ELITE COMPREHENSIVE
OBSTETRICS AND NEONATAL CARE
EXAMINATION
Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Obstetric
Emergencies||Questions and Answers
Spring Examination May 2026
Which of the following is not a component of the Apgar score?
A. Pulse
B. Body size
C. Activity
D. Grimace
✓ B. body size
A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that:
A. has separated from the placenta.
B. is lacerated due to a traumatic delivery.
C. has abnormally developed blood vessels.
D. is wrapped around the baby's neck.
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✓ D. is wrapped around the baby's neck
, Abruptio placenta occurs when:
A. a tear in the placenta causes severe internal hemorrhage.
B. the placenta develops over and covers the cervical opening.
C. the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall.
D. the placenta affixes itself to the outer layer of the uterus.
✓ C. the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall
Following delivery of a full-term baby, you have properly cared for the baby and have
clamped and cut the umbilical cord. During transport, you note that the mother is
experiencing moderate vaginal bleeding. You should:
A. firmly massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion.
B. elevate her legs six to eight inches and cover her with a blanket.
C. carefully insert a sterile trauma dressing into her vagina.
D. place her legs together and position her on her left side
✓ firmly massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion
Which of the following processes occurs immediately after ovulation?
A. Numerous follicles mature and release eggs into the fallopian tubes.
B. The inner lining of the uterus thickens in preparation for implantation.
C. Certain female hormone levels decrease significantly in quantity.
D. The endometrium sheds its lining and is expelled from the vagina.
✓ B. the inner lining of the uterus thickens in preparation for
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implantation
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OBSTETRICS AND NEONATAL CARE
EXAMINATION
Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Obstetric
Emergencies||Questions and Answers
Spring Examination May 2026
Which of the following is not a component of the Apgar score?
A. Pulse
B. Body size
C. Activity
D. Grimace
✓ B. body size
A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that:
A. has separated from the placenta.
B. is lacerated due to a traumatic delivery.
C. has abnormally developed blood vessels.
D. is wrapped around the baby's neck.
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Page
✓ D. is wrapped around the baby's neck
, Abruptio placenta occurs when:
A. a tear in the placenta causes severe internal hemorrhage.
B. the placenta develops over and covers the cervical opening.
C. the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall.
D. the placenta affixes itself to the outer layer of the uterus.
✓ C. the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall
Following delivery of a full-term baby, you have properly cared for the baby and have
clamped and cut the umbilical cord. During transport, you note that the mother is
experiencing moderate vaginal bleeding. You should:
A. firmly massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion.
B. elevate her legs six to eight inches and cover her with a blanket.
C. carefully insert a sterile trauma dressing into her vagina.
D. place her legs together and position her on her left side
✓ firmly massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion
Which of the following processes occurs immediately after ovulation?
A. Numerous follicles mature and release eggs into the fallopian tubes.
B. The inner lining of the uterus thickens in preparation for implantation.
C. Certain female hormone levels decrease significantly in quantity.
D. The endometrium sheds its lining and is expelled from the vagina.
✓ B. the inner lining of the uterus thickens in preparation for
2
implantation
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