Obstetric Nurse Test Obstetric Nurse Prenatal Care and Patient Education 2

Question 1

A pregnant patient at 30 weeks asks when to report decreased fetal movement. The nurse correctly advises her to call if she counts fewer than 10 movements in how many hours?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

The 'count to 10' method recommends that patients report if they do not feel 10 distinct fetal movements within 2 hours after 28 weeks.

Question 2

Which food should pregnant women avoid to reduce the risk of listeriosis?

Accepted Answer

Deli meats and hot dogs

Answer

Deli meats and hot dogs can harbor Listeria monocytogenes and should be avoided or heated until steaming before consumption during pregnancy.

Question 3

What is the recommended total weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a normal pre-pregnancy BMI (18.5–24.9)?

Accepted Answer

25–35 lbs

Answer

Per IOM guidelines, women with a normal pre-pregnancy BMI are advised to gain 25–35 pounds during pregnancy to support optimal fetal growth.

Question 4

A healthy pregnant patient asks about exercise during her second trimester. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

Accepted Answer

Moderate aerobic exercise is safe and beneficial for most healthy pregnant women

Answer

ACOG recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week for healthy pregnant women with no obstetric contraindications.

Question 5

Which symptom should the nurse instruct a pregnant patient to report to her provider immediately?

Accepted Answer

Sudden severe headache with visual disturbances

Answer

Sudden severe headache with visual changes (e.g., blurring, spots) are warning signs of preeclampsia and require immediate evaluation.

Obstetric Nurse Test Practice Test

Obstetric Nurse Test Practice Test

Obstetric Nurse Test Obstetric Nurse Prenatal Care and Patient Education 2