TEST BANK FOR MATERNAL - CHILD NURSING 6TH
EDITION EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (verified answers) Q & A 2026
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1. The primary goal of prenatal care is to:
A. Diagnose fetal anomalies only
B. Ensure optimal health of mother and fetus
C. Prepare for cesarean delivery
D. Reduce hospital costs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The main goal of prenatal care is to promote the health and well-being
of both the mother and fetus through prevention, early detection, and
management of complications.
2. The hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy in early gestation is:
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Oxytocin
D. Prolactin
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Progesterone maintains the uterine lining and prevents uterine
contractions, supporting early pregnancy.
3. The first sign of pregnancy most women notice is:
,A. Breast enlargement
B. Missed menstrual period
C. Fetal movement
D. Morning sickness
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A missed menstrual period (amenorrhea) is often the first reliable sign
of pregnancy.
4. The normal fetal heart rate ranges between:
A. 60–80 bpm
B. 90–110 bpm
C. 120–160 bpm
D. 170–200 bpm
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A normal fetal heart rate is 120–160 beats per minute, indicating good
oxygenation.
5. The Leopold maneuvers are used to determine:
A. Fetal lung maturity
B. Fetal position and presentation
C. Placental location
D. Cervical dilation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leopold maneuvers are abdominal palpation techniques used to assess
fetal lie, presentation, and position.
6. A gravida refers to:
,A. Number of pregnancies
B. Number of living children
C. Number of abortions
D. Number of deliveries after 20 weeks
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gravida indicates the total number of times a woman has been
pregnant.
7. The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is the:
A. Ovary
B. Cervix
C. Fallopian tube
D. Abdomen
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube due to
implantation outside the uterus.
8. The Apgar score evaluates newborn:
A. Weight and height
B. Reflexes only
C. Heart rate, respiration, tone, reflex, color
D. Blood sugar level
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apgar scoring assesses newborn adaptation using five criteria at 1 and
5 minutes after birth.
9. A postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss greater than:
, A. 300 mL
B. 400 mL
C. 500 mL
D. 1000 mL
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss exceeding 500 mL after
vaginal delivery.
10. The most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage is:
A. Uterine rupture
B. Uterine atony
C. Placenta previa
D. Infection
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uterine atony, or failure of the uterus to contract, is the leading cause
of postpartum hemorrhage.
11. The safest position for a pregnant woman in the third trimester is:
A. Supine
B. Left lateral
C. Prone
D. Trendelenburg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Left lateral position improves uteroplacental blood flow and reduces
pressure on the vena cava.
12. The first stage of labor ends with:
EDITION EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (verified answers) Q & A 2026
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1. The primary goal of prenatal care is to:
A. Diagnose fetal anomalies only
B. Ensure optimal health of mother and fetus
C. Prepare for cesarean delivery
D. Reduce hospital costs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The main goal of prenatal care is to promote the health and well-being
of both the mother and fetus through prevention, early detection, and
management of complications.
2. The hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy in early gestation is:
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Oxytocin
D. Prolactin
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Progesterone maintains the uterine lining and prevents uterine
contractions, supporting early pregnancy.
3. The first sign of pregnancy most women notice is:
,A. Breast enlargement
B. Missed menstrual period
C. Fetal movement
D. Morning sickness
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A missed menstrual period (amenorrhea) is often the first reliable sign
of pregnancy.
4. The normal fetal heart rate ranges between:
A. 60–80 bpm
B. 90–110 bpm
C. 120–160 bpm
D. 170–200 bpm
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A normal fetal heart rate is 120–160 beats per minute, indicating good
oxygenation.
5. The Leopold maneuvers are used to determine:
A. Fetal lung maturity
B. Fetal position and presentation
C. Placental location
D. Cervical dilation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leopold maneuvers are abdominal palpation techniques used to assess
fetal lie, presentation, and position.
6. A gravida refers to:
,A. Number of pregnancies
B. Number of living children
C. Number of abortions
D. Number of deliveries after 20 weeks
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gravida indicates the total number of times a woman has been
pregnant.
7. The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is the:
A. Ovary
B. Cervix
C. Fallopian tube
D. Abdomen
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube due to
implantation outside the uterus.
8. The Apgar score evaluates newborn:
A. Weight and height
B. Reflexes only
C. Heart rate, respiration, tone, reflex, color
D. Blood sugar level
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apgar scoring assesses newborn adaptation using five criteria at 1 and
5 minutes after birth.
9. A postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss greater than:
, A. 300 mL
B. 400 mL
C. 500 mL
D. 1000 mL
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss exceeding 500 mL after
vaginal delivery.
10. The most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage is:
A. Uterine rupture
B. Uterine atony
C. Placenta previa
D. Infection
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uterine atony, or failure of the uterus to contract, is the leading cause
of postpartum hemorrhage.
11. The safest position for a pregnant woman in the third trimester is:
A. Supine
B. Left lateral
C. Prone
D. Trendelenburg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Left lateral position improves uteroplacental blood flow and reduces
pressure on the vena cava.
12. The first stage of labor ends with:
