PN 3003 Mat Ped Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
PN 3003 Mat Ped Exam - CORRECT ANSWER - EXAM COVERAGE - PN 3003 MAT PED
The PN 3003 exam covers maternal-child health from conception through adolescence. Key maternity topics include
GTPAL, Naegele's Rule, and interpreting Fetal Heart Rate patterns using VEAL CHOP. Candidates must master the
stages of labor, BUBBLE-HE postpartum assessments, and identifying complications like preeclampsia or hemorrhage.
The pediatric section focuses on Erikson's and Piaget's developmental stages, age-specific milestones, and weight-based
(mg/kg) medication safety. Emphasis is placed on nursing care for neonatal transitions and acute conditions like RSV,
Croup, and congenital heart defects.
Case Study # 1
Questions 1-4 refer to this study.
Lynn is 25 weeks pregnant, and she attends her regular prenatal check-up. You are the LPN working in a prenatal clinic.
Lynn's physician asks you to prepare Lynn for her visit. You escort her to the examining room, where you assist her in
laying on her back on the exam table.
2. From your experience working in the prenatal clinic, you recall that this syndrome is caused by what?
A. Clots forming in the lower legs
B. The first indication Lynn is starting labour
C. Pressure of the uterus and fetus on the minor blood vessels
D. Consuming alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Consuming alcohol
Lynn is 25 weeks pregnant, and she attends her regular prenatal check-up. You are the LPN working in a prenatal clinic.
Lynn's physician asks you to prepare Lynn for her visit. You escort her to the examining room, where you assist her in
laying on her back on the exam table.
1. While you are preparing for her examination, Lynn expresses feeling of strength and vitality. You note she is flushed.
She feels warm and dry to the touch. You recall from your training that this problem is called:
A. Cardiac tamponade
B. Sensitivity hypertension
C. Kernicterus
D. Supine hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Kernicterus
3. You recognize Lynn's symptoms and know exactly how to alleviate them. You assist Lynn to do which of the
following?
A. Remove her restrictive clothing
B. Remain in a lying position with her legs raised
C. Remove pillows from under her head
D. To lay in the left lateral position - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Remain in a lying position with her legs raised
4. Even after repositioning Lynn, she only feels significantly better. She states, "Now I feel okay, and I have no
complaints" As her condition improves, you decide to do what?
A. Give her some water to help hydrate her
B. Take away her call bell since she's feeling better, and you have other duties
C. Have a co-worker stay with her as you consult with her physician.
D. Remove the low-flow O2 at 3 L/min per mask - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Take away her call bell since she's
feeling better, and you have other duties
Case Study # 2
Questions 5-8 refer to this study
, Julie Bangay, a primigravida at 30 weeks gestation, is admitted to the birthing suite in active labour.
5. A few hours after being admitted, Julie becomes very restless, flushed, irritable and perspires profusely. She states that
she is going to vomit. Which stage of labour is Julie in?
A. Late stage
B. Third stage
C. Second stage
D. Transition stage - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Late stage
6. Which of the following signs would be NOT be displayed by Julie when she is close to the delivery of her infant?
A. She would become irritable and not follow instructions.
B. Her perineum would begin to bulge with each contraction.
C. There would be an decrease in the amount of bloody discharge from the vagina.
D. The contractions would occur every 2 - 3 minutes and last 60 seconds. - CORRECT ANSWER - C. There
would be an decrease in the amount of bloody discharge from the vagina.
7. Julie delivers a healthy infant. Four hours after a vaginal delivery, she still has not voided. What would be the nurse's
initial action?
A. Palpate her suprapubic area for distension.
B. Encourage voiding by placing her on a bedpan frequently.
C. Place her hands in cold water to discourage micturition.
D. Inform the physician of her inability to void and await orders - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Inform the physician
of her inability to void and await orders
8. Which nursing intervention would the nurse perform during the fourth stage of labour?
A. Administer pain medication and monitor vital signs.
B. Assess uterine contractions every 30 minutes.
C. Coach for effective maternal pushing.
D. Promote parent-newborn interactions - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Administer pain medication and monitor
vital signs.
9. Isabelle tells the nurse, "This is the fourth time I have been pregnant. I had an abortion when I was a teenager and then
delivered a baby girl when I was 20. Last year, I had a miscarriage when I was 8 weeks pregnant." How would the nurse
record Isabelle's pregnancy status?
A. G.3, P.1, A.1
B. G.3, P.0, A.2
C. G.4, P.1, A.2
D. G.4, P.1, A.1 - CORRECT ANSWER - B. G.3, P.0, A.2
10. A woman's pregnancy weight is average for her height. The nurse would advise the woman that her recommended
weight gain during pregnancy would be pounds.
A. 10 to 20
B. 15 to 25
C. 25 to 35
D. 28 to 40 - CORRECT ANSWER - A. 10 to 20
11. A pregnant woman inquires about exercising during pregnancy. In planning the teaching for this woman, the nurse
should include what information?
A. Exercise lowers the mother's temperature and hinders fetal circulation
B. Exercise decreases catecholamines, which can encourage preterm labour
C. A regular schedule of moderate exercise during pregnancy is beneficial
D. Pregnant women should increase water intake during exercise - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Pregnant women
should increase water intake during exercise
Questions and CORRECT Answers
PN 3003 Mat Ped Exam - CORRECT ANSWER - EXAM COVERAGE - PN 3003 MAT PED
The PN 3003 exam covers maternal-child health from conception through adolescence. Key maternity topics include
GTPAL, Naegele's Rule, and interpreting Fetal Heart Rate patterns using VEAL CHOP. Candidates must master the
stages of labor, BUBBLE-HE postpartum assessments, and identifying complications like preeclampsia or hemorrhage.
The pediatric section focuses on Erikson's and Piaget's developmental stages, age-specific milestones, and weight-based
(mg/kg) medication safety. Emphasis is placed on nursing care for neonatal transitions and acute conditions like RSV,
Croup, and congenital heart defects.
Case Study # 1
Questions 1-4 refer to this study.
Lynn is 25 weeks pregnant, and she attends her regular prenatal check-up. You are the LPN working in a prenatal clinic.
Lynn's physician asks you to prepare Lynn for her visit. You escort her to the examining room, where you assist her in
laying on her back on the exam table.
2. From your experience working in the prenatal clinic, you recall that this syndrome is caused by what?
A. Clots forming in the lower legs
B. The first indication Lynn is starting labour
C. Pressure of the uterus and fetus on the minor blood vessels
D. Consuming alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Consuming alcohol
Lynn is 25 weeks pregnant, and she attends her regular prenatal check-up. You are the LPN working in a prenatal clinic.
Lynn's physician asks you to prepare Lynn for her visit. You escort her to the examining room, where you assist her in
laying on her back on the exam table.
1. While you are preparing for her examination, Lynn expresses feeling of strength and vitality. You note she is flushed.
She feels warm and dry to the touch. You recall from your training that this problem is called:
A. Cardiac tamponade
B. Sensitivity hypertension
C. Kernicterus
D. Supine hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Kernicterus
3. You recognize Lynn's symptoms and know exactly how to alleviate them. You assist Lynn to do which of the
following?
A. Remove her restrictive clothing
B. Remain in a lying position with her legs raised
C. Remove pillows from under her head
D. To lay in the left lateral position - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Remain in a lying position with her legs raised
4. Even after repositioning Lynn, she only feels significantly better. She states, "Now I feel okay, and I have no
complaints" As her condition improves, you decide to do what?
A. Give her some water to help hydrate her
B. Take away her call bell since she's feeling better, and you have other duties
C. Have a co-worker stay with her as you consult with her physician.
D. Remove the low-flow O2 at 3 L/min per mask - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Take away her call bell since she's
feeling better, and you have other duties
Case Study # 2
Questions 5-8 refer to this study
, Julie Bangay, a primigravida at 30 weeks gestation, is admitted to the birthing suite in active labour.
5. A few hours after being admitted, Julie becomes very restless, flushed, irritable and perspires profusely. She states that
she is going to vomit. Which stage of labour is Julie in?
A. Late stage
B. Third stage
C. Second stage
D. Transition stage - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Late stage
6. Which of the following signs would be NOT be displayed by Julie when she is close to the delivery of her infant?
A. She would become irritable and not follow instructions.
B. Her perineum would begin to bulge with each contraction.
C. There would be an decrease in the amount of bloody discharge from the vagina.
D. The contractions would occur every 2 - 3 minutes and last 60 seconds. - CORRECT ANSWER - C. There
would be an decrease in the amount of bloody discharge from the vagina.
7. Julie delivers a healthy infant. Four hours after a vaginal delivery, she still has not voided. What would be the nurse's
initial action?
A. Palpate her suprapubic area for distension.
B. Encourage voiding by placing her on a bedpan frequently.
C. Place her hands in cold water to discourage micturition.
D. Inform the physician of her inability to void and await orders - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Inform the physician
of her inability to void and await orders
8. Which nursing intervention would the nurse perform during the fourth stage of labour?
A. Administer pain medication and monitor vital signs.
B. Assess uterine contractions every 30 minutes.
C. Coach for effective maternal pushing.
D. Promote parent-newborn interactions - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Administer pain medication and monitor
vital signs.
9. Isabelle tells the nurse, "This is the fourth time I have been pregnant. I had an abortion when I was a teenager and then
delivered a baby girl when I was 20. Last year, I had a miscarriage when I was 8 weeks pregnant." How would the nurse
record Isabelle's pregnancy status?
A. G.3, P.1, A.1
B. G.3, P.0, A.2
C. G.4, P.1, A.2
D. G.4, P.1, A.1 - CORRECT ANSWER - B. G.3, P.0, A.2
10. A woman's pregnancy weight is average for her height. The nurse would advise the woman that her recommended
weight gain during pregnancy would be pounds.
A. 10 to 20
B. 15 to 25
C. 25 to 35
D. 28 to 40 - CORRECT ANSWER - A. 10 to 20
11. A pregnant woman inquires about exercising during pregnancy. In planning the teaching for this woman, the nurse
should include what information?
A. Exercise lowers the mother's temperature and hinders fetal circulation
B. Exercise decreases catecholamines, which can encourage preterm labour
C. A regular schedule of moderate exercise during pregnancy is beneficial
D. Pregnant women should increase water intake during exercise - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Pregnant women
should increase water intake during exercise
