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NUR 242 Final Exam (Latest 2026/2027 Update) | Maternal-Newborn Nursing: Labor, Delivery & Postpartum Care | Comprehensive Study Guide | Exam Questions & Answers | Grade A+

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This document contains a comprehensive exam review for the NUR 242 Final Exam, covering essential maternal-newborn nursing concepts commonly tested in nursing programs. Topics include labor and delivery processes, including the stages of labor, uterine contractions, cervical dilation, and fetal descent. It also includes intrapartum nursing care such as fetal monitoring, interpretation of fetal heart rate patterns, pain management strategies, and nursing interventions during labor progression. Additional content covers complications during labor and delivery, including abnormal labor patterns and obstetric emergencies, as well as postpartum care such as fundal assessment, lochia progression, hemorrhage prevention, and infection control. Newborn care is also included, focusing on APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, feeding initiation, and identification of normal versus abnormal findings. The material emphasizes patient safety, family-centered care, medication safety, and clinical judgment frameworks such as ABCs and Maslow’s hierarchy for prioritization of care. The content is designed to strengthen maternal-newborn nursing knowledge, improve clinical reasoning, and support exam readiness using structured, high-yield review content aligned with the 2026/2027 curriculum. Keywords: NUR 242 final exam maternal newborn labor delivery postpartum fetal monitoring contractions APGAR newborn care intrapartum obstetric emergencies fundal assessment lochia hemorrhage infection control clinical judgment ABCs Maslow hierarchy practice questions exam prep verified answers

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NUR 242 Maternal-Newborn Nursing FINAL Exam: (Latest 2026/2027 Update)
Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn Care | Verified Q&A | A+ Guarantee | 100%
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Comprehensive Review for Pregnancy, Labor Complications, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Newborn Assessment, and
Maternal-Newborn Nursing Care



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Maternal-Newborn Nursing NUR 242 FINAL Pregnancy & Postpartum



Question 1

Where does fertilization typically occur?

A. Ampulla of the fallopian tube

B. Fundus of the uterus

C. Cervix

D. Ovary

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Ampulla of the fallopian tube

,Question 2

What are signs and symptoms of amniotic fluid embolism?

A. Sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, hypotension, cyanosis, bleeding/DIC

B. Headache, nausea, vomiting, hypertension

C. Fever, chills, uterine tenderness

D. Back pain, decreased fetal movement

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, hypotension, cyanosis, bleeding/DIC


RATIONALE

• Amniotic fluid embolism is a life-threatening obstetric emergency with sudden cardiovascular collapse and
coagulopathy.




Question 3

What does the basal body temperature method indicate?

A. Temp rises = ovulation has already occurred; fertile window just passed

B. Temp drops = ovulation is about to occur

C. Temp rises = ovulation is about to occur

D. Temp remains constant throughout cycle

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Temp rises = ovulation has already occurred; fertile window just passed

,Question 4

Postpartum: Firm uterus + bleeding. What is the likely source of bleeding?

A. Lacerations (cervix, vagina, perineum)

B. Uterine atony

C. Retained placenta

D. Coagulopathy

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Lacerations (cervix, vagina, perineum)


RATIONALE

• If uterus is firm but bleeding continues, suspect genital tract lacerations rather than uterine atony.




Question 5

Third trimester blurred vision may indicate what condition?

A. Preeclampsia

B. Gestational diabetes

C. Placenta previa

D. Normal pregnancy finding

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Preeclampsia


RATIONALE

• Visual disturbances (blurred vision, spots) are signs of severe preeclampsia requiring immediate evaluation.

, Question 6

What are interventions for breast engorgement relief for a breastfeeding mother?

A. Frequent breastfeeding, warm compress before feeding, cold compress after feeding, gentle massage

B. Ice packs and tight bra only

C. Stop breastfeeding until engorgement resolves

D. Formula feed only

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Frequent breastfeeding, warm compress before feeding, cold compress after feeding, gentle
massage




Question 7

For a mother concerned about low milk supply, what is the best intervention?

A. Have baby breastfeed more frequently (supply = demand)

B. Supplement with formula

C. Pump and discard milk

D. Wean the baby

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Have baby breastfeed more frequently (supply = demand)

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