NUR 230 Maternal Exam 1 2026 | Updated Practice Questions & Study Guide

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NUR 230 Maternal Exam 1 | Questions
and Answers | 2026 Update | 100%
Correct - Galen College of Nursing.

What is gravida? - CORRECT ANSWER Total number of pregnancies



QUESTION : What is para? - CORRECT ANSWER Total number of viable pregnancies
(at lease 20 weeks gestation)



QUESTION : Describe Naegele's Rule? - CORRECT ANSWER Used to determine the
expected date of delivery (EDD)



QUESTION : How is the EDD determined? - CORRECT ANSWER Naegele's Rule:



(First day of last period+ 7 days) - 3 months



QUESTION : What are the signs of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER Presumptive,
Probable, Positive



QUESTION : What is a presumptive sign of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER N&V,
breast changes, fatigue, urinary frequency



QUESTION : What is a probable sign of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER Goodell's
sign, Chadwick's sign, Hegar's sign, positive pregnancy test




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QUESTION : What is a positive sign of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER Hearing fetal
heart tones (12 wks), Visualization of the fetus (4 wks), palpating fetal movement, and
visualizing fetal movements: Ultrasound (18 wks)



QUESTION : What are the effects of pregnancy on the cardiovascular system? - CORRECT
ANSWER There is extra fluid on board so the CO increases 10%-50%. The heart rate
increases 10-15 bpm



QUESTION : What is asked/done in first GYN appt? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pap smear

-STD's
-Were they on birth control or antibiotics?
-Currently taking any medications?
-Currently using tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs?
- Ask about resources (social, financial)
-Any previous pregnancies



QUESTION : How much should caffeine be decreased to? - CORRECT ANSWER 1-2
servings a day



QUESTION : What foods are rich in iron? - CORRECT ANSWER -Red meat

-Dark leafy greens
-Beans
-Poultry



QUESTION : What are ways in which the mother can avoid heartburn? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Good posture

-Avoid spicy foods
-Eat small meals



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