NR OB exam 1 Practice Questions and Answers
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A woman's cousin gave birth to an infant with a congenital heart anomaly.
The woman asks the nurse when such anomalies occur during development.
Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
A. "We don't really know when such defects
occur." B. "It depends on what caused the
defect."
C. "They occur between the third and fifth weeks of development."
D. "They usually occur in the first 2 weeks of development." correct answer- c
A woman is 8 months pregnant. She tells the nurse that she knows her baby
listens to her, but her husband thinks she is imagining things. Which
response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "Many women imagine what their baby is like."
B. "A baby in utero does respond to the mother's
voice." C. "You'll need to ask the doctor if the
baby can hear yet."
D. "Thinking that your baby hears will help you bond with the baby." correct
answer- b
A maternity nurse should be aware of which fact about the amniotic fluid?
A. It serves as a source of oral fluid and as a repository for waste from the
fetus.
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B. The volume remains about the same throughout the term of a healthy
pregnancy. C. A volume of less than 300 ml is associated with
gastrointestinal malformations.
D. A volume of more than 2 L is associated with fetal renal
abnormalities correct answer- a
Many parents-to-be have questions about multiple births. Maternity nurses
should be able to tell them that:
A. Rates of twinning and other multiple births are increasing because of
the use of fertility drugs and delayed childbearing.
B. Dizygotic twins (two fertilized ova) have the potential to be
conjoined twins. C. Identical twins are more common in Caucasian
families.
D. Fraternal twins are same gender, usually male. correct answer- a
The nurse caring for a pregnant woman knows that her health teaching
regarding fetal circulation has been effective when the woman reports that
she has been sleeping:
A. In a side-lying position.
B. On her back with a pillow under her
knees. C. With the head of the bed
elevated.
D. On her abdomen. correct answer- a
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A woman at 35 weeks of gestation has had an amniocentesis. The results
reveal that surface-active phospholipids are present in the amniotic fluid.
The nurse is aware that this finding indicates that:
A. The fetus is at risk for Down syndrome.
B. The woman is at high risk for developing
preterm labor. C. The lungs are mature.
D. Meconium is present in the amniotic fluid correct answer- c
Which time span delineates the appropriate length for a normal
pregnancy? A. 9 lunar months, 8.5 calendar months, 39 weeks,
272 days
B. 10 lunar months, 9 calendar months, 40 weeks,
280 days C. 9 calendar months, 10 lunar months, 42
weeks, 294 days D. 9 calendar months, 38 weeks,
266 days correct answer- b
A pregnant woman has been diagnosed with oligohydramnios. Which
presentation would the nurse suspect to find on physical examination?
A. Fetus is in a breech position
B. FHR baseline is within normal
range C. Fetus with possible renal
problems
D. Increased fundal height correct answer- c
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Which developmental finding is accurate with regard to fetal
growth? A. Heart starts beating at 12 weeks.
B. Lungs take shape by 8 weeks.
C. Brain configuration is complete by 8 weeks.
D. Main blood vessels form by 8 weeks correct answer- d
In reviewing the history of a woman who wants to become pregnant, which
medication profile would indicate a potential concern relative to toxic
exposure? (Select all that apply.)
A. Tylenol OTC occasionally for a headache; twice
last week B. Anticonvulsant for seizure disorder
C. Lithium for bipolar
disorder D. Coumadin for
atrial fibrillation
E. Multivitamins once a day correct answer- b,c,d
A woman is 6 weeks pregnant. She has had a previous spontaneous abortion
at 14 weeks of gestation and a pregnancy that ended at 38 weeks with the
birth of a stillborn girl. What is her gravidity and parity according to the
GTPAL system?
A. 2-0-0-1-1
B. 2-1-0-1-0
C. 3-1-0-1-0
D. 3-0-1-1-0 correct answer- c
2022/2023 Latest Update Success Assuared
A woman's cousin gave birth to an infant with a congenital heart anomaly.
The woman asks the nurse when such anomalies occur during development.
Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
A. "We don't really know when such defects
occur." B. "It depends on what caused the
defect."
C. "They occur between the third and fifth weeks of development."
D. "They usually occur in the first 2 weeks of development." correct answer- c
A woman is 8 months pregnant. She tells the nurse that she knows her baby
listens to her, but her husband thinks she is imagining things. Which
response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "Many women imagine what their baby is like."
B. "A baby in utero does respond to the mother's
voice." C. "You'll need to ask the doctor if the
baby can hear yet."
D. "Thinking that your baby hears will help you bond with the baby." correct
answer- b
A maternity nurse should be aware of which fact about the amniotic fluid?
A. It serves as a source of oral fluid and as a repository for waste from the
fetus.
, NR OB exam 1 Practice Questions and Answers
2022/2023 Latest Update Success Assuared
B. The volume remains about the same throughout the term of a healthy
pregnancy. C. A volume of less than 300 ml is associated with
gastrointestinal malformations.
D. A volume of more than 2 L is associated with fetal renal
abnormalities correct answer- a
Many parents-to-be have questions about multiple births. Maternity nurses
should be able to tell them that:
A. Rates of twinning and other multiple births are increasing because of
the use of fertility drugs and delayed childbearing.
B. Dizygotic twins (two fertilized ova) have the potential to be
conjoined twins. C. Identical twins are more common in Caucasian
families.
D. Fraternal twins are same gender, usually male. correct answer- a
The nurse caring for a pregnant woman knows that her health teaching
regarding fetal circulation has been effective when the woman reports that
she has been sleeping:
A. In a side-lying position.
B. On her back with a pillow under her
knees. C. With the head of the bed
elevated.
D. On her abdomen. correct answer- a
, NR OB exam 1 Practice Questions and Answers
2022/2023 Latest Update Success Assuared
A woman at 35 weeks of gestation has had an amniocentesis. The results
reveal that surface-active phospholipids are present in the amniotic fluid.
The nurse is aware that this finding indicates that:
A. The fetus is at risk for Down syndrome.
B. The woman is at high risk for developing
preterm labor. C. The lungs are mature.
D. Meconium is present in the amniotic fluid correct answer- c
Which time span delineates the appropriate length for a normal
pregnancy? A. 9 lunar months, 8.5 calendar months, 39 weeks,
272 days
B. 10 lunar months, 9 calendar months, 40 weeks,
280 days C. 9 calendar months, 10 lunar months, 42
weeks, 294 days D. 9 calendar months, 38 weeks,
266 days correct answer- b
A pregnant woman has been diagnosed with oligohydramnios. Which
presentation would the nurse suspect to find on physical examination?
A. Fetus is in a breech position
B. FHR baseline is within normal
range C. Fetus with possible renal
problems
D. Increased fundal height correct answer- c
, NR OB exam 1 Practice Questions and Answers
2022/2023 Latest Update Success Assuared
Which developmental finding is accurate with regard to fetal
growth? A. Heart starts beating at 12 weeks.
B. Lungs take shape by 8 weeks.
C. Brain configuration is complete by 8 weeks.
D. Main blood vessels form by 8 weeks correct answer- d
In reviewing the history of a woman who wants to become pregnant, which
medication profile would indicate a potential concern relative to toxic
exposure? (Select all that apply.)
A. Tylenol OTC occasionally for a headache; twice
last week B. Anticonvulsant for seizure disorder
C. Lithium for bipolar
disorder D. Coumadin for
atrial fibrillation
E. Multivitamins once a day correct answer- b,c,d
A woman is 6 weeks pregnant. She has had a previous spontaneous abortion
at 14 weeks of gestation and a pregnancy that ended at 38 weeks with the
birth of a stillborn girl. What is her gravidity and parity according to the
GTPAL system?
A. 2-0-0-1-1
B. 2-1-0-1-0
C. 3-1-0-1-0
D. 3-0-1-1-0 correct answer- c
