NUR 2513 MATERNAL CHILD NURSING EXAM
2 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ A prenatal nurse is caring for a woman who desires an unmedicated
birth. Which of the following options for non-phamacologic methods
of pain control in labor.
A. Epidural
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
E. Prudendal block
F. Breathing patterns. Answer: B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
F. Breathing patterns
◉ What is the most effective way for a nurse to assess a woman's
usual food intake during her pregnancy?
A. Ask the client to describe a healthy diet
B. Ask client to describe her total intake for a week
C. Assess clients skin for hydration and color
,D. Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours. Answer: D.
Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours
◉ The nurse is reviewing the results of an abnormal pap smear with a
27-year old female. When explaining to the client the risk for and
causes of cervical cancer, which of the following statements should be
included in her teaching?
A. Approximately 70% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV.
B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
C. You have a bacterial infection that will require 14 days of
antibiotics
D. Cervical cancer is cause by HPV, we can treat the infection with a
course of antiviral medications. Answer: B. Approx. 70% of cervical
cancers result from HPV
◉ The nurse is teaching a client on the use of a diaphragm for
contraception. Which of the following client statement indiciates the
client needs for further teaching.
A. I need to use my finger to remove the diaphragm
B. I should remove the diaphragm 6 hours after intercourse
C. I should stop using a diaphragm if i get an infection of my cervix
D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight changes by
30lb. Answer: D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight
changes by 30lb
, ◉ A nurse is caring for the following clients on the obstetrical unit.
The nurse recognizes it is safe to administer tocolytic therapy to
which of the following clients?
A. Client that is experiencing fetal death at 34 weeks gestation
B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks gestation
C. A client who is experiencing Braxton-hicks contractions at 37
weeks gestation
D. A client who has a post-term pregnancy at 41 weeks gesttation.
Answer: B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks
gestation
◉ Tbe nurse in labor and delivery is reviewing frequently used
medications in the OB setting. Which of the following medications
would be used for tocolysis?
A. Methylergometrine
B. Terbutaline
C. Betamethasone
D. Oxytocin. Answer: B. Terbutaline
◉ The nurse is reviewing the health record of a pregnant client. Her
Hx includes deliveries of live babies at 39 weeks, 40 weeks and 35
weeks, a spontaneous abortion at 17 weeks. According to the GTPAL
system, which of the following described the patient.
A. 4-2-1-1-3
B. 4-1-2-1-3
C. 5-2-1-1-3
2 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ A prenatal nurse is caring for a woman who desires an unmedicated
birth. Which of the following options for non-phamacologic methods
of pain control in labor.
A. Epidural
B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
E. Prudendal block
F. Breathing patterns. Answer: B. Hydrotherapy
C. Massage
D. Birthball
F. Breathing patterns
◉ What is the most effective way for a nurse to assess a woman's
usual food intake during her pregnancy?
A. Ask the client to describe a healthy diet
B. Ask client to describe her total intake for a week
C. Assess clients skin for hydration and color
,D. Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours. Answer: D.
Ask her to describe her intake for the last 24 hours
◉ The nurse is reviewing the results of an abnormal pap smear with a
27-year old female. When explaining to the client the risk for and
causes of cervical cancer, which of the following statements should be
included in her teaching?
A. Approximately 70% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV.
B. Approx. 70% of cervical cancers result from HPV
C. You have a bacterial infection that will require 14 days of
antibiotics
D. Cervical cancer is cause by HPV, we can treat the infection with a
course of antiviral medications. Answer: B. Approx. 70% of cervical
cancers result from HPV
◉ The nurse is teaching a client on the use of a diaphragm for
contraception. Which of the following client statement indiciates the
client needs for further teaching.
A. I need to use my finger to remove the diaphragm
B. I should remove the diaphragm 6 hours after intercourse
C. I should stop using a diaphragm if i get an infection of my cervix
D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight changes by
30lb. Answer: D. I need to have the diaphragm checked if my weight
changes by 30lb
, ◉ A nurse is caring for the following clients on the obstetrical unit.
The nurse recognizes it is safe to administer tocolytic therapy to
which of the following clients?
A. Client that is experiencing fetal death at 34 weeks gestation
B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks gestation
C. A client who is experiencing Braxton-hicks contractions at 37
weeks gestation
D. A client who has a post-term pregnancy at 41 weeks gesttation.
Answer: B. Client who is experiencing preterm labor at 29 weeks
gestation
◉ Tbe nurse in labor and delivery is reviewing frequently used
medications in the OB setting. Which of the following medications
would be used for tocolysis?
A. Methylergometrine
B. Terbutaline
C. Betamethasone
D. Oxytocin. Answer: B. Terbutaline
◉ The nurse is reviewing the health record of a pregnant client. Her
Hx includes deliveries of live babies at 39 weeks, 40 weeks and 35
weeks, a spontaneous abortion at 17 weeks. According to the GTPAL
system, which of the following described the patient.
A. 4-2-1-1-3
B. 4-1-2-1-3
C. 5-2-1-1-3
