#1
What is the purpose of the Apgar score in newborn assessment?
To assess the mother's well-being
To measure the baby's weight
To evaluate the newborn's physical condition at 1 and 5 minutes after birth
To determine the baby's blood type
#2
What is the primary nursing intervention for a newborn with jaundice?
Administering iron supplements
Providing phototherapy
Feeding with formula milk
Administering antibiotics
#3
Which of the following is a common indication for a cesarean section?
Maternal request for a surgical birth
Breech presentation
Normal progress of labor
Post-term pregnancy
#4
During the first stage of labor, what is the primary nursing intervention?
Administering pain medication
Encouraging pushing
Providing emotional support
Monitoring fetal heart rate
#5
What is the primary purpose of the Non-Stress Test (NST) in antepartum care?
To monitor uterine contractions
To assess fetal heart rate acceleration
To measure amniotic fluid volume
To determine cervical dilation
#6
Which maternal position is recommended to alleviate backache during labor?
Supine position
Lithotomy position
Sitting position
Hands and knees position
#7
During the initial assessment of a laboring woman, what is the most critical information for the nurse to obtain?
Family medical history
Social security number
Gestational age
Fetal heart rate and maternal contractions
#8
What is the primary purpose of the biophysical profile (BPP) in antenatal testing?
To assess maternal blood pressure
To measure fetal weight
To evaluate fetal well-being
To determine cervical dilation
#9
During the second stage of labor, what is the nurse's priority when caring for a woman with an epidural for pain relief?
Encouraging pushing
Monitoring fetal heart rate
Administering additional pain medication
Assisting with positioning for delivery
#10
What is the primary purpose of a tocodynamometer during labor?
To monitor fetal heart rate
To measure uterine contractions
To assess maternal blood pressure
To determine cervical dilation
#11
What is the primary purpose of the Ballard Score in neonatal assessment?
To assess for hip dysplasia
To determine gestational age
To evaluate reflexes
To measure head circumference
#12
In caring for a woman with hyperemesis gravidarum, what is the primary focus of nursing care?
Encouraging increased fluid intake
Administering antiemetic medications
Promoting a high-fat diet
Monitoring fetal heart rate
#13
During labor induction with oxytocin, what is the nurse's priority assessment?
Monitoring cervical dilation
Assessing fetal heart rate patterns
Administering pain medication
Checking maternal blood pressure
#14
What is the primary purpose of Leopold's maneuvers during pregnancy?
To assess fetal position and presentation
To measure amniotic fluid volume
To monitor uterine contractions
To check maternal blood pressure
#15
Which nursing intervention is essential for a woman with postpartum hemorrhage?
Encouraging ambulation
Administering a diuretic
Monitoring vital signs
Providing a warm blanket
#16
In the postpartum period, what is the primary focus of care for a woman with a cesarean section?
Promoting ambulation
Monitoring uterine contractions
Preventing infection at the incision site
Administering pain medication
#17
What is the primary purpose of the Rubin maneuver during the second stage of labor?
To assess fetal position
To promote cervical dilation
To facilitate shoulder delivery
To monitor uterine contractions
#18
What is the primary nursing intervention for a pregnant woman experiencing gestational diabetes?
Encouraging a high-carbohydrate diet
Administering insulin as prescribed
Limiting fluid intake
Promoting vigorous exercise
#19
Which intervention is essential in caring for a woman with preeclampsia?
Encouraging a low-sodium diet
Administering magnesium sulfate as prescribed
Promoting caffeine intake
Applying a warm compress to the abdomen
#20
Which maternal position is recommended to facilitate fetal descent during the second stage of labor?
Supine position
Lithotomy position
Squatting position
Hands and knees position
#21
What is the primary purpose of the Nitrazine paper test in obstetric nursing?
To assess for ketones in the urine
To check the pH of amniotic fluid
To measure cervical dilation
To monitor maternal blood pressure
#22
During the postpartum period, what is the primary focus of care for a woman with a third-degree perineal laceration?
Encouraging ambulation
Administering pain medication
Promoting perineal hygiene
Monitoring vital signs
#23
What is the primary nursing intervention for a woman with placenta previa experiencing vaginal bleeding?
Administering oxytocin
Assisting with a sterile vaginal exam
Encouraging bed rest and avoiding vaginal exams
Administering anticoagulant therapy
#24
What is the primary nursing intervention for a postpartum woman experiencing uterine atony?
Administering diuretics
Assisting with ambulation
Providing fundal massage and administering uterotonic medication
Encouraging increased fluid intake
#25
During the assessment of a newborn, which finding requires immediate nursing intervention?
Mongolian spots on the back
Acrocyanosis of the extremities
Cord stump bleeding
Persistent cyanosis of the lips and tongue