NUR 155 EXAM 3 – COMPREHENSIVE MATERNAL–NEWBORN
& REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH REVIEW | COMPLETE QUESTIONS
& VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE)
This document provides a fully comprehensive and updated review for
NUR 155 Exam 3, covering maternal–newborn nursing, intrapartum
care, fetal monitoring, pain management, obstetric procedures,
postpartum nursing, pregnancy assessment, prenatal care, reproductive
health, STIs, emergencies such as TSS, and essential pharmacology.
All questions are paired with verified correct answers and organized by
topic to support effective studying. This resource aligns with current
course objectives and is designed to strengthen understanding of labor
stages, fetal heart tracings, prenatal diagnostics, pregnancy
complications, nursing interventions, medications, and patient education
across the perinatal continuum.
,What are the three phases of Stage 1 labor? - Correct Latent (0-6 cm, mild contractions),
Active (6-8 cm, stronger contractions), Transition (8-10 cm, intense contractions).
What is the nursing care focus during Stage 1 of labor? - Correct Monitor vital signs,
contractions, fetal heart rate, assess dilation, provide comfort measures, and support the
partner.
What is the duration of Stage 2 labor? - Correct 5 minutes to 2 hours, depending on
parity.
What is the primary focus during Stage 2 of labor? - Correct Pushing and delivery of the
baby.
What nursing care is provided during Stage 3 of labor? - Correct Monitor for signs of
placental separation, administer oxytocin after delivery, inspect the placenta, and encourage
early bonding.
What is the goal during Stage 3 of labor? - Correct Prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
What is the focus during Stage 4 postpartum? - Correct Maternal stabilization and early
bonding.
What are normal maternal cardiovascular responses during labor? - Correct Increased
cardiac output, slight pulse increase, and blood pressure rises during contractions.
What indicates abnormal maternal responses during labor? - Correct Sustained
hypotension, temperature >100.4°F, tachycardia, and unrelenting pain.
What are normal fetal heart rate (FHR) parameters during labor? - Correct Baseline
110-160 bpm with moderate variability and accelerations.
What does absent variability in FHR indicate? - Correct Possible fetal hypoxia or
acidosis.
, What are early decelerations in FHR and their cause? - Correct FHR decreases
mirroring contractions due to fetal head compression; considered normal.
What are late decelerations in FHR and their significance? - Correct FHR decreases
after contractions due to uteroplacental insufficiency; indicates fetal hypoxia.
What are variable decelerations in FHR and their cause? - Correct Abrupt drops in FHR
due to umbilical cord compression; requires repositioning and monitoring.
What is the definition of fetal tachycardia? - Correct FHR >160 bpm for more than 10
minutes.
What is the definition of fetal bradycardia? - Correct FHR <110 bpm for more than 10
minutes.
What nursing interventions are needed for abnormal FHR? - Correct Reposition
mother, administer oxygen, increase IV fluids, and notify the provider.
What does Category I fetal heart tracing indicate? - Correct Normal: Baseline 110-160
bpm, moderate variability, may have accelerations or early decels.
What does Category II fetal heart tracing indicate? - Correct Indeterminate:
Tachycardia, minimal or marked variability, requires continued observation.
What does Category III fetal heart tracing indicate? - Correct Abnormal: Absent
variability with recurrent late or variable decels, bradycardia, or sinusoidal pattern.
What are the signs of placental separation during Stage 3? - Correct Gush of blood, cord
lengthening, firm rising uterus.
What is the purpose of administering oxytocin (Pitocin) after placenta delivery? -
Correct To contract the uterus and prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
& REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH REVIEW | COMPLETE QUESTIONS
& VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE)
This document provides a fully comprehensive and updated review for
NUR 155 Exam 3, covering maternal–newborn nursing, intrapartum
care, fetal monitoring, pain management, obstetric procedures,
postpartum nursing, pregnancy assessment, prenatal care, reproductive
health, STIs, emergencies such as TSS, and essential pharmacology.
All questions are paired with verified correct answers and organized by
topic to support effective studying. This resource aligns with current
course objectives and is designed to strengthen understanding of labor
stages, fetal heart tracings, prenatal diagnostics, pregnancy
complications, nursing interventions, medications, and patient education
across the perinatal continuum.
,What are the three phases of Stage 1 labor? - Correct Latent (0-6 cm, mild contractions),
Active (6-8 cm, stronger contractions), Transition (8-10 cm, intense contractions).
What is the nursing care focus during Stage 1 of labor? - Correct Monitor vital signs,
contractions, fetal heart rate, assess dilation, provide comfort measures, and support the
partner.
What is the duration of Stage 2 labor? - Correct 5 minutes to 2 hours, depending on
parity.
What is the primary focus during Stage 2 of labor? - Correct Pushing and delivery of the
baby.
What nursing care is provided during Stage 3 of labor? - Correct Monitor for signs of
placental separation, administer oxytocin after delivery, inspect the placenta, and encourage
early bonding.
What is the goal during Stage 3 of labor? - Correct Prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
What is the focus during Stage 4 postpartum? - Correct Maternal stabilization and early
bonding.
What are normal maternal cardiovascular responses during labor? - Correct Increased
cardiac output, slight pulse increase, and blood pressure rises during contractions.
What indicates abnormal maternal responses during labor? - Correct Sustained
hypotension, temperature >100.4°F, tachycardia, and unrelenting pain.
What are normal fetal heart rate (FHR) parameters during labor? - Correct Baseline
110-160 bpm with moderate variability and accelerations.
What does absent variability in FHR indicate? - Correct Possible fetal hypoxia or
acidosis.
, What are early decelerations in FHR and their cause? - Correct FHR decreases
mirroring contractions due to fetal head compression; considered normal.
What are late decelerations in FHR and their significance? - Correct FHR decreases
after contractions due to uteroplacental insufficiency; indicates fetal hypoxia.
What are variable decelerations in FHR and their cause? - Correct Abrupt drops in FHR
due to umbilical cord compression; requires repositioning and monitoring.
What is the definition of fetal tachycardia? - Correct FHR >160 bpm for more than 10
minutes.
What is the definition of fetal bradycardia? - Correct FHR <110 bpm for more than 10
minutes.
What nursing interventions are needed for abnormal FHR? - Correct Reposition
mother, administer oxygen, increase IV fluids, and notify the provider.
What does Category I fetal heart tracing indicate? - Correct Normal: Baseline 110-160
bpm, moderate variability, may have accelerations or early decels.
What does Category II fetal heart tracing indicate? - Correct Indeterminate:
Tachycardia, minimal or marked variability, requires continued observation.
What does Category III fetal heart tracing indicate? - Correct Abnormal: Absent
variability with recurrent late or variable decels, bradycardia, or sinusoidal pattern.
What are the signs of placental separation during Stage 3? - Correct Gush of blood, cord
lengthening, firm rising uterus.
What is the purpose of administering oxytocin (Pitocin) after placenta delivery? -
Correct To contract the uterus and prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
