NUR 230 – Exam 1 (Fundamentals of Nursing &
Maternal Health) – Verified Questions and Answers
NUR 230 – Exam 1
Introduction:
This document provides verified questions and answers for NUR 230
Exam 1, covering both foundational nursing concepts and maternal
health topics. It includes detailed Q&A on pregnancy stages,
hormones, labor phases, prenatal care, and nursing fundamentals
such as assessment, communication, patient safety, and ethical
principles. Designed as a complete review guide, it helps nursing
students prepare for theoretical and clinical exams through clear,
accurate, and exam-aligned content.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is gravida? --- correct answer ---Total number of pregnancies
What is lightning? --- correct answer ---The dropping of the baby
into the pelvis, occurs at 36 weeks
What is quickening? --- correct answer ---the initial awareness of
mother usually occurs at 16-22 weeks
,What is HpL? --- correct answer ---An insulin antagonist. It
increases blood glucose in pregnancy
What is HcG? --- correct answer ---It maintains the corpus luteum
until the placenta is functional. The hormone used on a pregnancy
test.
What is a risk for an ectopic pregnancy? --- correct answer ---
Hemorrhage
What should the mother do after the removal of a molar pregnancy?
--- correct answer ---She should use protection for one year.
Mother can get cancer at the time and it is detrimental to the fetus
if she should get pregnant.
What is considered a "term" pregnacy? --- correct answer ---37-42
weeks
What is considered a "preterm" pregnancy? --- correct answer ---
20- less than 37 weeks
What is a viable pregnancy? --- correct answer ---Ability to live
outside of the uterus: 22-24 weeks
, What is Vena Cava syndrome? --- correct answer ---Dizziness
related to the fetus pressing on the inferior vena cava. Re position
the patient on her left side
What is gestational diabetes? --- correct answer ---Insulin needs
decrease in the first trimester and increase in the second and third.
Baby can be born macrosomic meaning larger than 9 lbs
Describe pregnancy induced Hypertension --- correct answer ---
Systolic is 30mg above baseline. Swollen hands and edema
What is placenta previa? --- correct answer ---Abnormal
implantation of the placenta in the lower uterus. No pain but bright
vaginal bleeding.
When does labor begin? --- correct answer ---With the first uterine
contraction.
What is para? --- correct answer ---Total number of viable
pregnancies (at lease 20 weeks gestation)
Describe Naegele's Rule? --- correct answer ---Used to determine
the expected date of delivery (EDD)
Maternal Health) – Verified Questions and Answers
NUR 230 – Exam 1
Introduction:
This document provides verified questions and answers for NUR 230
Exam 1, covering both foundational nursing concepts and maternal
health topics. It includes detailed Q&A on pregnancy stages,
hormones, labor phases, prenatal care, and nursing fundamentals
such as assessment, communication, patient safety, and ethical
principles. Designed as a complete review guide, it helps nursing
students prepare for theoretical and clinical exams through clear,
accurate, and exam-aligned content.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is gravida? --- correct answer ---Total number of pregnancies
What is lightning? --- correct answer ---The dropping of the baby
into the pelvis, occurs at 36 weeks
What is quickening? --- correct answer ---the initial awareness of
mother usually occurs at 16-22 weeks
,What is HpL? --- correct answer ---An insulin antagonist. It
increases blood glucose in pregnancy
What is HcG? --- correct answer ---It maintains the corpus luteum
until the placenta is functional. The hormone used on a pregnancy
test.
What is a risk for an ectopic pregnancy? --- correct answer ---
Hemorrhage
What should the mother do after the removal of a molar pregnancy?
--- correct answer ---She should use protection for one year.
Mother can get cancer at the time and it is detrimental to the fetus
if she should get pregnant.
What is considered a "term" pregnacy? --- correct answer ---37-42
weeks
What is considered a "preterm" pregnancy? --- correct answer ---
20- less than 37 weeks
What is a viable pregnancy? --- correct answer ---Ability to live
outside of the uterus: 22-24 weeks
, What is Vena Cava syndrome? --- correct answer ---Dizziness
related to the fetus pressing on the inferior vena cava. Re position
the patient on her left side
What is gestational diabetes? --- correct answer ---Insulin needs
decrease in the first trimester and increase in the second and third.
Baby can be born macrosomic meaning larger than 9 lbs
Describe pregnancy induced Hypertension --- correct answer ---
Systolic is 30mg above baseline. Swollen hands and edema
What is placenta previa? --- correct answer ---Abnormal
implantation of the placenta in the lower uterus. No pain but bright
vaginal bleeding.
When does labor begin? --- correct answer ---With the first uterine
contraction.
What is para? --- correct answer ---Total number of viable
pregnancies (at lease 20 weeks gestation)
Describe Naegele's Rule? --- correct answer ---Used to determine
the expected date of delivery (EDD)
