NRSG 3302 MATERNITY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
During a postpartum home visit, the nurse observes signs of possible child abuse. What is
the nurse's priority action?
A. Report the findings to the appropriate authorities.
B. Confront the caregiver regarding the observations.
C. Document the findings in the patient's chart.
D. Discuss the concerns with the neighbor to gather more information.
A. Report the findings to the appropriate authorities.
A pregnant client refuses a medically recommended cesarean delivery despite the risks to
the fetus. How should the nurse address this situation?
A. Notify the hospital's ethics committee.
B. Respect the client's decision and document it.
C. Persuade the client to reconsider for the baby's sake.
D. Proceed with the cesarean as ordered.
B. Respect the client's decision and document it.
A nurse fails to monitor a laboring client's fetal heart rate per protocol, and the infant is
born with complications. What type of legal issue could this involve?
A. Assault
B. Malpractice
C. Defamation
D. Breach of confidentiality
B. Malpractice
Which of the following scenarios requires mandatory reporting by the nurse?
A. A client discloses a previous miscarriage.
B. A postpartum client reports mild baby blues.
,C. A pregnant teenager reveals physical abuse by her partner.
D. A client declines prenatal genetic testing.
C. A pregnant teenager reveals physical abuse by her partner.
The nurse is caring for a woman experiencing a stillbirth. What ethical principle is most
important in this situation?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Justice
D. Veracity
B. Beneficence
A nurse overhears a colleague discussing a patient's private health information in the
hospital cafeteria. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Report the incident to the unit manager.
B. Remind the colleague about confidentiality policies.
C. Document the breach in the patient's medical record.
D. Ignore the conversation to avoid conflict.
B. Remind the colleague about confidentiality policies.
A client in labor requests to include specific cultural rituals during delivery. What is the
nurse's best response?
A. "Hospital policy does not allow rituals in the delivery room."
B. "Can you explain the rituals so we can accommodate them?"
C. "We'll see if there is time after the baby is born."
D. "You should discuss this with your healthcare provider."
B. "Can you explain the rituals so we can accommodate them?"
What action by the nurse would violate HIPAA regulations?
A. Asking a colleague for help with a complex case.
B. Discussing a patient's condition with their designated family member.
, C. Sharing patient details during a public speaking event.
D. Documenting care in the electronic health record.
C. Sharing patient details during a public speaking event.
A client is upset because her birth plan cannot be followed due to medical complications.
Which ethical principle supports the nurse's need to adjust the plan?
A. Autonomy
B. Fidelity
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Justice
C. Nonmaleficence
The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses pain medication postpartum despite severe
discomfort. How should the nurse proceed?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed.
B. Document the refusal and reassess the patient's pain.
C. Ask the provider to remove the order.
D. Inform the patient that refusal could delay recovery.
B. Document the refusal and reassess the patient's pain.
What is the nurse's role in obtaining informed consent for a procedure?
A. Performing the procedure after consent is given.
B. Witnessing the patient's signature on the consent form.
C. Explaining all possible risks and benefits of the procedure.
D. Guaranteeing the outcome of the procedure.
B. Witnessing the patient's signature on the consent form.
A nurse caring for a Muslim client during labor is informed that only female providers are
acceptable. What is the nurse's best course of action?
A. Explain that the gender of providers cannot be guaranteed.
B. Advocate for a female care team to respect the client's wishes.
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
During a postpartum home visit, the nurse observes signs of possible child abuse. What is
the nurse's priority action?
A. Report the findings to the appropriate authorities.
B. Confront the caregiver regarding the observations.
C. Document the findings in the patient's chart.
D. Discuss the concerns with the neighbor to gather more information.
A. Report the findings to the appropriate authorities.
A pregnant client refuses a medically recommended cesarean delivery despite the risks to
the fetus. How should the nurse address this situation?
A. Notify the hospital's ethics committee.
B. Respect the client's decision and document it.
C. Persuade the client to reconsider for the baby's sake.
D. Proceed with the cesarean as ordered.
B. Respect the client's decision and document it.
A nurse fails to monitor a laboring client's fetal heart rate per protocol, and the infant is
born with complications. What type of legal issue could this involve?
A. Assault
B. Malpractice
C. Defamation
D. Breach of confidentiality
B. Malpractice
Which of the following scenarios requires mandatory reporting by the nurse?
A. A client discloses a previous miscarriage.
B. A postpartum client reports mild baby blues.
,C. A pregnant teenager reveals physical abuse by her partner.
D. A client declines prenatal genetic testing.
C. A pregnant teenager reveals physical abuse by her partner.
The nurse is caring for a woman experiencing a stillbirth. What ethical principle is most
important in this situation?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Justice
D. Veracity
B. Beneficence
A nurse overhears a colleague discussing a patient's private health information in the
hospital cafeteria. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Report the incident to the unit manager.
B. Remind the colleague about confidentiality policies.
C. Document the breach in the patient's medical record.
D. Ignore the conversation to avoid conflict.
B. Remind the colleague about confidentiality policies.
A client in labor requests to include specific cultural rituals during delivery. What is the
nurse's best response?
A. "Hospital policy does not allow rituals in the delivery room."
B. "Can you explain the rituals so we can accommodate them?"
C. "We'll see if there is time after the baby is born."
D. "You should discuss this with your healthcare provider."
B. "Can you explain the rituals so we can accommodate them?"
What action by the nurse would violate HIPAA regulations?
A. Asking a colleague for help with a complex case.
B. Discussing a patient's condition with their designated family member.
, C. Sharing patient details during a public speaking event.
D. Documenting care in the electronic health record.
C. Sharing patient details during a public speaking event.
A client is upset because her birth plan cannot be followed due to medical complications.
Which ethical principle supports the nurse's need to adjust the plan?
A. Autonomy
B. Fidelity
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Justice
C. Nonmaleficence
The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses pain medication postpartum despite severe
discomfort. How should the nurse proceed?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed.
B. Document the refusal and reassess the patient's pain.
C. Ask the provider to remove the order.
D. Inform the patient that refusal could delay recovery.
B. Document the refusal and reassess the patient's pain.
What is the nurse's role in obtaining informed consent for a procedure?
A. Performing the procedure after consent is given.
B. Witnessing the patient's signature on the consent form.
C. Explaining all possible risks and benefits of the procedure.
D. Guaranteeing the outcome of the procedure.
B. Witnessing the patient's signature on the consent form.
A nurse caring for a Muslim client during labor is informed that only female providers are
acceptable. What is the nurse's best course of action?
A. Explain that the gender of providers cannot be guaranteed.
B. Advocate for a female care team to respect the client's wishes.
