MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE QUIZ
(3,1,2,4,5, EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ; VERIFIED
UPDATED LATEST 2026
A 31-year-old multipara is admitted to the birthing room
after initial examination reveals her cervix to be at 8 cm,
completely effaced (100 %), and at 0 station. What phase
of labor is she in? - correct answer - Transitional phase
A 39-year-old at 37 weeks gestation is admitted to the
hospital with complaints of vaginal bleeding following the
use of cocaine 1 hour earlier. Which complication is most
likely causing the client's complaint of vaginal bleeding?
- correct answer - Abruptio placentae
A 40-year-old woman with a high body mass index (BMI)
is 10 weeks pregnant. Which diagnostic tool is
appropriate to suggest to her at this time? - correct
answer - Transvaginal ultrasound
A adult female patient is using the rhythm (calendar-basal
body temperature) method of family planning. In this
method, the unsafe period for sexual intercourse is
indicated by: - correct answer - 3 full days of elevated
basal body temperature and clear, thin cervical mucus
,A client 12 weeks' pregnant come to the emergency
department with abdominal cramping and moderate
vaginal bleeding. Speculum examination reveals 2 to 3
cms cervical dilation.The nurse would document these
findings as which of the following? - correct answer -
Imminent abortion
A client at 8 weeks' gestation calls complaining of slight
nausea in the morning hours. Which of the following
client interventions should the nurse question? - correct
answer - Taking 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda in an
8-ounce glass of water
A client at 24 weeks gestation has gained 6 pounds in 4
weeks. Which of the following would be the priority when
assessing the client? - correct answer - Hand/face
edema
A client at 36 weeks gestation is schedule for a routine
ultrasound prior to an amniocentesis. After teaching the
client about the purpose for the ultrasound, which of the
following client statements would indicate to the nurse in
charge that the client needs further instruction? - correct
answer - The ultrasound identifies blood flow through the
umbilical cord
,A client has a midpelvic contracture from a previous
pelvic injury due to a motor vehicle accident as a
teenager. The nurse is aware that this could prevent a
fetus from passing through or around which structure
during childbirth? - correct answer - Ischial spines
A client in her third trimester tells the nurse, "I'm
constipated all the time!" Which of the following should
the nurse recommend? - correct answer - Increased
fiber intake
A client LMP began July 5. Her EDD should be which of the
following? - correct answer - April 12
A client makes a routine visit to the prenatal clinic.
Although she is 14 weeks pregnant, the size of her uterus
approximates that in an 18- to 20-week pregnancy. Dr.
Charles diagnoses gestational trophoblastic disease and
orders ultrasonography. The nurse expects
ultrasonography to reveal: - correct answer - grapelike
clusters.
A client tells the nurse, "I think my baby likes to hear me
talk to him." When discussing neonates and stimulation
with sound, which of the following would the nurse
include as a means to elicit the best response? - correct
answer - High-pitched speech with tonal variations
, A client who delivered by cesarean section 24 hours ago
is using a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for
pain control. Her oral intake has been ice chips only since
surgery. She is now complaining of nausea and bloating,
and states that because she had nothing to eat, she is too
weak to breastfeed her infant. Which nursing diagnosis
has the highest priority? - correct answer - Impaired
bowel motility related to pain medication and immobility
A client who is 36 weeks pregnant comes to the clinic for
a prenatal checkup. To assess the client's preparation for
parenting, the nurse might ask which question? - correct
answer - "What changes have you made at home to get
ready for the baby?"
A client who's admitted to labor and delivery has the
following assessment findings: gravida 2 para 1,
estimated 40 weeks gestation, contractions 2 minutes
apart, lasting 45 seconds, vertex +4 station. Which of the
following would be the priority at this time? - correct
answer - Preparing for immediate delivery
A client with eclampsia begins to experience a seizure.
Which of the following would the nurse in charge do first?
- correct answer - Maintain a patent airway
(3,1,2,4,5, EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ; VERIFIED
UPDATED LATEST 2026
A 31-year-old multipara is admitted to the birthing room
after initial examination reveals her cervix to be at 8 cm,
completely effaced (100 %), and at 0 station. What phase
of labor is she in? - correct answer - Transitional phase
A 39-year-old at 37 weeks gestation is admitted to the
hospital with complaints of vaginal bleeding following the
use of cocaine 1 hour earlier. Which complication is most
likely causing the client's complaint of vaginal bleeding?
- correct answer - Abruptio placentae
A 40-year-old woman with a high body mass index (BMI)
is 10 weeks pregnant. Which diagnostic tool is
appropriate to suggest to her at this time? - correct
answer - Transvaginal ultrasound
A adult female patient is using the rhythm (calendar-basal
body temperature) method of family planning. In this
method, the unsafe period for sexual intercourse is
indicated by: - correct answer - 3 full days of elevated
basal body temperature and clear, thin cervical mucus
,A client 12 weeks' pregnant come to the emergency
department with abdominal cramping and moderate
vaginal bleeding. Speculum examination reveals 2 to 3
cms cervical dilation.The nurse would document these
findings as which of the following? - correct answer -
Imminent abortion
A client at 8 weeks' gestation calls complaining of slight
nausea in the morning hours. Which of the following
client interventions should the nurse question? - correct
answer - Taking 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda in an
8-ounce glass of water
A client at 24 weeks gestation has gained 6 pounds in 4
weeks. Which of the following would be the priority when
assessing the client? - correct answer - Hand/face
edema
A client at 36 weeks gestation is schedule for a routine
ultrasound prior to an amniocentesis. After teaching the
client about the purpose for the ultrasound, which of the
following client statements would indicate to the nurse in
charge that the client needs further instruction? - correct
answer - The ultrasound identifies blood flow through the
umbilical cord
,A client has a midpelvic contracture from a previous
pelvic injury due to a motor vehicle accident as a
teenager. The nurse is aware that this could prevent a
fetus from passing through or around which structure
during childbirth? - correct answer - Ischial spines
A client in her third trimester tells the nurse, "I'm
constipated all the time!" Which of the following should
the nurse recommend? - correct answer - Increased
fiber intake
A client LMP began July 5. Her EDD should be which of the
following? - correct answer - April 12
A client makes a routine visit to the prenatal clinic.
Although she is 14 weeks pregnant, the size of her uterus
approximates that in an 18- to 20-week pregnancy. Dr.
Charles diagnoses gestational trophoblastic disease and
orders ultrasonography. The nurse expects
ultrasonography to reveal: - correct answer - grapelike
clusters.
A client tells the nurse, "I think my baby likes to hear me
talk to him." When discussing neonates and stimulation
with sound, which of the following would the nurse
include as a means to elicit the best response? - correct
answer - High-pitched speech with tonal variations
, A client who delivered by cesarean section 24 hours ago
is using a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump for
pain control. Her oral intake has been ice chips only since
surgery. She is now complaining of nausea and bloating,
and states that because she had nothing to eat, she is too
weak to breastfeed her infant. Which nursing diagnosis
has the highest priority? - correct answer - Impaired
bowel motility related to pain medication and immobility
A client who is 36 weeks pregnant comes to the clinic for
a prenatal checkup. To assess the client's preparation for
parenting, the nurse might ask which question? - correct
answer - "What changes have you made at home to get
ready for the baby?"
A client who's admitted to labor and delivery has the
following assessment findings: gravida 2 para 1,
estimated 40 weeks gestation, contractions 2 minutes
apart, lasting 45 seconds, vertex +4 station. Which of the
following would be the priority at this time? - correct
answer - Preparing for immediate delivery
A client with eclampsia begins to experience a seizure.
Which of the following would the nurse in charge do first?
- correct answer - Maintain a patent airway
