NUR 346 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
Define preterm pregnancy. Correct Answers Pregnancy that
occurs after 20 weeks but before 37 weeks.
How can nurses help siblings adjust to a new baby? Correct
Answers Encourage discussion of feelings, validate emotions,
and prepare them for changes.
How can nurses support the partner during labor? Correct
Answers By reviewing the plan of care, providing
encouragement, and role-modeling supportive behaviors.
How is cystic fibrosis screening conducted? Correct Answers
Screen the mother first; if positive, screen the father; if both are
positive, fetal studies are indicated.
How is gestational age calculated? Correct Answers From the
first day of the Last Menstrual Period (LMP).
How is the intensity of uterine contractions assessed? Correct
Answers By palpation: mild (nose), moderate (chin), strong
(forehead).
Is intrapartum assessment a one-time task? Correct Answers
No, it is an ongoing, dynamic process.
What are common concerns regarding sexual activity during
pregnancy? Correct Answers Fear of harming the fetus and
communication issues.
,What are common discomforts during the first trimester of
pregnancy? Correct Answers Nasal congestion, breast
tenderness, nausea, vomiting, and urinary frequency.
What are common discomforts during the second and third
trimesters? Correct Answers Postural hypotension, heartburn,
and edema.
What are common emotions experienced by the birthing family?
Correct Answers Anxiety, fear of pain or complications, loss of
control, excitement, and anticipation.
What are common ethical dilemmas in maternal-newborn care?
Correct Answers Maternal-fetal conflict, fetal surgery, assisted
reproduction, stem cell research, and abortion.
What are common respiratory changes during pregnancy?
Correct Answers Increased tidal volume and decreased airway
resistance
What are common sibling reactions to a new baby? Correct
Answers Anger, resentment, fear of abandonment, and
regression.
What are contraindications for sexual activity during pregnancy?
Correct Answers Placenta previa, preeclampsia, cerclage, and
risk of preterm labor.
What are Goodell's, Chadwick's, and Hegar's signs indicative
of? Correct Answers Cervical changes during pregnancy
, What are key principles for cultural considerations in maternal-
newborn care? Correct Answers Remain open and respectful,
recognizing that every family is shaped by culture and life
experiences.
What are leading causes of infant mortality? Correct Answers
Congenital anomalies, prematurity & low birth weight, and
maternal complications.
What are positive signs of pregnancy? Correct Answers Fetal
heart tones, fetal movement felt by examiner, visualization by
ultrasound or birth
What are presumptive signs of pregnancy? Correct Answers
Amenorrhea, nausea/vomiting, fatigue, urinary frequency, breast
changes
What are probable signs of pregnancy? Correct Answers
Goodell sign, Hegar sign, Chadwick sign, and positive
pregnancy tests.
What are signs of placental separation? Correct Answers Gush
of blood and cord lengthening.
What are some danger signs of pregnancy that should be
reported immediately? Correct Answers Sudden gush of fluid,
vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, fever >101°F, visual
disturbances, persistent vomiting, severe headache, facial/hand
edema, epigastric pain, oliguria, dysuria, and decreased fetal
movement.
Define preterm pregnancy. Correct Answers Pregnancy that
occurs after 20 weeks but before 37 weeks.
How can nurses help siblings adjust to a new baby? Correct
Answers Encourage discussion of feelings, validate emotions,
and prepare them for changes.
How can nurses support the partner during labor? Correct
Answers By reviewing the plan of care, providing
encouragement, and role-modeling supportive behaviors.
How is cystic fibrosis screening conducted? Correct Answers
Screen the mother first; if positive, screen the father; if both are
positive, fetal studies are indicated.
How is gestational age calculated? Correct Answers From the
first day of the Last Menstrual Period (LMP).
How is the intensity of uterine contractions assessed? Correct
Answers By palpation: mild (nose), moderate (chin), strong
(forehead).
Is intrapartum assessment a one-time task? Correct Answers
No, it is an ongoing, dynamic process.
What are common concerns regarding sexual activity during
pregnancy? Correct Answers Fear of harming the fetus and
communication issues.
,What are common discomforts during the first trimester of
pregnancy? Correct Answers Nasal congestion, breast
tenderness, nausea, vomiting, and urinary frequency.
What are common discomforts during the second and third
trimesters? Correct Answers Postural hypotension, heartburn,
and edema.
What are common emotions experienced by the birthing family?
Correct Answers Anxiety, fear of pain or complications, loss of
control, excitement, and anticipation.
What are common ethical dilemmas in maternal-newborn care?
Correct Answers Maternal-fetal conflict, fetal surgery, assisted
reproduction, stem cell research, and abortion.
What are common respiratory changes during pregnancy?
Correct Answers Increased tidal volume and decreased airway
resistance
What are common sibling reactions to a new baby? Correct
Answers Anger, resentment, fear of abandonment, and
regression.
What are contraindications for sexual activity during pregnancy?
Correct Answers Placenta previa, preeclampsia, cerclage, and
risk of preterm labor.
What are Goodell's, Chadwick's, and Hegar's signs indicative
of? Correct Answers Cervical changes during pregnancy
, What are key principles for cultural considerations in maternal-
newborn care? Correct Answers Remain open and respectful,
recognizing that every family is shaped by culture and life
experiences.
What are leading causes of infant mortality? Correct Answers
Congenital anomalies, prematurity & low birth weight, and
maternal complications.
What are positive signs of pregnancy? Correct Answers Fetal
heart tones, fetal movement felt by examiner, visualization by
ultrasound or birth
What are presumptive signs of pregnancy? Correct Answers
Amenorrhea, nausea/vomiting, fatigue, urinary frequency, breast
changes
What are probable signs of pregnancy? Correct Answers
Goodell sign, Hegar sign, Chadwick sign, and positive
pregnancy tests.
What are signs of placental separation? Correct Answers Gush
of blood and cord lengthening.
What are some danger signs of pregnancy that should be
reported immediately? Correct Answers Sudden gush of fluid,
vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, fever >101°F, visual
disturbances, persistent vomiting, severe headache, facial/hand
edema, epigastric pain, oliguria, dysuria, and decreased fetal
movement.
