Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

Mastitis is most often caused by which organism?

1. ACandida albicans
2. BStaphylococcus aureus
3. CGroup B streptococcus
4. DEscherichia coli

Which sign shows a good breastfeeding latch?

1. AThe baby's cheeks are sucked in with each suck
2. BThe lips are flanged outwards over the areola
3. CClicking sounds are heard while feeding
4. DOnly the nipple is in the baby's mouth

Transient tachypnoea of the newborn is caused by:

1. ABlockage of the nasal passages
2. BBacterial infection of the lungs
3. CLack of surfactant in preterm babies
4. DSlow clearance of fetal lung fluid

During birth the baby's head is delivered but the shoulders are stuck. Which first manoeuvre is standard?

1. AMcRoberts manoeuvre with suprapubic pressure
2. BPushing the head back into the vagina as a first step
3. CPulling hard on the baby's head
4. DFirm pressure on the fundus

After rupture of the membranes, the amniotic fluid is green. What does this suggest?

1. AThe fetus has passed meconium
2. BThere is bleeding from the placenta
3. CThe mother has an infection with group B streptococcus
4. DThe fluid is normal at term

Which nursing measure is used during phototherapy?

1. ALimit feeds to reduce stooling
2. BRemove the eye shields while the lights are on
3. CKeep the baby fully clothed under the lights
4. DTurn the baby often and monitor hydration

A woman has a painful, red breast with a fluctuant swelling that has not improved after antibiotics. What should be suspected?

1. AA breast abscess needing drainage
2. BAn allergic reaction to the antibiotic
3. CNormal engorgement
4. DA blocked duct needing only massage

A small for gestational age baby is born at term. Which complications should the nurse anticipate?

1. AMacrosomia and shoulder dystocia
2. BRespiratory distress from surfactant deficiency only
3. CHyperglycaemia, fever and anaemia
4. DHypoglycaemia, hypothermia and polycythaemia