NUR 230 Exam 2 Galen College of Nursing 2026 | In-Class
Questions & Verified Answers | Graded A+
1. Interpret the significance of low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels in a
postpartum woman who is experiencing dizziness and nausea.
Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are normal postpartum and do
not require intervention.
Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels may indicate anemia or
blood loss, which can lead to dizziness and nausea.
Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels suggest dehydration and
require fluid replacement.
Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels indicate an infection that needs
immediate antibiotics.
2. If a postpartum woman is diagnosed with HSV-II, what nursing intervention
should be prioritized to ensure her comfort and health?
Encouraging her to avoid all physical contact with her newborn.
Educating her on the management of genital lesions and safe
breastfeeding practices.
Scheduling a surgical intervention for lesion removal.
Administering antibiotics to prevent infection.
3. If a client expresses concerns about the risks of amniocentesis, how should a
nurse respond to provide reassurance?
The nurse should suggest that amniocentesis is only necessary for
high-risk pregnancies.
The nurse should explain that while there are risks, the procedure is
generally safe and the benefits of obtaining important genetic
, information often outweigh the risks.
The nurse should inform the client that amniocentesis is a routine
procedure with no risks involved.
The nurse should advise the client to avoid the procedure entirely due
to potential complications.
4. If a postpartum nurse is educating a new mother about breastfeeding, which
of the following points should be emphasized as a key advantage?
Breastfeeding is the only method to ensure proper infant hydration.
Breastfeeding is less time-consuming than formula feeding.
Breastfeeding helps to strengthen the infant's immune system.
Breastfeeding guarantees the infant will not have any allergies.
5. In clinical practice, the Ballard Assessment Tool is used to assess a newborn's:
weight
lung maturity
length
gestational age
6. If a newborn does not receive vitamin K at birth, what potential complication
might arise?
Increased risk of bleeding
Improved immune response
Enhanced growth rate
Reduced risk of infections
,7. Why is it important to educate sexually active women about the signs and
symptoms of STIs?
To encourage regular exercise
To ensure early detection and treatment of infections
To reduce the need for contraception
To promote abstinence from sexual activity
8. A postpartum woman has unrelenting pain in her rectum after vaginal birth
despite administration of pain medications. Which action is most indicated?
reassuring the client that pain is normal after vaginal birth
administering additional pain med
assessing the perineum
preparing a warm sitz bath for the client
9. If a nurse is developing a workshop on STI prevention for sexually active
women, which topic should be prioritized based on the provided
information?
Methods of contraception that can prevent STIs
The history of STIs
The role of genetics in STIs
The benefits of long-term relationships
10. If a client receives a high-risk result from nuchal translucency screening,
what should the nurse recommend as the next step?
Genetic counseling and further diagnostic testing.
Immediate delivery of the baby.
, Regular exercise and diet modifications.
Increased prenatal vitamins.
11. A nurse is teaching a prenatal class on warning signs during pregnancy. She
teaches the class how to calculate 'kick counts'. Which statement
demonstrates a misunderstanding by the class?
"If I count fewer than 10 kicks in a 2-hour period, I should count the
kicks again over the next 2 hours."
"I will record the number of movements or kicks."
"I need to lie flat on my back to perform the procedure."
"I should place my hands on the largest part of my abdomen and
concentrate on the fetal movements to count the kicks."
12. Which of the following is NOT a common change that occurs during the
postpartum period?
An increase in estrogen production.
Physical healing from birth (vaginal delivery, abdominal surgery, or
both).
Disrupted sleep.
Depression, anxiety, and upset that may come and go for several
months.
13. Describe why chlamydia is often referred to as a silent infection in women.
Chlamydia symptoms are the same in both men and women.
Chlamydia always presents with severe symptoms that are easily
recognizable.
Questions & Verified Answers | Graded A+
1. Interpret the significance of low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels in a
postpartum woman who is experiencing dizziness and nausea.
Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are normal postpartum and do
not require intervention.
Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels may indicate anemia or
blood loss, which can lead to dizziness and nausea.
Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels suggest dehydration and
require fluid replacement.
Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels indicate an infection that needs
immediate antibiotics.
2. If a postpartum woman is diagnosed with HSV-II, what nursing intervention
should be prioritized to ensure her comfort and health?
Encouraging her to avoid all physical contact with her newborn.
Educating her on the management of genital lesions and safe
breastfeeding practices.
Scheduling a surgical intervention for lesion removal.
Administering antibiotics to prevent infection.
3. If a client expresses concerns about the risks of amniocentesis, how should a
nurse respond to provide reassurance?
The nurse should suggest that amniocentesis is only necessary for
high-risk pregnancies.
The nurse should explain that while there are risks, the procedure is
generally safe and the benefits of obtaining important genetic
, information often outweigh the risks.
The nurse should inform the client that amniocentesis is a routine
procedure with no risks involved.
The nurse should advise the client to avoid the procedure entirely due
to potential complications.
4. If a postpartum nurse is educating a new mother about breastfeeding, which
of the following points should be emphasized as a key advantage?
Breastfeeding is the only method to ensure proper infant hydration.
Breastfeeding is less time-consuming than formula feeding.
Breastfeeding helps to strengthen the infant's immune system.
Breastfeeding guarantees the infant will not have any allergies.
5. In clinical practice, the Ballard Assessment Tool is used to assess a newborn's:
weight
lung maturity
length
gestational age
6. If a newborn does not receive vitamin K at birth, what potential complication
might arise?
Increased risk of bleeding
Improved immune response
Enhanced growth rate
Reduced risk of infections
,7. Why is it important to educate sexually active women about the signs and
symptoms of STIs?
To encourage regular exercise
To ensure early detection and treatment of infections
To reduce the need for contraception
To promote abstinence from sexual activity
8. A postpartum woman has unrelenting pain in her rectum after vaginal birth
despite administration of pain medications. Which action is most indicated?
reassuring the client that pain is normal after vaginal birth
administering additional pain med
assessing the perineum
preparing a warm sitz bath for the client
9. If a nurse is developing a workshop on STI prevention for sexually active
women, which topic should be prioritized based on the provided
information?
Methods of contraception that can prevent STIs
The history of STIs
The role of genetics in STIs
The benefits of long-term relationships
10. If a client receives a high-risk result from nuchal translucency screening,
what should the nurse recommend as the next step?
Genetic counseling and further diagnostic testing.
Immediate delivery of the baby.
, Regular exercise and diet modifications.
Increased prenatal vitamins.
11. A nurse is teaching a prenatal class on warning signs during pregnancy. She
teaches the class how to calculate 'kick counts'. Which statement
demonstrates a misunderstanding by the class?
"If I count fewer than 10 kicks in a 2-hour period, I should count the
kicks again over the next 2 hours."
"I will record the number of movements or kicks."
"I need to lie flat on my back to perform the procedure."
"I should place my hands on the largest part of my abdomen and
concentrate on the fetal movements to count the kicks."
12. Which of the following is NOT a common change that occurs during the
postpartum period?
An increase in estrogen production.
Physical healing from birth (vaginal delivery, abdominal surgery, or
both).
Disrupted sleep.
Depression, anxiety, and upset that may come and go for several
months.
13. Describe why chlamydia is often referred to as a silent infection in women.
Chlamydia symptoms are the same in both men and women.
Chlamydia always presents with severe symptoms that are easily
recognizable.
