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PN 3003 Mat Ped Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Case Study # 1
Questions 1-4 refer to this study.
Lynn is 25 weeks pregnant, and she attends her regular prenatal
check-up. You are the LPN working in a prenatal clinic. Lynn's
physician asks you to prepare Lynn for her visit. You escort her to
the examining room, where you assist her in laying on her back on
the exam table.
1. While you are preparing for her examination, Lynn expresses
feeling of strength and vitality. You note she is flushed. She feels
warm and dry to the touch. You recall from your training that this
problem is called:
A. Cardiac tamponade
B. Sensitivity hypertension
C. Kernicterus
D. Supine hypotension Ans: — C. Kernicterus
Lynn is 25 weeks pregnant, and she attends her regular prenatal
check-up. You are the LPN working in a prenatal clinic. Lynn's
physician asks you to prepare Lynn for her visit. You escort her to
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the examining room, where you assist her in laying on her back on
the exam table.
2. From your experience working in the prenatal clinic, you recall
that this syndrome is caused by what?
A. Clots forming in the lower legs
B. The first indication Lynn is starting labour
C. Pressure of the uterus and fetus on the minor blood vessels
D. Consuming alcohol Ans: — D. Consuming alcohol
3. You recognize Lynn's symptoms and know exactly how to
alleviate them. You assist Lynn to do which of the following?
A. Remove her restrictive clothing
B. Remain in a lying position with her legs raised
C. Remove pillows from under her head
D. To lay in the left lateral position Ans: — B. Remain in a lying
position with her legs raised
4. Even after repositioning Lynn, she only feels significantly better.
She states, "Now I feel okay, and I have no complaints" As her
condition improves, you decide to do what?
A. Give her some water to help hydrate her
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B. Take away her call bell since she's feeling better, and you have
other duties
C. Have a co-worker stay with her as you consult with her
physician.
D. Remove the low-flow O2 at 3 L/min per mask Ans: — B. Take
away her call bell since she's feeling better, and you have other
duties
Case Study # 2
Questions 5-8 refer to this study
Julie Bangay, a primigravida at 30 weeks gestation, is admitted to
the birthing suite in active labour.
5. A few hours after being admitted, Julie becomes very restless,
flushed, irritable and perspires profusely. She states that she is
going to vomit. Which stage of labour is Julie in?
A. Late stage
B. Third stage
C. Second stage
D. Transition stage Ans: — A. Late stage
6. Which of the following signs would be NOT be displayed by Julie
when she is close to the delivery of her infant?
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PN 3003 Mat Ped Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Case Study # 1
Questions 1-4 refer to this study.
Lynn is 25 weeks pregnant, and she attends her regular prenatal
check-up. You are the LPN working in a prenatal clinic. Lynn's
physician asks you to prepare Lynn for her visit. You escort her to
the examining room, where you assist her in laying on her back on
the exam table.
1. While you are preparing for her examination, Lynn expresses
feeling of strength and vitality. You note she is flushed. She feels
warm and dry to the touch. You recall from your training that this
problem is called:
A. Cardiac tamponade
B. Sensitivity hypertension
C. Kernicterus
D. Supine hypotension Ans: — C. Kernicterus
Lynn is 25 weeks pregnant, and she attends her regular prenatal
check-up. You are the LPN working in a prenatal clinic. Lynn's
physician asks you to prepare Lynn for her visit. You escort her to
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the examining room, where you assist her in laying on her back on
the exam table.
2. From your experience working in the prenatal clinic, you recall
that this syndrome is caused by what?
A. Clots forming in the lower legs
B. The first indication Lynn is starting labour
C. Pressure of the uterus and fetus on the minor blood vessels
D. Consuming alcohol Ans: — D. Consuming alcohol
3. You recognize Lynn's symptoms and know exactly how to
alleviate them. You assist Lynn to do which of the following?
A. Remove her restrictive clothing
B. Remain in a lying position with her legs raised
C. Remove pillows from under her head
D. To lay in the left lateral position Ans: — B. Remain in a lying
position with her legs raised
4. Even after repositioning Lynn, she only feels significantly better.
She states, "Now I feel okay, and I have no complaints" As her
condition improves, you decide to do what?
A. Give her some water to help hydrate her
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B. Take away her call bell since she's feeling better, and you have
other duties
C. Have a co-worker stay with her as you consult with her
physician.
D. Remove the low-flow O2 at 3 L/min per mask Ans: — B. Take
away her call bell since she's feeling better, and you have other
duties
Case Study # 2
Questions 5-8 refer to this study
Julie Bangay, a primigravida at 30 weeks gestation, is admitted to
the birthing suite in active labour.
5. A few hours after being admitted, Julie becomes very restless,
flushed, irritable and perspires profusely. She states that she is
going to vomit. Which stage of labour is Julie in?
A. Late stage
B. Third stage
C. Second stage
D. Transition stage Ans: — A. Late stage
6. Which of the following signs would be NOT be displayed by Julie
when she is close to the delivery of her infant?
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