Maternity & obstetric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What does fetal station 0 mean?

  1. AThe presenting part is at the level of the ischial spines
  2. BThe cervix is fully dilated
  3. CThe presenting part is floating above the pelvis
  4. DThe presenting part is at the vaginal opening
2.Easy

What is the typical respiratory rate of a healthy newborn at rest?

  1. A12 to 20 breaths per minute
  2. B20 to 30 breaths per minute
  3. C60 to 90 breaths per minute
  4. D30 to 60 breaths per minute
3.Easy

What is the normal axillary temperature range for a newborn?

  1. A36.5 to 37.5 °C (97.7 to 99.5 °F)
  2. B37.8 to 38.5 °C (100.0 to 101.3 °F)
  3. C34.5 to 35.5 °C (94.1 to 95.9 °F)
  4. D35.0 to 36.0 °C (95.0 to 96.8 °F)
4.Medium

Which factors help start the newborn's first breath?

  1. AOnly the pressure from the obstetrician's hand
  2. BOnly the cutting of the umbilical cord
  3. COnly the baby's first cry from hunger
  4. DChemical, thermal, mechanical and sensory cues
5.Medium

Which is a common sign of iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy?

  1. ATiredness, pallor and breathlessness
  2. BHigh blood pressure and headache
  3. CWeight gain and ankle swelling
  4. DIncreased appetite and frequent urination
6.Medium

A woman 1 day after birth has a blood pressure of 150/96 mmHg and a headache. She had normal blood pressures in pregnancy. What should the nurse do?

  1. AEncourage her to walk to lower her blood pressure
  2. BGive paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ignore the blood pressure
  3. CReassure her that this is normal after birth
  4. DReport it and assess for postpartum pre-eclampsia
7.Hard

Just after the membranes rupture, there is painless vaginal bleeding and the fetal heart rate drops sharply. The mother's vital signs are normal. Which condition is most likely?

  1. ABloody show
  2. BRuptured vasa praevia
  3. CPlacental abruption
  4. DUterine rupture
8.Hard

Which postpartum task can be delegated to an assistive staff member (healthcare assistant)?

  1. ATeaching a first-time mother about breastfeeding
  2. BTaking vital signs of a stable woman
  3. CAssessing the fundus of a woman with heavy bleeding
  4. DEvaluating a woman for signs of postpartum depression

Answer key

  1. 1. A · The presenting part is at the level of the ischial spines
  2. 2. D · 30 to 60 breaths per minute
  3. 3. A · 36.5 to 37.5 °C (97.7 to 99.5 °F)
  4. 4. D · Chemical, thermal, mechanical and sensory cues
  5. 5. A · Tiredness, pallor and breathlessness
  6. 6. D · Report it and assess for postpartum pre-eclampsia
  7. 7. B · Ruptured vasa praevia
  8. 8. B · Taking vital signs of a stable woman

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