Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

Which scale is commonly used to screen for postnatal depression?

1. ABishop score
2. BGlasgow Coma Scale
3. CEdinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
4. DApgar score

Infertility is usually defined as no pregnancy after regular unprotected intercourse for:

1. A3 months
2. B36 months
3. C6 weeks
4. D12 months

What is colostrum?

1. AThe thick, yellowish first milk, rich in antibodies
2. BFormula given to newborns in the first days after birth
3. CA sign of breast infection
4. DThe milk produced after weaning

A newborn's anterior fontanelle is sunken. What should the nurse suspect?

1. ADehydration
2. BRaised intracranial pressure
3. CHydrocephalus
4. DNormal crying

Why is mild anaemia common in the second trimester even in healthy women?

1. AThe bone marrow stops producing red cells during pregnancy
2. BThe fetus breaks down maternal red blood cells
3. CIron is lost in the urine because kidney filtration rises
4. DPlasma volume rises more than red cell mass

When should an Rh-negative woman with no anti-D antibodies routinely receive antenatal anti-D immunoglobulin?

1. AAfter she has formed anti-D antibodies
2. BOnly if the baby is known to be Rh-negative
3. COnly at the first antenatal visit
4. DAt about 28 weeks of pregnancy

A baby was stillborn at 38 weeks. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

1. ARemove the baby quickly so the parents are not upset
2. BOffer the parents time to see and hold their baby
3. CTell the parents they can try for another baby soon
4. DAvoid using the baby's name to prevent more grief

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. CCall for urgent help and start fluid resuscitation
4. DEncourage her to breastfeed to contract the uterus