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MATERNITY EXAM I COMPLETE LATEST UPDATED NEWEST
QUESTIONS 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION
SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED
A client reports frequent douching. Which complication is the nurse most
concerned
about?
A. Vaginal dryness
B. Ascending infection
C. Dysmenorrhea
D. Infertility
Ascending infection
Which hormone surge directly triggers ovulation?
A. Progesterone
B. Estrogen
C. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
D. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Priority Question – Fetal Circulation
The nurse caring for a newborn knows that closure of which fetal shunt is
most critical for oxygenation?
A. Foramen ovale
B. Ductus arteriosus
C. Ductus venosus
D. Umbilical artery
Ductus arteriosus
A pregnant client is worried about having a baby with Tay-Sachs disease due
to family
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history. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
A. Reassure the client that risk is low
B. Offer referral to genetic counseling and testing
C. Tell her not to worry until after delivery
D. Provide immediate carrier screening in the office
Offer referral to genetic counseling and testing
Which inheritance patterns require two abnormal genes for the disorder to be
expressed?
(Select all that apply)
A. Autosomal recessive
B. Autosomal dominant
C. X-linked recessive
D. X-linked dominant
A 6-week pregnant client reports daily alcohol use. What is the nurse’s priority
intervention?
A. Encourage folic acid intake
B. Provide resources for alcohol cessation immediately
C. Reassure her occasional use is safe
D. Delay intervention until the second trimester
Provide resources for alcohol cessation immediately
Which are considered probable signs of pregnancy? (Select all that apply)
A. Positive pregnancy test
B. Amenorrhea
C. Hegar’s sign
D. Chadwick’s sign
E. Ultrasound verification
At 32 weeks, a client reports severe headache and blurred vision. What should
the nurse do first?
A. Check blood pressure
B. Assess fetal heart tones
C. Document findings
D. Ask about fluid intake
Check blood pressure
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A pregnant woman reports constipation and hemorrhoids. Which nursing
action is best?
A. Increase fiber and fluids
B. Encourage strict bed rest
C. Limit exercise
D. Use laxatives daily
Increase fiber and fluids
A pregnant client becomes short of breath when lying flat. Which position is
most
appropriate?
A. Prone
B. Supine
C. Side-lying
D. Trendelenburg
Side-lying
A client is distressed by linea nigra and melasma. What’s the best response?
A. "These pigment changes are normal and usually fade after delivery."
B. "These are permanent skin changes you will need to accept."
C. "You should start prescription bleaching creams now."
D. "This indicates a vitamin deficiency."
"These pigment changes are normal and usually fade after delivery."
A pregnant client reports eating clay. What is the nurse’s priority assessment?
A. Check weight gain
B. Assess for anemia
C. Assess fetal movement
D. Evaluate hydration
Assess for anemia
Which food should the nurse instruct the pregnant client to avoid?
A. Cooked chicken
B. Pasteurized milk
C. Swordfish
D. Fortified cereals
Swordfish
A client with severe N/V in pregnancy is at risk for which complication?
MATERNITY EXAM I COMPLETE LATEST UPDATED NEWEST
QUESTIONS 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION
SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED
A client reports frequent douching. Which complication is the nurse most
concerned
about?
A. Vaginal dryness
B. Ascending infection
C. Dysmenorrhea
D. Infertility
Ascending infection
Which hormone surge directly triggers ovulation?
A. Progesterone
B. Estrogen
C. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
D. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Priority Question – Fetal Circulation
The nurse caring for a newborn knows that closure of which fetal shunt is
most critical for oxygenation?
A. Foramen ovale
B. Ductus arteriosus
C. Ductus venosus
D. Umbilical artery
Ductus arteriosus
A pregnant client is worried about having a baby with Tay-Sachs disease due
to family
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history. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
A. Reassure the client that risk is low
B. Offer referral to genetic counseling and testing
C. Tell her not to worry until after delivery
D. Provide immediate carrier screening in the office
Offer referral to genetic counseling and testing
Which inheritance patterns require two abnormal genes for the disorder to be
expressed?
(Select all that apply)
A. Autosomal recessive
B. Autosomal dominant
C. X-linked recessive
D. X-linked dominant
A 6-week pregnant client reports daily alcohol use. What is the nurse’s priority
intervention?
A. Encourage folic acid intake
B. Provide resources for alcohol cessation immediately
C. Reassure her occasional use is safe
D. Delay intervention until the second trimester
Provide resources for alcohol cessation immediately
Which are considered probable signs of pregnancy? (Select all that apply)
A. Positive pregnancy test
B. Amenorrhea
C. Hegar’s sign
D. Chadwick’s sign
E. Ultrasound verification
At 32 weeks, a client reports severe headache and blurred vision. What should
the nurse do first?
A. Check blood pressure
B. Assess fetal heart tones
C. Document findings
D. Ask about fluid intake
Check blood pressure
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A pregnant woman reports constipation and hemorrhoids. Which nursing
action is best?
A. Increase fiber and fluids
B. Encourage strict bed rest
C. Limit exercise
D. Use laxatives daily
Increase fiber and fluids
A pregnant client becomes short of breath when lying flat. Which position is
most
appropriate?
A. Prone
B. Supine
C. Side-lying
D. Trendelenburg
Side-lying
A client is distressed by linea nigra and melasma. What’s the best response?
A. "These pigment changes are normal and usually fade after delivery."
B. "These are permanent skin changes you will need to accept."
C. "You should start prescription bleaching creams now."
D. "This indicates a vitamin deficiency."
"These pigment changes are normal and usually fade after delivery."
A pregnant client reports eating clay. What is the nurse’s priority assessment?
A. Check weight gain
B. Assess for anemia
C. Assess fetal movement
D. Evaluate hydration
Assess for anemia
Which food should the nurse instruct the pregnant client to avoid?
A. Cooked chicken
B. Pasteurized milk
C. Swordfish
D. Fortified cereals
Swordfish
A client with severe N/V in pregnancy is at risk for which complication?
