UNITEK OB EXAM 1 [CH LATEST
3-5] QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 -2027
A nurse is caring for a client in the prenatal clinic who is at 7 weeks of
gestation. The client reports urinary frequency and asks the nurse if this
will continue throughout her pregnancy. Which of the following
responses by the nurse is appropriate? - ANSWERS-"No, it should only
last until your 12th week, but will return near the end of the pregnancy"
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has severe
preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate IV at g/hr. Which of
the following findings indicates that it is safe for the nurse to continue
the infusion? - ANSWERS-Respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min
Signs of preeclampsia - ANSWERS-Headache, visual disturbances,
swelling, and epigastric pain
Nonstress test - ANSWERS-Assesses fetal heartrate, movement, and
well being
Baby bath temp - ANSWERS-38-40C, 100-104F
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, UNITEK OB EXAM 1 [CH LATEST
3-5] QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 -2027
If a newborn baby has signs of jaundice - ANSWERS-Review bilirubin
level
BMI levels - ANSWERS-- BMI of 18.5-24.9 = normal weight
- BMI of 25-25.9 = overweight
- BMI of 30 or higher = OBESE
Weight gains [lbs] - ANSWERS-- Normal weight = 25-35
- Underweight = 28-40
- Overweight = 15-25
- OBESE = 11-20
- Generally gain 4.4 during first trimester, then 1 per week
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has
suspected placenta previa. For which of the following findings should
the nurse expect? - ANSWERS-A large amount of bright red vaginal
bleeding without pain
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, UNITEK OB EXAM 1 [CH LATEST
3-5] QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 -2027
A nurse is caring for a client in the prenatal clinic who has a possible
ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWERS-Pelvic pain
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 6 weeks of
gestation. The client tells the nurse that she smokes one pack of
cigarettes per day. The nurse should instruct the client that her newborn
is at increased risk for which clinical manifestations? - ANSWERS-Low
birth weight
A nurse is preparing to palpate the uterine fundus of a client who is at 22
weeks of gestation to measure fundal height. At which of the following
locations should the nurse expect to find the fundus? - ANSWERS-At
the umbilicus
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant about
expected changes related to pregnancy. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching -
ANSWERS-"It is normal to have a white vaginal discharge"
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3-5] QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 -2027
A nurse is caring for a client in the prenatal clinic who is at 7 weeks of
gestation. The client reports urinary frequency and asks the nurse if this
will continue throughout her pregnancy. Which of the following
responses by the nurse is appropriate? - ANSWERS-"No, it should only
last until your 12th week, but will return near the end of the pregnancy"
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has severe
preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate IV at g/hr. Which of
the following findings indicates that it is safe for the nurse to continue
the infusion? - ANSWERS-Respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min
Signs of preeclampsia - ANSWERS-Headache, visual disturbances,
swelling, and epigastric pain
Nonstress test - ANSWERS-Assesses fetal heartrate, movement, and
well being
Baby bath temp - ANSWERS-38-40C, 100-104F
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PAGE
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, UNITEK OB EXAM 1 [CH LATEST
3-5] QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 -2027
If a newborn baby has signs of jaundice - ANSWERS-Review bilirubin
level
BMI levels - ANSWERS-- BMI of 18.5-24.9 = normal weight
- BMI of 25-25.9 = overweight
- BMI of 30 or higher = OBESE
Weight gains [lbs] - ANSWERS-- Normal weight = 25-35
- Underweight = 28-40
- Overweight = 15-25
- OBESE = 11-20
- Generally gain 4.4 during first trimester, then 1 per week
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has
suspected placenta previa. For which of the following findings should
the nurse expect? - ANSWERS-A large amount of bright red vaginal
bleeding without pain
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PAGE
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, UNITEK OB EXAM 1 [CH LATEST
3-5] QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 -2027
A nurse is caring for a client in the prenatal clinic who has a possible
ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWERS-Pelvic pain
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 6 weeks of
gestation. The client tells the nurse that she smokes one pack of
cigarettes per day. The nurse should instruct the client that her newborn
is at increased risk for which clinical manifestations? - ANSWERS-Low
birth weight
A nurse is preparing to palpate the uterine fundus of a client who is at 22
weeks of gestation to measure fundal height. At which of the following
locations should the nurse expect to find the fundus? - ANSWERS-At
the umbilicus
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant about
expected changes related to pregnancy. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching -
ANSWERS-"It is normal to have a white vaginal discharge"
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