Obstetric Nursing and Maternal-Fetal Health Quiz

Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during labor.

Increased fetal movement is not a sign of preterm labor.

The recommended weight gain range for a woman with a normal BMI during pregnancy is 25-35 pounds.

Oligohydramnios is not a potential complication of gestational diabetes.

Prenatal visits during the first and second trimesters are recommended every 4 weeks.

Severe and persistent vomiting is a characteristic symptom of hyperemesis gravidarum.

A family history of hypertension is a risk factor for developing gestational hypertension.

The first stage of labor is characterized by complete dilation and effacement of the cervix.

Increased heart rate is a common physiological change in the maternal cardiovascular system during pregnancy.

Placenta previa is the condition where the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix.

Episiotomy is the surgical incision made to widen the vaginal opening during childbirth.

Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure, proteinuria, and swelling during pregnancy.

Uterine atony is the primary cause of postpartum hemorrhage.

Vertex presentation is considered the most favorable for vaginal delivery.

The primary function of the placenta during pregnancy is to provide nutrients to the fetus.

Amniocentesis involves taking a small sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus for testing.

The typical duration of the first stage of labor in nulliparous women is 4-8 hours.

Variable decelerations in fetal heart rate are indicative of fetal distress.

Maternal hemorrhage is a common complication of prolonged labor.

Version is the medical procedure used to manually turn a breech baby to the head-down position.

Fetal monitoring during labor is primarily to monitor uterine contractions and fetal heart rate.

Ectopic pregnancy is the implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube.

Expulsion is the expulsion of the fetus and placenta from the uterus following childbirth.

Neonatal jaundice is primarily caused by bilirubin incompatibility.

Painless contractions are not a sign of placental abruption.