产科护理练习卷（附答案）

What is lochia alba?

1. AGreen, foul-smelling discharge
2. BWhite-yellow discharge in the later weeks
3. CBright red discharge in the first days
4. DPink to brown discharge from about day 4 to day 10

Which fish should pregnant women avoid because of its high mercury content?

1. ACod
2. BSalmon
3. CSardines
4. DSwordfish

A newborn is placed on a cold scale without a cover. Which type of heat loss is this?

1. ARadiation
2. BConduction
3. CEvaporation
4. DConvection

Which nursing measure is used during phototherapy?

1. AKeep the baby fully clothed under the lights
2. BTurn the baby often and monitor hydration
3. CLimit feeds to reduce stooling
4. DRemove the eye shields while the lights are on

Why are afterpains often stronger in multiparous women?

1. AThey produce no oxytocin after birth
2. BTheir uterus contracts and relaxes more irregularly
3. CTheir uterus is always infected
4. DThey have a smaller uterus than first-time mothers

Which set of findings is consistent with hypovolaemia after a postpartum haemorrhage?

1. ASlow breathing and a rising blood pressure
2. BRising pulse, falling blood pressure, low urine output
3. CIncreased urine output and flushed skin
4. DSlow heart rate, high blood pressure and warm, dry skin

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. CUterine rupture
4. DPlacental abruption

A woman at 40 weeks calls the unit. Her contractions are every 10 to 20 minutes and irregular, her membranes are intact and the baby is moving well. What is the best advice?

1. ARest at home and come in if contractions become regular
2. BCome in immediately by ambulance
3. CLie flat on her back and count the contractions for 4 hours
4. DTake a laxative to stimulate labour