PREBOARDS NP2 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Situation: The goals of perinatal education are to help parents become knowledgeable
consumers take active role in maintaining health during pregnancy. Anna a 25 year old Gravida 3
Para 2 seeks prenatal consultation.
1. Nurse Yolly discusses Teratogens with a client during pre-conceptual counseling. The client
demonstrates understanding by stating:
A. "I should stop taking all my medications while I am pregnant."
B. "The fetus is at greatest risk for developing anomalies during the first 16 weeks of
pregnancy."
C. "After 12 weeks, the placenta protects the fetus from teratogens."
D. "Exposure to teratogens poses the greatest risk during the first eight weeks." - ANS D.
"Exposure to teratogens poses the greatest risk during the first eight weeks."
2. Anna had her menstruation last April 12, 2014. She has a 27-day cycle. Given the scenario,
the expected date of next ovulation is:
A. April 25, 2014
B. April 26, 2014
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,C. May 25, 2014
D. May 26, 2014 - ANS A. April 25, 2014
3. Following an ultrasound at 6 weeks gestation, the client comments, "The embryo doesn't look
human." She asks, "When will it begin to look like a baby?" The nurse's best response is:
A. "In one more week the embryo will take on a human appearance."
B. "The embryo looks like a baby already. Let me show you again."
C. "The embryo becomes a fetus and looks human after 8 weeks gestation."
D. "You are right, the embryo doesn't look human. Is this important to you?" - ANS C. "The
embryo becomes a fetus and looks human after 8 weeks gestation."
4. Carla another patient in the clinic just found out that she is pregnant. She asks when would
be her delivery date. What is the expected date of confinement (EDC) of a pregnant woman
whose menstruation was from April 10 to April 13?
A. January 17
B. January 20
C. July 17
D. July 20 - ANS A. January 17
5. The nurse noted the Fundic height of Anna is at the level of the umbilicus. In documenting
the data using Bartholomew's rule, the most probable age of gestation (AOG) in week is :
A. 12 weeks
B. 16 weeks
C. 20 weeks
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,D. 32 weeks - ANS C. 20 weeks
Situation: A pregnant woman is monitored continuously for a range of signs and symptoms that
indicate potential complication. Nurse Carol attends to different discomforts and problems of
pregnant women.
6. Carol an O.P.D nurse admitted Mrs. Felia to the antepartum unit with a diagnosis of severe
Hyperemesis Gravidarum. When the nurse reviews the laboratory tests, she would expect which
of these findings?
A. Increased hematocrit
B. Decreased blood urea nitrogen
C. Increased potassium
D. Low urine specific gravity - ANS A. Increased hematocrit
7. Nurse Carol suspects presence of sexually transmitted infection to Mrs. Felia specifically
Syphilis to a pregnant client. Which of the following tests will be recommended to the client to
confirm diagnosis?
A. Complete blood count
B. Urinalysis
C. Benedict's test
D. VDRL - ANS D. VDRL
8. Mrs. Ibrado a 26 year old Primigravida is being prepared for a nonstress test. This is an
assessment test based on what phenomenon?
A. Braxton-Hicks contractions cause fetal heart rate alterations.
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, B. Fetal heart rate slows in response to a uterine contraction.
C. Fetal movement causes an increase in maternal heart rate.
D. Fetal heart sounds increase in connection with fetal movement. - ANS D. Fetal heart
sounds increase in connection with fetal movement.
9. After a non-stress test is completed, Nurse Ibrado observes on a monitor of the fetal strip
results that the fetal heart rate accelerated 15 BPM with each fetal movement. The acceleration
lasted for 20 seconds and occurred 3 times during the 20 minute test. The Nurse is correct in
interpreting the test as a:
A. Reactive test
B. Non- reactive test
C. Positive test
D. Negative test - ANS A. Reactive test
10. Another client is also scheduled for Amniocentesis. Nurse Carol explains to the client that
one of the risks of amniocentesis is:
A. Rupture of membranes
B. Premature labor
C. Fetal death
D. Malformation - ANS B. Premature labor
Situation: The client in active labor is admitted in the labor room.
11. The nurse is assessing the fetal heart monitor strip of a client having a contraction stress
test. Which of the following, if noted by the nurse, would indicate a negative test?
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Situation: The goals of perinatal education are to help parents become knowledgeable
consumers take active role in maintaining health during pregnancy. Anna a 25 year old Gravida 3
Para 2 seeks prenatal consultation.
1. Nurse Yolly discusses Teratogens with a client during pre-conceptual counseling. The client
demonstrates understanding by stating:
A. "I should stop taking all my medications while I am pregnant."
B. "The fetus is at greatest risk for developing anomalies during the first 16 weeks of
pregnancy."
C. "After 12 weeks, the placenta protects the fetus from teratogens."
D. "Exposure to teratogens poses the greatest risk during the first eight weeks." - ANS D.
"Exposure to teratogens poses the greatest risk during the first eight weeks."
2. Anna had her menstruation last April 12, 2014. She has a 27-day cycle. Given the scenario,
the expected date of next ovulation is:
A. April 25, 2014
B. April 26, 2014
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,C. May 25, 2014
D. May 26, 2014 - ANS A. April 25, 2014
3. Following an ultrasound at 6 weeks gestation, the client comments, "The embryo doesn't look
human." She asks, "When will it begin to look like a baby?" The nurse's best response is:
A. "In one more week the embryo will take on a human appearance."
B. "The embryo looks like a baby already. Let me show you again."
C. "The embryo becomes a fetus and looks human after 8 weeks gestation."
D. "You are right, the embryo doesn't look human. Is this important to you?" - ANS C. "The
embryo becomes a fetus and looks human after 8 weeks gestation."
4. Carla another patient in the clinic just found out that she is pregnant. She asks when would
be her delivery date. What is the expected date of confinement (EDC) of a pregnant woman
whose menstruation was from April 10 to April 13?
A. January 17
B. January 20
C. July 17
D. July 20 - ANS A. January 17
5. The nurse noted the Fundic height of Anna is at the level of the umbilicus. In documenting
the data using Bartholomew's rule, the most probable age of gestation (AOG) in week is :
A. 12 weeks
B. 16 weeks
C. 20 weeks
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,D. 32 weeks - ANS C. 20 weeks
Situation: A pregnant woman is monitored continuously for a range of signs and symptoms that
indicate potential complication. Nurse Carol attends to different discomforts and problems of
pregnant women.
6. Carol an O.P.D nurse admitted Mrs. Felia to the antepartum unit with a diagnosis of severe
Hyperemesis Gravidarum. When the nurse reviews the laboratory tests, she would expect which
of these findings?
A. Increased hematocrit
B. Decreased blood urea nitrogen
C. Increased potassium
D. Low urine specific gravity - ANS A. Increased hematocrit
7. Nurse Carol suspects presence of sexually transmitted infection to Mrs. Felia specifically
Syphilis to a pregnant client. Which of the following tests will be recommended to the client to
confirm diagnosis?
A. Complete blood count
B. Urinalysis
C. Benedict's test
D. VDRL - ANS D. VDRL
8. Mrs. Ibrado a 26 year old Primigravida is being prepared for a nonstress test. This is an
assessment test based on what phenomenon?
A. Braxton-Hicks contractions cause fetal heart rate alterations.
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, B. Fetal heart rate slows in response to a uterine contraction.
C. Fetal movement causes an increase in maternal heart rate.
D. Fetal heart sounds increase in connection with fetal movement. - ANS D. Fetal heart
sounds increase in connection with fetal movement.
9. After a non-stress test is completed, Nurse Ibrado observes on a monitor of the fetal strip
results that the fetal heart rate accelerated 15 BPM with each fetal movement. The acceleration
lasted for 20 seconds and occurred 3 times during the 20 minute test. The Nurse is correct in
interpreting the test as a:
A. Reactive test
B. Non- reactive test
C. Positive test
D. Negative test - ANS A. Reactive test
10. Another client is also scheduled for Amniocentesis. Nurse Carol explains to the client that
one of the risks of amniocentesis is:
A. Rupture of membranes
B. Premature labor
C. Fetal death
D. Malformation - ANS B. Premature labor
Situation: The client in active labor is admitted in the labor room.
11. The nurse is assessing the fetal heart monitor strip of a client having a contraction stress
test. Which of the following, if noted by the nurse, would indicate a negative test?
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