Obstetric Nursing and Maternal-Fetal Health Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions on labor, pregnancy complications, fetal monitoring, and more in this perinatal nursing quiz.

#1

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during labor?

Estrogen
Progesterone
Oxytocin
Prolactin
#2

Which of the following is NOT a sign of preterm labor?

Pelvic pressure
Vaginal bleeding
Regular contractions
Increased fetal movement
#3

What is the recommended weight gain range for a woman with a normal BMI during pregnancy?

15-25 pounds
25-35 pounds
35-45 pounds
45-55 pounds
#4

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of gestational diabetes?

Macrosomia
Neonatal hypoglycemia
Oligohydramnios
Polyhydramnios
#5

What is the recommended frequency for prenatal visits during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy?

Every 2 weeks
Every 4 weeks
Every 6 weeks
Every 8 weeks
#6

What is the term for the surgical incision made in the perineum during childbirth to widen the vaginal opening?

Episiotomy
Cesarean section
Vacuum extraction
Forceps delivery
#7

Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy, proteinuria, and swelling due to fluid retention?

Gestational diabetes
Preeclampsia
Ectopic pregnancy
Placenta previa
#8

What is the primary cause of postpartum hemorrhage?

Uterine atony
Placenta previa
Umbilical cord prolapse
Cephalopelvic disproportion
#9

Which fetal presentation is considered the most favorable for vaginal delivery?

Transverse
Breech
Occiput posterior
Vertex
#10

What is the primary function of the placenta during pregnancy?

To provide nutrients to the fetus
To produce hormones to sustain pregnancy
To protect the fetus from infections
To regulate fetal temperature
#11

What is the primary purpose of fetal monitoring during labor?

To assess maternal vital signs
To detect fetal abnormalities
To determine fetal position
To monitor uterine contractions and fetal heart rate
#12

What is the term for the process of a fertilized egg implanting outside the uterus, typically in the fallopian tube?

Ectopic pregnancy
Placenta previa
Abruptio placentae
Preeclampsia
#13

What is the term for the expulsion of the fetus and placenta from the uterus following childbirth?

Eclampsia
Effacement
Expulsion
Extraction
#14

What is the primary cause of neonatal jaundice?

Bilirubin incompatibility
Excessive vitamin K
Poor feeding
Delayed cord clamping
#15

Which of the following is NOT a sign of placental abruption?

Vaginal bleeding
Uterine tenderness
Fetal bradycardia
Painless contractions

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