NSG 432 Exam 1 (2026) – 180+ Q&A | OB Nursing, Labor Stages, FHR Monitoring & Prenatal Care

This document provides a comprehensive set of over 180 exam-style questions with verified answers for NSG 432 Exam 1, focusing on obstetric and maternal-newborn nursing concepts. It covers key topics such as pregnancy assessment (GTPAL, signs of pregnancy, hormonal changes), prenatal care, fetal development, and maternal physiological adaptations. As shown throughout pages 1–23 of , the content integrates foundational theory with clinical application, including obstetric terminology, prenatal diagnostics, and patient education. The material is aligned with core nursing textbooks such as Maternal Child Nursing Care (Perry, Hockenberry, Lowdermilk & Wilson) and Varney’s Midwifery. It emphasizes critical clinical concepts including stages of labor, cardinal movements, fetal positioning, and priority nursing interventions during labor and delivery. High-yield areas include fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring (early, late, and variable decelerations), epidural and anesthesia considerations, labor complications, and emergency interventions such as POISON protocol. The document also highlights key public health organizations (CDC, NIH, HRSA) and their roles in reducing health disparities. This document is ideal for: Nursing students enrolled in NSG 432 or OB/Maternal-Newborn Nursing courses BSN and ADN students studying obstetrics NCLEX-RN and HESI exam candidates Students preparing for maternity or labor & delivery exams Healthcare students focusing on prenatal and perinatal care It can be used as a complete study guide, revision resource, or practice exam bank to master obstetric nursing concepts. The structured Q&A format enhances clinical reasoning, reinforces high-yield exam topics, and supports confident application in both academic and clinical settings. Keywords: ob nursing, maternal newborn nursing, pregnancy assessment, GTPAL, prenatal care, fetal development, stages of labor, cardinal movements, fetal positioning, fetal heart rate monitoring, FHR decelerations, epidural nursing, labor complications, obstetric terminology, prenatal diagnostics, nursing exam questions