Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

Mastitis is most often caused by which organism?

1. AStaphylococcus aureus
2. BCandida albicans
3. CEscherichia coli
4. DGroup B streptococcus

Which type of tissue lets newborns produce heat without shivering?

1. ALanugo hair
2. BBrown fat
3. CWhite subcutaneous fat
4. DSkeletal muscle

Which uterine incision allows a woman to be considered for a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)?

1. AA classical vertical incision
2. BA T-shaped incision
3. CA low transverse incision
4. DAn incision through the upper segment

A woman with pre-existing type 1 diabetes is pregnant. How do her insulin needs usually change?

1. AThey often fall early on and then rise later in pregnancy
2. BThey stay the same throughout pregnancy
3. CInsulin is stopped during pregnancy and restarted after birth
4. DThey rise in the first trimester and fall in the third

The first day of a woman's last menstrual period was 10 March. Using Naegele's rule, what is her estimated date of birth?

1. A17 December
2. B17 June
3. C3 December
4. D10 January

A newborn has flat, blue-grey patches over the lower back and buttocks. How should the nurse interpret this?

1. AA port-wine stain that will need laser treatment
2. BHarmless dermal melanocytosis, to be documented
3. CBruising that suggests birth trauma or abuse
4. DA sign of a serious blood clotting disorder

A woman 5 hours after birth had a large blood loss and now has a heart rate of 128/min, blood pressure of 88/50 mmHg and cold hands. Which action is most important?

1. AGive her a hot drink and recheck in an hour
2. BAsk her to walk to improve circulation
3. CEncourage her to breastfeed to contract the uterus
4. DCall for urgent help and start fluid resuscitation

A woman with a placenta praevia at 35 weeks is waiting for a planned caesarean. Which activity should she avoid?

1. AGentle walking
2. BLying on her side
3. CSexual intercourse
4. DEating a normal diet