Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

During a vaginal examination in labour, the examiner feels the small triangular fontanelle at the front of the pelvis. What does this suggest?

  1. AA breech presentation
  2. BAn occiput posterior position
  3. CAn occiput anterior position
  4. DA face presentation
2.Easy

Which hormone is detected by a standard pregnancy test?

  1. AFollicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  2. BHuman placental lactogen (hPL)
  3. CLuteinising hormone (LH)
  4. DHuman chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG)
3.Easy

Which postnatal warning sign should a woman report straight away after discharge?

  1. AMild afterpains during feeds
  2. BBleeding that soaks a pad in an hour
  3. CTiredness in the first week
  4. DLochia that slowly changes colour
4.Medium

Lochia with a foul odour on day 3 after birth most likely indicates:

  1. AA uterine infection (endometritis)
  2. BA full bladder pressing on the uterus
  3. CNormal lochia
  4. DDehydration
5.Medium

A woman whose first language is not English is in labour. Which action best ensures informed consent for a caesarean?

  1. AUse gestures and simple English only
  2. BAsk her 10-year-old child to interpret
  3. CAsk her partner to sign for her
  4. DUse a professional interpreter
6.Medium

At station +2, where is the presenting part?

  1. AFloating above the pelvic inlet
  2. B2 cm below the ischial spines
  3. CAt the level of the ischial spines
  4. D2 cm above the ischial spines
7.Hard

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

  1. AOffer the parents time to see and hold their baby
  2. BAvoid using the baby's name to prevent more grief
  3. CRemove the baby quickly so the parents are not upset
  4. DTell the parents they can try for another baby soon
8.Hard

A preterm baby born at 28 weeks is at risk of intraventricular haemorrhage. Which nursing measure reduces this risk?

  1. ARapid fluid boluses to support blood pressure
  2. BMinimal handling with the head in midline
  3. CFrequent handling and stimulation to keep the baby alert
  4. DKeeping the head of the cot lower than the feet

Answer key

  1. 1. C · An occiput anterior position
  2. 2. D · Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG)
  3. 3. B · Bleeding that soaks a pad in an hour
  4. 4. A · A uterine infection (endometritis)
  5. 5. D · Use a professional interpreter
  6. 6. B · 2 cm below the ischial spines
  7. 7. A · Offer the parents time to see and hold their baby
  8. 8. B · Minimal handling with the head in midline

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