test 1 of safe maternity and pediatric
nursing care Exam Questions &
Answers 100% Correct
1.
While reviewing a male client's laboratory results, the nurse notes that the follicle-
stimulating hormone level is low. What does this put the client at risk for? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1) Impotence
2) Low sperm count
3) Immature sperm
4) Immotile sperm
After reviewing safety teaching with a woman who is beginning the second trimester of
pregnancy and is planning a vacation, the nurse determines teaching was effective
when the patient makes which statement? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) "I can't wait to
order the swordfish."
2) "I plan on spending as much time water-skiing as possible."
3) "I just love the exotic vegetable salads at this place!"
4) "I will miss being able to soak in the hot tub."
The nurse views the ultrasound report of a pregnant woman and determines the twins
she is carrying are monozygotic on the basis of which finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1) Presence of a single placenta
2) Twins are different genders.
3) Identification of two separate amniotic sacs
4) One fetus is larger than the other.
,A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant asks the nurse when her baby will have a heartbeat.
Which is the nurse's best response? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) The fourth week
2) The sixth week
3) The eighth week
4) The third month
According to the fetal heart rate classification system, the nurse records a sinusoidal
fetal heart rate pattern as which category? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Category I
2) Category IV
3) Category II
4) Category III
The nurse examines a patient and determines that her blood pressure is 132/84 mm
Hg, fundal height is 20 cm, and urine is negative for glucose, ketones, protein, and
nitrates. Which conclusion can the nurse draw from this information? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1) Early signs of pre-eclampsia
2) 20 weeks' gestation
3) Fetus is not growing appropriately
4) Gestational diabetes
Which laboratory test is the nurse unlikely to conduct during the initial prenatal visit? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1) Complete blood count (CBC)
2) Urinalysis
3) Pap test
4) Glucose challenge test
, Fifteen minutes after delivery of a healthy infant, the nurse notes a sudden trickle of
blood from the mother's vagina. Which should the nurse prepare for? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1) Delivery of a twin
2) Delivery of the placenta
3) Emergency care for hemorrhage
4) Transfer of the patient to the operating room (OR)
After examining a patient, the health-care provider notes the fetal position as ROP.
Which should the nurse anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) A normal vaginal delivery
because this is the most common fetal position
2) A cesarean delivery because the fetus is in a breech position
3) A more difficult vaginal delivery because the fetal head is toward the mother's back
4) That the fetus will turn itself to facilitate delivery because this is an uncommon
position
Which is the most serious complication of prolonged premature rupture of the
membranes? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) "Dry" birth
2) Cord prolapse
3) Premature delivery
4) Infection
The nurse needs to stay alert for possible future complications if the pregnant client
makes which statement about her partner? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) "...is building a
cradle for the baby and painting the nursery."
2) "...bought me flowers and a book on babies. Then he took me out to dinner."
3) "...has started working late every night and comes home so tired."
4) "...is reading books about childbirth and baby care."
nursing care Exam Questions &
Answers 100% Correct
1.
While reviewing a male client's laboratory results, the nurse notes that the follicle-
stimulating hormone level is low. What does this put the client at risk for? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1) Impotence
2) Low sperm count
3) Immature sperm
4) Immotile sperm
After reviewing safety teaching with a woman who is beginning the second trimester of
pregnancy and is planning a vacation, the nurse determines teaching was effective
when the patient makes which statement? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) "I can't wait to
order the swordfish."
2) "I plan on spending as much time water-skiing as possible."
3) "I just love the exotic vegetable salads at this place!"
4) "I will miss being able to soak in the hot tub."
The nurse views the ultrasound report of a pregnant woman and determines the twins
she is carrying are monozygotic on the basis of which finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1) Presence of a single placenta
2) Twins are different genders.
3) Identification of two separate amniotic sacs
4) One fetus is larger than the other.
,A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant asks the nurse when her baby will have a heartbeat.
Which is the nurse's best response? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) The fourth week
2) The sixth week
3) The eighth week
4) The third month
According to the fetal heart rate classification system, the nurse records a sinusoidal
fetal heart rate pattern as which category? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Category I
2) Category IV
3) Category II
4) Category III
The nurse examines a patient and determines that her blood pressure is 132/84 mm
Hg, fundal height is 20 cm, and urine is negative for glucose, ketones, protein, and
nitrates. Which conclusion can the nurse draw from this information? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1) Early signs of pre-eclampsia
2) 20 weeks' gestation
3) Fetus is not growing appropriately
4) Gestational diabetes
Which laboratory test is the nurse unlikely to conduct during the initial prenatal visit? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1) Complete blood count (CBC)
2) Urinalysis
3) Pap test
4) Glucose challenge test
, Fifteen minutes after delivery of a healthy infant, the nurse notes a sudden trickle of
blood from the mother's vagina. Which should the nurse prepare for? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1) Delivery of a twin
2) Delivery of the placenta
3) Emergency care for hemorrhage
4) Transfer of the patient to the operating room (OR)
After examining a patient, the health-care provider notes the fetal position as ROP.
Which should the nurse anticipate? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) A normal vaginal delivery
because this is the most common fetal position
2) A cesarean delivery because the fetus is in a breech position
3) A more difficult vaginal delivery because the fetal head is toward the mother's back
4) That the fetus will turn itself to facilitate delivery because this is an uncommon
position
Which is the most serious complication of prolonged premature rupture of the
membranes? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) "Dry" birth
2) Cord prolapse
3) Premature delivery
4) Infection
The nurse needs to stay alert for possible future complications if the pregnant client
makes which statement about her partner? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) "...is building a
cradle for the baby and painting the nursery."
2) "...bought me flowers and a book on babies. Then he took me out to dinner."
3) "...has started working late every night and comes home so tired."
4) "...is reading books about childbirth and baby care."
