NUR 235 Exam #1 (Introduction to Maternity Nursing,
Antepartum Period) - Questions With Clear Insights
What are the three main ways a mother can provide good prenatal care for
herself? Right Ans - - pregnancy-friendly exercises
- well-balanced diet
- taking prenatal vitamins (especially folic acid)
What are the three major sentinel events of childbirth? Right Ans - -
maternal death
- perinatal death not R/T to a congenital condition in an infant weighing
>2,500 g
- discharge of an infant to the wrong family
When should a woman start pushing? Right Ans - Only when she feels
ready. This may not occur exactly when she reaches the 10 cm dilation.
Tobacco use during pregnancy can cause... Right Ans - - increased risk of
low birth weight (LBW)
- intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
- miscarriage
- premature birth
What are the two main portions of the uterus? Right Ans - - fundus
- cervix
The true pelvis contains these organs and structures... Right Ans - - pelvic
colon
- rectum
- bladder
- reproductive organs
The false pelvis contains these organs and structures... Right Ans - - ileum
- sigmoid colon
The two main hormones involved in the lactation process include... Right
Ans - - prolactin
- oxytocin
,What are the three phases of the ovarian cycle? Right Ans - - follicular
phase
- ovulation
- luteal phase
Which hormone is known as the pregnancy maintaining hormone (PMH)?
Right Ans - progesterone
What are the four phases of the endometrial cycle? Right Ans - - menstrual
phase
- proliferative phase
- secretory phase
- ischemic phase
What are the three sub-cycles included within the menstrual cycle? Right
Ans - - hypothalamic pituitary cycle
- ovarian cycle
- endometrial cycle
Where should fertilization occur? Right Ans - the fallopian tube
Where should implantation occur? Right Ans - the uterus, specifically the
fundus
Twins are considered ________ para(s). (one or two) Right Ans - one
PCS stands for ________, which RCS stands for _______. Right Ans - - PCS:
primary C-section
- RCS: repeat C-section
The three main functions of the vagina include... Right Ans - - discharge of
menstrual flow
- passage of fetus to the outside of the body
- intercourse
Teratogens have the greatest effect on organs during the embryonic period
from days _____ to _____. Right Ans - 15 to 60
, What are the three stages of prenatal human development and during what
time period do they occur? Right Ans - - ovum: ovulation to day 14
- embryo: day 15 to 8 weeks
- fetus: 9 weeks to end of pregnancy
The main functions of amniotic fluid include... Right Ans - - maintaining a
constant temperature for the baby
- cushioning and protection
- freedom of movement
- allows for symmetrical growth
The umbilical cord contains ______ arteries and _____ vein. Right Ans - 2, 1
What are the two main functions of the placenta? Right Ans - - metabolic
exchange of products from mother to fetus
- hormone production (i.e. hCG, estrogen, progesterone)
T or F? There is no direct link between maternal and fetal blood. Right Ans
- True, maternal and fetal blood do not mix. Exchange of products from
mother to fetus occur within the intervillious space.
When does a fetus become viable? Right Ans - at around 22-25 weeks
First trimester abortions typically use this method to terminate the
pregnancy... Right Ans - surgical (vacuum) aspiration
Second trimester abortions typically use this method to terminate the
pregnancy... Right Ans - dilation and evacuation
What are the three main female factors associated with infertility? Right
Ans - - ovulatory dysfunction
- tubal/uterine pathology
- cervical mucus factors
What is the difference between oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios?
Right Ans - - oligohydramnios: too little amniotic fluid
- polyhydramnios: excessive amniotic fluid
Antepartum Period) - Questions With Clear Insights
What are the three main ways a mother can provide good prenatal care for
herself? Right Ans - - pregnancy-friendly exercises
- well-balanced diet
- taking prenatal vitamins (especially folic acid)
What are the three major sentinel events of childbirth? Right Ans - -
maternal death
- perinatal death not R/T to a congenital condition in an infant weighing
>2,500 g
- discharge of an infant to the wrong family
When should a woman start pushing? Right Ans - Only when she feels
ready. This may not occur exactly when she reaches the 10 cm dilation.
Tobacco use during pregnancy can cause... Right Ans - - increased risk of
low birth weight (LBW)
- intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
- miscarriage
- premature birth
What are the two main portions of the uterus? Right Ans - - fundus
- cervix
The true pelvis contains these organs and structures... Right Ans - - pelvic
colon
- rectum
- bladder
- reproductive organs
The false pelvis contains these organs and structures... Right Ans - - ileum
- sigmoid colon
The two main hormones involved in the lactation process include... Right
Ans - - prolactin
- oxytocin
,What are the three phases of the ovarian cycle? Right Ans - - follicular
phase
- ovulation
- luteal phase
Which hormone is known as the pregnancy maintaining hormone (PMH)?
Right Ans - progesterone
What are the four phases of the endometrial cycle? Right Ans - - menstrual
phase
- proliferative phase
- secretory phase
- ischemic phase
What are the three sub-cycles included within the menstrual cycle? Right
Ans - - hypothalamic pituitary cycle
- ovarian cycle
- endometrial cycle
Where should fertilization occur? Right Ans - the fallopian tube
Where should implantation occur? Right Ans - the uterus, specifically the
fundus
Twins are considered ________ para(s). (one or two) Right Ans - one
PCS stands for ________, which RCS stands for _______. Right Ans - - PCS:
primary C-section
- RCS: repeat C-section
The three main functions of the vagina include... Right Ans - - discharge of
menstrual flow
- passage of fetus to the outside of the body
- intercourse
Teratogens have the greatest effect on organs during the embryonic period
from days _____ to _____. Right Ans - 15 to 60
, What are the three stages of prenatal human development and during what
time period do they occur? Right Ans - - ovum: ovulation to day 14
- embryo: day 15 to 8 weeks
- fetus: 9 weeks to end of pregnancy
The main functions of amniotic fluid include... Right Ans - - maintaining a
constant temperature for the baby
- cushioning and protection
- freedom of movement
- allows for symmetrical growth
The umbilical cord contains ______ arteries and _____ vein. Right Ans - 2, 1
What are the two main functions of the placenta? Right Ans - - metabolic
exchange of products from mother to fetus
- hormone production (i.e. hCG, estrogen, progesterone)
T or F? There is no direct link between maternal and fetal blood. Right Ans
- True, maternal and fetal blood do not mix. Exchange of products from
mother to fetus occur within the intervillious space.
When does a fetus become viable? Right Ans - at around 22-25 weeks
First trimester abortions typically use this method to terminate the
pregnancy... Right Ans - surgical (vacuum) aspiration
Second trimester abortions typically use this method to terminate the
pregnancy... Right Ans - dilation and evacuation
What are the three main female factors associated with infertility? Right
Ans - - ovulatory dysfunction
- tubal/uterine pathology
- cervical mucus factors
What is the difference between oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios?
Right Ans - - oligohydramnios: too little amniotic fluid
- polyhydramnios: excessive amniotic fluid
