MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING
EXAM 1 WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
The doctor has ordered fentanyl for a woman in labor and has
asked the nurse to prove patient education. What will the nurse
include in the education plan? (Select All That Apply)
A. Onset is slow
B. Duration is short
C. Administration by mouth
D. No known side effects
E. It is not the same drug as sufentanil correct answer B,E
The nurse is caring for a woman with epidural anesthesia for pain
control for vaginal delivery. A risk for injury related to epidural
anesthesia has been identified by the nursing staff. What
interventions are appropriate for the nurse to implement related
to the diagnosis? (Select all that Apply)
A. Assess Leg Movement and sensation before ambulating
B. Administer antibiotic as ordered
C. Observe for signs of impending birth
D. Provide sacral pressure
E. Assess fetal position frequently correct answer A, C
The nurse is providing a conference on non pharmacological pain
control methods. What major advantages of non pharmacological
,pain control methods will the nurse include in the presentation?
(Select All That Apply)
A. They sedate the mother
B. They do not slow labor
C. They do not dull the excitement of the birth experience
D. They do not have the potential to cause allergic reactions
E. They do not have to be delayed until labor is well established
correct answer B,C,D,E
Which are non-pharmacological forms of pain relief? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Skin stimulation
b. Diversion and distraction
c. Breathing techniques
d. Exercise
e. Yoga correct answer A,B,C,E
How does the pain of childbirth differ from other types of pain?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Childbirth pain is part of a normal process.
b. Childbirth pain seldom needs narcotic relief.
c. Position changes relieve pain and facilitate delivery.
d. Childbirth pain declines following birth.
e. Childbirth pain is self-limited. correct answer A,C,D,E
What typical types of classes are available to help expectant
parents prepare for parenthood? (Select all that apply.)
, a. Infant care
b. Breastfeeding
c. Gestational diabetes
d. Sources of financial aid
e. Yoga correct answer A,B,C
A woman, gravid 3, para 2, is attending her fourth prenatal visit
and confides in the nurse that she is battered by her husband.
She assed to have multiple bruises at various stages of healing.
What nursing action are appropriate for the nurse to implement?
(Select all that apply)
A. Tell everyone
B. Provide privacy for the assessment
C. Determine If children are being hurt
D. Communicate in a non-judgmental way
E. Determine factors that increase the risk for injury correct
answer B,C,D,E
What are the advantages of a freestanding birth center? (Select
all that apply)
A. Homelike setting
B. Designed for high risk pregnancies
C. Lower costs
D. Attended by certified obstetricians
E. Immediate emergency access correct answer A, C
EXAM 1 WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
The doctor has ordered fentanyl for a woman in labor and has
asked the nurse to prove patient education. What will the nurse
include in the education plan? (Select All That Apply)
A. Onset is slow
B. Duration is short
C. Administration by mouth
D. No known side effects
E. It is not the same drug as sufentanil correct answer B,E
The nurse is caring for a woman with epidural anesthesia for pain
control for vaginal delivery. A risk for injury related to epidural
anesthesia has been identified by the nursing staff. What
interventions are appropriate for the nurse to implement related
to the diagnosis? (Select all that Apply)
A. Assess Leg Movement and sensation before ambulating
B. Administer antibiotic as ordered
C. Observe for signs of impending birth
D. Provide sacral pressure
E. Assess fetal position frequently correct answer A, C
The nurse is providing a conference on non pharmacological pain
control methods. What major advantages of non pharmacological
,pain control methods will the nurse include in the presentation?
(Select All That Apply)
A. They sedate the mother
B. They do not slow labor
C. They do not dull the excitement of the birth experience
D. They do not have the potential to cause allergic reactions
E. They do not have to be delayed until labor is well established
correct answer B,C,D,E
Which are non-pharmacological forms of pain relief? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Skin stimulation
b. Diversion and distraction
c. Breathing techniques
d. Exercise
e. Yoga correct answer A,B,C,E
How does the pain of childbirth differ from other types of pain?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Childbirth pain is part of a normal process.
b. Childbirth pain seldom needs narcotic relief.
c. Position changes relieve pain and facilitate delivery.
d. Childbirth pain declines following birth.
e. Childbirth pain is self-limited. correct answer A,C,D,E
What typical types of classes are available to help expectant
parents prepare for parenthood? (Select all that apply.)
, a. Infant care
b. Breastfeeding
c. Gestational diabetes
d. Sources of financial aid
e. Yoga correct answer A,B,C
A woman, gravid 3, para 2, is attending her fourth prenatal visit
and confides in the nurse that she is battered by her husband.
She assed to have multiple bruises at various stages of healing.
What nursing action are appropriate for the nurse to implement?
(Select all that apply)
A. Tell everyone
B. Provide privacy for the assessment
C. Determine If children are being hurt
D. Communicate in a non-judgmental way
E. Determine factors that increase the risk for injury correct
answer B,C,D,E
What are the advantages of a freestanding birth center? (Select
all that apply)
A. Homelike setting
B. Designed for high risk pregnancies
C. Lower costs
D. Attended by certified obstetricians
E. Immediate emergency access correct answer A, C
