PN Maternal Newborn Practice B 2026 | Questions &
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1. The perinatal nurse understands the term "subinvolution" to mean which of the
following?
Abnormally small uterus
Inverted uterus
Uterus not returned to prepregnant state
Uterus with retained placental tissue
2. What is the primary event that occurs during the second stage of labor?
Cervical dilation
Placental expulsion
Fetal monitoring
Delivery of the baby
3. The average newborn baby weighs:
7 and a half pounds
10 pounds
12 pounds
4 and a half pounds
4. When is a quad screen administered during pregnancy?
13-20 wks
15-22 wks
, 8-12 weeks
12-14 wks
5. If a nurse observes a fourth-degree perineal laceration during a postpartum
assessment, what immediate action should be taken?
Apply a topical anesthetic and monitor the patient.
Notify the healthcare provider for further evaluation and
management.
Document the finding and schedule a follow-up in a week.
Encourage the patient to ambulate immediately.
6. What is the daily recommended dosage of folic acid for pregnant women?
400 to 800 micrograms
50 micrograms
1000 micrograms
200 to 300 micrograms
7. What is the typical blood pressure range for a healthy newborn?
50-70/30-40 mmHg
70-90/40-60 mmHg
60-80/40-50 mmHg
90-110/50-70 mmHg
8. If a patient arrives for an amniocentesis with an empty bladder, what steps
should the healthcare provider take before proceeding?
Proceed with the amniocentesis immediately.
, Delay the procedure for several hours.
Use a catheter to fill the bladder.
Instruct the patient to drink water to fill the bladder.
9. Cigarette smoking during pregnancy can:
affect brain development.
reduce oxygen delivery to the fetus.
increase risk of preterm delivery.
All of these are correct
10. The HCP would be very concerned if a fetal heart rate were not detected
with a Doppler at how many weeks gestation
6-8 weeks
10-12 weeks
18-20 weeks
14-16 weeks
11. If a nurse notes that a woman's fundal height is significantly smaller than
expected for her gestational age, what should be the nurse's immediate
course of action?
Reassure the patient and schedule a follow-up in a month
Increase the frequency of prenatal visits without further assessment
Further assessment and possible referral for an ultrasound
Document the finding and continue with routine care
, 12. Describe the significance of identifying the tissues involved in a third-degree
perineal laceration during postpartum care.
It aids in understanding the mother's nutritional needs during
pregnancy.
It is primarily used to predict future pregnancies.
Identifying the tissues involved helps in assessing the severity of
the laceration and planning appropriate interventions for healing.
It is important for determining the baby's weight at birth.
13. Describe the significance of identifying the tissues involved in a fourth-
degree perineal laceration during postpartum care.
Identifying the tissues involved helps in assessing the severity of
the laceration and planning appropriate interventions.
It is not significant as all lacerations heal similarly.
It only affects the mother's emotional well-being.
It is primarily important for fetal health.
14. Describe the significance of performing Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
during the specified weeks of gestation.
CVS is performed only if there are complications during pregnancy.
CVS is performed after 20 weeks to assess fetal growth.
CVS is performed at any time during pregnancy for routine checks.
CVS is performed between 10 to 13 weeks to allow for early
detection of genetic disorders.
15. Mrs. Atkins is 40 weeks' pregnant by ultrasound, and the induction of labor is
being discussed by Mrs. Atkins and her birth attendant. The birth attendant
Answers | Latest Update | Exam Prep
1. The perinatal nurse understands the term "subinvolution" to mean which of the
following?
Abnormally small uterus
Inverted uterus
Uterus not returned to prepregnant state
Uterus with retained placental tissue
2. What is the primary event that occurs during the second stage of labor?
Cervical dilation
Placental expulsion
Fetal monitoring
Delivery of the baby
3. The average newborn baby weighs:
7 and a half pounds
10 pounds
12 pounds
4 and a half pounds
4. When is a quad screen administered during pregnancy?
13-20 wks
15-22 wks
, 8-12 weeks
12-14 wks
5. If a nurse observes a fourth-degree perineal laceration during a postpartum
assessment, what immediate action should be taken?
Apply a topical anesthetic and monitor the patient.
Notify the healthcare provider for further evaluation and
management.
Document the finding and schedule a follow-up in a week.
Encourage the patient to ambulate immediately.
6. What is the daily recommended dosage of folic acid for pregnant women?
400 to 800 micrograms
50 micrograms
1000 micrograms
200 to 300 micrograms
7. What is the typical blood pressure range for a healthy newborn?
50-70/30-40 mmHg
70-90/40-60 mmHg
60-80/40-50 mmHg
90-110/50-70 mmHg
8. If a patient arrives for an amniocentesis with an empty bladder, what steps
should the healthcare provider take before proceeding?
Proceed with the amniocentesis immediately.
, Delay the procedure for several hours.
Use a catheter to fill the bladder.
Instruct the patient to drink water to fill the bladder.
9. Cigarette smoking during pregnancy can:
affect brain development.
reduce oxygen delivery to the fetus.
increase risk of preterm delivery.
All of these are correct
10. The HCP would be very concerned if a fetal heart rate were not detected
with a Doppler at how many weeks gestation
6-8 weeks
10-12 weeks
18-20 weeks
14-16 weeks
11. If a nurse notes that a woman's fundal height is significantly smaller than
expected for her gestational age, what should be the nurse's immediate
course of action?
Reassure the patient and schedule a follow-up in a month
Increase the frequency of prenatal visits without further assessment
Further assessment and possible referral for an ultrasound
Document the finding and continue with routine care
, 12. Describe the significance of identifying the tissues involved in a third-degree
perineal laceration during postpartum care.
It aids in understanding the mother's nutritional needs during
pregnancy.
It is primarily used to predict future pregnancies.
Identifying the tissues involved helps in assessing the severity of
the laceration and planning appropriate interventions for healing.
It is important for determining the baby's weight at birth.
13. Describe the significance of identifying the tissues involved in a fourth-
degree perineal laceration during postpartum care.
Identifying the tissues involved helps in assessing the severity of
the laceration and planning appropriate interventions.
It is not significant as all lacerations heal similarly.
It only affects the mother's emotional well-being.
It is primarily important for fetal health.
14. Describe the significance of performing Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
during the specified weeks of gestation.
CVS is performed only if there are complications during pregnancy.
CVS is performed after 20 weeks to assess fetal growth.
CVS is performed at any time during pregnancy for routine checks.
CVS is performed between 10 to 13 weeks to allow for early
detection of genetic disorders.
15. Mrs. Atkins is 40 weeks' pregnant by ultrasound, and the induction of labor is
being discussed by Mrs. Atkins and her birth attendant. The birth attendant
