Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

In a healthy term newborn, when does physiological jaundice usually reach its peak?

1. AWithin the first 12 hours
2. BAround days 3 to 5
3. CAt about 3 weeks
4. DAt about 6 to 8 weeks

What is a uterine inversion?

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

An ultrasound report says "oligohydramnios". What does this mean?

1. AToo much amniotic fluid
2. BToo little amniotic fluid
3. CInfection of the amniotic fluid
4. DBlood in the amniotic fluid

Which position of the fetal head presents the smallest diameter to the pelvis?

1. AFull extension, with the face presenting
2. BA neutral position with no flexion
3. CFull flexion, with the chin on the chest
4. DPartial extension, with the brow presenting

Why is congenital hypothyroidism included in newborn screening?

1. AEarly treatment prevents brain damage
2. BIt can only be treated before birth
3. CIt causes jaundice that cannot be treated
4. DIt causes hip dysplasia

Progesterone relaxes smooth muscle in pregnancy. Which common complaint does this help explain?

1. ANasal stuffiness
2. BConstipation
3. CGum bleeding
4. DIncreased appetite

A baby was born through thick meconium-stained fluid. At birth the baby is crying, has good tone and a heart rate above 100/min. What is the appropriate care?

1. ARoutine care with the mother, with observation
2. BSeparation from the mother for 24 hours
3. CDeep suctioning of the stomach before the first breath
4. DImmediate tracheal intubation and suction

After the placenta is delivered, the nurse examines it. Why?

1. ATo check that it is complete and nothing is retained
2. BTo estimate the baby's gestational age from its weight
3. CTo decide whether the baby needs vitamin K
4. DTo check the mother's blood type and Rh factor