OB Exam 1 Questions with 100%
Correct Solutions
A 22 yr old client has come to the clinic because her menstrual period is 10 days late.
She tells the nurse "I'm sure I'm pregnant because my period is late and my breasts are
tender" Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most accurate?
A. "those are positive signs of pregnancy"
B. "those are presumptive signs of pregnancy"
C. "those are probable signs of pregnancy"
D. "those are negative signs of pregnancy" - ANS-B. Breast tenderness and missed
menses are presumptive signs. Other presumptive signs include: N/V, fatigue, urinary
frequency and quickening
A client delivered a term infant 7 hours ago. Which of the following postpartum
assessment findings indicate normal postpartum progression?
A. Firm fundus at 1-2 fingerbreadths above the umbilicus with moderate lochia rubra
B. Firm fundus at the umbilicus and midline with moderate rubra
C. Firm fundus at 1-2 fingerbreadths below umbilicus, deviated to the right side with
moderate lochia rubra
D. Soft fundus at 1-2 fingerbreadths below umbilicus with severe lochia rubra - ANS-A.
Within 12 hours, fundus can rise to approx. 1 cm above the umbilicus. The fundus
descends 1-2 cm every 24 hours. Located about halfway between umbilicus and
symphysis pubis, not longer palpable after 2 weeks, returned to pre-pregnant state by 6
weeks pp
A client delivered at 39 weeks 6 hours ago. Upon assessment, the nurse palpated a
soft, boggy fundus deviated to the left side. Which action of the nurse would be most
appropriate?
A. Massage the fundus until firm
B. Call HCP immediately
C. Assist woman to the restroom
D. Increase Pitocin per HCP order - ANS-C. A distended bladder can impede uterine
contractions which can lead to uterine atony which may lead to pp hemorrhage if we
don't intervene
**KEY WORDS: deviated to the left side**
A client is in active labor at term with cervical findings of 7/80/-1. The FHR baseline is
130bpm. Four early decelerations were noted within the last hour. Which of the
following nursing actions would be most appropriate?
A. Position client on her back so the monitor gives more accurate results
,B. perform vaginal exam
C. turn client on her left side
D. document and continue to monitor both FHR and laboring women - ANS-D. early
decelerations indicate head compression. It is benign and no interventions are needed.
just document and continue monitoring
**KNOW VEAL CHOP**
The nurse gives a 35 yr old primigravida client a RhoGAM injection for her 28th week of
pregnancy. Which of the following client situations requires the nurse to take this action.
A. Rh + mother and Rh - father
B. Rh - mother and Rh + father
C. Rh + mother and Rh + father
D. Rh - mother and Rh - father - ANS-B. RhoGAM is only needed if the mother is Rh-
and there is possibility of the baby being Rh+. If the father is not Rh+ then there is no
chance to have a Rh+ baby
A client has just started the third state of labor. Which of the following nursing actions
have priority at this time?
A. Encourage the client to push
B. Administer Pitocin
C. Place baby skin to skin on mom
D. Assess maternal vital signs Q1hr - ANS-C. skin to skin contact is contributes to
mother and baby bonding
**KEY WORDS: just started**
pitocin is administered after the placenta is delivered at the end of stage 3, maternal
vital signs are assessed Q15min after delivery for first 2 hours. Then hourly
assessments are done
A client's first day of her LMP was July 18, 2015. Which of the following should the
nurse tell the client is her EDB?
A. April 18, 2016
B. May 23, 2016
C. April 25, 2016
D. March 25, 2016 - ANS-C.
A primigravida woman delivered her baby boy 12 hours ago. She acquired a 3rd degree
midline episiotomy during labor. She expresses moderate discomfort and a pain level of
2 out of 10. Which of the following nursing intervention would be most appropriate?
A. Instruct patient to apply ice packs to the perinium
B. Encourage a sitz bath
C. Call provider
D. Give ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) for prophylaxis - ANS-A. During first 24 hours,
ice packs decrease edema formation and increase comfort, after first 24 hours after
birth prn to provide anesthetic effect
, A woman admitted in your OB unit, currently on her 2nd pregnancy for this delivery
states she wants to try vaginal birth rather than rather than C/S which she had for her
first pregnancy. What is the priority action the nurse should perform?
A. Call the provider and let her/him know about the pt's wishes
B. Assess her abdominal C/S incision
C. Look at pt's chart for notes regarding her first delivery
D. Perform a vaginal exam - ANS-C. You have to look at the UTERINE incision, not the
abdominal one, the only way to do that is to look at the chart
**ABDOMINAL INCISION AND UTERINE INCISION MIGHT NOT MATCH**
classic vertical incision labor is contraindicated - risk for uterine rupture!
transverse incision vaginal delivery is possible
What statement from the postpartum pt about DVT precautions requires further
teaching?
A. "I need the change positions frequently in bed and avoid prolonged flexed knee
positions
B. "I will let my husband massage my legs for pain relief"
C. "I can keep breastfeeding while I'm on heparin"
D "I will evaluate my legs and apply moist heat to decrease discomfort" - ANS-B.
rubbing the affected area could cause clots to be dislodged
Heparin and warfarin are administered as ordered and they do not excrete in significant
amounts into the breastmilk
An L&D nurse is teaching a nursing student about importance of adequate placental
perfusion. Which statement should the nurse include in her teaching? Select all that
apply
A. Lateral recumbent position is ideal for placental perfusion
B. Low maternal MAP can decrease uterine blood flow
C. Contractions that last more than 2 minutes need immediate action - ANS-All of the
above. Factors that decrease uterine blood flow can starve the baby of oxygen.
A women is currently at 36 weeks rushes to the OB clinic and reports that her "water
broke". What is the priority nursing action at this time?
A. Ask the patient for time, amount, color, and odor of fluid
B. Assess FHR
C. Administer oxygen at 4L/min via nasal cannula
D. Call HCP - ANS-B. Assess FHR d/t risk of prolapsed cord!
TACO is important but not priority
Correct Solutions
A 22 yr old client has come to the clinic because her menstrual period is 10 days late.
She tells the nurse "I'm sure I'm pregnant because my period is late and my breasts are
tender" Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most accurate?
A. "those are positive signs of pregnancy"
B. "those are presumptive signs of pregnancy"
C. "those are probable signs of pregnancy"
D. "those are negative signs of pregnancy" - ANS-B. Breast tenderness and missed
menses are presumptive signs. Other presumptive signs include: N/V, fatigue, urinary
frequency and quickening
A client delivered a term infant 7 hours ago. Which of the following postpartum
assessment findings indicate normal postpartum progression?
A. Firm fundus at 1-2 fingerbreadths above the umbilicus with moderate lochia rubra
B. Firm fundus at the umbilicus and midline with moderate rubra
C. Firm fundus at 1-2 fingerbreadths below umbilicus, deviated to the right side with
moderate lochia rubra
D. Soft fundus at 1-2 fingerbreadths below umbilicus with severe lochia rubra - ANS-A.
Within 12 hours, fundus can rise to approx. 1 cm above the umbilicus. The fundus
descends 1-2 cm every 24 hours. Located about halfway between umbilicus and
symphysis pubis, not longer palpable after 2 weeks, returned to pre-pregnant state by 6
weeks pp
A client delivered at 39 weeks 6 hours ago. Upon assessment, the nurse palpated a
soft, boggy fundus deviated to the left side. Which action of the nurse would be most
appropriate?
A. Massage the fundus until firm
B. Call HCP immediately
C. Assist woman to the restroom
D. Increase Pitocin per HCP order - ANS-C. A distended bladder can impede uterine
contractions which can lead to uterine atony which may lead to pp hemorrhage if we
don't intervene
**KEY WORDS: deviated to the left side**
A client is in active labor at term with cervical findings of 7/80/-1. The FHR baseline is
130bpm. Four early decelerations were noted within the last hour. Which of the
following nursing actions would be most appropriate?
A. Position client on her back so the monitor gives more accurate results
,B. perform vaginal exam
C. turn client on her left side
D. document and continue to monitor both FHR and laboring women - ANS-D. early
decelerations indicate head compression. It is benign and no interventions are needed.
just document and continue monitoring
**KNOW VEAL CHOP**
The nurse gives a 35 yr old primigravida client a RhoGAM injection for her 28th week of
pregnancy. Which of the following client situations requires the nurse to take this action.
A. Rh + mother and Rh - father
B. Rh - mother and Rh + father
C. Rh + mother and Rh + father
D. Rh - mother and Rh - father - ANS-B. RhoGAM is only needed if the mother is Rh-
and there is possibility of the baby being Rh+. If the father is not Rh+ then there is no
chance to have a Rh+ baby
A client has just started the third state of labor. Which of the following nursing actions
have priority at this time?
A. Encourage the client to push
B. Administer Pitocin
C. Place baby skin to skin on mom
D. Assess maternal vital signs Q1hr - ANS-C. skin to skin contact is contributes to
mother and baby bonding
**KEY WORDS: just started**
pitocin is administered after the placenta is delivered at the end of stage 3, maternal
vital signs are assessed Q15min after delivery for first 2 hours. Then hourly
assessments are done
A client's first day of her LMP was July 18, 2015. Which of the following should the
nurse tell the client is her EDB?
A. April 18, 2016
B. May 23, 2016
C. April 25, 2016
D. March 25, 2016 - ANS-C.
A primigravida woman delivered her baby boy 12 hours ago. She acquired a 3rd degree
midline episiotomy during labor. She expresses moderate discomfort and a pain level of
2 out of 10. Which of the following nursing intervention would be most appropriate?
A. Instruct patient to apply ice packs to the perinium
B. Encourage a sitz bath
C. Call provider
D. Give ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) for prophylaxis - ANS-A. During first 24 hours,
ice packs decrease edema formation and increase comfort, after first 24 hours after
birth prn to provide anesthetic effect
, A woman admitted in your OB unit, currently on her 2nd pregnancy for this delivery
states she wants to try vaginal birth rather than rather than C/S which she had for her
first pregnancy. What is the priority action the nurse should perform?
A. Call the provider and let her/him know about the pt's wishes
B. Assess her abdominal C/S incision
C. Look at pt's chart for notes regarding her first delivery
D. Perform a vaginal exam - ANS-C. You have to look at the UTERINE incision, not the
abdominal one, the only way to do that is to look at the chart
**ABDOMINAL INCISION AND UTERINE INCISION MIGHT NOT MATCH**
classic vertical incision labor is contraindicated - risk for uterine rupture!
transverse incision vaginal delivery is possible
What statement from the postpartum pt about DVT precautions requires further
teaching?
A. "I need the change positions frequently in bed and avoid prolonged flexed knee
positions
B. "I will let my husband massage my legs for pain relief"
C. "I can keep breastfeeding while I'm on heparin"
D "I will evaluate my legs and apply moist heat to decrease discomfort" - ANS-B.
rubbing the affected area could cause clots to be dislodged
Heparin and warfarin are administered as ordered and they do not excrete in significant
amounts into the breastmilk
An L&D nurse is teaching a nursing student about importance of adequate placental
perfusion. Which statement should the nurse include in her teaching? Select all that
apply
A. Lateral recumbent position is ideal for placental perfusion
B. Low maternal MAP can decrease uterine blood flow
C. Contractions that last more than 2 minutes need immediate action - ANS-All of the
above. Factors that decrease uterine blood flow can starve the baby of oxygen.
A women is currently at 36 weeks rushes to the OB clinic and reports that her "water
broke". What is the priority nursing action at this time?
A. Ask the patient for time, amount, color, and odor of fluid
B. Assess FHR
C. Administer oxygen at 4L/min via nasal cannula
D. Call HCP - ANS-B. Assess FHR d/t risk of prolapsed cord!
TACO is important but not priority
