RNC-OB Inpatient Obstetric Questions And
Answers With Complete Test
Signs of Placental Separation during third stage of labor? Correct Answers: Third stage of labor is
delivery of placenta, after the placenta separates from the uterine wall the uterus changes from
discoid to globular.
If patient SROMs and heart rates drop below normal limits (ex. 60 bpm) What is RN's initial action?
Correct Answers: Perform vaginal exam, to check for cord prolapse.
The primary goal of intervention in working with women who are in an abusive relationship is to:
Correct Answers: Empower her and improve her self-esteem to regain control of her own life. (Enable
her to make necessary changes to protect her and her children, do not victimized)
Cardinal movement of restitution during second stage of labor. Correct Answers: Second stage of
labor is pushing stage. Rotation of the fetal head 45 degrees after head delivery
Risks for toxoplasmosis Correct Answers: 1. Eating under-cooked meats and/or not washing hands
after handling raw meat.
2. Handling cat litter.
3. Not washing hands/wearing gloves when handling raw fruits and vegetables or gardening.
4. Eating unpasteurized cheese or milk.
Complication that occurs with cordocentesis (percutaneous umbilical blood sampling) 3% of the time
is... Correct Answers: Miscarriage
Time allotted to very that epidural anesthetic is causing a motor/sensory block... Correct Answers: 20
minutes
Primary Cesarean Section Correct Answers: First time having a C/S.
Potential Complications of Multiple Pregnancies: Correct Answers: 1. Preterm labor
2. Gestational HTN
3. Anemia
4. Birth Defects
5. Miscarriage
6. Twin-to-twin Transfusion Syndrome
7. Hydramnios
8. Oligohydramnios
9. Cesarean Delivery
10. Postpartum Hemorrhage
Second Period of Reactivity Correct Answers: Characterized by infant alertness, stabilized heart and
respiratory rates, and the passage of meconium.
Which condition may be missed if an infant has newborn screen test performed before it has tolerated
protein feedings for at least 24-48 hrs? Correct Answers: Phenylketonuria- in order for this to be
Answers With Complete Test
Signs of Placental Separation during third stage of labor? Correct Answers: Third stage of labor is
delivery of placenta, after the placenta separates from the uterine wall the uterus changes from
discoid to globular.
If patient SROMs and heart rates drop below normal limits (ex. 60 bpm) What is RN's initial action?
Correct Answers: Perform vaginal exam, to check for cord prolapse.
The primary goal of intervention in working with women who are in an abusive relationship is to:
Correct Answers: Empower her and improve her self-esteem to regain control of her own life. (Enable
her to make necessary changes to protect her and her children, do not victimized)
Cardinal movement of restitution during second stage of labor. Correct Answers: Second stage of
labor is pushing stage. Rotation of the fetal head 45 degrees after head delivery
Risks for toxoplasmosis Correct Answers: 1. Eating under-cooked meats and/or not washing hands
after handling raw meat.
2. Handling cat litter.
3. Not washing hands/wearing gloves when handling raw fruits and vegetables or gardening.
4. Eating unpasteurized cheese or milk.
Complication that occurs with cordocentesis (percutaneous umbilical blood sampling) 3% of the time
is... Correct Answers: Miscarriage
Time allotted to very that epidural anesthetic is causing a motor/sensory block... Correct Answers: 20
minutes
Primary Cesarean Section Correct Answers: First time having a C/S.
Potential Complications of Multiple Pregnancies: Correct Answers: 1. Preterm labor
2. Gestational HTN
3. Anemia
4. Birth Defects
5. Miscarriage
6. Twin-to-twin Transfusion Syndrome
7. Hydramnios
8. Oligohydramnios
9. Cesarean Delivery
10. Postpartum Hemorrhage
Second Period of Reactivity Correct Answers: Characterized by infant alertness, stabilized heart and
respiratory rates, and the passage of meconium.
Which condition may be missed if an infant has newborn screen test performed before it has tolerated
protein feedings for at least 24-48 hrs? Correct Answers: Phenylketonuria- in order for this to be
