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NU 402 EXAM 1 & 2 OB COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
WITH ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A 2025 UPDATE
Exam 1 OB
1
A woman’s position is an important component of the labor progress. Which guidance is
important for the nurse to provide to the laboring client?
The supine position, which is commonly used in the United States, increases blood flow.
, Not Selected
The laboring client positioned on her hands and knees (“all fours” position) is hard on the
woman’s back. , Not Selected Correct answer ✅:
Frequent changes in position help relieve fatigue and increase the comfort of the laboring
client.
D. In a sitting or squatting position, abdominal muscles of the laboring client will have to work
harder.
, Not Selected
Results for item 2.
2
.5 points
You are taking the history of a gravida 2 para 1 patient. Which findings in the patient’s
history warrant further investigation? Select all that apply. Correct answer ✅:
Anemia
Correct answer ✅:
Severe hemorrhage Correct
answer ✅:
Infections
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Incorrect answer:
Malnutrition
Missed Option - Incorrect Correct
answer ✅:
Eclampsia
Results for item 3.
3
2..5 points
Many pregnant women have questions regarding work and travel during pregnancy. Which
education is a priority for the nurse to provide?
Women should sit for as long as possible and cross their legs at the knees from time to time
for exercise. , Not Selected
Women should avoid seat belts and shoulder restraints in the car because they press on the
fetus. , Not Selected
Metal detectors at airport security checkpoints can harm the fetus if the woman passes
through them a number of times. , Not Selected Correct answer ✅:
While working or traveling in a car or on an airplane, women should arrange to walk around at
least every hour or so.
Results for item 4.
4
.5 points
A nurse caring for a woman in labor should understand that absent or minimal variability is
classified as either abnormal or indeterminate. Which condition related to decreased variability
is considered benign?
Periodic fetal sleep state ,
Not Selected
Extreme prematurity ,
Not Selected
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Fetal hypoxemia
, Not Selected
Preexisting neurologic injury
, Not Selected
Incorrect answer:(no answer)
Correct Answer: Periodic fetal
sleep state Results for item 5.
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2..5 points
A woman in labor has just received an epidural block. What is the most important nursing
intervention at this time?
Limit parenteral fluids. ,
Not Selected
Monitor the fetus for possible tachycardia. ,
Not Selected
Correct answer ✅:
Monitor the maternal blood pressure for possible hypotension.
Monitor the maternal pulse for possible bradycardia. ,
Not Selected
Results for item 6.
6
2..5 points
Which women should undergo prenatal testing for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
Correct answer ✅:
All women, regardless of risk factors
Women who have had more than one sexual partner ,
Not Selected
Women who have had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) , Not
Selected
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Woman who are monogamous with one partner
, Not Selected
Results for item 7.
7
2..5 points
A woman has come to the clinic for preconception counseling because she wants to start trying
to get pregnant. Which guidance should she expect to receive?
“Discontinue all contraception now.”
, Not Selected
“Lose weight so that you can gain more during pregnancy.” , Not
Selected
“You may take any medications you have been regularly taking.” , Not
Selected
Correct answer ✅:
“Make sure you include adequate folic acid in your diet.” Results for
item 8.
8
2..5 points
What is the minimum level of practice that a reasonably prudent nurse is expected to
provide? Correct answer ✅:
Standard of care
Risk management
, Not Selected
Sentinel event
, Not Selected
Failure to rescue ,
Not Selected
Results for item 9.
9
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NU 402 EXAM 1 & 2 OB COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
WITH ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A 2025 UPDATE
Exam 1 OB
1
A woman’s position is an important component of the labor progress. Which guidance is
important for the nurse to provide to the laboring client?
The supine position, which is commonly used in the United States, increases blood flow.
, Not Selected
The laboring client positioned on her hands and knees (“all fours” position) is hard on the
woman’s back. , Not Selected Correct answer ✅:
Frequent changes in position help relieve fatigue and increase the comfort of the laboring
client.
D. In a sitting or squatting position, abdominal muscles of the laboring client will have to work
harder.
, Not Selected
Results for item 2.
2
.5 points
You are taking the history of a gravida 2 para 1 patient. Which findings in the patient’s
history warrant further investigation? Select all that apply. Correct answer ✅:
Anemia
Correct answer ✅:
Severe hemorrhage Correct
answer ✅:
Infections
pg. 1
,2
Incorrect answer:
Malnutrition
Missed Option - Incorrect Correct
answer ✅:
Eclampsia
Results for item 3.
3
2..5 points
Many pregnant women have questions regarding work and travel during pregnancy. Which
education is a priority for the nurse to provide?
Women should sit for as long as possible and cross their legs at the knees from time to time
for exercise. , Not Selected
Women should avoid seat belts and shoulder restraints in the car because they press on the
fetus. , Not Selected
Metal detectors at airport security checkpoints can harm the fetus if the woman passes
through them a number of times. , Not Selected Correct answer ✅:
While working or traveling in a car or on an airplane, women should arrange to walk around at
least every hour or so.
Results for item 4.
4
.5 points
A nurse caring for a woman in labor should understand that absent or minimal variability is
classified as either abnormal or indeterminate. Which condition related to decreased variability
is considered benign?
Periodic fetal sleep state ,
Not Selected
Extreme prematurity ,
Not Selected
pg. 2
,3
Fetal hypoxemia
, Not Selected
Preexisting neurologic injury
, Not Selected
Incorrect answer:(no answer)
Correct Answer: Periodic fetal
sleep state Results for item 5.
5
2..5 points
A woman in labor has just received an epidural block. What is the most important nursing
intervention at this time?
Limit parenteral fluids. ,
Not Selected
Monitor the fetus for possible tachycardia. ,
Not Selected
Correct answer ✅:
Monitor the maternal blood pressure for possible hypotension.
Monitor the maternal pulse for possible bradycardia. ,
Not Selected
Results for item 6.
6
2..5 points
Which women should undergo prenatal testing for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
Correct answer ✅:
All women, regardless of risk factors
Women who have had more than one sexual partner ,
Not Selected
Women who have had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) , Not
Selected
pg. 3
, 4
Woman who are monogamous with one partner
, Not Selected
Results for item 7.
7
2..5 points
A woman has come to the clinic for preconception counseling because she wants to start trying
to get pregnant. Which guidance should she expect to receive?
“Discontinue all contraception now.”
, Not Selected
“Lose weight so that you can gain more during pregnancy.” , Not
Selected
“You may take any medications you have been regularly taking.” , Not
Selected
Correct answer ✅:
“Make sure you include adequate folic acid in your diet.” Results for
item 8.
8
2..5 points
What is the minimum level of practice that a reasonably prudent nurse is expected to
provide? Correct answer ✅:
Standard of care
Risk management
, Not Selected
Sentinel event
, Not Selected
Failure to rescue ,
Not Selected
Results for item 9.
9
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