Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

The darkened line that may appear from the umbilicus to the pubis in pregnancy is called:

  1. ASpider naevi
  2. BStriae gravidarum
  3. CLinea nigra
  4. DChloasma
2.Easy

What is vernix caseosa?

  1. AFine, soft hair on the shoulders and back
  2. BSmall white spots on the nose
  3. CA white, cheesy coating on the skin
  4. DBluish patches over the lower back
3.Easy

What is a uterine inversion?

  1. AThe placenta implants low in the uterus
  2. BThe uterus turns inside out after birth
  3. CThe uterus tears along an old caesarean scar
  4. DThe uterus tilts backwards towards the spine
4.Medium

A woman is about to get out of bed for the first time after birth. What should the nurse do?

  1. AHelp her sit, then stand slowly with support
  2. BAsk her to stand quickly to reduce dizziness
  3. CLet her walk alone so she feels independent
  4. DWait until day 3 before letting her stand
5.Medium

After birth of the baby, the placenta has not been delivered after a long time despite active management. What is this called?

  1. APlacenta praevia
  2. BUterine inversion
  3. CPlacental abruption
  4. DRetained placenta
6.Medium

Which finding points to postpartum depression rather than the baby blues?

  1. AFeeling emotional when visitors leave
  2. BFeeling tired after a night with a crying baby
  3. CLow mood and loss of interest lasting more than 2 weeks and affecting daily life
  4. DCrying spells and mood swings on day 3 that settle within a few days without treatment
7.Hard

A woman is treated with methotrexate for an unruptured ectopic pregnancy. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I will come back for blood tests until my hCG level is back to zero."
  2. B"I will avoid alcohol while I am being treated."
  3. C"I will take a folic acid supplement to stay healthy while on this drug."
  4. D"I will go to the emergency department if I get sudden severe abdominal pain."
8.Hard

The nurse must deliver a baby before the provider arrives. As the head crowns, what should the nurse do?

  1. APull firmly on the head to speed the birth
  2. BPush the head back to delay the birth
  3. CAsk the woman to cross her legs tightly until help comes
  4. DApply gentle pressure to the head to slow the birth

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Linea nigra
  2. 2. C · A white, cheesy coating on the skin
  3. 3. B · The uterus turns inside out after birth
  4. 4. A · Help her sit, then stand slowly with support
  5. 5. D · Retained placenta
  6. 6. C · Low mood and loss of interest lasting more than 2 weeks and affecting daily life
  7. 7. C · "I will take a folic acid supplement to stay healthy while on this drug."
  8. 8. D · Apply gentle pressure to the head to slow the birth

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