Maternity Exam 1 Practice Questions 2025
Accredited A+
__________ exercises help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. -ans Kegel
__________ refers to the enduring nature of the attachment relationship. -ans
commitment
____________ centers offer a "home-like" setting but with close proximity to a
hospital facility in case of complications. -ans Birthing
____________ is the study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease in
populations. -ans epidemiology
____________ refers to a condition in which functioning endometrial tissue is found
outside the uterine cavity. -ans Endometriosis
_____________ care is a comprehensive process in which any problems associated
with pregnancy are identified and treated. -ans Prenatal
_____________ involves the transfer of heat from one object to another when the
two are in direct contact with each other. -ans conduction
______________ prevention is designed to reduce or limit the progression of a
disease or disability. -ans Tertiary
_______________ is the normal, predictable physiologic process in which the
endometrial lining is expelled. -ans Menstruation
,______________prevention involves the early detection and treatment of adverse
health problems. -ans Secondary
___________or swelling of the breast tissue occurs usually 2 to 4 days after birth. -
ans engorgement
3 hours after a vaginal delivery, the client complains of increased perineal pain. What
should the nurse do first?
A) Administer analgesia as ordered
B) Assess the perineum
C) Perform perineal care
D) Apply ice to perineum -ans B
A 3-week-old baby is being breast-fed, appears healthy, and is gaining weight. The
mother calls the pediatrician's office to report that the baby is not gaining weight as
rapidly as her friend's formula-fed baby (who is 2 days older). Which of the following
would be the best response by the office nurse?
a."All babies gain weight at a different rate. You shouldn't be making comparisons."
b."You need to bring your baby into the office so we can do a full nutritional
assessment.
c."Bottle-fed babies do gain weight faster than breast-fed babies. Your baby's weight
gain is just right for her age."
d."Your friend is probably overfeeding her baby. She may have problems controlling
the child's weight in the future." -ans A
,A 6 hour infant passes an unformed, black, tar like stool. The nurse should conclude
this is a:
A) Meconium stool expected at the time of birth
B) Transitional stool expected at this time
C) Meconium stool expected at this time
D) Transitional stool expected later -ans C
A breastfeeding mother asks if her baby will need to have vitamin supplements. After
determining that the mother is taking multivitamins and eating an adequate diet, the
nurse should tell her that for the first 6 months her baby will need:
a.Only a vitamin D supplement.
b.No vitamin supplements at all.
c.Supplements of vitamins C and D.
d.Iron, but no vitamin supplements. -ans B
A client asks if it will be all right to switch her baby to whole cow's milk if she decides
to stop breast-feeding within the next month. The nurse's response should be based
upon the knowledge that whole cow's milk:
a.Lacks adequate protein.
b.Is an acceptable immediate alternative.
c.Should not be used with infants younger than 12 months.
d.May be substituted if the baby receives multivitamins. -ans C
, A finger-stick blood sample is used to assess a newborn's blood glucose level.
Select one:
True
False -ans False
A healthy, full-term baby is scheduled for a circumcision. Nursing actions prior to the
procedure include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Obtain written consent from mother
B) Administer acetaminophen P.O. 1 hour before procedure per MD order
C) Feed neonate glucose water 30 minutes before procedure
D) Obtain neonates protime -ans B, C
Reasoning: We verify consent, the physician gets the consent
A mother asks, "Is it true that breast milk will prevent my baby from catching colds
and other infections?" The nurse should reply, "Current research indicates that:
a.Your baby will have increased resistance to illness caused by bacteria and viruses,
but she may still contract infections."
b.You shouldn't have to worry about your baby's exposure to contagious diseases
until she stops breast-feeding."
c.Breast milk offers no greater protection to your baby than formula feedings."
d.Breast milk will give your baby protection from all illnesses to which you are
immune." -ans A
Accredited A+
__________ exercises help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. -ans Kegel
__________ refers to the enduring nature of the attachment relationship. -ans
commitment
____________ centers offer a "home-like" setting but with close proximity to a
hospital facility in case of complications. -ans Birthing
____________ is the study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease in
populations. -ans epidemiology
____________ refers to a condition in which functioning endometrial tissue is found
outside the uterine cavity. -ans Endometriosis
_____________ care is a comprehensive process in which any problems associated
with pregnancy are identified and treated. -ans Prenatal
_____________ involves the transfer of heat from one object to another when the
two are in direct contact with each other. -ans conduction
______________ prevention is designed to reduce or limit the progression of a
disease or disability. -ans Tertiary
_______________ is the normal, predictable physiologic process in which the
endometrial lining is expelled. -ans Menstruation
,______________prevention involves the early detection and treatment of adverse
health problems. -ans Secondary
___________or swelling of the breast tissue occurs usually 2 to 4 days after birth. -
ans engorgement
3 hours after a vaginal delivery, the client complains of increased perineal pain. What
should the nurse do first?
A) Administer analgesia as ordered
B) Assess the perineum
C) Perform perineal care
D) Apply ice to perineum -ans B
A 3-week-old baby is being breast-fed, appears healthy, and is gaining weight. The
mother calls the pediatrician's office to report that the baby is not gaining weight as
rapidly as her friend's formula-fed baby (who is 2 days older). Which of the following
would be the best response by the office nurse?
a."All babies gain weight at a different rate. You shouldn't be making comparisons."
b."You need to bring your baby into the office so we can do a full nutritional
assessment.
c."Bottle-fed babies do gain weight faster than breast-fed babies. Your baby's weight
gain is just right for her age."
d."Your friend is probably overfeeding her baby. She may have problems controlling
the child's weight in the future." -ans A
,A 6 hour infant passes an unformed, black, tar like stool. The nurse should conclude
this is a:
A) Meconium stool expected at the time of birth
B) Transitional stool expected at this time
C) Meconium stool expected at this time
D) Transitional stool expected later -ans C
A breastfeeding mother asks if her baby will need to have vitamin supplements. After
determining that the mother is taking multivitamins and eating an adequate diet, the
nurse should tell her that for the first 6 months her baby will need:
a.Only a vitamin D supplement.
b.No vitamin supplements at all.
c.Supplements of vitamins C and D.
d.Iron, but no vitamin supplements. -ans B
A client asks if it will be all right to switch her baby to whole cow's milk if she decides
to stop breast-feeding within the next month. The nurse's response should be based
upon the knowledge that whole cow's milk:
a.Lacks adequate protein.
b.Is an acceptable immediate alternative.
c.Should not be used with infants younger than 12 months.
d.May be substituted if the baby receives multivitamins. -ans C
, A finger-stick blood sample is used to assess a newborn's blood glucose level.
Select one:
True
False -ans False
A healthy, full-term baby is scheduled for a circumcision. Nursing actions prior to the
procedure include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Obtain written consent from mother
B) Administer acetaminophen P.O. 1 hour before procedure per MD order
C) Feed neonate glucose water 30 minutes before procedure
D) Obtain neonates protime -ans B, C
Reasoning: We verify consent, the physician gets the consent
A mother asks, "Is it true that breast milk will prevent my baby from catching colds
and other infections?" The nurse should reply, "Current research indicates that:
a.Your baby will have increased resistance to illness caused by bacteria and viruses,
but she may still contract infections."
b.You shouldn't have to worry about your baby's exposure to contagious diseases
until she stops breast-feeding."
c.Breast milk offers no greater protection to your baby than formula feedings."
d.Breast milk will give your baby protection from all illnesses to which you are
immune." -ans A
