Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing Questions
and Answers
What is the most common complication associated with too rapid
delivery in precipitate labor?
a. Pitting edema of the baby’s scalp
b. Dural or subdural tears in fetal brain tissue
c. Premature separation of the placenta
d. Prolonged retention of the placenta
Ans.. b. Dural or subdural tears in fetal brain tissue
2. The nurse has just completed emergency delivery of a term infant.
What is the priority nursing concern at this time?
a. Controlling hemorrhage in the mother
b. Removing the afterbirth
c. Keeping the infant warm
d. Cutting the umbilical cord
Ans.. c. Keeping the infant warm
3. A woman spontaneously delivers a baby girl who is immediately
handed to the nurse. Which action is of highest priority for the
nurse?
a, Do an Apgar assessment.
b. Check neonatal heart rate.
, c. Apply identification bracelets.
d. Clear the nasopharynx.
Ans.. d. Clear the nasopharynx
4. Which of the following is the most important nursing assessment
during the fourth stage of labor?
a. Bonding behaviors
b. Distention of the bladder
c. Ability to relax
d. Knowledge of newborn behavior
Ans.. b. Distention of the bladder
5. The nursing care plan for a woman who has placenta abruptio
should include careful assessment for signs and symptoms of which
of the following?
a. Jaundice
b. Hypovolemic shock
c. Impending convulsions
d. Hypertension
Ans… b. Hypovolemic shock
6. A woman is admitted with suspected placenta previa. What test
does the nurse expect will be done to confirm the diagnosis?
a. Internal exam
and Answers
What is the most common complication associated with too rapid
delivery in precipitate labor?
a. Pitting edema of the baby’s scalp
b. Dural or subdural tears in fetal brain tissue
c. Premature separation of the placenta
d. Prolonged retention of the placenta
Ans.. b. Dural or subdural tears in fetal brain tissue
2. The nurse has just completed emergency delivery of a term infant.
What is the priority nursing concern at this time?
a. Controlling hemorrhage in the mother
b. Removing the afterbirth
c. Keeping the infant warm
d. Cutting the umbilical cord
Ans.. c. Keeping the infant warm
3. A woman spontaneously delivers a baby girl who is immediately
handed to the nurse. Which action is of highest priority for the
nurse?
a, Do an Apgar assessment.
b. Check neonatal heart rate.
, c. Apply identification bracelets.
d. Clear the nasopharynx.
Ans.. d. Clear the nasopharynx
4. Which of the following is the most important nursing assessment
during the fourth stage of labor?
a. Bonding behaviors
b. Distention of the bladder
c. Ability to relax
d. Knowledge of newborn behavior
Ans.. b. Distention of the bladder
5. The nursing care plan for a woman who has placenta abruptio
should include careful assessment for signs and symptoms of which
of the following?
a. Jaundice
b. Hypovolemic shock
c. Impending convulsions
d. Hypertension
Ans… b. Hypovolemic shock
6. A woman is admitted with suspected placenta previa. What test
does the nurse expect will be done to confirm the diagnosis?
a. Internal exam
