NUR 335
Maternal Health Theory & Application
NUR 335 Maternal Health Exam 2 Spring-
Summer 2026 Arizona College Of Nursing
Complete Question And Answer (Jeopardy)
What is marked variability?
10 or more over baseline
What is a prolapsed cord?
When the cord slips down in front of the baby after the water breaks
What are three signs and symptoms of a prolapsed cord?
- Compression which leads to FHR decelerations
- Sudden declarations with prolonged bradycardia
- Recurrent moderate to sever variable decelerations
What is the treatment for prolapsed cord? (Two)
- Keep pressure off the cord
- Emergent c-section
What are possible causes of prolapsed cords?
ROM when baby's head is high (station is high)
What four labs should a nurse monitor for a patient that is about to delivery their baby?
, NUR 335
Maternal Health Theory & Application
- H&H: monitor for hemorrhaging
- Platelets: check before epidural
- Coombs: see if you have antibodies that act against RBC
- Rhogam: see if mom needs shot.
What are three risk factors for DVT in pregnant moms?
- History of smoking
- History of HTN
- Having a c-section
What are two preventative measures to decrease DVT in mom after delivery?
- Have mom ambulate
- Possible anticoagulant therapy
What is meconium?
- Stool released from the rectum of the fetus in response to hypoxia or late gestation
- Can tell if mom has meconium by the color and thickness of ROM
What are three nursing interventions for meconium fluid?
- Call NICU for thick meconium
- Set up suctioning equipment before delivery (section nose, mouth and pharynx at
delivery)
- Do an amnioinfusion for cord compression or to thin out meconium
When a mom has a cesarean what six interventions does the nurse need to do before
the procedure?
Maternal Health Theory & Application
NUR 335 Maternal Health Exam 2 Spring-
Summer 2026 Arizona College Of Nursing
Complete Question And Answer (Jeopardy)
What is marked variability?
10 or more over baseline
What is a prolapsed cord?
When the cord slips down in front of the baby after the water breaks
What are three signs and symptoms of a prolapsed cord?
- Compression which leads to FHR decelerations
- Sudden declarations with prolonged bradycardia
- Recurrent moderate to sever variable decelerations
What is the treatment for prolapsed cord? (Two)
- Keep pressure off the cord
- Emergent c-section
What are possible causes of prolapsed cords?
ROM when baby's head is high (station is high)
What four labs should a nurse monitor for a patient that is about to delivery their baby?
, NUR 335
Maternal Health Theory & Application
- H&H: monitor for hemorrhaging
- Platelets: check before epidural
- Coombs: see if you have antibodies that act against RBC
- Rhogam: see if mom needs shot.
What are three risk factors for DVT in pregnant moms?
- History of smoking
- History of HTN
- Having a c-section
What are two preventative measures to decrease DVT in mom after delivery?
- Have mom ambulate
- Possible anticoagulant therapy
What is meconium?
- Stool released from the rectum of the fetus in response to hypoxia or late gestation
- Can tell if mom has meconium by the color and thickness of ROM
What are three nursing interventions for meconium fluid?
- Call NICU for thick meconium
- Set up suctioning equipment before delivery (section nose, mouth and pharynx at
delivery)
- Do an amnioinfusion for cord compression or to thin out meconium
When a mom has a cesarean what six interventions does the nurse need to do before
the procedure?
