Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Where is an intramuscular injection such as vitamin K given to a newborn?

  1. ADorsogluteal muscle
  2. BDeltoid muscle
  3. CVastus lateralis
  4. DVentrogluteal muscle
2.Easy

An intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) measures:

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

Which description fits the "baby blues" after birth?

  1. ALow mood, loss of interest and poor sleep that last more than 2 weeks and affect daily life
  2. BHallucinations and confusion that begin suddenly in the first weeks after birth
  3. CTearfulness and mood swings that start within a few days and settle within about 2 weeks
  4. DThoughts of harming the baby that persist for months
4.Medium

How can a cephalhaematoma be told apart from caput succedaneum?

  1. AA cephalhaematoma is present at birth and disappears within a few days
  2. BA cephalhaematoma does not cross the suture lines
  3. CA cephalhaematoma is a soft swelling of the scalp skin only
  4. DA cephalhaematoma crosses the midline of the skull
5.Medium

A woman receiving an oxytocin infusion for many hours has a headache, confusion and very little urine. Which complication is suspected?

  1. AHypoglycaemia
  2. BMagnesium toxicity
  3. CSpinal headache
  4. DWater intoxication
6.Medium

A woman 2 hours after birth has a temperature of 37.8 °C (100.0 °F), a firm fundus and normal lochia. What is the most likely cause?

  1. AEndometritis
  2. BMastitis
  3. CPulmonary embolism
  4. DDehydration after labour
7.Hard

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. AAsk her to walk to improve circulation
  2. BEncourage her to breastfeed to contract the uterus
  3. CGive her a hot drink and recheck in an hour
  4. DCall for urgent help and start fluid resuscitation
8.Hard

A woman at 41 weeks has a Bishop score of 3 and is booked for induction. What is the most likely first step?

  1. AAn emergency caesarean
  2. BA high-dose oxytocin infusion straight away
  3. CAn immediate amniotomy at the bedside
  4. DCervical ripening with a prostaglandin

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Vastus lateralis
  2. 2. A · The strength of uterine contractions
  3. 3. C · Tearfulness and mood swings that start within a few days and settle within about 2 weeks
  4. 4. B · A cephalhaematoma does not cross the suture lines
  5. 5. D · Water intoxication
  6. 6. D · Dehydration after labour
  7. 7. D · Call for urgent help and start fluid resuscitation
  8. 8. D · Cervical ripening with a prostaglandin

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