Maternal Newborn Health Promotion and Maintenance Quiz
1.Answer: C. The newborn should not be immersed in water until the circumci- sion
has healed and the umbilical cord has detached. The circumcision should heal within
two weeks.: 1. A nurse provided discharge teaching to new parents on how to care for
their newborn following circumcision. Which of the following statements by the parents
indicates the need for further clarification?
Select one:
a. "The circumcision will heal completely within a couple of weeks."
b."I should not remove the yellow exudate on the end of the penis."
c. "I can give him a tub bath in two days."
d."I will clean his penis with each diaper change."
2.Answer: D. To avoid any semen spillage onto the vulva or the vaginal area, the
condom must be removed the same time as the penis. To do that the condom rim
should be held in place while the penis is withdrawn from the vagina.: 2. A nurse is
discussing the use of condoms with a female client. Which of the following statements by
client represents a need for further teaching?
Select one:
a. "My partner should leave an empty space at the tip."
b."I can use spermicidal gels or creams to increase effectiveness."
c. "My partner will put the condom on while his penis is erect."
d."I will remove the condom 30 minutes after intercourse."
3.Answer: A. Vaginal discharge of blood or fluid may indicate cervical dila- tion,
and potentially rupture of membranes. False labor is characterized by painless,
irregular, and intermittent contractions that decrease in frequency, duration, and
intensity with walking or position changes. Contractions are felt in the lower back or
above the umbilicus and often stop with comfort measures (like oral hydration).
There is usually no vaginal discharge with false labor.: 3. A client reports awaking
from sleep by contractions that are occurring every five minutes and lasting 30-40 seconds.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess for true labor versus false
labor?
Select one:
a. "Have you noticed any bloody show or fluid coming from your vagina?"
b."Have you felt fetal movement over the last 24 hours?"
c. "What happens to your contractions when you move about?"
d."When did your contractions begin?"
, Maternal Newborn Health Promotion and Maintenance Quiz
4.Answer: B. This is the primary purpose of a NST. The test monitors the response
of the FHR to fetal movement. This allows the nurse to assess the FHR in relationship
to the fetal movement: 4. The client who is scheduled for a nonstress test (NST) asks the
nurse to explain the purpose of the test. Which of the following is the correct response?
Select one:
a.The purpose of the NST is to determine fetal breathing.
b.The purpose of the NST is to assess the fetal CNS.
c.The purpose of the NST is to determine fetal lie.
d.The purpose of the NST helps to determine gestational age.
5.Answer: C. The taking-in phase begins immediately following birth and lasts a few
hours to a couple of days. It is characterized by the mother being excited and
talkative, reliving her birthing experience, and focusing on her own needs and the
overall health of her newborn.: 5. A client in the early postpartum period is talkative and
enjoys recounting the details of her labor and birth. The nurse recognizes that the
behaviors must likely indicate which of the following?
Select one:
a.The taking-hold phase of maternal psychosocial adaptation.
b.Postpartum role transition.
c.The taking-in phase of maternal postpartum adjustment.
d.Positive mother-infant bonding.
6.Answer: C. The supine position is appropriate for abdominal surgery (ce- sarean
birth), and a wedge under one hip laterally tilts the client and reduces uterine weight
on the vena cava and descending aorta. This helps maintain optimal perfusion of
oxygenated blood to the fetus during the procedure.: 6. A nurse is positioning a client
on the operating room table in preparation for a cesarean birth. Which of the following is
the correct position?
Select one:
a. Modified Trendelenburg position with a foam wedge under the legs.
b.Lithotomy position with a foam wedge behind the shoulders.
c. Supine position with foam wedge positioned under one hip.
d.Left lateral position with a foam wedge between the legs.
7.Answer: B. Thermal regulation issues are noted with this condition, such as
hypothermia or hyperthermia.: 7. A nurse is caring for a neonate who exhibits
abstinence syndrome and demonstrates clinical manifestations of the condition.
1.Answer: C. The newborn should not be immersed in water until the circumci- sion
has healed and the umbilical cord has detached. The circumcision should heal within
two weeks.: 1. A nurse provided discharge teaching to new parents on how to care for
their newborn following circumcision. Which of the following statements by the parents
indicates the need for further clarification?
Select one:
a. "The circumcision will heal completely within a couple of weeks."
b."I should not remove the yellow exudate on the end of the penis."
c. "I can give him a tub bath in two days."
d."I will clean his penis with each diaper change."
2.Answer: D. To avoid any semen spillage onto the vulva or the vaginal area, the
condom must be removed the same time as the penis. To do that the condom rim
should be held in place while the penis is withdrawn from the vagina.: 2. A nurse is
discussing the use of condoms with a female client. Which of the following statements by
client represents a need for further teaching?
Select one:
a. "My partner should leave an empty space at the tip."
b."I can use spermicidal gels or creams to increase effectiveness."
c. "My partner will put the condom on while his penis is erect."
d."I will remove the condom 30 minutes after intercourse."
3.Answer: A. Vaginal discharge of blood or fluid may indicate cervical dila- tion,
and potentially rupture of membranes. False labor is characterized by painless,
irregular, and intermittent contractions that decrease in frequency, duration, and
intensity with walking or position changes. Contractions are felt in the lower back or
above the umbilicus and often stop with comfort measures (like oral hydration).
There is usually no vaginal discharge with false labor.: 3. A client reports awaking
from sleep by contractions that are occurring every five minutes and lasting 30-40 seconds.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess for true labor versus false
labor?
Select one:
a. "Have you noticed any bloody show or fluid coming from your vagina?"
b."Have you felt fetal movement over the last 24 hours?"
c. "What happens to your contractions when you move about?"
d."When did your contractions begin?"
, Maternal Newborn Health Promotion and Maintenance Quiz
4.Answer: B. This is the primary purpose of a NST. The test monitors the response
of the FHR to fetal movement. This allows the nurse to assess the FHR in relationship
to the fetal movement: 4. The client who is scheduled for a nonstress test (NST) asks the
nurse to explain the purpose of the test. Which of the following is the correct response?
Select one:
a.The purpose of the NST is to determine fetal breathing.
b.The purpose of the NST is to assess the fetal CNS.
c.The purpose of the NST is to determine fetal lie.
d.The purpose of the NST helps to determine gestational age.
5.Answer: C. The taking-in phase begins immediately following birth and lasts a few
hours to a couple of days. It is characterized by the mother being excited and
talkative, reliving her birthing experience, and focusing on her own needs and the
overall health of her newborn.: 5. A client in the early postpartum period is talkative and
enjoys recounting the details of her labor and birth. The nurse recognizes that the
behaviors must likely indicate which of the following?
Select one:
a.The taking-hold phase of maternal psychosocial adaptation.
b.Postpartum role transition.
c.The taking-in phase of maternal postpartum adjustment.
d.Positive mother-infant bonding.
6.Answer: C. The supine position is appropriate for abdominal surgery (ce- sarean
birth), and a wedge under one hip laterally tilts the client and reduces uterine weight
on the vena cava and descending aorta. This helps maintain optimal perfusion of
oxygenated blood to the fetus during the procedure.: 6. A nurse is positioning a client
on the operating room table in preparation for a cesarean birth. Which of the following is
the correct position?
Select one:
a. Modified Trendelenburg position with a foam wedge under the legs.
b.Lithotomy position with a foam wedge behind the shoulders.
c. Supine position with foam wedge positioned under one hip.
d.Left lateral position with a foam wedge between the legs.
7.Answer: B. Thermal regulation issues are noted with this condition, such as
hypothermia or hyperthermia.: 7. A nurse is caring for a neonate who exhibits
abstinence syndrome and demonstrates clinical manifestations of the condition.
