OB Ricci Practice Questions and Answers.
1. A couple is considered infertile after how many months of trying to conceive?
a. 6 months
b. 12 months
c. 18 months
d. 24 months correct answers b. 12 months
2. A couple reports that their condom broke while they were having sexual intercourse last night.
What would you advise to prevent pregnancy?
a. Inject a spermicidal agent into the woman's vagina immediately.
b. Obtain emergency contraceptives and take them immediately
c. Douche with a solution of vinegar and hot water tonight.
d. Take a strong laxative now and again at bedtime. correct answers b. Obtain emergency
contraceptives and take them immediately
3. Which of the following combination contraceptives has been approved for extended
continuous use?
a. Seasonale
b. Triphasil
c. Ortho Evra
d. Mirena correct answers a. Seasonale
4. Which of the following measures helps prevent osteoporosis?
a. Supplementing with iron
b. Sleeping 8 hours nightly
c. Eating lean meats only
d. Walking daily correct answers d. Walking daily
4. Which of the following measures helps prevent osteoporosis?
a. Supplementing with iron
b. Sleeping 8 hours nightly
c. Eating lean meats only
d. Walking daily
5. Which of the following activities will increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease if she
is taking oral contraceptives?
a. Eating a high-fiber diet
b. Smoking cigarettes
c. Taking daily multivitamins
d. Drinking alcohol correct answers b. Smoking cigarettes
5. Which of the following activities will increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease if she
is taking oral contraceptives?
a. Eating a high-fiber diet
b. Smoking cigarettes
c. Taking daily multivitamins
d. Drinking alcohol
,6. The nurse is preparing to teach a class to a group of middle aged women regarding the most
common vasomotor symptoms experienced during menopause and possible modalities of
treatment available. Which of the following would be a vasomotor symptom experienced by
menopausal women?
a. Weight gain
b. Bone density
c. Hot flashes
d. Heart disease correct answers c. Hot flashes
7. Throughout life, a woman's most proactive activity to promote her health would be to engage
in:
a. consistent exercise
b. socialization with friends
c. quality quiet time with herself
d. consuming water correct answers a. consistent exercise
8. What comment by a woman would indicate that a diaphragm is not the best contraceptive
device for her?
a. "My husband says it is my job to keep from getting pregnant."
b. "I have a hard time remembering to take my vitamins daily.
c. "Hormones cause cancer and I don't want to take them.
d. "I am not comfortable touching myself down there. correct answers d. "I am not comfortable
touching myself down there.
9. The most common cause of menstrual abnormality in a reproductive-age woman is:
a. ectopic pregnancy
b. coagulopathy
c. carcinoma
d. anovulation correct answers d. anovulation
Which of the following biophysical profile findings indicate poor oxygenation to the fetus?
a. Two pockets of amniotic fluid
b. Well-flexed arms and legs
c. Nonreactive fetal heart rate
d. Fetal breathing movements noted correct answers C. Nonreactive fetal heart rate
A nonreactive fetal heart rate is one of the biophysical profile findings that indicate poor
oxygenation to the fetus.
The nurse teaches the pregnant client how to perform Kegel exercises as a way to accomplish
which of the following?
a. Prevent perineal lacerations
b. Stimulate labor contractions
c. Increase pelvic muscle tone
d. Lose pregnancy weight quickly correct answers C. Increase pelvic muscle tone
, Kegel exercises help to tighten and strengthen pelvic floor muscles to improve tone.
During a clinic visit, a pregnant client at 30 weeks' gestation tells the nurse, "I've had some mild
cramps that are pretty irregular. What does this mean?" The cramps are probably:
a. The beginning of labor in the very early stages
b. An ominous finding indicating that the client is about to have a miscarriage
c. Related to over hydration of the woman
d. Braxton Hicks contractions, which occur throughout pregnancy correct answers D. Braxton
Hicks contractions, which occur throughout pregnancy
The uterus is constantly contracting throughout pregnancy, but the contractions are irregular and
usually not felt by the woman, nor do they cause dilation of the cervix.
The nurse is preparing her teaching plan for a woman who has just had her pregnancy confirmed.
Which of the following should be included in it? Select all that apply.
a. Prevent constipation by taking a daily laxative
b. Balance your dietary intake by increasing your calories by 300 daily
c. Continue your daily walking routine just as you did before this pregnancy
d. Tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines will be given to you now
e. Avoid tub baths now that you are pregnant to prevent vaginal infections
f. Sexual activity is permitted as long as your membranes are intact
g. Increase your consumption of milk to meet your iron needs correct answers b. Balance your
dietary intake by increasing your calories by 300 daily
c. Continue your daily walking routine just as you did before this pregnancy
e. Avoid tub baths now that you are pregnant to prevent vaginal infections
f. Sexual activity is permitted as long as your membranes are intact
All of these are sound recommendations for a healthy pregnancy.
A pregnant client's last normal menstrual period was on August 10. Using Nagele rule, the nurse
calculates that her estimated due date (EDD) will be which of the following?
a. June 23
b. July 10
c. July 30
d. May 17 correct answers D. May 17
Using Nagele rule, 3 months are subtracted and 7 days are added, plus 1 year from the date of the
last menstrual period
Which of the following is not true about breast-feeding?
a. Breast-fed infants experience more obesity and allergies
b. Breast milk is perfectly suited to the infant's nutritional needs
c. Breast milk contains maternal antibodies to stimulate infant's immunity
d. Breast-feeding enhances maternal bonding and attachment correct answers A. Breast-fed
infants experience more obesity and allergies
1. A couple is considered infertile after how many months of trying to conceive?
a. 6 months
b. 12 months
c. 18 months
d. 24 months correct answers b. 12 months
2. A couple reports that their condom broke while they were having sexual intercourse last night.
What would you advise to prevent pregnancy?
a. Inject a spermicidal agent into the woman's vagina immediately.
b. Obtain emergency contraceptives and take them immediately
c. Douche with a solution of vinegar and hot water tonight.
d. Take a strong laxative now and again at bedtime. correct answers b. Obtain emergency
contraceptives and take them immediately
3. Which of the following combination contraceptives has been approved for extended
continuous use?
a. Seasonale
b. Triphasil
c. Ortho Evra
d. Mirena correct answers a. Seasonale
4. Which of the following measures helps prevent osteoporosis?
a. Supplementing with iron
b. Sleeping 8 hours nightly
c. Eating lean meats only
d. Walking daily correct answers d. Walking daily
4. Which of the following measures helps prevent osteoporosis?
a. Supplementing with iron
b. Sleeping 8 hours nightly
c. Eating lean meats only
d. Walking daily
5. Which of the following activities will increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease if she
is taking oral contraceptives?
a. Eating a high-fiber diet
b. Smoking cigarettes
c. Taking daily multivitamins
d. Drinking alcohol correct answers b. Smoking cigarettes
5. Which of the following activities will increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease if she
is taking oral contraceptives?
a. Eating a high-fiber diet
b. Smoking cigarettes
c. Taking daily multivitamins
d. Drinking alcohol
,6. The nurse is preparing to teach a class to a group of middle aged women regarding the most
common vasomotor symptoms experienced during menopause and possible modalities of
treatment available. Which of the following would be a vasomotor symptom experienced by
menopausal women?
a. Weight gain
b. Bone density
c. Hot flashes
d. Heart disease correct answers c. Hot flashes
7. Throughout life, a woman's most proactive activity to promote her health would be to engage
in:
a. consistent exercise
b. socialization with friends
c. quality quiet time with herself
d. consuming water correct answers a. consistent exercise
8. What comment by a woman would indicate that a diaphragm is not the best contraceptive
device for her?
a. "My husband says it is my job to keep from getting pregnant."
b. "I have a hard time remembering to take my vitamins daily.
c. "Hormones cause cancer and I don't want to take them.
d. "I am not comfortable touching myself down there. correct answers d. "I am not comfortable
touching myself down there.
9. The most common cause of menstrual abnormality in a reproductive-age woman is:
a. ectopic pregnancy
b. coagulopathy
c. carcinoma
d. anovulation correct answers d. anovulation
Which of the following biophysical profile findings indicate poor oxygenation to the fetus?
a. Two pockets of amniotic fluid
b. Well-flexed arms and legs
c. Nonreactive fetal heart rate
d. Fetal breathing movements noted correct answers C. Nonreactive fetal heart rate
A nonreactive fetal heart rate is one of the biophysical profile findings that indicate poor
oxygenation to the fetus.
The nurse teaches the pregnant client how to perform Kegel exercises as a way to accomplish
which of the following?
a. Prevent perineal lacerations
b. Stimulate labor contractions
c. Increase pelvic muscle tone
d. Lose pregnancy weight quickly correct answers C. Increase pelvic muscle tone
, Kegel exercises help to tighten and strengthen pelvic floor muscles to improve tone.
During a clinic visit, a pregnant client at 30 weeks' gestation tells the nurse, "I've had some mild
cramps that are pretty irregular. What does this mean?" The cramps are probably:
a. The beginning of labor in the very early stages
b. An ominous finding indicating that the client is about to have a miscarriage
c. Related to over hydration of the woman
d. Braxton Hicks contractions, which occur throughout pregnancy correct answers D. Braxton
Hicks contractions, which occur throughout pregnancy
The uterus is constantly contracting throughout pregnancy, but the contractions are irregular and
usually not felt by the woman, nor do they cause dilation of the cervix.
The nurse is preparing her teaching plan for a woman who has just had her pregnancy confirmed.
Which of the following should be included in it? Select all that apply.
a. Prevent constipation by taking a daily laxative
b. Balance your dietary intake by increasing your calories by 300 daily
c. Continue your daily walking routine just as you did before this pregnancy
d. Tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines will be given to you now
e. Avoid tub baths now that you are pregnant to prevent vaginal infections
f. Sexual activity is permitted as long as your membranes are intact
g. Increase your consumption of milk to meet your iron needs correct answers b. Balance your
dietary intake by increasing your calories by 300 daily
c. Continue your daily walking routine just as you did before this pregnancy
e. Avoid tub baths now that you are pregnant to prevent vaginal infections
f. Sexual activity is permitted as long as your membranes are intact
All of these are sound recommendations for a healthy pregnancy.
A pregnant client's last normal menstrual period was on August 10. Using Nagele rule, the nurse
calculates that her estimated due date (EDD) will be which of the following?
a. June 23
b. July 10
c. July 30
d. May 17 correct answers D. May 17
Using Nagele rule, 3 months are subtracted and 7 days are added, plus 1 year from the date of the
last menstrual period
Which of the following is not true about breast-feeding?
a. Breast-fed infants experience more obesity and allergies
b. Breast milk is perfectly suited to the infant's nutritional needs
c. Breast milk contains maternal antibodies to stimulate infant's immunity
d. Breast-feeding enhances maternal bonding and attachment correct answers A. Breast-fed
infants experience more obesity and allergies
