RNSG1538 Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Chadwick sign - Correct answer-done at 4 weeks pregnant, causes blue color to
cervix, vagina due to vasocongestion
Hegars Sign - Correct answer-softening of the lower uterine segment
Goodell's sign - Correct answer-softening of the cervix
McDonald's sign - Correct answer-an ease in flexing the body of the uterus against
the cervix
Naglals rule - Correct answer-subtract 3 months add 7 days from LMP, accurate for
periods of 28 days or not taking contaceptives
TORCH titer - Correct answer-blood test for toxoplasmosis, hep A/B, Rubella,
Cytomegalovirus, Herpes I and II
Poor hand hygiene or contaminated kitty litter - Correct answer-what causes
toxoplasmosis
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, group beta strep GBS - Correct answer-considered normal vaginal flora, 10-30%
moms are +, infects baby while passing birth canal, mom is tested at 36-37 weeks
gestation
IV antibiotics - Correct answer-what would a mom who is GBS positive have
during labor?
GBS - Correct answer-can cause meningitis/sepsis for the baby or UTI, preterm
labor for the mother
AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) - Correct answer-done at 16-18 weeks gestation if
decreased it indicates trisomy 3/down syndrome, increase indicates fetal distress,
miscarriage or neuro tube defects
Triple screen test - Correct answer-improved screening for Trisomy 21/18, down
syndrome, tube defects, includes the following tests: AFP, HCG and unconjugated
esterol
GTT glucose tolerance test - Correct answer-done at 24-28 weeks gestation, can be
done fasting/non fasting, drink 50 g of sugar drink and have fingerstick checked in
1 hour if above 140 additional testing is needed
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Answers
Chadwick sign - Correct answer-done at 4 weeks pregnant, causes blue color to
cervix, vagina due to vasocongestion
Hegars Sign - Correct answer-softening of the lower uterine segment
Goodell's sign - Correct answer-softening of the cervix
McDonald's sign - Correct answer-an ease in flexing the body of the uterus against
the cervix
Naglals rule - Correct answer-subtract 3 months add 7 days from LMP, accurate for
periods of 28 days or not taking contaceptives
TORCH titer - Correct answer-blood test for toxoplasmosis, hep A/B, Rubella,
Cytomegalovirus, Herpes I and II
Poor hand hygiene or contaminated kitty litter - Correct answer-what causes
toxoplasmosis
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, group beta strep GBS - Correct answer-considered normal vaginal flora, 10-30%
moms are +, infects baby while passing birth canal, mom is tested at 36-37 weeks
gestation
IV antibiotics - Correct answer-what would a mom who is GBS positive have
during labor?
GBS - Correct answer-can cause meningitis/sepsis for the baby or UTI, preterm
labor for the mother
AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) - Correct answer-done at 16-18 weeks gestation if
decreased it indicates trisomy 3/down syndrome, increase indicates fetal distress,
miscarriage or neuro tube defects
Triple screen test - Correct answer-improved screening for Trisomy 21/18, down
syndrome, tube defects, includes the following tests: AFP, HCG and unconjugated
esterol
GTT glucose tolerance test - Correct answer-done at 24-28 weeks gestation, can be
done fasting/non fasting, drink 50 g of sugar drink and have fingerstick checked in
1 hour if above 140 additional testing is needed
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