OB Exam questions and answers
version 2 2024
The is assisting a patient who just delivered a healthy baby boy weighing 7 pounds.
Upon cord traction of placenta, she notices a sudden gushing of a large amount of
blood and the fundus is no longer palpable in the abdomen. What are useful nursing
interventions if uterine inversion is suspected?
1. Administering oxytocic
2. Assess vital signs
3. Discontinue uterotonic drugs
4. Do not attempt to remove the placenta
5. Establish IV access and fluids - ANSWERS2. Assess vital signs
3. Discontinue uterotonic drugs
4. Do not attempt to remove the placenta
5. Establish IV access and fluids
Rationale: Never attempt to remove the placenta if it is still attached, because this will
only create a larger surface area for bleeding. When an inversion occurs a large amount
of blood suddenly gushes from the vagina. The fundus is not palpable in the abdomen.
If the loss of blood continues unchecked, the woman will immediately show signs of
blood loss. Uterine inversion may occur after the birth if traction is applied to the
umbilical cord too soon or if the pressure is applied to the uterine fundus when the
uterus is not contracted. Administering an oxytocic drug only compounds the inversion.
Uterotonic drugs should be discontinued to allow uterine relaxation for replacement. IV
fluids should be commenced to support blood pressure.
A nurse is reviewing her assignments. Which patient should she assess first?
1. A 12-hour infant who is small for gestational age.
2. Four hour infant with a cardiac defect.
3. 9 hour old infant who has not voided
4. 3 day old infant waiting for discharge - ANSWERS2. Four hour infant with a cardiac
defect
Rationale: The infant with a cardiac defect is at the most risk for complications and
should be assessed first.
At 32 weeks' gestation a 15-year-old primigravid client who is 5'2", has gained 20 lbs,
with a 1 lb weight gain in the last 2 weeks. Urinalysis reveals negative glucose and a
trace of protein. The nurse should advise the client that which of the following factors
increases her risk for preeclampsia?
1. Total weight gain
2. Short stature
3. Adolescent age group
4. Proteinuria - ANSWERS3. Adolescent age group
Rationale: Client's with increased risk for preeclampsia include primigravid clients
younger than 20 years or older than 40 years, clients with 5 or more pregnancies,
, women of color, women with multifetal pregnancies, women with diabetes or heart
issues. A total weight gain of 20 lbs in the at 32 weeks gestation with a 1 lb weight gain
in the last 2 weeks is within normal limits. Trace amounts of protein in the urine is
common during pregnancy but amounts of +1 or more may be pregnancy induced
hypertension.
A patient has meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Fetal scalp sampling indicates a blood
pH of 7.12 and fetal bradycardia is present. Based on these findings, the nurse should
take which action?
1. Administer amnioinfusion.
2. Prepare for cesarean section.
3. Reposition the patient.
4. Start IV as prescribed. - ANSWERS2. Prepare for cesarean section.
Rationale: Infants with meconium-stained amniotic fluid may have respiratory difficulties
and bradycardia at birth. Based on this assessment, fetal metabolic acidosis is present.
These findings pose a great threat to the newborn's well-being. A cesarean section is
required. Amnioinfusion is an infusion of sterile isotonic solution into the uterine cavity
during labor to reduce umbilical cord compression. This is also done to dilute meconium
in the amniotic fluid, reducing the risk that the infant will aspirate thick meconium at
birth. The procedure is not sufficient in this scenario neither is the IV.
What is premature rupture of membranes? - ANSWERSPremature rupture of the
membranes is spontaneous rupture of the amniotic membrane before the onset of labor.
When the rupture of membranes is before term infection becomes a risk.
What hormones are secreted by the corpus luteum? - ANSWERSThe corpus luteum
secretes estrogen and progesterone during the remaining 14 days of the cycle.
What is the normal intrauterine fetal attitude? - ANSWERSIt is the relationship of the
fetal body parts to one another. The normal intrauterine attitude is flexion, in which the
fetal back is rounded, the head is forward on the chest, and the arms and legs are
folded in against the body.
Absence of menses for 6 months or more in a client with prior normal menses is known
as? - ANSWERSSecondary amenorrhea
What is the postpartum period? - ANSWERSThe postpartum period starts immediately
after delivery and is usually completed by week 6 after delivery.
What is the rooting reflex? - ANSWERSTouching the newborn's lip, cheek, or corner of
the mouth with a nipple causes the newborn to turn the head toward the nipple and
open mouth. The newborn takes hold of the nipple and sucks. The rooting reflex usually
disappears 3 to 4 months.
What are the interventions for the contraction stress test? - ANSWERSThe external
fetal monitor is applied to the client and a 20-minute baseline strip is recorded. The
version 2 2024
The is assisting a patient who just delivered a healthy baby boy weighing 7 pounds.
Upon cord traction of placenta, she notices a sudden gushing of a large amount of
blood and the fundus is no longer palpable in the abdomen. What are useful nursing
interventions if uterine inversion is suspected?
1. Administering oxytocic
2. Assess vital signs
3. Discontinue uterotonic drugs
4. Do not attempt to remove the placenta
5. Establish IV access and fluids - ANSWERS2. Assess vital signs
3. Discontinue uterotonic drugs
4. Do not attempt to remove the placenta
5. Establish IV access and fluids
Rationale: Never attempt to remove the placenta if it is still attached, because this will
only create a larger surface area for bleeding. When an inversion occurs a large amount
of blood suddenly gushes from the vagina. The fundus is not palpable in the abdomen.
If the loss of blood continues unchecked, the woman will immediately show signs of
blood loss. Uterine inversion may occur after the birth if traction is applied to the
umbilical cord too soon or if the pressure is applied to the uterine fundus when the
uterus is not contracted. Administering an oxytocic drug only compounds the inversion.
Uterotonic drugs should be discontinued to allow uterine relaxation for replacement. IV
fluids should be commenced to support blood pressure.
A nurse is reviewing her assignments. Which patient should she assess first?
1. A 12-hour infant who is small for gestational age.
2. Four hour infant with a cardiac defect.
3. 9 hour old infant who has not voided
4. 3 day old infant waiting for discharge - ANSWERS2. Four hour infant with a cardiac
defect
Rationale: The infant with a cardiac defect is at the most risk for complications and
should be assessed first.
At 32 weeks' gestation a 15-year-old primigravid client who is 5'2", has gained 20 lbs,
with a 1 lb weight gain in the last 2 weeks. Urinalysis reveals negative glucose and a
trace of protein. The nurse should advise the client that which of the following factors
increases her risk for preeclampsia?
1. Total weight gain
2. Short stature
3. Adolescent age group
4. Proteinuria - ANSWERS3. Adolescent age group
Rationale: Client's with increased risk for preeclampsia include primigravid clients
younger than 20 years or older than 40 years, clients with 5 or more pregnancies,
, women of color, women with multifetal pregnancies, women with diabetes or heart
issues. A total weight gain of 20 lbs in the at 32 weeks gestation with a 1 lb weight gain
in the last 2 weeks is within normal limits. Trace amounts of protein in the urine is
common during pregnancy but amounts of +1 or more may be pregnancy induced
hypertension.
A patient has meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Fetal scalp sampling indicates a blood
pH of 7.12 and fetal bradycardia is present. Based on these findings, the nurse should
take which action?
1. Administer amnioinfusion.
2. Prepare for cesarean section.
3. Reposition the patient.
4. Start IV as prescribed. - ANSWERS2. Prepare for cesarean section.
Rationale: Infants with meconium-stained amniotic fluid may have respiratory difficulties
and bradycardia at birth. Based on this assessment, fetal metabolic acidosis is present.
These findings pose a great threat to the newborn's well-being. A cesarean section is
required. Amnioinfusion is an infusion of sterile isotonic solution into the uterine cavity
during labor to reduce umbilical cord compression. This is also done to dilute meconium
in the amniotic fluid, reducing the risk that the infant will aspirate thick meconium at
birth. The procedure is not sufficient in this scenario neither is the IV.
What is premature rupture of membranes? - ANSWERSPremature rupture of the
membranes is spontaneous rupture of the amniotic membrane before the onset of labor.
When the rupture of membranes is before term infection becomes a risk.
What hormones are secreted by the corpus luteum? - ANSWERSThe corpus luteum
secretes estrogen and progesterone during the remaining 14 days of the cycle.
What is the normal intrauterine fetal attitude? - ANSWERSIt is the relationship of the
fetal body parts to one another. The normal intrauterine attitude is flexion, in which the
fetal back is rounded, the head is forward on the chest, and the arms and legs are
folded in against the body.
Absence of menses for 6 months or more in a client with prior normal menses is known
as? - ANSWERSSecondary amenorrhea
What is the postpartum period? - ANSWERSThe postpartum period starts immediately
after delivery and is usually completed by week 6 after delivery.
What is the rooting reflex? - ANSWERSTouching the newborn's lip, cheek, or corner of
the mouth with a nipple causes the newborn to turn the head toward the nipple and
open mouth. The newborn takes hold of the nipple and sucks. The rooting reflex usually
disappears 3 to 4 months.
What are the interventions for the contraction stress test? - ANSWERSThe external
fetal monitor is applied to the client and a 20-minute baseline strip is recorded. The
