Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

A newborn is "small for gestational age" when its birth weight is:

  1. AAbove the 90th percentile for its gestational age
  2. BBelow the 50th percentile for its gestational age
  3. CBelow the 10th percentile for its gestational age
  4. DBelow 2500 g, whatever the gestational age
2.Easy

During newborn resuscitation, where is the pulse oximeter probe placed?

  1. AOn the right hand
  2. BOn the left foot
  3. COn the forehead
  4. DOn the left ear
3.Easy

Naegele's rule estimates the due date from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP). Which calculation does it use?

  1. ASubtract 7 days, add 3 months and add 1 year
  2. BAdd 14 days and add 10 months
  3. CAdd 7 days, subtract 3 months and add 1 year
  4. DAdd 7 days and add 3 months
4.Medium

Why are pregnant women at increased risk of urinary tract infection and pyelonephritis?

  1. AThe bladder empties more completely in pregnancy
  2. BThe urine becomes more acidic in pregnancy
  3. CPregnancy greatly reduces the production of urine
  4. DProgesterone dilates the ureters and slows the flow of urine
5.Medium

Which reflex causes the newborn's toes to fan out when the sole is stroked from heel to toe?

  1. ABabinski reflex
  2. BStepping reflex
  3. CPlantar grasp reflex
  4. DMoro reflex
6.Medium

A labouring woman's tracing shows variable decelerations. Which action should the nurse take first?

  1. APlace her flat on her back
  2. BIncrease the oxytocin infusion
  3. CStart pushing efforts straight away
  4. DChange the woman's position
7.Hard

A woman at 26 weeks receiving terbutaline for preterm contractions has a heart rate of 132/min and chest tightness. What should the nurse do?

  1. AIncrease her IV fluids rapidly to lower her heart rate
  2. BReassure her that this is expected and continue
  3. CWithhold the next dose and report the findings
  4. DGive the next dose early to stop contractions
8.Hard

A woman with postpartum psychosis is being admitted with her baby to a mother and baby unit. Which statement is accurate?

  1. AIt only occurs in women who were depressed in pregnancy
  2. BIt is the same as the baby blues and resolves without treatment
  3. CIt is an emergency that usually starts within two weeks
  4. DIt usually begins several months or years after the birth

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Below the 10th percentile for its gestational age
  2. 2. A · On the right hand
  3. 3. C · Add 7 days, subtract 3 months and add 1 year
  4. 4. D · Progesterone dilates the ureters and slows the flow of urine
  5. 5. A · Babinski reflex
  6. 6. D · Change the woman's position
  7. 7. C · Withhold the next dose and report the findings
  8. 8. C · It is an emergency that usually starts within two weeks

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