NURS 305 CARE OF THE CHILD BEARING

NURS 305 CARE OF THE CHILD BEARING

FAMILY FINAL 1 QUESTIONS AND

CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED

ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025

MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY

• What is the primary purpose of the placenta during pregnancy?

a) Produce estrogen only

b) Exchange nutrients and waste between mother and fetus

c) Stimulate uterine contractions

d) Produce milk for breastfeeding

b) Exchange nutrients and waste between mother and fetus

The placenta acts as an interface for nutrient, gas, and waste exchange between mother and fetus, supporting fetal development.

• During which trimester does organogenesis primarily occur?

a) First trimester 1 / 4

b) Second trimester

c) Third trimester

d) Postpartum period

a) First trimester

Organogenesis, the formation of organs, takes place mainly in the first trimester, making this period critical for fetal development.

• What is the normal range for fetal heart rate?
• 60–80 beats per minute
• 100–120 beats per minute
• 110–160 beats per minute
• 180–200 beats per minute
• 110–160 beats per minute

A normal fetal heart rate ranges from 110 to 160 beats per minute, indicating adequate fetal well-being.

• Which hormone maintains the uterine lining in early pregnancy?

a) Oxytocin

b) Estrogen

c) Progesterone

d) Prolactin

c) Progesterone

Progesterone supports the endometrial lining and prevents uterine contractions to maintain pregnancy. 2 / 4

• What is the term for the first menstrual period after childbirth?

a) Menopause

b) Lactational amenorrhea

c) Return of menses

d) Lochia

c) Return of menses

Return of menses indicates the resumption of ovulation and menstruation after childbirth.

• What is the recommended caloric increase during the second

trimester of pregnancy?

• 100 calories/day
• 340 calories/day
• 500 calories/day
• 700 calories/day
• 340 calories/day

The second trimester requires an increased caloric intake of about 340 calories per day to support fetal growth.

• Which vitamin is crucial to prevent neural tube defects?

a) Vitamin A

b) Vitamin C

c) Folic acid

d) Vitamin D 3 / 4

c) Folic acid

Folic acid supplementation before conception and during early pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube defects.

• What is considered a reassuring pattern on a non-stress test (NST)?

a) No accelerations

b) Two or more accelerations of 15 beats/min lasting 15 seconds in 20

minutes

c) Decelerations lasting more than 20 seconds

d) Fetal bradycardia

b) Two or more accelerations of 15 beats/min lasting 15 seconds in 20

minutes This pattern indicates good fetal oxygenation and neurological function.

• Which sign indicates true labor?

a) Regular contractions that increase in intensity

b) Braxton Hicks contractions

c) Vaginal spotting

d) Decreased fetal movement

a) Regular contractions that increase in intensity

True labor is characterized by regular, progressively intense contractions causing cervical changes.

• What is the priority nursing action if a pregnant woman

experiences sudden gush of fluid from the vagina?

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