DOH Nursing Obstetric & Maternity Nursing

Question 1

What is the normal duration of a full-term pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

38–42 weeks (280 days from LMP)

Answer

32–36 weeks

Answer

44–48 weeks

Answer

36–38 weeks only

Question 2

Which finding is a warning sign requiring immediate evaluation in a pregnant patient at 32 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Sudden severe headache with visual disturbances

Answer

Mild ankle edema in the evening

Answer

Fetal movement of 8 times in 2 hours

Answer

Nausea in the morning

Question 3

A pregnant woman at 36 weeks has a blood pressure of 152/98 mmHg on two readings 4 hours apart with +2 proteinuria. What condition does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Preeclampsia

Answer

Gestational hypertension without proteinuria

Answer

Chronic hypertension

Answer

HELLP syndrome

Question 4

Which position should be avoided during the third trimester to prevent supine hypotension syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Supine (flat on back)

Answer

Left lateral (left side-lying)

Answer

Semi-Fowler's (30–45°)

Answer

Right lateral (right side-lying)

Question 5

What does the acronym APGAR stand for, and what is a normal score at 1 minute?

Accepted Answer

Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration; 7–10 is normal

Answer

Alertness, Pressure, Gas exchange, Activity, Reflex; 5–7 is acceptable

Answer

Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Alertness, Respiration; 4–6 is normal

Answer

Airway, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration; 8–10 only is normal

Question 6

A primigravida at 39 weeks has regular contractions every 5 minutes lasting 50 seconds. Cervix is 5 cm dilated, 80% effaced. What stage of labor is she in?

Accepted Answer

Active phase of stage 1 labor

Answer

Latent phase of stage 1 labor

Answer

Stage 2 labor (pushing phase)

Answer

Stage 3 labor (placental delivery)