Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Early decelerations of the fetal heart rate are caused by:

  1. ACompression of the umbilical cord
  2. BUteroplacental insufficiency
  3. CMaternal fever
  4. DCompression of the fetal head
2.Easy

During which period of development is the embryo most vulnerable to teratogens causing major structural defects?

  1. AAbout weeks 20 to 28 after conception
  2. BAbout weeks 3 to 8 after conception
  3. CThe first 3 days after conception
  4. DThe last month of pregnancy
3.Easy

Hyperemesis gravidarum is:

  1. AMild nausea and occasional vomiting in the first trimester that settles by itself
  2. BSevere, persistent vomiting in pregnancy causing dehydration or weight loss
  3. CVomiting during labour
  4. DHeartburn in late pregnancy
4.Medium

A woman with epilepsy is planning a pregnancy. Which advice is most appropriate?

  1. AAvoid folic acid because it lowers drug levels
  2. BBreastfeeding will never be possible
  3. CReview her medicines with her doctor before conception
  4. DStop all antiepileptic drugs before trying to conceive
5.Medium

Why is an indwelling catheter placed before a caesarean birth?

  1. ATo collect a urine sample for culture
  2. BTo measure the baby's fluid balance
  3. CTo prevent postpartum haemorrhage
  4. DTo keep the bladder empty during surgery
6.Medium

A woman at 32 weeks has varicose veins in her legs. Which advice is most appropriate?

  1. AAvoid walking until after the birth
  2. BSit with her legs crossed to support the veins
  3. CWear tight elastic bands around the top of the thighs
  4. DRaise the legs when resting and avoid long standing
7.Hard

A newborn is jaundiced at 12 hours of age. The mother is blood group O, Rh-positive and the baby is group A, Rh-positive with a positive direct Coombs test. What is the most likely cause?

  1. APhysiological jaundice
  2. BRh isoimmunisation
  3. CABO incompatibility
  4. DBreast milk jaundice
8.Hard

A woman is 10 cm dilated with an urge to push. The fetal head is at station 0 and the tracing is normal. Which approach is supported by current practice?

  1. AInsist she lies flat on her back and holds her breath for long periods
  2. BAsk her to push continuously from 7 cm onwards
  3. CLet her push with her urge in a position she prefers
  4. DTell her not to push until the head is visible

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Compression of the fetal head
  2. 2. B · About weeks 3 to 8 after conception
  3. 3. B · Severe, persistent vomiting in pregnancy causing dehydration or weight loss
  4. 4. C · Review her medicines with her doctor before conception
  5. 5. D · To keep the bladder empty during surgery
  6. 6. D · Raise the legs when resting and avoid long standing
  7. 7. C · ABO incompatibility
  8. 8. C · Let her push with her urge in a position she prefers

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