Welcome to the ultimate challenge for future nursing heroes.
Are you ready to test your maternity knowledge and sharpen your skills for the NCLEX?
Dive into our series of 100 true or false questions, designed to push your understanding to the next level. This time, we’re going over maternity questions.
Grab your notes, take a deep breath, and let’s embark on this exciting learning journey together.
Whether you’re a seasoned student or already a nursing graduate, these questions will not only prepare you for the NCLEX exam but also equip you with essential knowledge for your nursing career.
Get ready, set, and let’s conquer the world of maternity nursing together.
Maternity Statements
Statement #1: Hegar’s sign is a probable sign of pregnancy.
This statement is true.
Statement #2: Quickening is a probable sign of pregnancy.
This statement is false. Quickening is a presumptive pregnancy sign, which is the first perception of fetal movement by the pregnant individual.
Statement #3: Goodell’s sign is the softening of the cervix.
This statement is true.
Statement #4: A nulligravida is a person who has been pregnant once.
This statement is false. Nulligravida is a person who has never been pregnant.
Statement #5: The patient should be instructed not to lay down in a supine position, especially in the second and third trimester to prevent supine hypotension.
This statement is true.
Statement #6: Rubella vaccine should be given during pregnancy.
This statement is false. Rubella vaccine should not be given during pregnancy due to the risk of the live attenuated virus that can cross the placenta and affect the fetus.
Statement #7: Hepatitis B vaccine is contraindicated during pregnancy.
This statement is false. Hepatitis B vaccine can be given during pregnancy, but the patient should speak with the provider first.
Statement #8: Gestational diabetes mellitus screening is done at the initial prenatal visit.
This statement is true.
Statement #9: Nonstress test is done to determine the well-being of the fetus.
This statement is true.
Statement #10: Biophysical profile is an invasive assessment of the fetus.
This statement is false. Biophysical profile is a noninvasive assessment of the fetus. An ultrasound and electronic fetal monitoring are done to assess for the fetal breathing, movement, tone, heart rates, and amniotic fluid index.
Statement #11: Amniocentesis is performed to detect the presence of amniotic fluid in vaginal secretions.
This statement is false. To detect the presence of amniotic fluid in vaginal secretions, a nitrazine test is performed.
Statement #12: The umbilical cord contains three arteries and one vein.
This statement is false. The umbilical cord contains two arteries and one vein.
Statement #13: An adolescent pregnancy is considered to be high-risk.
This statement is true.
Statement #14: Nutrients, medications, and alcohol cannot pass through the placenta.
This statement is false. Nutrients, medications, and alcohol can pass through the placenta.
Statement #15: A reactive nonstress test indicates further evaluation of the fetus.
This statement is false. “Reactive” is what you want because it indicates a healthy fetus.
Statement #16: The nurse should expect the pregnant patient in the first trimester to have a decrease in insulin dosage.
This statement is true.
Statement #17: The nurse should expect the pregnant patient in the second trimester to have an increase in insulin dosage.
This statement is true.
Statement #18: The nurse should expect the pregnant patient in the third trimester to have an increase in insulin dosage.
This statement is true.
Statement #19: Gestational diabetes cannot be treated by diet alone.
This statement is false. Gestational diabetes can frequently be treated by diet alone. In some cases, insulin may be prescribed.
Statement #20: Hepatitis can be transmitted across the placental barrier.
This statement is true.
Statement #21: HELLP stands for hematuria, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count.
This statement is false. HELLP stands for hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count.
Statement #22: Painless, bright red vaginal bleeding is seen in abruptio placentae.
This statement is false. Painless, bright red vaginal bleeding is seen in placenta previa.
Statement #23: A pregnant patient with gestational diabetes should avoid exercise.
This statement is false. A pregnant patient with gestational diabetes can exercise safely.
Statement #24: Signs and symptoms of abruptio placentae include dark red vaginal bleeding and uterine pain and/or tenderness.
This statement is true.
Statement #25: Presentation is the part of the fetus that enters the pelvic inlet first.
This statement is true.
Statement #26: Cephalic presentation is when the head is first.
This statement is true.
Statement #27: The most common presentation is the breech presentation.
This statement is false. The most common presentation is the cephalic presentation.
Statement #28: Station is the measure of the fetus’ descending progression above or below the midplane from the presenting part to the ischial spine, which is measured in centimeters.
This statement is true.
Statement #29: Station 0 is at the ischial spine.
This statement is true.
Statement #30: Minus station is below the ischial spine.
This statement is false. Minus station is above the ischial spine.
Statement #31: Plus station is below the ischial spine.
This statement is true.
Statement #32: Irregular contractions that do not have progression and lack of dilation indicates false labor.
This statement is true.
Statement #33: If the pregnant patient walks around after experiencing contraction upon awakening and it goes away, this is false labor.
This statement is true.
Statement #34: Stage 2 is the longest stage of labor.
This statement is false. Stage 1 is the longest stage of labor.
Statement #35: Cervical dilation is 1 to 4 cm in the first stage of labor.
This statement is true.
Statement #36: Latent, Active, and Transition are the three phases of the first stage of labor.
This statement is true.
Statement #37: The nurse understands that the pregnant patient has completed stage 1 of labor when cervical dilation is complete and ready to start stage 2.
This statement is true.
Statement #38: The nurse should perform assessments every 30 minutes during the second stage of labor.
This statement is false. The nurse should perform assessments every 5 minutes during the second stage of labor.
Statement #39: Leopold’s maneuvers should be completed during the third stage of labor.
This statement is false. Leopold’s maneuvers should be completed during the first stage of labor.
Statement #40: The third stage of labor is the separation of placenta.
This statement is true.
Statement #41: The fourth stage of labor is physical recovery.
This statement is true.
Statement #42: The fifth stage of labor is breastfeeding.
This statement is false. There are only four stages of labor.
Statement #43: The nurse should assess for respiratory depression and aspiration if the pregnant patient had general anesthesia.
This statement is true.
Statement #44: Oxytocin infusion should be discontinued if the uterine contraction frequency is less than 5 minutes.
This statement is false. Oxytocin infusion should be discontinued if the uterine contraction frequency is less than 2 minutes or the fetus is in distress.
Statement #45: The pregnant patient is experiencing true labor when the contractions are increasing in duration and intensity.
This statement is true.
Statement #46: A visible umbilical cord through the vagina is a prolapsed umbilical cord.
This statement is true.
Statement #47: Vena cava syndrome is also known as supine hypotension and should be avoided by avoiding the supine position.
This statement is true.
Statement #48: A prolonged and painful labor is called dystocia.
This statement is true.
Statement #49: If the dead fetus stays inside the uterus for longer than 3 to 4 weeks, the pregnant patient can end up developing DIC, which is disseminated intravascular coagulation.
This statement is true.
Statement #50: A serious complication during childbirth, where the uterus partially or entirely turns inside out, is known as uterine conversion.
This statement is false. A serious complication during childbirth where the uterus partially or entirely turns inside out is known as uterine inversion.
Statement #51: The nurse should assess every patient for potential depression during pregnancy AND postpartum.
This statement is true.
Statement #52: Abdominal exercise should start immediately after a cesarean delivery.
This statement is false. Abdominal exercises would start 3 to 4 weeks after an abdominal surgery to allow the incision to heal.
Statement #53: The patient with a newborn can lift only up to two times the weight of her newborn for at least 2 weeks.
This statement is false. The patient with a newborn can lift only up to the weight of her newborn for at least 2 weeks.
Statement #54: The nurse should notify the obstetrician if the presence of clots in the lochia is noted to be larger than 1 cm during a postpartum assessment.
This statement is true.
Statement #55: Auscultation in all four quadrants should be done after birth to assess the patient’s bowel sound return.
This statement is true.
Statement #56: An assessment of a soft uterus that is lacking tone and is not contracting properly after childbirth indicates uterine atony, which is a serious complication.
This statement is true.
Statement #57: Inflammation or infection of the inner lining of the uterus is endometritis.
This statement is true.
Statement #58: Ice should be applied to the site when the patient has signs and symptoms of mastitis.
This statement is false. Heat should be applied to the site when the patient has signs and symptoms of mastitis, which is the inflammation of the breast, caused by an infection.
Statement #59: If the patient has thrombophlebitis, the nurse should elevate the unaffected leg.
This statement is false. If the patient has thrombophlebitis, the nurse should elevate the affected leg.
Statement #60: If the patient has thrombophlebitis, the affected leg should be massaged for pain relief.
This statement is false. If the patient has thrombophlebitis, the affected leg should never be massaged for pain relief.
Statement #61: 8 to 10 L/min of oxygen should be administered to a patient suspected of experiencing a pulmonary embolism.
This statement is true.
Statement #62: Mastitis is the infection of the bladder.
This statement is false. Cystitis is the infection of the bladder.
Statement #63: The APGAR score is assessed and recorded at 1 minute and 10 minutes after birth.
This statement is false. The APGAR score is assessed and recorded at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth.
Statement #64: The five vital indicators of APGAR scoring are Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration.
This statement is true.
Statement #65: The newborn requires full resuscitation if the APGAR score is 8.
This statement is false. APGAR score of 0-3 requires full resuscitation.
Statement #66: Mongolian spots appear on the lumbar dorsal area and buttocks, which is a birthmark that does not disappear.
This statement is false. Mongolian spots appear on the lumbar dorsal area and buttocks, which fades during the first couple years of life.
Statement #67: Circumcision cannot be performed if the newborn is a preterm infant or until the newborn is healthy.
This statement is true.
Statement #68: If the nurse notices tremors in the newborn, the nurse must swaddle the newborn and check for hypothermia, hyperthermia, hypoglycemia, drug withdrawal, hypocalcemia, or other potential causes.
This statement is true.
Statement #69: The palmar reflex results in the newborn’s fingers closing around the object that provides pressure to the newborn’s palm.
This statement is true.
Statement #70: Babinski’s sign is the newborn opening the mouth as a reflex.
This statement is false. Babinski’s sign is also known as plantar reflex, in which the great toe will bend back and the other four toes will spread out like a fan.
Statement #71: A preterm newborn is an infant that was born before 20 weeks of gestation.
This statement is false. A preterm newborn is the birth of an infant prior to 37 weeks of gestation and greater than 20 weeks of gestation.
Statement #72: Parents must be educated on allowing hospital staff with proper identifications to take the newborn to prevent potential abduction.
This statement is true.
Statement #73: Surfactant replacement therapy should be administered to a newborn with respiratory distress syndrome.
This statement is true.
Statement #74: Live vaccines should be given to the newborn with parents that are HIV-positive since the newborn is at risk for HIV infection.
This statement is false. Live vaccines are not administered to the newborn with parents that are HIV- positive until the newborn’s HIV status has been confirmed.
Statement #75: The parents understand newborn abduction prevention education when they state that they will not place the newborn’s crib close to the door.
This statement is true.
Statement #76: Fetal alcohol syndrome is caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
This statement is true.
Statement #77: Magnesium sulfate can be given for preeclamptic patients to prevent seizures
This statement is true.
Statement #78: The antidote for magnesium sulfate is calcium gluconate.
This statement is true.
Statement #79: Oxytocin is given to delay the frequency and duration of uterine contractions.
This statement is false. Oxytocin is given to increase the frequency and duration of uterine contractions.
Statement #80: Signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity include respirations of 12 breaths per minute or less.
This statement is true.
Statement #81: If there is absent variability on the fetal heart monitor, the nurse must increase the oxytocin infusion.
This statement is false. If there is absent variability on the fetal heart monitor, the nurse must stop the oxytocin infusion.
Statement #82: The nurse must check the patient’s respiration before administering methylergonovine maleate.
This statement is false. The nurse must check the patient’s blood pressure before administering methylergonovine maleate, which can cause hypertension so it must not be given to a patient with high blood pressure.
Statement #83: A patient that received a rubella vaccine should avoid pregnancy for 3 years.
This statement is false. A patient that received a rubella vaccine should avoid pregnancy for 1 to 3 months.
Statement #84: To treat respiratory distress syndrome, lung surfactants are given to the premature newborn.
This statement is true.
Statement #85: Respiratory distress syndrome is caused by the inability to produce surfactant, which is commonly seen in premature infants.
This statement is true.
Statement #86: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that is given for respiratory depression when an opioid analgesics has been prescribed to alleviate labor pains.
This statement is true.
Statement #87: Gestational diabetes occurs in pregnant patients with a history of diabetes mellitus.
This statement is false. Gestational diabetes occurs in pregnant patients without a history of diabetes mellitus.
Statement #88: A 3-hour oral glucose tolerance test is done if the 1-hour glucose challenge test is abnormal in order to determine gestational diabetes mellitus.
This statement is true.
Statement #89: Hydatidiform mole is a molar pregnancy that occurs, in which an egg and sperm join improperly to create a noncancerous tumor.
This statement is true.
Statement #90: Uterine evacuation is the intervention for hydatidiform mole.
This statement is true.
Statement #91: The most unfavorable pelvis for a successful labor and birth is the gynecoid pelvis.
This statement is false. The most favorable pelvis for a successful labor and birth is the gynecoid pelvis.
Statement #92: The fetal heart rate is usually three to four times the maternal heart rate.
This statement is false. The fetal heart rate is usually two times the maternal heart rate.
Statement #93: The android pelvis is a narrow pelvic plane, which is not ideal for labor and delivery.
This statement is true.
Statement #94: Nullipara is someone who has not had a birth that occurred greater than 20 weeks of gestation.
This statement is true.
Statement #95: Fundal height is evaluated to monitor fetal growth.
This statement is true.
Statement #96: The provider should be notified if the patient is experiencing chills and a fever after amniocentesis.
This statement is true.
Statement #97: A fertilized egg growing outside of the uterus is known as an ectopic pregnancy, which commonly occurs in the fallopian tube.
This statement is true.
Statement #98: The three types of placenta previa are total, partial, and quarter.
This statement is false. The three types of placenta previa are total, partial, and marginal.
Statement #99: Placenta completely covering the internal cervical os is total placenta previa.
This statement is true.
Statement #100: The most infectious stage of syphilis is the secondary stage.
This statement is false. The most infectious stage of syphilis is the primary stage.
