Maternal Newborn Certification Questions
with Accurate Answers
2 days after delivery, a PP client reports foul smelling lochia and strong
contractions persistent after delivery. The physical assessment reveals a temp of
102.2F. These clinical findings suggest:
A. Endometritis
B. Localized perineal infection
C. Parameteitis correct answer A. Endometritis
2 weeks after having an uncomplicated SVD, a PP mother is still experiencing
lochia rubra. The cause is related to:
A. A hematoma
B. Infection
C. Subinvolution correct answer C. Subinvolution
24hr after a C-section, the fundus should be palpated at:
A. The level of the umbilicus
,B. One centimeter below the umbilicus
C. Midway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus correct answer B. One
centimeter below the umbilicus
30 minutes ago a 35 y/o multigravida delivered s 9lb neonate. She is receiving
oxytocin by intravenous infusion. Her fundus is soft and not firming with massage.
Her vaginal bleeding is heavy. She should receive:
A. Hemabate
B. Prostaglandin
C. Methergin correct answer C. Methergin
A 23-year old G4P1 presents to L&D in preterm labor, with vaginal bright red
spotting. Further evaluation reveals partial separation of the placenta. She tests
positive for amphetamines and methamphetamines. She smokes a pack of
cigarettes per day. Her history indicates bleeding from:
A. Cigarette use
B. Cocaine use
C. Poly drug use correct answer B. Cocaine use
, A 29 y/o G1P1 delivered at 36 weeks gestation, secondary to preeclampsia.
During the initial PP assessment, the clients deep tendon reflexes are noted to be
+4, with +clonus. This is usually a result of:
A. Cerebral edema
B. Decreased colloid pressure
C. Inadequate perfusion correct answer A. Cerebral edema
A 29-year old primigravida presents for a prenatal visit, at 18 weeks gestation. She
has some nasal congestion and her speech is slightly slurred. There is no odor of
alcohol. There is suspicion she is using cocaine. A toxicology drug screen can
detect cocaine ingestion sighing the past:
A. 10 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 24 hours correct answer C. 24 hours
A breastfeeding mother complains of dyspareunia. This may be related to:
A. Decreased levels of estrogen
B. Increased levels of progesterone
with Accurate Answers
2 days after delivery, a PP client reports foul smelling lochia and strong
contractions persistent after delivery. The physical assessment reveals a temp of
102.2F. These clinical findings suggest:
A. Endometritis
B. Localized perineal infection
C. Parameteitis correct answer A. Endometritis
2 weeks after having an uncomplicated SVD, a PP mother is still experiencing
lochia rubra. The cause is related to:
A. A hematoma
B. Infection
C. Subinvolution correct answer C. Subinvolution
24hr after a C-section, the fundus should be palpated at:
A. The level of the umbilicus
,B. One centimeter below the umbilicus
C. Midway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus correct answer B. One
centimeter below the umbilicus
30 minutes ago a 35 y/o multigravida delivered s 9lb neonate. She is receiving
oxytocin by intravenous infusion. Her fundus is soft and not firming with massage.
Her vaginal bleeding is heavy. She should receive:
A. Hemabate
B. Prostaglandin
C. Methergin correct answer C. Methergin
A 23-year old G4P1 presents to L&D in preterm labor, with vaginal bright red
spotting. Further evaluation reveals partial separation of the placenta. She tests
positive for amphetamines and methamphetamines. She smokes a pack of
cigarettes per day. Her history indicates bleeding from:
A. Cigarette use
B. Cocaine use
C. Poly drug use correct answer B. Cocaine use
, A 29 y/o G1P1 delivered at 36 weeks gestation, secondary to preeclampsia.
During the initial PP assessment, the clients deep tendon reflexes are noted to be
+4, with +clonus. This is usually a result of:
A. Cerebral edema
B. Decreased colloid pressure
C. Inadequate perfusion correct answer A. Cerebral edema
A 29-year old primigravida presents for a prenatal visit, at 18 weeks gestation. She
has some nasal congestion and her speech is slightly slurred. There is no odor of
alcohol. There is suspicion she is using cocaine. A toxicology drug screen can
detect cocaine ingestion sighing the past:
A. 10 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 24 hours correct answer C. 24 hours
A breastfeeding mother complains of dyspareunia. This may be related to:
A. Decreased levels of estrogen
B. Increased levels of progesterone
