NUR3462C Maternity (KU) Final Exam Review 2025 (Qns & Ans).

NUR3462C

Maternity

Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)

2025



1. Which of the following is the most common cause of maternal
mortality worldwide?
- A. Hemorrhage
- B. Hypertension
- C. Infection
- D. Obstructed labor
- ANS: A. Hemorrhage
- Rationale: Hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal
mortality globally due to severe blood loss during childbirth.
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,2. What is the recommended initial treatment for preeclampsia in
pregnant women?
- A. Bed rest
- B. Antihypertensive medication
- C. Magnesium sulfate
- D. Immediate delivery
- ANS: C. Magnesium sulfate
- Rationale: Magnesium sulfate is used to prevent seizures in
women with preeclampsia.


3. Which fetal monitoring technique is used to assess fetal well-
being during labor?
- A. Ultrasound
- B. Non-stress test
- C. Amniocentesis
- D. Cardiotocography
- ANS: D. Cardiotocography
- Rationale: Cardiotocography monitors fetal heart rate and
uterine contractions during labor.


Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
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, 4. The process of childbirth is divided into three stages:
__________, __________, and __________.
- ANS: Labor, delivery, and postpartum
- Rationale: These are the three main stages of childbirth.


5. __________ is the term used to describe the first movement of
the fetus felt by the mother.
- ANS: Quickening
- Rationale: Quickening refers to the initial fetal movements
perceived by the mother.


6. The __________ score is used to assess the physical condition
of a newborn immediately after birth.
- ANS: Apgar
- Rationale: The Apgar score evaluates the newborn's heart
rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex response, and color.


True/False Questions


7. True or False: Gestational diabetes can only be diagnosed in
the first trimester of pregnancy.

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