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.

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.

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.