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Maternity Final Exam Questions Comprehensive 2026
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The relationship of an assigned area of the presenting part to quadrants of the
maternal pelvis is known as:
a. lie
b. position
c. presentation
d. attitude
B
If the fetus was found to have its head presenting at the cervix, was facing the
right side, and had most of its weight shifted forward, what would the RN
document in the EMR?
a. ROP
b. RSA
c. ROA
d. ROT
C
A fetus is in an occiput posterior lie. What is the term for this type of labor?
Back labor
S/S of back labor include all of the following except:
a. pressure in pelvis
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b. severe back pain
c. irregular contractions
d. slowly progressing labor
A
Jessica is in the hospital preparing to give birth. She is experiencing severe
back pain and irregular contractions. It is determined that her fetus is in ROP
lie. Which intervention should the nurse attempt to relieve pain/pressure?
Select all that apply.
a. change mothers position to be laying on her left side
b. change mothers position to be laying on her right side
c. provide counterpressure
d. administer IV pain medications
A, C
Leopold's Maneuvers
A series of four maneuvers designed to provide a systematic approach whereby the
examiner may determine fetal presentation and position. Allows optimal detection of
fetal heart
The false pelvis is the area ______ the linea terminalis. The True pelvis is the
area _____ linea terminalis
above; below
While its not likely to be completely possible, which is the most "ideal" pelvis
shape for birth?
a. android
b. anthropoid
c. gynecoid
d. platypelloid
C
Varying pelvis types
gynecoid, android, anthropoid, platypelloid
The tell of how engaged a fetus is is known as:
a. anatomy
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b. show
c. gynecoid
d. station
D
If a nurse reports that the fetus is engaged and at station 0, the fetus is:
a. above the ischial spines
b. at the level of the ischial spines
c. below the ischial spines
d. none of the above
B
If the nurse reports that the fetus is engaged and at station -1, the fetus is:
a. above the ischial spines
b. at the level of the ischial spines
c. below the ischial spines
d. none of the above
A
If the nurse reports that the fetus is engaged and at station +2, the fetus is:
a. above the ischial spines
b. at the level of the ischial spines
c. below the ischial spines
d. none of the above
C
Station
relationship of the presenting part to the ischial spines
How to remember the cardinal movements of labor
Edgar, Don't Forget I Enjoy Really Expensive Equipment
In order to maintain perineal integrity, there are many things a provider can do;
however, a woman should bear down __________, and the woman should
participate in _______.
when she is ready and gets the sensation to; position changes
Episiotomy
Maternity Final Exam Questions Comprehensive 2026
Questions Exam Latest Version Solved Questions &
Answers Verified 100 %
The relationship of an assigned area of the presenting part to quadrants of the
maternal pelvis is known as:
a. lie
b. position
c. presentation
d. attitude
B
If the fetus was found to have its head presenting at the cervix, was facing the
right side, and had most of its weight shifted forward, what would the RN
document in the EMR?
a. ROP
b. RSA
c. ROA
d. ROT
C
A fetus is in an occiput posterior lie. What is the term for this type of labor?
Back labor
S/S of back labor include all of the following except:
a. pressure in pelvis
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b. severe back pain
c. irregular contractions
d. slowly progressing labor
A
Jessica is in the hospital preparing to give birth. She is experiencing severe
back pain and irregular contractions. It is determined that her fetus is in ROP
lie. Which intervention should the nurse attempt to relieve pain/pressure?
Select all that apply.
a. change mothers position to be laying on her left side
b. change mothers position to be laying on her right side
c. provide counterpressure
d. administer IV pain medications
A, C
Leopold's Maneuvers
A series of four maneuvers designed to provide a systematic approach whereby the
examiner may determine fetal presentation and position. Allows optimal detection of
fetal heart
The false pelvis is the area ______ the linea terminalis. The True pelvis is the
area _____ linea terminalis
above; below
While its not likely to be completely possible, which is the most "ideal" pelvis
shape for birth?
a. android
b. anthropoid
c. gynecoid
d. platypelloid
C
Varying pelvis types
gynecoid, android, anthropoid, platypelloid
The tell of how engaged a fetus is is known as:
a. anatomy
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b. show
c. gynecoid
d. station
D
If a nurse reports that the fetus is engaged and at station 0, the fetus is:
a. above the ischial spines
b. at the level of the ischial spines
c. below the ischial spines
d. none of the above
B
If the nurse reports that the fetus is engaged and at station -1, the fetus is:
a. above the ischial spines
b. at the level of the ischial spines
c. below the ischial spines
d. none of the above
A
If the nurse reports that the fetus is engaged and at station +2, the fetus is:
a. above the ischial spines
b. at the level of the ischial spines
c. below the ischial spines
d. none of the above
C
Station
relationship of the presenting part to the ischial spines
How to remember the cardinal movements of labor
Edgar, Don't Forget I Enjoy Really Expensive Equipment
In order to maintain perineal integrity, there are many things a provider can do;
however, a woman should bear down __________, and the woman should
participate in _______.
when she is ready and gets the sensation to; position changes
Episiotomy
