MATERNITY MIDTERM QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
10.A woman is in her seventh month of pregnancy. She has been complaining of
nasal congestion and occasional epistaxis. The nurse suspects that: correct answer
This is a normal respiratory change in pregnancy caused by elevated levels of
estrogen.
11.The nurse caring for the pregnant client must understand that the hormone
essential for maintaining pregnancy and feed the baby is correct answer
Progesterone
12.During pregnancy, many changes occur as a direct result of the presence of the
fetus. Which of these adaptations meet these criteria? correct answer -
Quickening
-Ballottement
-Lightening
13.The nurse caring for a newly pregnant woman would advise her that ideally
prenatal care should begin: correct answer After the first missed menstrual
period.
14.Which symptom is considered a first-trimester warning sign and should be
reported immediately by the pregnant woman to her health care provider?
correct answer Vaginal bleeding
15.A pregnant woman at 10 weeks of gestation jogs three or four times per week.
She is concerned about the effect of exercise on the fetus. The nurse should
,inform her: correct answer "You may find that you need to modify your exercise
to walking later in your pregnancy, around the seventh month."
16.A pregnant woman at 18 weeks of gestation calls the clinic to report that she
has been experiencing occasional backaches of mild-to-moderate intensity. The
nurse would recommend that she: correct answer Do pelvic rock exercises.
17.With regard to the initial physical examination of a woman beginning prenatal
care, maternity nurses should be cognizant of: correct answer The woman should
empty her bladder before the pelvic examination is performed.
18. While you are assessing the vital signs of a pregnant woman in her third
trimester, the patient complains of feeling faint, dizzy, and agitated. Which
nursing intervention is appropriate?. correct answer Have the patient turn to her
left side and recheck her blood pressure in 5 minutes.
19.A 22-year-old woman pregnant with a single fetus has a preconception body
mass index (BMI) of 24. When she was seen in the clinic at 14 weeks of gestation,
she had gained 1.8 kg (4 lb) since conception. How would the nurse interpret this?
correct answer The woman's weight gain is appropriate for this stage of
pregnancy.
2.On vaginal examination of a 30-year-old woman, the nurse documents the
following findings: profuse, thin, grayish white vaginal discharge with a "fishy"
odor; complaint of pruritus. On the basis of these findings, the nurse suspects that
this woman has: correct answer Bacterial vaginosis (BV).
20. Which meal would provide the most absorbable iron? correct answer Black
bean soup, wheat crackers, orange sections, and prunes
, 21. A pregnant woman's diet consists almost entirely of whole grain breads and
cereals, fruits, and vegetables. The nurse would be most concerned about this
woman's intake of: correct answer Vitamin B12.
22.A woman has come to the clinic for preconception counseling because she
wants to start trying to get pregnant in 3 months. She can expect the following
advice: correct answer "Make sure that you include adequate folic acid in your
diet."
23.Women with an inadequate weight gain during pregnancy are at higher risk of
giving birth to an infant with: correct answer Intrauterine growth restriction.
24.While taking a diet history, the nurse might be told that the expectant mother
has cravings for ice chips, cornstarch, and baking soda. This represents a
nutritional problem known as: correct answer Pica.
25.A 41-week pregnant multigravida presents in the labor and delivery unit after a
non-stress test indicated that her fetus could be experiencing some difficulties in
utero. Which diagnostic tool would yield more detailed information about the
fetus? correct answer Biophysical profile (BPP)
26.At 35 weeks of pregnancy a woman experiences preterm labor. Although
tocolytics are administered and she is placed on bed rest, she continues to
experience regular uterine contractions, and her cervix is beginning to dilate and
efface. What would be an important test for fetal well-being at this time? correct
answer Amniocentesis for fetal lung maturity L/S ratio 2:1
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
10.A woman is in her seventh month of pregnancy. She has been complaining of
nasal congestion and occasional epistaxis. The nurse suspects that: correct answer
This is a normal respiratory change in pregnancy caused by elevated levels of
estrogen.
11.The nurse caring for the pregnant client must understand that the hormone
essential for maintaining pregnancy and feed the baby is correct answer
Progesterone
12.During pregnancy, many changes occur as a direct result of the presence of the
fetus. Which of these adaptations meet these criteria? correct answer -
Quickening
-Ballottement
-Lightening
13.The nurse caring for a newly pregnant woman would advise her that ideally
prenatal care should begin: correct answer After the first missed menstrual
period.
14.Which symptom is considered a first-trimester warning sign and should be
reported immediately by the pregnant woman to her health care provider?
correct answer Vaginal bleeding
15.A pregnant woman at 10 weeks of gestation jogs three or four times per week.
She is concerned about the effect of exercise on the fetus. The nurse should
,inform her: correct answer "You may find that you need to modify your exercise
to walking later in your pregnancy, around the seventh month."
16.A pregnant woman at 18 weeks of gestation calls the clinic to report that she
has been experiencing occasional backaches of mild-to-moderate intensity. The
nurse would recommend that she: correct answer Do pelvic rock exercises.
17.With regard to the initial physical examination of a woman beginning prenatal
care, maternity nurses should be cognizant of: correct answer The woman should
empty her bladder before the pelvic examination is performed.
18. While you are assessing the vital signs of a pregnant woman in her third
trimester, the patient complains of feeling faint, dizzy, and agitated. Which
nursing intervention is appropriate?. correct answer Have the patient turn to her
left side and recheck her blood pressure in 5 minutes.
19.A 22-year-old woman pregnant with a single fetus has a preconception body
mass index (BMI) of 24. When she was seen in the clinic at 14 weeks of gestation,
she had gained 1.8 kg (4 lb) since conception. How would the nurse interpret this?
correct answer The woman's weight gain is appropriate for this stage of
pregnancy.
2.On vaginal examination of a 30-year-old woman, the nurse documents the
following findings: profuse, thin, grayish white vaginal discharge with a "fishy"
odor; complaint of pruritus. On the basis of these findings, the nurse suspects that
this woman has: correct answer Bacterial vaginosis (BV).
20. Which meal would provide the most absorbable iron? correct answer Black
bean soup, wheat crackers, orange sections, and prunes
, 21. A pregnant woman's diet consists almost entirely of whole grain breads and
cereals, fruits, and vegetables. The nurse would be most concerned about this
woman's intake of: correct answer Vitamin B12.
22.A woman has come to the clinic for preconception counseling because she
wants to start trying to get pregnant in 3 months. She can expect the following
advice: correct answer "Make sure that you include adequate folic acid in your
diet."
23.Women with an inadequate weight gain during pregnancy are at higher risk of
giving birth to an infant with: correct answer Intrauterine growth restriction.
24.While taking a diet history, the nurse might be told that the expectant mother
has cravings for ice chips, cornstarch, and baking soda. This represents a
nutritional problem known as: correct answer Pica.
25.A 41-week pregnant multigravida presents in the labor and delivery unit after a
non-stress test indicated that her fetus could be experiencing some difficulties in
utero. Which diagnostic tool would yield more detailed information about the
fetus? correct answer Biophysical profile (BPP)
26.At 35 weeks of pregnancy a woman experiences preterm labor. Although
tocolytics are administered and she is placed on bed rest, she continues to
experience regular uterine contractions, and her cervix is beginning to dilate and
efface. What would be an important test for fetal well-being at this time? correct
answer Amniocentesis for fetal lung maturity L/S ratio 2:1
