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,What is the most important assessment for the nurse to D. Maternal blood pressure
conduct following the administration of epidural
anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?
A. Level of pain sensation
B. Station of presenting part
C. Variability of fetal heart rate
D. Maternal blood pressure
A 34-week primigravida with pregnancy induced D. 75
hypertension (PIH) is receiving Ringer's Lactate 500 ml
with magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate of 3
grams/hour. How many ml/hour should the nurse
program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only)
A. 120
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75
A mother of a 3-year-old boy has just given birth to a A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way
new baby girl. The little boy asks the nurse, "Why is my B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
baby sister eating my mommy's breast?" How should the C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
nurse respond? (Select all that apply)
A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in
this way
B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his
mother
C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
D. Suggest that the baby can also drink from a bottle
E. Clarify that breastfeeding is his mother's choice
The nurse is examining an infant for possible D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm approach
cryptorchidism. Which exam technique should be used?
A. Place the infant in side-lying to facilitate the exam
B. Hold the penis and retract the foreskin gently
C. Cleanse the penis with an antiseptic-soaked pad
D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm
approach
The nurse is planning care for a client at 30-weeks A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
gestation who is experiencing preterm labor. What
maternal prescription is most important in preventing this
fetus from developing respiratory distress syndrome?
A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
B. Butorphanol 1 mg IV push q2h PRN pain
C. Ampicillin 1 Gram IV push q8h
D. Terbutaline (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously q15
minutes x3
, A 3-month-old with myelomeningocele and atonic C. Change to latex-free gloves when handling infant
bladder is catheterized every 4 hours to prevent urinary
retention. The home health nurse notes that the child has
developed episodes of sneezing, urticaria, watery eyes,
and a rash in the diaper area. What action is most
important for the nurse to take?
A. Auscultate the lungs for respiratory pneumonia.
B. Draw blood to analyze for streptococcal infection
C. Change to latex-free gloves when handling infant
D. Apply zinc oxide to perineum with each diaper change
The nurse is caring for a female client, a primigravida, D. Magnesium sulfate
with preeclampsia. Findings include +2 proteinuria, BP
172/112 mmHg, facial and hand swelling, complaints of
blurry vision and a severe frontal headache. Which
medication should the nurse anticipate for this client?
A. Clonidine hydrochloride
B. Carbamazepine
C. Furosemide
D. Magnesium sulfate
A client at 35-weeks gestation complains of a "pain B. Chorioamnionitis
whenever the baby moves." On assessment, the nurse
notes the client's temperature to be 101.2F, with severe
abdominal or uterine tenderness on palpation. The nurse
knows that these findings are indicative of what
condition?
A. Round ligament strain
B. Chorioamnionitis
C. Abruptio placenta
D. Viral infection.
A male infant with a 2-day history of fever and diarrhea is B. Infuse normal saline intravenously
brought to a clinic by his mother who tells the nurse that
the child refuses to drink anything. The nurse determines
that the child has a weak cry with no tears. Which
prescription is most important to implement?
A. Provide a bottle of electrolyte solution
B. Infuse normal saline intravenously
C. Administer an antipyretic rectally
D. Apply external cooling blanket
Questions & Answers | OB
Nursing Practice Test
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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Rationales
Included
,What is the most important assessment for the nurse to D. Maternal blood pressure
conduct following the administration of epidural
anesthesia to a client who is at 40-weeks gestation?
A. Level of pain sensation
B. Station of presenting part
C. Variability of fetal heart rate
D. Maternal blood pressure
A 34-week primigravida with pregnancy induced D. 75
hypertension (PIH) is receiving Ringer's Lactate 500 ml
with magnesium sulfate 20 grams at the rate of 3
grams/hour. How many ml/hour should the nurse
program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only)
A. 120
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75
A mother of a 3-year-old boy has just given birth to a A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way
new baby girl. The little boy asks the nurse, "Why is my B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother
baby sister eating my mommy's breast?" How should the C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
nurse respond? (Select all that apply)
A. Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in
this way
B. Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his
mother
C. Remind him that his mother breastfed him too
D. Suggest that the baby can also drink from a bottle
E. Clarify that breastfeeding is his mother's choice
The nurse is examining an infant for possible D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm approach
cryptorchidism. Which exam technique should be used?
A. Place the infant in side-lying to facilitate the exam
B. Hold the penis and retract the foreskin gently
C. Cleanse the penis with an antiseptic-soaked pad
D. Place the infant in warm room and use a calm
approach
The nurse is planning care for a client at 30-weeks A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
gestation who is experiencing preterm labor. What
maternal prescription is most important in preventing this
fetus from developing respiratory distress syndrome?
A. Betamethasone (Celestone) 12 mg deep IM
B. Butorphanol 1 mg IV push q2h PRN pain
C. Ampicillin 1 Gram IV push q8h
D. Terbutaline (Brethine) 0.25 mg subcutaneously q15
minutes x3
, A 3-month-old with myelomeningocele and atonic C. Change to latex-free gloves when handling infant
bladder is catheterized every 4 hours to prevent urinary
retention. The home health nurse notes that the child has
developed episodes of sneezing, urticaria, watery eyes,
and a rash in the diaper area. What action is most
important for the nurse to take?
A. Auscultate the lungs for respiratory pneumonia.
B. Draw blood to analyze for streptococcal infection
C. Change to latex-free gloves when handling infant
D. Apply zinc oxide to perineum with each diaper change
The nurse is caring for a female client, a primigravida, D. Magnesium sulfate
with preeclampsia. Findings include +2 proteinuria, BP
172/112 mmHg, facial and hand swelling, complaints of
blurry vision and a severe frontal headache. Which
medication should the nurse anticipate for this client?
A. Clonidine hydrochloride
B. Carbamazepine
C. Furosemide
D. Magnesium sulfate
A client at 35-weeks gestation complains of a "pain B. Chorioamnionitis
whenever the baby moves." On assessment, the nurse
notes the client's temperature to be 101.2F, with severe
abdominal or uterine tenderness on palpation. The nurse
knows that these findings are indicative of what
condition?
A. Round ligament strain
B. Chorioamnionitis
C. Abruptio placenta
D. Viral infection.
A male infant with a 2-day history of fever and diarrhea is B. Infuse normal saline intravenously
brought to a clinic by his mother who tells the nurse that
the child refuses to drink anything. The nurse determines
that the child has a weak cry with no tears. Which
prescription is most important to implement?
A. Provide a bottle of electrolyte solution
B. Infuse normal saline intravenously
C. Administer an antipyretic rectally
D. Apply external cooling blanket
