Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

How many vessels does a normal umbilical cord contain?

  1. ATwo arteries and two veins
  2. BTwo arteries and one vein
  3. COne artery and two veins
  4. DOne artery and one vein
2.Easy

What is the main purpose of an ultrasound scan in the first trimester?

  1. ATo diagnose gestational diabetes
  2. BTo date the pregnancy and count fetuses
  3. CTo find out the baby's blood group
  4. DTo measure fetal lung maturity
3.Easy

Which drug class is used to ripen an unfavourable cervix before induction?

  1. ACorticosteroids
  2. BTocolytics
  3. CProstaglandins
  4. DBeta blockers
4.Medium

Carboprost, a prostaglandin used for postpartum haemorrhage, should be avoided in women with:

  1. AA previous caesarean birth
  2. BHypertension
  3. CEpilepsy
  4. DAsthma
5.Medium

Why must the fetal heart rate be monitored before and after external cephalic version?

  1. AIt is needed only to record the baby's position for billing
  2. BIt is used to diagnose gestational diabetes
  3. CThe procedure can cause cord compression or abruption
  4. DIt confirms the baby's sex
6.Medium

A woman at 18 weeks asks about safe exercise. Which advice is correct?

  1. AContact sports and scuba diving are safe if she did them before
  2. BModerate exercise like walking or swimming is encouraged
  3. CExercise should be stopped completely during pregnancy
  4. DExercise lying flat on her back is best after 20 weeks
7.Hard

A woman who had a placenta praevia and two previous caesareans is scheduled for a caesarean. The team plans for possible hysterectomy and blood products. Why?

  1. AShe is at high risk of a post-term birth
  2. BShe is at high risk of placenta accreta spectrum
  3. CShe is at high risk of pre-eclampsia only
  4. DShe is at high risk of gestational diabetes
8.Hard

A woman has been breastfeeding for 3 weeks. Her baby has gained little weight, feeds briefly and falls asleep at the breast. What is the most appropriate first action?

  1. AAdvise her to stop breastfeeding and use formula only
  2. BObserve a full feed to assess latch and milk transfer
  3. CTell her to feed only every 6 hours to build hunger
  4. DReassure her that slow weight gain is normal

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Two arteries and one vein
  2. 2. B · To date the pregnancy and count fetuses
  3. 3. C · Prostaglandins
  4. 4. D · Asthma
  5. 5. C · The procedure can cause cord compression or abruption
  6. 6. B · Moderate exercise like walking or swimming is encouraged
  7. 7. B · She is at high risk of placenta accreta spectrum
  8. 8. B · Observe a full feed to assess latch and milk transfer

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