FREE Maternity Nursing (OB Maternal & Newborn) Questions and Answers

Question 1

A postpartum patient had ruptured membranes for 24 hours and spent 30 hours in labor. The nurse would be on the lookout for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Endometritis

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Endometriosis

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Salpingitis

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Pelvic thrombophlebitis

Question 2

Prior to the amniocentesis, a normal ultrasound is planned for a client who is 36 weeks pregnant. Which of the following client statements, after the client has been informed of the ultrasound's purpose, would alert the nurse in charge that the client requires additional instruction?

Accepted Answer

The ultrasound identifies blood flow through the umbilical cord.

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The ultrasound locates a pool of amniotic fluid.

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The ultrasound will help to locate the placenta.

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The test will determine where to insert the needle.

Question 3

Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate giving to the postpartum patient while they are on heparin for thrombophlebitis if they experience difficulties from the medication?

Accepted Answer

Protamine sulfate

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Methylergonovine (Methergine)

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Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)

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Calcium gluconate

Question 4

Which of the following would the charge nurse anticipate doing when taking care of a 3-day-old neonate who is receiving phototherapy to treat jaundice?

Accepted Answer

Check the vital signs every 2 to 4 hours.

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Notify the physician if the skin becomes bronze in color.

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Turn the neonate every 6 hours

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Encourage the mother to discontinue breastfeeding

Question 5

Approximately 9 days after term, a primigravida in active labor. Before delivery, the customer wants a bilateral pudendal block anesthetic. Which of the following regions identified by the client as the area of alleviation would suggest to the nurse that the teaching was effective after the nurse discusses this sort of anesthetic to the client?

Accepted Answer

Perineum

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Back

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Abdomen

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Fundus

Question 6

About 2 months and 1 week into her pregnancy, the primigravida is being cared for by the nurse. The nurse determines that the client has understood the instructions after describing self-care techniques for typical pregnant discomforts when she says:

Accepted Answer

“Nausea and vomiting can be decreased if I eat a few crackers before rising.”

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“Leg cramps can be alleviated if I put an ice pack on the area.”

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“If I start to leak colostrum, I should cleanse my nipples with soap and water.”

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“If I have a vaginal discharge, I should wear nylon underwear.”

Question 7

The charge nurse arranges for the client to receive discharge instruction regarding infant care 48 hours following delivery. Which of the following best describes the client's current stage of postpartum psychological adaption, according to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Taking hold

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Resolution

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Taking in

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Letting go