TEST BANK MATERNITY & WOMEN’S
HEALTH CARE 12TH EDITION
LOWDERMILK Questions with
Complete Solutions
🤰MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH PRACTICE TEST
(START)
1. A nurse is caring for a client in active labor. What is the
priority assessment?
A. Pain level
B. Fetal heart rate
C. Maternal temperature
D. Contraction strength
Answer: B
Rationale: Fetal well-being is priority → monitor FHR first.
2. A client is 32 weeks pregnant and reports decreased
fetal movement. What is priority?
A. Reassure client
B. Perform nonstress test
C. Schedule appointment
D. Give fluids
Answer: B
,3. A nurse is caring for a client with preeclampsia. Which
finding is most concerning?
A. BP 140/90
B. Edema
C. Proteinuria
D. Severe headache
Answer: D
Rationale: Indicates possible cerebral edema → seizure risk.
4. SATA: Which are signs of placental abruption?
A. Vaginal bleeding
B. Abdominal pain
C. Rigid uterus
D. Painless bleeding
Answer: A, B, C
5. A nurse is caring for a newborn. What is priority
immediately after birth?
A. Bathing
B. Airway clearance
C. Feeding
D. Weight
Answer: B
6. A client is in labor with variable decelerations. What is
priority intervention?
A. Increase oxytocin
B. Reposition client
, C. Give fluids only
D. Ignore
Answer: B
7. A nurse is caring for a postpartum client with heavy
bleeding. What is first action?
A. Call provider
B. Massage fundus
C. Give pain meds
D. Document
Answer: B
8. A nurse is caring for a client with ectopic pregnancy.
What is priority?
A. Pain control
B. Prevent rupture
C. Nutrition
D. Rest
Answer: B
9. A nurse is teaching breastfeeding. What indicates
effective latch?
A. Painful feeding
B. Audible swallowing
C. Nipple trauma
D. Crying infant
Answer: B
HEALTH CARE 12TH EDITION
LOWDERMILK Questions with
Complete Solutions
🤰MATERNITY & WOMEN’S HEALTH PRACTICE TEST
(START)
1. A nurse is caring for a client in active labor. What is the
priority assessment?
A. Pain level
B. Fetal heart rate
C. Maternal temperature
D. Contraction strength
Answer: B
Rationale: Fetal well-being is priority → monitor FHR first.
2. A client is 32 weeks pregnant and reports decreased
fetal movement. What is priority?
A. Reassure client
B. Perform nonstress test
C. Schedule appointment
D. Give fluids
Answer: B
,3. A nurse is caring for a client with preeclampsia. Which
finding is most concerning?
A. BP 140/90
B. Edema
C. Proteinuria
D. Severe headache
Answer: D
Rationale: Indicates possible cerebral edema → seizure risk.
4. SATA: Which are signs of placental abruption?
A. Vaginal bleeding
B. Abdominal pain
C. Rigid uterus
D. Painless bleeding
Answer: A, B, C
5. A nurse is caring for a newborn. What is priority
immediately after birth?
A. Bathing
B. Airway clearance
C. Feeding
D. Weight
Answer: B
6. A client is in labor with variable decelerations. What is
priority intervention?
A. Increase oxytocin
B. Reposition client
, C. Give fluids only
D. Ignore
Answer: B
7. A nurse is caring for a postpartum client with heavy
bleeding. What is first action?
A. Call provider
B. Massage fundus
C. Give pain meds
D. Document
Answer: B
8. A nurse is caring for a client with ectopic pregnancy.
What is priority?
A. Pain control
B. Prevent rupture
C. Nutrition
D. Rest
Answer: B
9. A nurse is teaching breastfeeding. What indicates
effective latch?
A. Painful feeding
B. Audible swallowing
C. Nipple trauma
D. Crying infant
Answer: B
