MATERNAL HEALTH THEORY & APPLICATION TEST BANK
ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING
Updated Questions & Answers With Rationale
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The NUR 335 Final Examination is administered at Arizona College
of Nursing as the culminating assessment for the Maternal Health
Theory & Application course. This examination evaluates the
student's ability to apply nursing theory, clinical judgment,
and evidence-based practice to the care of women and families
throughout the childbearing continuum. The exam covers
antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care, with
emphasis on high-risk conditions, medication administration,
patient safety, and prioritization of care.
This examination tests the student's readiness to practice as
a safe, competent entry-level nurse in maternal-newborn
settings. Content aligns with NCLEX-RN test plan categories
including Safe and Effective Care Environment, Health
Promotion and Maintenance, and Physiological Integrity.
DOMAINS COVERED
1. Antepartum Care and Prenatal Assessment
2. Intrapartum Care and Labor Management
3. Postpartum Assessment and Complications
4. Newborn Assessment and Care
5. High-Risk Pregnancy Conditions
6. Medication Administration in Obstetrics
7. Fetal Monitoring and Interpretation
8. Patient Safety and Prioritization
9. Cultural Competence and Patient Education
10. Professional Standards and Evidence-Based Practice
,SECTION 1: ANTEPARTUM CARE AND PRENATAL ASSESSMENT
1. What does "G" stand for in GTPALM?
A) Number of living children
B) Number of pregnancies (including current)
C) Number of term births
D) Number of abortions
Answer: B
Rationale: In GTPALM, "G" represents gravida, the total number
of pregnancies, including the current pregnancy.
2. What does "T" stand for in GTPALM?
A) Total pregnancies
B) Term births
C) Time of delivery
D) Twins
,Answer: B
Rationale: "T" represents the number of term births (38 weeks
or greater).
3. What does "P" stand for in GTPALM?
A) Pregnancies
B) Preterm births
C) Postpartum
D) Preeclampsia
Answer: B
Rationale: "P" represents the number of preterm births (before
38 weeks gestation).
4. What does "A" stand for in GTPALM?
A) Abortions/miscarriages
B) Antepartum
C) Amniotic fluid
D) Apgar
, Answer: A
Rationale: "A" represents abortions or miscarriages, including
spontaneous and elective.
5. What does "L" stand for in GTPALM?
A) Labor
B) Lochia
C) Living children
D) Lactation
Answer: C
Rationale: "L" represents the number of living children.
6. How is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) acquired by a newborn?
A) Through breast milk
B) Through the birth canal
C) Through the placenta
D) Through contaminated formula