NUR 353 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS 2026/2027 | NUR 353 EXAM 1
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & STUDY GUIDE
The instructor asks a nursing student to list the characteristics of the amniotic fluid. The student
responds correctly by listing which as characteristics of amniotic fluid? Select all that apply.
A. Allows for fetal movement
B. Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus
C. Maintains the body temperature of the fetus
D. Can be used to measure fetal kidney function
E. Prevents large particles such as bacteria from passing to the fetus
F. Provides an exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and the fetus -
Correct answer ✔✔ A. Allows for fetal movement
B. Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus
C. Maintains the body temperature of the fetus
D. Can be used to measure fetal kidney function
Which explanation should the nurse provide to the prenatal client about the purpose of the
placenta? Select one answer.
A. It cushions and protects the baby.
B. It maintains the temperature of the baby.
C. It is the way the baby gets food and oxygen.
D. It prevents all antibodies and viruses from passing to the baby. - Correct answer ✔✔ C. It is
the way the baby gets food and oxygen.
Today, in every state, sexually active teenagers can get contraceptives to protect themselves
against unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases - even if they can't talk about
sex with their parents.
A. True
,B. False - Correct answer ✔✔ A. True
If your patient's LMP is Nov 5, 2023, when is her EDD? - Correct answer ✔✔ August 12, 2024
If your patient's LMP is Jan 30, 2023 , and she conceives a baby on Feb. 14, what will her EDC
be? - Correct answer ✔✔ November 6, 2023
A woman who is admitted to the labor suite has herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) with active
lesions in the perineal area. Which action would the nurse's plan of care include?
A. Withholding oral fluid intake
B. Discussing the need for formula feeding
C. Obtaining permission for a paracervical block
D. Applying moist compresses to the perineal area - Correct answer ✔✔ A. Withholding oral
fluid intake
What general information is important to include when teaching pregnant women about
nutrition in pregnancy? All that apply.
A. 15-20lb weight gain is recommended
B. Herbal medicine is safe to take in pregnancy
C. Encourage folic acid supplement
D. Take iron supplements if prescribed by provider
E. Maintain current protein intake - Correct answer ✔✔ C. Encourage folic acid supplement
D. Take iron supplements if prescribed by provider
Which factor enables an infant to initiate respiration immediately postpartum?
A. Fetal respiratory movements increase during labor.
B. Fetal lung fluid is cleared from the air passage.
, C. Arterial carbon dioxide pressure is decreased.
D. Arterial pH and bicarbonate levels are increased. - Correct answer ✔✔ B. Fetal lung fluid is
cleared from the air passage.
Which action would the nurse take to enhance parent and immediate family bonding with a
new infant during the first few hours after delivery? Select all that apply.
A. Assisting the mother with breastfeeding
B. Allowing for visitors when the parents are ready
C. Encouraging siblings to visit with the new baby
D. Observing for signs of early parent-infant attachment
E. Performing assessments with as little disruption as possible - Correct answer ✔✔ A. Assisting
the mother with breastfeeding
B. Allowing for visitors when the parents are ready
C. Encouraging siblings to visit with the new baby
D. Observing for signs of early parent-infant attachment
E. Performing assessments with as little disruption as possible
Which rationale describes the purpose of performing the first Leopold maneuver?
A. Identify fetal presentation
B. Determine location of the heart
C. Determine which side fetal back is facing
D. Understand engagement of presenting part - Correct answer ✔✔ A. Identify fetal
presentation
During which stage of labor would the nurse anticipate the mother to exhibit excitement and
often cry?
A. First
B. Second
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & STUDY GUIDE
The instructor asks a nursing student to list the characteristics of the amniotic fluid. The student
responds correctly by listing which as characteristics of amniotic fluid? Select all that apply.
A. Allows for fetal movement
B. Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus
C. Maintains the body temperature of the fetus
D. Can be used to measure fetal kidney function
E. Prevents large particles such as bacteria from passing to the fetus
F. Provides an exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and the fetus -
Correct answer ✔✔ A. Allows for fetal movement
B. Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus
C. Maintains the body temperature of the fetus
D. Can be used to measure fetal kidney function
Which explanation should the nurse provide to the prenatal client about the purpose of the
placenta? Select one answer.
A. It cushions and protects the baby.
B. It maintains the temperature of the baby.
C. It is the way the baby gets food and oxygen.
D. It prevents all antibodies and viruses from passing to the baby. - Correct answer ✔✔ C. It is
the way the baby gets food and oxygen.
Today, in every state, sexually active teenagers can get contraceptives to protect themselves
against unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases - even if they can't talk about
sex with their parents.
A. True
,B. False - Correct answer ✔✔ A. True
If your patient's LMP is Nov 5, 2023, when is her EDD? - Correct answer ✔✔ August 12, 2024
If your patient's LMP is Jan 30, 2023 , and she conceives a baby on Feb. 14, what will her EDC
be? - Correct answer ✔✔ November 6, 2023
A woman who is admitted to the labor suite has herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) with active
lesions in the perineal area. Which action would the nurse's plan of care include?
A. Withholding oral fluid intake
B. Discussing the need for formula feeding
C. Obtaining permission for a paracervical block
D. Applying moist compresses to the perineal area - Correct answer ✔✔ A. Withholding oral
fluid intake
What general information is important to include when teaching pregnant women about
nutrition in pregnancy? All that apply.
A. 15-20lb weight gain is recommended
B. Herbal medicine is safe to take in pregnancy
C. Encourage folic acid supplement
D. Take iron supplements if prescribed by provider
E. Maintain current protein intake - Correct answer ✔✔ C. Encourage folic acid supplement
D. Take iron supplements if prescribed by provider
Which factor enables an infant to initiate respiration immediately postpartum?
A. Fetal respiratory movements increase during labor.
B. Fetal lung fluid is cleared from the air passage.
, C. Arterial carbon dioxide pressure is decreased.
D. Arterial pH and bicarbonate levels are increased. - Correct answer ✔✔ B. Fetal lung fluid is
cleared from the air passage.
Which action would the nurse take to enhance parent and immediate family bonding with a
new infant during the first few hours after delivery? Select all that apply.
A. Assisting the mother with breastfeeding
B. Allowing for visitors when the parents are ready
C. Encouraging siblings to visit with the new baby
D. Observing for signs of early parent-infant attachment
E. Performing assessments with as little disruption as possible - Correct answer ✔✔ A. Assisting
the mother with breastfeeding
B. Allowing for visitors when the parents are ready
C. Encouraging siblings to visit with the new baby
D. Observing for signs of early parent-infant attachment
E. Performing assessments with as little disruption as possible
Which rationale describes the purpose of performing the first Leopold maneuver?
A. Identify fetal presentation
B. Determine location of the heart
C. Determine which side fetal back is facing
D. Understand engagement of presenting part - Correct answer ✔✔ A. Identify fetal
presentation
During which stage of labor would the nurse anticipate the mother to exhibit excitement and
often cry?
A. First
B. Second
