EXAM 1: MATERNAL- NEWBORN
NURSING QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026/2027
Doula - CORRECT ANSWER -Specialized person to assist in
labor
obesity - CORRECT ANSWER -BMI>30
IUGR - CORRECT ANSWER -intrauterine growth
retardation
Pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER -3 trimesters= 13 weeks
each
EDC, EDB, EDD - CORRECT ANSWER -estimated date of
confinement
estimated date of birth
estimated date of delivery
Gestation - CORRECT ANSWER -# of weeks since first day
of last menstrual cycle
,Stillborn - CORRECT ANSWER -born dead after 20 weeks
Abortion - CORRECT ANSWER -birth that occurs before the
end of 20 weeks gestation
Term Pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER -38-40 weeks
Preterm Pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER -20-37 weeks
Postterm Pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER -after 42 weeks
(40-42 weeks usually included in this category)
Gravida - CORRECT ANSWER -Any pregnancy
Primigravida - CORRECT ANSWER -First time pregnant
Multigravida - CORRECT ANSWER -Second or any
subsequent pregnancy
Para - CORRECT ANSWER -birth after 20 weeks gestation;
multiples count as one
, FYI: You should start taking Folic acid when you begin
planning to become pregnant or as soon as you find out you are
pregnant - CORRECT ANSWER -...
FYI: You should stop taking contraception and have 2-3
normal periods before becoming pregnant - CORRECT
ANSWER -...
FYI: A pregnant woman should take 0.4 mg of folic acid daily -
CORRECT ANSWER -...
Birth Plans - CORRECT ANSWER -birth plans are organized
with the understanding that safety of the mom and baby are of
the utmost priority
Childbirth Methods - CORRECT ANSWER -Most Popular:
Lamaze and Bradley
Lamaze: breathing patterns
Bradley: stresses partner's involvement as coach
Others: Hypnobirthing and Kitzinger
Basis for all Methods of Childbirth - CORRECT ANSWER -
safe delivery
NURSING QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026/2027
Doula - CORRECT ANSWER -Specialized person to assist in
labor
obesity - CORRECT ANSWER -BMI>30
IUGR - CORRECT ANSWER -intrauterine growth
retardation
Pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER -3 trimesters= 13 weeks
each
EDC, EDB, EDD - CORRECT ANSWER -estimated date of
confinement
estimated date of birth
estimated date of delivery
Gestation - CORRECT ANSWER -# of weeks since first day
of last menstrual cycle
,Stillborn - CORRECT ANSWER -born dead after 20 weeks
Abortion - CORRECT ANSWER -birth that occurs before the
end of 20 weeks gestation
Term Pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER -38-40 weeks
Preterm Pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER -20-37 weeks
Postterm Pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER -after 42 weeks
(40-42 weeks usually included in this category)
Gravida - CORRECT ANSWER -Any pregnancy
Primigravida - CORRECT ANSWER -First time pregnant
Multigravida - CORRECT ANSWER -Second or any
subsequent pregnancy
Para - CORRECT ANSWER -birth after 20 weeks gestation;
multiples count as one
, FYI: You should start taking Folic acid when you begin
planning to become pregnant or as soon as you find out you are
pregnant - CORRECT ANSWER -...
FYI: You should stop taking contraception and have 2-3
normal periods before becoming pregnant - CORRECT
ANSWER -...
FYI: A pregnant woman should take 0.4 mg of folic acid daily -
CORRECT ANSWER -...
Birth Plans - CORRECT ANSWER -birth plans are organized
with the understanding that safety of the mom and baby are of
the utmost priority
Childbirth Methods - CORRECT ANSWER -Most Popular:
Lamaze and Bradley
Lamaze: breathing patterns
Bradley: stresses partner's involvement as coach
Others: Hypnobirthing and Kitzinger
Basis for all Methods of Childbirth - CORRECT ANSWER -
safe delivery
