Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which teratogenic effect is linked with maternal rubella infection in early pregnancy?

  1. ANeural tube defects
  2. BCleft lip, cleft palate and club foot
  3. CDeafness, cataracts and heart defects
  4. DLimb reduction defects and missing fingers
2.Easy

How is the frequency of uterine contractions measured?

  1. AFrom the end of one contraction to the beginning of the next
  2. BFrom the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next
  3. CFrom the peak of one contraction to the end of the next
  4. DFrom the beginning to the end of one contraction
3.Easy

How often does a newborn usually breastfeed in the first weeks?

  1. AOnly when the mother's breasts feel full
  2. BOnce every 6 hours
  3. CAbout 8 to 12 times in 24 hours
  4. DAbout 3 to 4 times in 24 hours
4.Medium

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

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

At 1 minute, a newborn's heart rate is 90/min. How many points does the heart rate receive in the APGAR score?

  1. A2
  2. B1
  3. C0
  4. D3
6.Medium

A woman has a positive home pregnancy test. How is this sign classified?

  1. AA diagnostic sign of pregnancy
  2. BA presumptive sign of pregnancy
  3. CA positive sign of pregnancy
  4. DA probable sign of pregnancy
7.Hard

After fundal massage, the uterus remains boggy and bleeding is heavy. What is the priority next action?

  1. AOffer oral fluids and check again in an hour
  2. BCall for help and give the prescribed uterotonic, such as oxytocin, per protocol
  3. CKeep massaging the fundus firmly on her own for 30 minutes before calling the team
  4. DSit the woman up in high Fowler's position
8.Hard

A woman at 32 weeks with type 1 diabetes has nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid breathing and a glucose of 16 mmol/L (about 290 mg/dL). Which complication should be suspected?

  1. ANormal pregnancy nausea
  2. BHyperemesis gravidarum
  3. CDiabetic ketoacidosis
  4. DHypoglycaemia

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Deafness, cataracts and heart defects
  2. 2. B · From the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next
  3. 3. C · About 8 to 12 times in 24 hours
  4. 4. B · The fetus has passed meconium
  5. 5. B · 1
  6. 6. D · A probable sign of pregnancy
  7. 7. B · Call for help and give the prescribed uterotonic, such as oxytocin, per protocol
  8. 8. C · Diabetic ketoacidosis

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