NR 327 – Maternal Child Nursing, year three 2024-
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1. What is the recommended weight gain for a woman with a
normal BMI during pregnancy?
A) 15 to 25 pounds
B) 25 to 35 pounds ✓
C) 35 to 45 pounds
D) 10 to 15 pounds
2. Which hormone primarily maintains the uterine lining during
early pregnancy?
A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone ✓
C) Oxytocin
D) Prolactin
3. What is the normal range for fetal heart rate during labor?
A) 60-90 beats per minute
B) 110-160 beats per minute ✓
C) 170-200 beats per minute
D) 90-110 beats per minute
4. What does the term "lightening" refer to in pregnancy?
A) The onset of labor contractions
B) The fetus descending into the pelvis ✓
C) Rupture of membranes
, D) Increase in fetal movement
5. What is a non-pharmacological method to help manage mild
labor pain?
A) Epidural
B) Breathing techniques and relaxation ✓
C) Narcotics
D) Oxytocin administration
6. Which sign indicates the onset of true labor?
A) Irregular contractions, relieved by walking
B) Regular contractions increasing in intensity and
frequency ✓
C) Pain that decreases with rest
D) Decreased fetal movement
7. What is the priority nursing intervention following the
rupture of membranes?
A) Assess fetal heart rate ✓
B) Administer oxytocin
C) Perform vaginal examination immediately
D) Prepare for cesarean section
8. What is the normal Apgar score range indicating a healthy
newborn?
A) 0 to 3
B) 4 to 6
C) 7 to 10 ✓
D) 10 to 12
, 9. Which of the following is a danger sign in the postpartum
period?
A) Lochia rubra lasting 2 days
B) Temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F) lasting more than
24 hours ✓
C) Mild breast engorgement
D) Perineal discomfort
10. When assessing a newborn, what is the priority
immediately after birth?
A) Measuring weight and length
B) Suctioning airway and providing warmth ✓
C) Bathing the newborn
D) Administering vitamin K
11. How often should a breastfeeding mother feed her
newborn to establish breastfeeding?
A) Every 6 hours
B) Every 2-3 hours ✓
C) Once a day
D) Every 4-5 hours
12. Which of the following increases the risk of preterm
labor?
A) Smoking ✓
B) Regular exercise
C) Adequate hydration
D) Routine prenatal care
2025 100 Practice Questions with Answers 100%
guaranteed pass already graded A
1. What is the recommended weight gain for a woman with a
normal BMI during pregnancy?
A) 15 to 25 pounds
B) 25 to 35 pounds ✓
C) 35 to 45 pounds
D) 10 to 15 pounds
2. Which hormone primarily maintains the uterine lining during
early pregnancy?
A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone ✓
C) Oxytocin
D) Prolactin
3. What is the normal range for fetal heart rate during labor?
A) 60-90 beats per minute
B) 110-160 beats per minute ✓
C) 170-200 beats per minute
D) 90-110 beats per minute
4. What does the term "lightening" refer to in pregnancy?
A) The onset of labor contractions
B) The fetus descending into the pelvis ✓
C) Rupture of membranes
, D) Increase in fetal movement
5. What is a non-pharmacological method to help manage mild
labor pain?
A) Epidural
B) Breathing techniques and relaxation ✓
C) Narcotics
D) Oxytocin administration
6. Which sign indicates the onset of true labor?
A) Irregular contractions, relieved by walking
B) Regular contractions increasing in intensity and
frequency ✓
C) Pain that decreases with rest
D) Decreased fetal movement
7. What is the priority nursing intervention following the
rupture of membranes?
A) Assess fetal heart rate ✓
B) Administer oxytocin
C) Perform vaginal examination immediately
D) Prepare for cesarean section
8. What is the normal Apgar score range indicating a healthy
newborn?
A) 0 to 3
B) 4 to 6
C) 7 to 10 ✓
D) 10 to 12
, 9. Which of the following is a danger sign in the postpartum
period?
A) Lochia rubra lasting 2 days
B) Temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F) lasting more than
24 hours ✓
C) Mild breast engorgement
D) Perineal discomfort
10. When assessing a newborn, what is the priority
immediately after birth?
A) Measuring weight and length
B) Suctioning airway and providing warmth ✓
C) Bathing the newborn
D) Administering vitamin K
11. How often should a breastfeeding mother feed her
newborn to establish breastfeeding?
A) Every 6 hours
B) Every 2-3 hours ✓
C) Once a day
D) Every 4-5 hours
12. Which of the following increases the risk of preterm
labor?
A) Smoking ✓
B) Regular exercise
C) Adequate hydration
D) Routine prenatal care
