Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Twins that develop from one fertilised ovum that splits are called:

  1. AMonozygotic twins
  2. BDizygotic twins
  3. CConjoined twins only
  4. DFraternal twins
2.Easy

What does fetal station 0 mean?

  1. AThe presenting part is floating above the pelvis
  2. BThe cervix is fully dilated
  3. CThe presenting part is at the vaginal opening
  4. DThe presenting part is at the level of the ischial spines
3.Easy

How should the umbilical cord stump be cared for at home?

  1. ACover it tightly with a plaster
  2. BApply baby oil to soften it
  3. CKeep it clean, dry and outside the nappy
  4. DPull it off once it starts to dry
4.Medium

A woman on day 3 after a caesarean has calf pain, swelling and warmth in one leg. What should the nurse do?

  1. AMassage the calf to relieve the cramp
  2. BReport it promptly and avoid massaging the leg
  3. CEncourage her to do vigorous leg exercises
  4. DApply a heating pad and reassess tomorrow
5.Medium

During newborn resuscitation, what is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths?

  1. A30 compressions to 2 breaths
  2. B5 compressions to 1 breath
  3. C15 compressions to 2 breaths
  4. D3 compressions to 1 breath
6.Medium

A woman's cultural practice involves eating only warm foods after birth. How should the nurse respond?

  1. AIgnore her requests to save time
  2. BTell her the practice is harmful and must stop
  3. CRespect it and offer suitable warm foods
  4. DInsist that she eat the standard hospital diet
7.Hard

A woman who had a placenta praevia and two previous caesareans is scheduled for a caesarean. The team plans for possible hysterectomy and blood products. Why?

  1. AShe is at high risk of a post-term birth
  2. BShe is at high risk of gestational diabetes
  3. CShe is at high risk of placenta accreta spectrum
  4. DShe is at high risk of pre-eclampsia only
8.Hard

A woman at 26 weeks has a haemoglobin of 95 g/L (9.5 g/dL) and a low ferritin. She is already taking oral iron but has severe side effects. What might be considered?

  1. AStopping iron and waiting until after birth
  2. BA routine blood transfusion
  3. CIntravenous iron
  4. DDoubling her caffeine intake

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Monozygotic twins
  2. 2. D · The presenting part is at the level of the ischial spines
  3. 3. C · Keep it clean, dry and outside the nappy
  4. 4. B · Report it promptly and avoid massaging the leg
  5. 5. D · 3 compressions to 1 breath
  6. 6. C · Respect it and offer suitable warm foods
  7. 7. C · She is at high risk of placenta accreta spectrum
  8. 8. C · Intravenous iron

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