TEST BANK MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CARE 3RD
CANADIAN EDITION KEENAN LINDSAY (CHAPTER 1-
55) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026 |INSTANT
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1. What is the primary purpose of antenatal care?
A. To prepare for surgical delivery
B. To monitor and promote the health of mother and fetus
C. To determine fetal gender
D. To prevent all pregnancy complications
Rationale: Antenatal care focuses on monitoring maternal-fetal
well-being and early detection of complications.
Correct answer: B
2. Which hormone maintains pregnancy in early gestation?
A. Oxytocin
B. Progesterone
C. Estrogen
D. Prolactin
Rationale: Progesterone supports uterine lining and prevents
uterine contractions in early pregnancy.
Correct answer: B
,3. A positive sign of pregnancy includes:
A. Nausea
B. Breast tenderness
C. Fetal heartbeat detected by Doppler
D. Amenorrhea
Rationale: Only fetal heart tones, ultrasound visualization, and
fetal movement by examiner are definitive signs.
Correct answer: C
4. The most reliable indicator of fetal well-being is:
A. Maternal weight gain
B. Fundal height
C. Fetal heart rate monitoring
D. Maternal blood pressure
Rationale: Continuous fetal heart rate monitoring reflects fetal
oxygenation status.
Correct answer: C
5. The normal duration of a full-term pregnancy is:
A. 30 weeks
B. 34 weeks
C. 37–42 weeks
D. 43–45 weeks
,Rationale: Full-term pregnancy is defined as 37 to 42 weeks
gestation.
Correct answer: C
6. The first stage of labor ends when:
A. Cervix is fully dilated
B. Baby is delivered
C. Placenta is expelled
D. Contractions begin
Rationale: First stage ends at full cervical dilation (10 cm).
Correct answer: A
7. The most common fetal presentation is:
A. Breech
B. Shoulder
C. Cephalic (vertex)
D. Transverse
Rationale: Vertex presentation is the most favorable and
common.
Correct answer: C
8. During labor, uterine contractions primarily function to:
, A. Increase maternal blood pressure
B. Dilate the cervix and push fetus downward
C. Reduce fetal movement
D. Increase amniotic fluid
Rationale: Contractions cause cervical dilation and fetal
descent.
Correct answer: B
9. A sign of true labor is:
A. Irregular contractions
B. Contractions relieved by rest
C. Progressive cervical dilation
D. Pain only in abdomen
Rationale: True labor involves regular, progressive cervical
change.
Correct answer: C
10. The Apgar score is assessed at:
A. 1 and 5 minutes after birth
B. 10 and 20 minutes
C. 30 and 60 minutes
D. Only at birth
CANADIAN EDITION KEENAN LINDSAY (CHAPTER 1-
55) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026 |INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of antenatal care?
A. To prepare for surgical delivery
B. To monitor and promote the health of mother and fetus
C. To determine fetal gender
D. To prevent all pregnancy complications
Rationale: Antenatal care focuses on monitoring maternal-fetal
well-being and early detection of complications.
Correct answer: B
2. Which hormone maintains pregnancy in early gestation?
A. Oxytocin
B. Progesterone
C. Estrogen
D. Prolactin
Rationale: Progesterone supports uterine lining and prevents
uterine contractions in early pregnancy.
Correct answer: B
,3. A positive sign of pregnancy includes:
A. Nausea
B. Breast tenderness
C. Fetal heartbeat detected by Doppler
D. Amenorrhea
Rationale: Only fetal heart tones, ultrasound visualization, and
fetal movement by examiner are definitive signs.
Correct answer: C
4. The most reliable indicator of fetal well-being is:
A. Maternal weight gain
B. Fundal height
C. Fetal heart rate monitoring
D. Maternal blood pressure
Rationale: Continuous fetal heart rate monitoring reflects fetal
oxygenation status.
Correct answer: C
5. The normal duration of a full-term pregnancy is:
A. 30 weeks
B. 34 weeks
C. 37–42 weeks
D. 43–45 weeks
,Rationale: Full-term pregnancy is defined as 37 to 42 weeks
gestation.
Correct answer: C
6. The first stage of labor ends when:
A. Cervix is fully dilated
B. Baby is delivered
C. Placenta is expelled
D. Contractions begin
Rationale: First stage ends at full cervical dilation (10 cm).
Correct answer: A
7. The most common fetal presentation is:
A. Breech
B. Shoulder
C. Cephalic (vertex)
D. Transverse
Rationale: Vertex presentation is the most favorable and
common.
Correct answer: C
8. During labor, uterine contractions primarily function to:
, A. Increase maternal blood pressure
B. Dilate the cervix and push fetus downward
C. Reduce fetal movement
D. Increase amniotic fluid
Rationale: Contractions cause cervical dilation and fetal
descent.
Correct answer: B
9. A sign of true labor is:
A. Irregular contractions
B. Contractions relieved by rest
C. Progressive cervical dilation
D. Pain only in abdomen
Rationale: True labor involves regular, progressive cervical
change.
Correct answer: C
10. The Apgar score is assessed at:
A. 1 and 5 minutes after birth
B. 10 and 20 minutes
C. 30 and 60 minutes
D. Only at birth
