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Maternal Child Care Nursing 2026/2027
Exam Question and Correct Answers
... 1. For what reason would breastfeeding be contraindicated?
a. Hepatitis B
b. Everted nipples
c. History of breast cancer 3 years ago
d. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive
ANS: D
REF: 246
... 2. A woman is 3 months pregnant. At her prenatal visit she tells the
nurse that she doesn't know what is happening; one minute she's happy
that she is pregnant, and the next minute she cries for no reason. Which
response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Don't worry about it; you'll feel better in a month or so."
b. "Have you talked to your husband about how you feel?"
c. "Perhaps you really don't want to be pregnant."
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d. "Hormonal changes during pregnancy commonly result in mood
swings."
ANS: D
REF: 230
... 3. The nurse should be aware that the partner's main role in
pregnancy is to:
a. Provide financial support.
b. Protect the pregnant woman from "old wives' tales."
c. Support and nurture the pregnant woman.
d. Make sure the pregnant woman keeps prenatal appointments.
ANS: C
REF: 233
... 4. During the first trimester a woman can expect which of the
following changes in her sexual desire?
a. An increase, because of enlarging breasts
b. A decrease, because of nausea and fatigue
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c. No change
d. An increase, because of increased levels of female hormones
ANS: B
REF: 257
... 5. Which behavior indicates that a woman is "seeking safe passage"
for herself and her infant?
a. She keeps all prenatal appointments. c. She drives her car slowly.
b. She "eats for two." d. She wears only low-heeled shoes.
ANS: A
REF: 235
... 6. A 3-year-old girl's mother is 6 months pregnant. What concern is
this child likely to verbalize?
a. How the baby will "get out" c. Whether her mother
will die
b. What the baby will eat d. What color eyes the baby has
ANS: B
Maternal Child Care Nursing 2026/2027
Exam Question and Correct Answers
... 1. For what reason would breastfeeding be contraindicated?
a. Hepatitis B
b. Everted nipples
c. History of breast cancer 3 years ago
d. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive
ANS: D
REF: 246
... 2. A woman is 3 months pregnant. At her prenatal visit she tells the
nurse that she doesn't know what is happening; one minute she's happy
that she is pregnant, and the next minute she cries for no reason. Which
response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Don't worry about it; you'll feel better in a month or so."
b. "Have you talked to your husband about how you feel?"
c. "Perhaps you really don't want to be pregnant."
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d. "Hormonal changes during pregnancy commonly result in mood
swings."
ANS: D
REF: 230
... 3. The nurse should be aware that the partner's main role in
pregnancy is to:
a. Provide financial support.
b. Protect the pregnant woman from "old wives' tales."
c. Support and nurture the pregnant woman.
d. Make sure the pregnant woman keeps prenatal appointments.
ANS: C
REF: 233
... 4. During the first trimester a woman can expect which of the
following changes in her sexual desire?
a. An increase, because of enlarging breasts
b. A decrease, because of nausea and fatigue
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c. No change
d. An increase, because of increased levels of female hormones
ANS: B
REF: 257
... 5. Which behavior indicates that a woman is "seeking safe passage"
for herself and her infant?
a. She keeps all prenatal appointments. c. She drives her car slowly.
b. She "eats for two." d. She wears only low-heeled shoes.
ANS: A
REF: 235
... 6. A 3-year-old girl's mother is 6 months pregnant. What concern is
this child likely to verbalize?
a. How the baby will "get out" c. Whether her mother
will die
b. What the baby will eat d. What color eyes the baby has
ANS: B
