Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

What is the normal adult platelet count?

1. A50 to 100 × 10⁹/L (50,000 to 100,000/mm³)
2. B500 to 900 × 10⁹/L (500,000 to 900,000/mm³)
3. C150 to 400 × 10⁹/L (150,000 to 400,000/mm³)
4. D10 to 50 × 10⁹/L (10,000 to 50,000/mm³)

Infertility is usually defined as no pregnancy after regular unprotected intercourse for:

1. A3 months
2. B6 weeks
3. C12 months
4. D36 months

An intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) measures:

1. AThe volume of amniotic fluid
2. BThe fetal heart rate from the scalp
3. CMaternal blood pressure
4. DThe strength of uterine contractions

During the hip examination, the nurse hears a "clunk" as the newborn's hip is abducted. What does this suggest?

1. AA fractured femur from the birth
2. BA normal finding in all newborns
3. CDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip
4. DClubfoot affecting the same side

A woman at 32 weeks with known placenta praevia is admitted with bleeding. Which procedure must be avoided?

1. AStarting an IV line
2. BMeasuring blood pressure
3. CA digital vaginal examination
4. DContinuous fetal heart monitoring

A newborn's blood glucose is low but the baby is well and able to feed. What is the usual first step?

1. AGive the baby plain water by bottle
2. BGive IV insulin immediately
3. CWithhold feeds and observe for 6 hours
4. DFeed the baby and recheck the glucose

A newborn has a deep dimple with a tuft of hair over the lower spine. What is the significance?

1. AIt may be a sign of an underlying spinal defect
2. BIt is an expected birthmark with no meaning
3. CIt is a sign of congenital heart disease
4. DIt means the baby will have hip dysplasia

A woman with active genital herpes lesions is admitted in early labour with intact membranes. What should the nurse expect?

1. AA fetal scalp electrode for close monitoring
2. BA caesarean birth to reduce the risk of neonatal herpes
3. CRupture of the membranes to speed up labour
4. DA vaginal birth with no special precautions