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NUR2513 Maternal Child Nursing Exam ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: The nurse is reviewing the results of an abnormal pap smear with a 27-year old
female. When explaining to the client the risk for and causes of cervical cancer, which of the
following statements should be included in her teaching?
A. Approximately 70% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV.
B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
C. You have a bacterial infection that will require 14 days of antibiotics
D. Cervical cancer is cause by HPV, we can treat the infection with a course of antiviral
medications - ANSWER-B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
QUESTION: Tbe nurse in labor and delivery is reviewing frequently used medications in the OB
setting. Which of the following medications would be used for tocolysis?
A. Methylergometrine
B. Terbutaline
C. Betamethasone
D. Oxytocin - ANSWER-B. Terbutaline
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QUESTION: The nurse is reviewing the health record of a pregnant client. Her Hx includes
deliveries of live babies at 39 weeks, 40 weeks and 35 weeks, a spontaneous abortion at 17
weeks. According to the GTPAL system, which of the following described the patient.
A. 4-2-1-1-3
B. 4-1-2-1-3
C. 5-2-1-1-3
D. 5-2-0-2-3 - ANSWER-A. 4-2-1-1-3
QUESTION: The nurse provided care to a client with hyperemesis gravidarum. Which outcome
indicates that the nursing interventions have been effective?
A. Vomiting episodes are only in the morning
B. Tolerating soft foods after episodes of vomiting
C. Ingesting clear liquids between episodes of vomiting
D. Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet - ANSWER-D. Advancing from clear
liquids, to soft, to a regular diet
QUESTION: Frequent urination results from which of the following causes during the third
trimester of pregnancy?
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A. Pressure on the bladder from the uterus
B. Increased concentration of urine
C. Addition of fetal urine to maternal urine
D. Decreased Glomerular selectivity - ANSWER-A. Pressure on the bladder from the uterus
QUESTION: Which of the following routine tests would the nurse anticipate the provider to
order during her first trimester? SATA
A. Blood type and RH factor
B. Group B strep vaginal culture
C. Amniocentesis
D. CBC
E. HIV - ANSWER-A. Blood type and RH factor
D. CBC
E. HIV
QUESTION: A nurse is measuring the fundal height of a client is at 21 weeks gestation. At which
location should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?
A. 3cm above the umbilicus
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B. Slightly about the umbilicus
C. 3cm below the umbilicus
D. Halfway between the symphysis pubis and umbilicus - ANSWER-B. Slightly about the
umbilicus
Q; The nurse is evaluating the FHR rhythm strip and determines the heart rate amplitude varies
with a rate 15 to 20 bpm. What does this assessment finding indicate to the nurse about
variability?
A. Variability is absent
B. Variability is minimal
C. Variability is moderate
D. Variability is marked - ANSWER-C. Variability is moderate
QUESTION: What is the most effective way for a nurse to assess a woman's usual food intake
during her pregnancy?
A. Ask the client to describe a healthy diet
B. Ask client to describe her total intake for a week
C. Assess clients skin for hydration and color
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NUR2513 Maternal Child Nursing Exam ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: The nurse is reviewing the results of an abnormal pap smear with a 27-year old
female. When explaining to the client the risk for and causes of cervical cancer, which of the
following statements should be included in her teaching?
A. Approximately 70% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV.
B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
C. You have a bacterial infection that will require 14 days of antibiotics
D. Cervical cancer is cause by HPV, we can treat the infection with a course of antiviral
medications - ANSWER-B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
QUESTION: Tbe nurse in labor and delivery is reviewing frequently used medications in the OB
setting. Which of the following medications would be used for tocolysis?
A. Methylergometrine
B. Terbutaline
C. Betamethasone
D. Oxytocin - ANSWER-B. Terbutaline
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QUESTION: The nurse is reviewing the health record of a pregnant client. Her Hx includes
deliveries of live babies at 39 weeks, 40 weeks and 35 weeks, a spontaneous abortion at 17
weeks. According to the GTPAL system, which of the following described the patient.
A. 4-2-1-1-3
B. 4-1-2-1-3
C. 5-2-1-1-3
D. 5-2-0-2-3 - ANSWER-A. 4-2-1-1-3
QUESTION: The nurse provided care to a client with hyperemesis gravidarum. Which outcome
indicates that the nursing interventions have been effective?
A. Vomiting episodes are only in the morning
B. Tolerating soft foods after episodes of vomiting
C. Ingesting clear liquids between episodes of vomiting
D. Advancing from clear liquids, to soft, to a regular diet - ANSWER-D. Advancing from clear
liquids, to soft, to a regular diet
QUESTION: Frequent urination results from which of the following causes during the third
trimester of pregnancy?
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A. Pressure on the bladder from the uterus
B. Increased concentration of urine
C. Addition of fetal urine to maternal urine
D. Decreased Glomerular selectivity - ANSWER-A. Pressure on the bladder from the uterus
QUESTION: Which of the following routine tests would the nurse anticipate the provider to
order during her first trimester? SATA
A. Blood type and RH factor
B. Group B strep vaginal culture
C. Amniocentesis
D. CBC
E. HIV - ANSWER-A. Blood type and RH factor
D. CBC
E. HIV
QUESTION: A nurse is measuring the fundal height of a client is at 21 weeks gestation. At which
location should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?
A. 3cm above the umbilicus
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B. Slightly about the umbilicus
C. 3cm below the umbilicus
D. Halfway between the symphysis pubis and umbilicus - ANSWER-B. Slightly about the
umbilicus
Q; The nurse is evaluating the FHR rhythm strip and determines the heart rate amplitude varies
with a rate 15 to 20 bpm. What does this assessment finding indicate to the nurse about
variability?
A. Variability is absent
B. Variability is minimal
C. Variability is moderate
D. Variability is marked - ANSWER-C. Variability is moderate
QUESTION: What is the most effective way for a nurse to assess a woman's usual food intake
during her pregnancy?
A. Ask the client to describe a healthy diet
B. Ask client to describe her total intake for a week
C. Assess clients skin for hydration and color
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