NUR2513
Maternal-Child
Nursing
COMPLETED EXAM w/
RATIONALES
2024
,1. Which of the following is a definition of ectopic
pregnancy?
a) A pregnancy that implants and develops normally in the
uterus
b) A pregnancy that implants outside the uterus, most
commonly in the fallopian tube
c) A pregnancy that involves multiple gestational sacs
d) A pregnancy that is not viable and requires immediate
termination
Answer: b) A pregnancy that implants outside the uterus,
most commonly in the fallopian tube
Rationale: Ectopic pregnancy refers to the implantation and
development of the fertilized egg outside the uterus,
typically in the fallopian tube, which can lead to severe
complications if not diagnosed and treated promptly.
2. What is the most common cause of ectopic pregnancy?
a) Infection
b) Intrauterine device (IUD) use
c) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
d) Uterine abnormalities
Answer: c) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Rationale: Pelvic inflammatory disease, often associated
with sexually transmitted infections, is the most common
, cause of ectopic pregnancy, leading to fallopian tube
scarring and obstruction that can impede the normal
passage of the fertilized egg.
3. Which of the following is a risk factor for ectopic
pregnancy?
a) Multiparity (having multiple pregnancies)
b) Advanced maternal age (above 35 years)
c) Regular menstrual cycles
d) Previous uncomplicated full-term pregnancy
Answer: b) Advanced maternal age (above 35 years)
Rationale: Advanced maternal age is a risk factor for
ectopic pregnancy due to the increased chances of tubal
abnormalities and impairments in the normal tubal
functions as women age.
4. Which of the following is a classic symptom of ectopic
pregnancy?
a) Severe lower abdominal pain
b) Heavy vaginal bleeding
c) Absence of pregnancy-related symptoms
d) Frequent urination
Answer: a) Severe lower abdominal pain
Rationale: Severe lower abdominal pain, often on one side,
is a classic symptom of ectopic pregnancy caused by the
distension and rupture of the fallopian tube due to the
growing embryo.
Maternal-Child
Nursing
COMPLETED EXAM w/
RATIONALES
2024
,1. Which of the following is a definition of ectopic
pregnancy?
a) A pregnancy that implants and develops normally in the
uterus
b) A pregnancy that implants outside the uterus, most
commonly in the fallopian tube
c) A pregnancy that involves multiple gestational sacs
d) A pregnancy that is not viable and requires immediate
termination
Answer: b) A pregnancy that implants outside the uterus,
most commonly in the fallopian tube
Rationale: Ectopic pregnancy refers to the implantation and
development of the fertilized egg outside the uterus,
typically in the fallopian tube, which can lead to severe
complications if not diagnosed and treated promptly.
2. What is the most common cause of ectopic pregnancy?
a) Infection
b) Intrauterine device (IUD) use
c) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
d) Uterine abnormalities
Answer: c) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Rationale: Pelvic inflammatory disease, often associated
with sexually transmitted infections, is the most common
, cause of ectopic pregnancy, leading to fallopian tube
scarring and obstruction that can impede the normal
passage of the fertilized egg.
3. Which of the following is a risk factor for ectopic
pregnancy?
a) Multiparity (having multiple pregnancies)
b) Advanced maternal age (above 35 years)
c) Regular menstrual cycles
d) Previous uncomplicated full-term pregnancy
Answer: b) Advanced maternal age (above 35 years)
Rationale: Advanced maternal age is a risk factor for
ectopic pregnancy due to the increased chances of tubal
abnormalities and impairments in the normal tubal
functions as women age.
4. Which of the following is a classic symptom of ectopic
pregnancy?
a) Severe lower abdominal pain
b) Heavy vaginal bleeding
c) Absence of pregnancy-related symptoms
d) Frequent urination
Answer: a) Severe lower abdominal pain
Rationale: Severe lower abdominal pain, often on one side,
is a classic symptom of ectopic pregnancy caused by the
distension and rupture of the fallopian tube due to the
growing embryo.
