Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the normal axillary temperature range for a newborn?

  1. A34.5 to 35.5 °C (94.1 to 95.9 °F)
  2. B35.0 to 36.0 °C (95.0 to 96.8 °F)
  3. C36.5 to 37.5 °C (97.7 to 99.5 °F)
  4. D37.8 to 38.5 °C (100.0 to 101.3 °F)
2.Easy

Which feature is typical of Braxton Hicks contractions?

  1. AThey are irregular and do not change the cervix
  2. BThey become steadily stronger and closer together
  3. CThey cause the cervix to dilate
  4. DThey start only after the membranes rupture
3.Easy

Hyperemesis gravidarum is:

  1. ASevere, persistent vomiting in pregnancy causing dehydration or weight loss
  2. BHeartburn in late pregnancy
  3. CVomiting during labour
  4. DMild nausea and occasional vomiting in the first trimester that settles by itself
4.Medium

A woman is prescribed low molecular weight heparin after a caesarean. Which teaching is correct?

  1. AIt is a tablet taken with meals
  2. BIt is given into the muscle of the thigh
  3. CIt is injected under the skin; report unusual bleeding
  4. DIt must be stopped if she chooses to breastfeed her baby
5.Medium

A woman receiving an oxytocin infusion for many hours has a headache, confusion and very little urine. Which complication is suspected?

  1. AMagnesium toxicity
  2. BSpinal headache
  3. CWater intoxication
  4. DHypoglycaemia
6.Medium

A woman with pre-eclampsia reports a severe headache and seeing flashing lights. What does this suggest?

  1. ALow blood glucose
  2. BA tension headache, which is common and harmless in late pregnancy
  3. CNormal effects of magnesium sulfate
  4. DPre-eclampsia with severe features, with a risk of eclampsia
7.Hard

A woman with pre-eclampsia has repeated blood pressures of 168/112 mmHg 15 minutes apart. What is the appropriate action?

  1. ANotify the provider promptly so antihypertensive treatment can be started without delay
  2. BEncourage her to lie flat and rest
  3. CGive a large drink of water
  4. DLet her rest quietly on her left side and recheck the blood pressure in 4 hours before reporting
8.Hard

A woman at 9 weeks has hCG levels that are much higher than expected, a uterus large for dates, severe vomiting and dark brown spotting. Which condition should be suspected?

  1. AA threatened miscarriage
  2. BA missed miscarriage
  3. CAn ectopic pregnancy
  4. DA hydatidiform (molar) pregnancy

Answer key

  1. 1. C · 36.5 to 37.5 °C (97.7 to 99.5 °F)
  2. 2. A · They are irregular and do not change the cervix
  3. 3. A · Severe, persistent vomiting in pregnancy causing dehydration or weight loss
  4. 4. C · It is injected under the skin; report unusual bleeding
  5. 5. C · Water intoxication
  6. 6. D · Pre-eclampsia with severe features, with a risk of eclampsia
  7. 7. A · Notify the provider promptly so antihypertensive treatment can be started without delay
  8. 8. D · A hydatidiform (molar) pregnancy

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