Supplementing with iron
b. Sleeping 8 hours nightly
,c. Eating lean meats only
d. Walking daily
5. Which of the following activities will increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease if she is taking
oral contraceptives?
a. Eating a high-fiber diet
b. Smoking cigarettes
c. Taking daily multivitamins
d. Drinking alcohol - Answers b. Smoking cigarettes
5. Which of the following activities will increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease if she is taking
oral contraceptives?
a. Eating a high-fiber diet
b. Smoking cigarettes
c. Taking daily multivitamins
d. Drinking alcohol
6. The nurse is preparing to teach a class to a group of middle aged women regarding the most common
vasomotor symptoms experienced during menopause and possible modalities of treatment available.
Which of the following would be a vasomotor symptom experienced by menopausal women?
a. Weight gain
b. Bone density
c. Hot flashes
d. Heart disease - Answers c. Hot flashes
7. Throughout life, a woman's most proactive activity to promote her health would be to engage in:
a. consistent exercise
b. socialization with friends
c. quality quiet time with herself
d. consuming water - Answers a. consistent exercise
,8. What comment by a woman would indicate that a diaphragm is not the best contraceptive device for
her?
a. "My husband says it is my job to keep from getting pregnant."
b. "I have a hard time remembering to take my vitamins daily.
c. "Hormones cause cancer and I don't want to take them.
d. "I am not comfortable touching myself down there. - Answers d. "I am not comfortable touching
myself down there.
9. The most common cause of menstrual abnormality in a reproductive-age woman is:
a. ectopic pregnancy
b. coagulopathy
c. carcinoma
d. anovulation - Answers d. anovulation
Which of the following biophysical profile findings indicate poor oxygenation to the fetus?
a. Two pockets of amniotic fluid
b. Well-flexed arms and legs
c. Nonreactive fetal heart rate
d. Fetal breathing movements noted - Answers C. Nonreactive fetal heart rate
A nonreactive fetal heart rate is one of the biophysical profile findings that indicate poor oxygenation to
the fetus.
The nurse teaches the pregnant client how to perform Kegel exercises as a way to accomplish which of
the following?
a. Prevent perineal lacerations
b. Stimulate labor contractions
c. Increase pelvic muscle tone
d. Lose pregnancy weight quickly - Answers C. Increase pelvic muscle tone
, Kegel exercises help to tighten and strengthen pelvic floor muscles to improve tone.
During a clinic visit, a pregnant client at 30 weeks' gestation tells the nurse, "I've had some mild cramps
that are pretty irregular. What does this mean?" The cramps are probably:
a. The beginning of labor in the very early stages
b. An ominous finding indicating that the client is about to have a miscarriage
c. Related to over hydration of the woman
d. Braxton Hicks contractions, which occur throughout pregnancy - Answers D. Braxton Hicks
contractions, which occur throughout pregnancy
The uterus is constantly contracting throughout pregnancy, but the contractions are irregular and
usually not felt by the woman, nor do they cause dilation of the cervix.
The nurse is preparing her teaching plan for a woman who has just had her pregnancy confirmed. Which
of the following should be included in it? Select all that apply.
a. Prevent constipation by taking a daily laxative
b. Balance your dietary intake by increasing your calories by 300 daily
c. Continue your daily walking routine just as you did before this pregnancy
d. Tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines will be given to you now
e. Avoid tub baths now that you are pregnant to prevent vaginal infections
f. Sexual activity is permitted as long as your membranes are intact
g. Increase your consumption of milk to meet your iron needs - Answers b. Balance your dietary intake
by increasing your calories by 300 daily
c. Continue your daily walking routine just as you did before this pregnancy
e. Avoid tub baths now that you are pregnant to prevent vaginal infections
f. Sexual activity is permitted as long as your membranes are intact
All of these are sound recommendations for a healthy pregnancy.
A pregnant client's last normal menstrual period was on August 10. Using Nagele rule, the nurse
calculates that her estimated due date (EDD) will be which of the following?
