1. A nurse measures a pregnant woman's fundal height and finds it to be 26 cm. The nurse interprets
this to indicate the client is how many weeks gestation?
A. 26 weeks gestation
B. 32 weeks gestation
C. 31 weeks gestation
D. 16 weeks gestation - correct answersA. 26 weeks gestation
2. Which of the following is a function of the corpus luteum after fertilization?
A. It supports the pregnancy with estrogen until the fetus delivers
B. It is reabsorbed in the ovary at the time of fertilization
C. It secretes progesterone to prepare the endometrium for implantation
D. It makes LH and FSH to support the pregnancy - correct answersC. It secretes progesterone to
prepare the endometrium for implantation
3. The doctor told the pregnant client that she has chloasma. What does the nurse tell the patient about
this?
A. It is also known as the "mask of pregnancy"
B. It is an area of decreased pigmentation of the skin
C. It typically persists after pregnancy
D. It can be prevented with good skin hygiene - correct answersA. It is also known as the "mask of
pregnancy"
4. The nurse is speaking to a patient who is planning a pregnancy and counsels the patient that
fertilization takes place where?
,A. In the posterior uterus
B. In the corpus luteum
C. In the cervical os
D. In the outer third of the Fallopian tube - correct answersD. In the outer third of the Fallopian tube
5. A 30-year-old female is 25 weeks pregnant with twins. She has 5 living children. Four of the 5 children
were born at 39 weeks gestational age and one child was born at 27 weeks gestation. Two years ago she
had a miscarriage at 10 weeks gestation. What is her GTPAL?
A. G7, T4, PO, A1, L5
B. G7, T4, P1, A1, L5
C. G6, T4, PO, A0, L5
D. G6,T4, P1, A1, L5 - correct answersB. G7, T4, P1, A1, L5
6. A nurse is caring for a patient who is currently 8 weeks pregnant at her first prenatal visit and is
reviewing the patient's health history. The patient's record includes her OB history: G4 T2 PO A1 L2. How
should the nurse interpret this information? (select all that apply)
A. The patient has delivered 2 term infants
B. The patient has been pregnant 4 times
C. The patient has 2 living children
D. The patient has delivered one preterm infant. - correct answersA. The patient has delivered 2 term
infants
B. The patient has been pregnant 4 times
C. The patient has 2 living children
7. A pregnant patient is scheduling her amniocentesis and has some questions about the
procedure. The nurse provides which of the following education to the patient? (select all apply)
, A. An amniocentesis is 100 % safe
B. A sterile needle is inserted into the amniotic fluid pocket
C. The amniocentesis can be used to detect chromosomal abnormalities
D. An amniocentesis cannot determine the sex of the fetus
E. Ultrasound is required to guide the needle
F. A sampling of the placenta is taken during the process - correct answersB. A sterile needle is inserted
into the amniotic fluid pocket
C. The amniocentesis can be used to detect chromosomal abnormalities
E. Ultrasound is required to guide the needle
8. Jane's menstrual period is approximately two weeks late and she calls the clinic because she has been
feeling more tired than usual and having bouts of nausea in the morning. The nurse advises Jane that
they symptoms she is experiencing fall into which classification of pregnancy?
A. Positive
B. Presumptive
C. Probable - correct answersB. Presumptive
9. At her 16-week check-up, a pregnant patient is concerned about her blood pressure being slightly
lower than her normal pre-pregnancy levels. What does the nurse know about blood pressure during
pregnancy?
A. During pregnancy, blood pressure typically increases with gestational age
B. No changes to blood pressure are expected in pregnancy
C. Blood pressures are usually much lower in the third trimester of pregnancy
D. Blood pressure can be slightly lower during pregnancy, especially during the 2 nd
trimester - correct answersD. Blood pressure can be slightly lower during pregnancy, especially during
the 2 nd
trimester