NSG 3332 Midterm Practice Exam
Maternal Infant Nursing Care QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025|2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Antepartum Care
1. (MCQ)
A pregnant patient at 10 weeks’ gestation reports morning sickness and vomiting.
Which recommendation is most appropriate?
A. Eat three large meals a day
B. Drink fluids with meals
C. Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day
D. Avoid eating before bed
Answer: C
Rationale: Small, frequent meals help prevent nausea by keeping the stomach
from becoming empty or overly full.
2. (True/False)
The hormone progesterone is primarily responsible for maintaining the pregnancy
and preventing uterine contractions in early gestation.
Answer: True
Rationale: Progesterone relaxes uterine muscles and maintains the endometrial
lining, preventing miscarriage.
,3. (MCQ)
Which finding indicates a probable sign of pregnancy?
A. Positive urine pregnancy test
B. Hegar’s sign
C. Fetal heartbeat detected by Doppler
D. Palpable fetal movement
Answer: B
Rationale: Probable signs include physical changes like Hegar’s sign, while fetal
heart tones and movement are positive signs.
4. (MCQ)
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client. Which complaint is most concerning and
requires immediate follow-up?
A. Constipation
B. Back pain
C. Severe headache with visual disturbances
D. Urinary frequency
Answer: C
Rationale: Severe headache and vision changes may indicate preeclampsia, a
potentially life-threatening condition.
5. (Matching)
Match the following prenatal vitamins to their functions:
Nutrient Function
A. Folic acid 1. Prevents neural tube defects
B. Iron 2. Supports increased red blood cell production
C. Calcium 3. Strengthens bones and teeth
,Answer: A-1, B-2, C-3
Rationale: Folic acid prevents neural tube defects, iron prevents anemia, and
calcium supports skeletal development.
6. (True/False)
Quickening usually occurs between 8–10 weeks of gestation.
Answer: False
Rationale: Quickening, or the first perception of fetal movement, usually occurs
between 16–20 weeks.
7. (MCQ)
Which is a normal psychological adaptation in the first trimester?
A. Ambivalence about the pregnancy
B. Nesting behavior
C. Strong maternal attachment to fetus
D. High energy and excitement
Answer: A
Rationale: It is normal for women to have mixed feelings about pregnancy early
on.
8. (MCQ)
A pregnant patient reports pica, a craving for nonfood substances. Which lab
result should the nurse check first?
A. Calcium
B. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
C. Sodium
D. Blood glucose
Answer: B
Rationale: Pica is associated with iron deficiency anemia, so hemoglobin and
hematocrit should be evaluated.
, 9. (MCQ)
The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a normal BMI
is:
A. 10–15 lbs
B. 35–45 lbs
C. 25–35 lbs
D. 15–20 lbs
Answer: C
Rationale: Normal weight gain for women with a healthy BMI is 25–35 lbs.
10. (True/False)
The nurse should teach pregnant women to avoid soft cheeses and deli meats to
prevent listeriosis.
Answer: True
Rationale: Listeria can harm the fetus, leading to miscarriage or stillbirth.
11. (MCQ)
Which finding is considered a danger sign in pregnancy?
A. Fatigue
B. Vaginal bleeding
C. Mild leg cramps
D. Frequent urination
Answer: B
Rationale: Vaginal bleeding may indicate miscarriage, placenta previa, or
abruption.
12. (MCQ)
During a prenatal visit, the nurse palpates the top of the uterus halfway between
the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. This indicates the pregnancy is
Maternal Infant Nursing Care QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025|2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Antepartum Care
1. (MCQ)
A pregnant patient at 10 weeks’ gestation reports morning sickness and vomiting.
Which recommendation is most appropriate?
A. Eat three large meals a day
B. Drink fluids with meals
C. Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day
D. Avoid eating before bed
Answer: C
Rationale: Small, frequent meals help prevent nausea by keeping the stomach
from becoming empty or overly full.
2. (True/False)
The hormone progesterone is primarily responsible for maintaining the pregnancy
and preventing uterine contractions in early gestation.
Answer: True
Rationale: Progesterone relaxes uterine muscles and maintains the endometrial
lining, preventing miscarriage.
,3. (MCQ)
Which finding indicates a probable sign of pregnancy?
A. Positive urine pregnancy test
B. Hegar’s sign
C. Fetal heartbeat detected by Doppler
D. Palpable fetal movement
Answer: B
Rationale: Probable signs include physical changes like Hegar’s sign, while fetal
heart tones and movement are positive signs.
4. (MCQ)
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client. Which complaint is most concerning and
requires immediate follow-up?
A. Constipation
B. Back pain
C. Severe headache with visual disturbances
D. Urinary frequency
Answer: C
Rationale: Severe headache and vision changes may indicate preeclampsia, a
potentially life-threatening condition.
5. (Matching)
Match the following prenatal vitamins to their functions:
Nutrient Function
A. Folic acid 1. Prevents neural tube defects
B. Iron 2. Supports increased red blood cell production
C. Calcium 3. Strengthens bones and teeth
,Answer: A-1, B-2, C-3
Rationale: Folic acid prevents neural tube defects, iron prevents anemia, and
calcium supports skeletal development.
6. (True/False)
Quickening usually occurs between 8–10 weeks of gestation.
Answer: False
Rationale: Quickening, or the first perception of fetal movement, usually occurs
between 16–20 weeks.
7. (MCQ)
Which is a normal psychological adaptation in the first trimester?
A. Ambivalence about the pregnancy
B. Nesting behavior
C. Strong maternal attachment to fetus
D. High energy and excitement
Answer: A
Rationale: It is normal for women to have mixed feelings about pregnancy early
on.
8. (MCQ)
A pregnant patient reports pica, a craving for nonfood substances. Which lab
result should the nurse check first?
A. Calcium
B. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
C. Sodium
D. Blood glucose
Answer: B
Rationale: Pica is associated with iron deficiency anemia, so hemoglobin and
hematocrit should be evaluated.
, 9. (MCQ)
The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a normal BMI
is:
A. 10–15 lbs
B. 35–45 lbs
C. 25–35 lbs
D. 15–20 lbs
Answer: C
Rationale: Normal weight gain for women with a healthy BMI is 25–35 lbs.
10. (True/False)
The nurse should teach pregnant women to avoid soft cheeses and deli meats to
prevent listeriosis.
Answer: True
Rationale: Listeria can harm the fetus, leading to miscarriage or stillbirth.
11. (MCQ)
Which finding is considered a danger sign in pregnancy?
A. Fatigue
B. Vaginal bleeding
C. Mild leg cramps
D. Frequent urination
Answer: B
Rationale: Vaginal bleeding may indicate miscarriage, placenta previa, or
abruption.
12. (MCQ)
During a prenatal visit, the nurse palpates the top of the uterus halfway between
the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. This indicates the pregnancy is
