Aling Julia, a 32 year old fish vendor from baranggay matahimik
came to see you at the prenatal clinic. She brought with her all her three
children. Maye, 1 year 6 months; Joy, 3 and Dan, 7 years old. She mentioned
that she stopped taking oral contraceptives several months ago and now suspects
she is pregnant.ShecannotrememberherLMP.
1. Which of the following would be useful in calculating Aling Julia'sEDC?
A.Appearanceoflineanegra
B.FirstFHTbyfetoscope
C.Increasepulserate
D.Presenceofedema
2.Whichhormoneisnecessaryforapositivepregnancytest?
A.Progesterone
B.HCG
C.Estrogen
D.PlacentalLactogen
3.Withthispregnancy,AlingJuliaisa
A.P3G3
B.Primigravida
C.P3G4
D.P0G3
4. In explaining the development of her baby, you identified in chronological order of growth of the fetus as it occurs in pregnancyas
A.Ovum,embryo,zygote,fetus,infant
B.Zygote,ovum,embryo,fetus,infant
C.Ovum,zygote,embryo,fetus,infant
D.Zygote,ovum,fetus,embryo,infant
5. Aling Julia states she is happy to be pregnant. Which behavior is elicited by her during your assessment that would lead you to thinksheisstressed?
A. She told you about her drunk husband
B. She states she has very meager income from selling
C. She laughs at every advise you give even when its not funny
D. She has difficulty following instructions
6. When teaching Aling Julia about her pregnancy, you should include personal common discomforts. Which of the following is an indication for prompt professional supervision?
A. Constipation and hemorrhoids
B. Backache
C. Facial edema
D. frequent urination
7. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for you to include in Aling Julia's prenatal teaching plan?
A. Exercise is very tiresome, it should be avoided
B. Limit your food intake
C. Smoking has no harmful effect on the growth and development of fetus
D. Avoid unnecessary fatigue, rest periods should be included in you schedule
8. The best advise you can give to Aling Julia regarding prevention of varicosities is
A. Raise the legs while in upright position and put it against the wall several times a day
B. Lay flat for most hours of the day
C. Use garters with nylon stocking
D. Wear support hose
9. In a 32 day menstrual cycle, ovulation usually occurs on the
A. 14th day after menstruation
B. 18th day after menstruation
C. 20th day after menstruation
D. 24th day after menstruation
10. Placenta is the organ that provides exchange of nutrients and waste products between mother and fetus. This develops by
A. First month
B. Third month
C. Fifth month
D. Seventh month
11. In evaluating the weight gain of Aling Julia, you know the minimum weight gain during pregnancy is
A. 2 lbs/wk
B. 5 lbs/wk
C. 7 lbs/wk
D. 10 lbs/wk
12. The more accurate method of measuring fundal height is
A. Millimeter
B. Centimeter
C. Inches
D. Fingerbreadths
13. To determine fetal position using Leopold's maneuvers, the first maneuver is to
A. Determine degree of cephalic flexion and engagement
B. Determine part of fetus presenting into pelvis
C. Locate the back,arms and legs
D. Determine what part of fetus is in the fundus
14. Aling julia has encouraged her husband to attend prenatal classes with her. During the prenatal class, the couple expressed fear of pain during labor and delivery. The use of touch and soothing voice often promotes comfort to the laboring patient. This physical intervention is effective because
A. Pain perception is interrupted
B. Gate control fibers are open
C. It distracts the client away from the pain
D. Empathy is communicated by a caring person
15. Which of the following could be considered as a positive sign of pregnancy ?
A. Amenorrhea, nausea, vomiting
B. Frequency of urination
C. Braxton hicks contraction
D. Fetal outline by sonography
SITUATION : [FFC] Maternal and child health is the program of the department of health created to lessen the death of infants and mother in the philippines.
16. What is the goal of this program?
A. Promote mother and infant health especially during the gravida stage
B. Training of local hilots
C. Direct supervision of midwives during home delivery
D. Health teaching to mother regarding proper newborn care
17. One philosophy of the maternal and child health nursing is
A. All pregnancy experiences are the same for all woman
B. Culture and religious practices have little effect on pregnancy of a woman
C. Pregnancy is a part of the life cycle but provides no meaning
D. The father is as important as the mother
18. In maternal care, the PHN responsibility is
A. To secure all information that would be needing in birth certificate
B. To protect the baby against tetanus neonatorum by immunizing the mother with DPT
C. To reach all pregnant woman
D. To assess nutritional status of existing children
19. This is use when rendering prenatal care in the rural health unit. It serves as a guide in Identification of risk factors
A. Underfive clinic chart
B. Home based mother's record
C. Client list of mother under prenatal care
D. Target list of woman under TT vaccination
20. The schedule of prenatal visit in the RHU unit is
A. Once from 1st up to 8th month, weekly on the 9th month
B. Twice in 1st and second trimester, weekly on third trimester
C. Once in each trimester, more frequent for those at risk
D. Frequent as possible to determine the presence of FHT each week
SITUATION : Knowledge of the menstrual cycle is important in maternal health nursing. The following questions pertains to the process of menstruation
21. Menarche occurs during the pubertal period, Which of the following occurs first in the development of female sex characteristics?
A. Menarche
B. Accelerated Linear Growth
C. Breast development
D. Growth of pubic hair
22. Which gland is responsible for initiating the menstrual cycle?
A. Ovaries
B. APG
C. PPG
D. Hypothalamus
23. The hormone that stimulates the ovaries to produce estrogen is
A. GnRH
B. LH
C. LHRF
D. FSH
24. Which hormone stimulates oocyte maturation?
A. GnRH
B. LH
C. LHRF
D. FSH
25. When is the serum estrogen level highest in the menstrual cycle?
A. 3rd day
B. 13th day
C. 14th day
D. End of menstrual cycle
26. To correctly determine the day of ovulation, the nurse must
A. Deduct 14 days at the mid of the cycle
B. Subtract two weeks at cycle's end
C. Add 7 days from mid of the cycle
D. Add 14 days from the end of the cycle
27. The serum progesterone is lowest during what day of the menstrual cycle?
A. 3rd day
B. 13th day
C. 14th day
D. End of menstrual cycle
28. How much blood is loss on the average during menstrual period?
A. Half cup
B. 4 tablespoon
C. 3 ounces
D. 1/3 cup
29. Menstruation occurs because of which following mechanism?
A. Increase level of estrogen and progesterone level
B. Degeneration of the corpus luteum
C. Increase vascularity of the endothelium
D. Surge of hormone progesterone
30. If the menstrual cycle of a woman is 35 day cycle, she will approximately
A. Ovulate on the 21st day with fertile days beginning on the 16th day to the 26th day of her cycle
B. Ovulate on the 21st day with fertile days beginning on the 16th day to the 21th day of her cycle
C. Ovulate on the 22st day with fertile days beginning on the 16th day to the 26th day of her cycle
D. Ovulate on the 22st day with fertile days beginning on the 14th day to the 30th day of her cycle
SITUATION : Wide knowledge about different diagnostic tests during pregnancy is an essential arsenal for a nurse to be successful.
31. The Biparietal diameter of a fetus is considered matured if it is atleast
A. 9.8 cm
B. 8.5 cm
C. 7.5 cm
D. 6 cm
32. Quickening is experienced first by multigravida clients. At what week of gestation do they start to experience quickening?
A. 16th
B. 20th
C. 24th
D. 28th
33. Before the start of a non stress test, The FHR is 120 BPM. The mother ate the snack and the practitioner noticed an increase from 120 BPM to 135 BPM for 15 seconds. How would you read the result?
A. Abnormal
B. Non reactive
C. Reactive
D. Inconclusive, needs repeat
34. When should the nurse expect to hear the FHR using a fetoscope?
A. 2nd week
B. 8th week
C. 2nd month
D. 4th month
35. When should the nurse expect to hear FHR using doppler Ultrasound?
A. 8th week
B. 8th month
C. 2nd week
D. 4th month
36. The mother asks, What does it means if her maternal serum alpha feto protein is 35 ng/ml? The nurse should answer
A. It is normal
B. It is not normal
C. 35 ng/ml indicates chromosomal abberation
D. 35 ng/ml indicates neural tube defect
37. Which of the following mothers needs RHOGAM?
A. RH + mother who delivered an RH - fetus
B. RH - mother who delivered an RH + fetus
C. RH + mother who delivered an RH + fetus
D. RH - mother who delivered an RH - fetus
38. Which family planning method is recommended by the department of health more than any other means of contraception?
A. Fertility Awareness Method
B. Condom
C. Tubal Ligation
D. Abstinence
39. How much booster dose does tetanus toxoid vaccination for pregnant women has?
A. 2
B. 5
C. 3
D. 4
40. Baranggay pinoybsn.tk has 70,000 population. How much nurse is needed to service this population? [4]
A. 5
B. 7
C. 50
D. 70
SITUATION : [ND2I246] Reproductive health is the exercise of reproductive right with responsibility. A married couple has the responsibility to reproduce and procreate.
41. Which of the following is ONE of the goals of the reproductive health concept?
A. To achieve healthy sexual development and maturation
B. To prevent specific RH problem through counseling
C. Provide care, treatment and rehabilitation
D. To practice RH as a way of life of every man and woman
42. Which of the following is NOT an element of the reproductive health?
A. Maternal and child health and nutrition
B. Family planning
C. Prevention and management of abortion complication
D. Healthy sexual development and nutrition
43. In the international framework of RH, which one of the following is the ultimate goal?
A. Women's health in reproduction
B. Attainment of optimum health
C. Achievement of women's status
D. Quality of life
44. Which one of the following is a determinant of RH affecting woman's ability to participate in social affairs?
A. Gender issues
B. Socio-Economic condition
C. Cultural and psychosocial factors
D. Status of women
45. In the philippine RH Framework. which major factor affects RH status?
A. Women's lower level of literacy
B. Health service delivery mechanism
C. Poor living conditions lead to illness
D. Commercial sex workers are exposed to AIDS/STD.
46. Which determinant of reproductive health advocates nutrition for better health promotion and maintain a healthful life?
A. Socio-Economic conditions
B. Status of women
C. Social and gender issues
D. Biological, Cultural and Psychosocial factors
47. Which of the following is NOT a strategy of RH?
A. Increase and improve contraceptive methods/
B. Achieve reproductive intentions
C. Care provision focused on people with RH problems
D. Prevent specific RH problem through information dessemination
48. Which of the following is NOT a goal of RH?
A. Achieve healthy sexual development and maturation
B. Avoid illness/diseases, injuries, disabilities related to sexuality and reproduction
C. Receive appropriate counseling and care of RH problems
D. Strengthen outreach activities and the referral system
49. What is the VISION of the RH? [2]
A. Attain QUALITY OF LIFE
B. Practice RH as a WAY OF LIFE
C. Prevent specific RH problem
D. Health in the hands of the filipino
SITUATION : [SORANGE19] Baby G, a 6 hours old newborn is admitted to the NICU because of low APGAR Score. His mother had a prolonged second stage of labor
50. Which of the following is the most important concept associated with all high risk newborn?
A. Support the high-risk newborn's cardiopulmonary adaptation by maintaining adequate airway
B. Identify complications with early intervention in the high risk newborn to reduce morbidity and mortality
C. Assess the high risk newborn for any physical complications that will assist the parent with bonding
D. Support mother and significant others in their request toward adaptation to the high risk newborn
1. Which of the following would be useful in calculating Aling Julia'sEDC?
A.Appearanceoflineanegra
B.FirstFHTbyfetoscope
C.Increasepulserate
D.Presenceofedema
2.Whichhormoneisnecessaryforapositivepregnancytest?
A.Progesterone
B.HCG
C.Estrogen
D.PlacentalLactogen
3.Withthispregnancy,AlingJuliaisa
A.P3G3
B.Primigravida
C.P3G4
D.P0G3
4. In explaining the development of her baby, you identified in chronological order of growth of the fetus as it occurs in pregnancyas
A.Ovum,embryo,zygote,fetus,infant
B.Zygote,ovum,embryo,fetus,infant
C.Ovum,zygote,embryo,fetus,infant
D.Zygote,ovum,fetus,embryo,infant
5. Aling Julia states she is happy to be pregnant. Which behavior is elicited by her during your assessment that would lead you to thinksheisstressed?
A. She told you about her drunk husband
B. She states she has very meager income from selling
C. She laughs at every advise you give even when its not funny
D. She has difficulty following instructions
6. When teaching Aling Julia about her pregnancy, you should include personal common discomforts. Which of the following is an indication for prompt professional supervision?
A. Constipation and hemorrhoids
B. Backache
C. Facial edema
D. frequent urination
7. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for you to include in Aling Julia's prenatal teaching plan?
A. Exercise is very tiresome, it should be avoided
B. Limit your food intake
C. Smoking has no harmful effect on the growth and development of fetus
D. Avoid unnecessary fatigue, rest periods should be included in you schedule
8. The best advise you can give to Aling Julia regarding prevention of varicosities is
A. Raise the legs while in upright position and put it against the wall several times a day
B. Lay flat for most hours of the day
C. Use garters with nylon stocking
D. Wear support hose
9. In a 32 day menstrual cycle, ovulation usually occurs on the
A. 14th day after menstruation
B. 18th day after menstruation
C. 20th day after menstruation
D. 24th day after menstruation
10. Placenta is the organ that provides exchange of nutrients and waste products between mother and fetus. This develops by
A. First month
B. Third month
C. Fifth month
D. Seventh month
11. In evaluating the weight gain of Aling Julia, you know the minimum weight gain during pregnancy is
A. 2 lbs/wk
B. 5 lbs/wk
C. 7 lbs/wk
D. 10 lbs/wk
12. The more accurate method of measuring fundal height is
A. Millimeter
B. Centimeter
C. Inches
D. Fingerbreadths
13. To determine fetal position using Leopold's maneuvers, the first maneuver is to
A. Determine degree of cephalic flexion and engagement
B. Determine part of fetus presenting into pelvis
C. Locate the back,arms and legs
D. Determine what part of fetus is in the fundus
14. Aling julia has encouraged her husband to attend prenatal classes with her. During the prenatal class, the couple expressed fear of pain during labor and delivery. The use of touch and soothing voice often promotes comfort to the laboring patient. This physical intervention is effective because
A. Pain perception is interrupted
B. Gate control fibers are open
C. It distracts the client away from the pain
D. Empathy is communicated by a caring person
15. Which of the following could be considered as a positive sign of pregnancy ?
A. Amenorrhea, nausea, vomiting
B. Frequency of urination
C. Braxton hicks contraction
D. Fetal outline by sonography
SITUATION : [FFC] Maternal and child health is the program of the department of health created to lessen the death of infants and mother in the philippines.
16. What is the goal of this program?
A. Promote mother and infant health especially during the gravida stage
B. Training of local hilots
C. Direct supervision of midwives during home delivery
D. Health teaching to mother regarding proper newborn care
17. One philosophy of the maternal and child health nursing is
A. All pregnancy experiences are the same for all woman
B. Culture and religious practices have little effect on pregnancy of a woman
C. Pregnancy is a part of the life cycle but provides no meaning
D. The father is as important as the mother
18. In maternal care, the PHN responsibility is
A. To secure all information that would be needing in birth certificate
B. To protect the baby against tetanus neonatorum by immunizing the mother with DPT
C. To reach all pregnant woman
D. To assess nutritional status of existing children
19. This is use when rendering prenatal care in the rural health unit. It serves as a guide in Identification of risk factors
A. Underfive clinic chart
B. Home based mother's record
C. Client list of mother under prenatal care
D. Target list of woman under TT vaccination
20. The schedule of prenatal visit in the RHU unit is
A. Once from 1st up to 8th month, weekly on the 9th month
B. Twice in 1st and second trimester, weekly on third trimester
C. Once in each trimester, more frequent for those at risk
D. Frequent as possible to determine the presence of FHT each week
SITUATION : Knowledge of the menstrual cycle is important in maternal health nursing. The following questions pertains to the process of menstruation
21. Menarche occurs during the pubertal period, Which of the following occurs first in the development of female sex characteristics?
A. Menarche
B. Accelerated Linear Growth
C. Breast development
D. Growth of pubic hair
22. Which gland is responsible for initiating the menstrual cycle?
A. Ovaries
B. APG
C. PPG
D. Hypothalamus
23. The hormone that stimulates the ovaries to produce estrogen is
A. GnRH
B. LH
C. LHRF
D. FSH
24. Which hormone stimulates oocyte maturation?
A. GnRH
B. LH
C. LHRF
D. FSH
25. When is the serum estrogen level highest in the menstrual cycle?
A. 3rd day
B. 13th day
C. 14th day
D. End of menstrual cycle
26. To correctly determine the day of ovulation, the nurse must
A. Deduct 14 days at the mid of the cycle
B. Subtract two weeks at cycle's end
C. Add 7 days from mid of the cycle
D. Add 14 days from the end of the cycle
27. The serum progesterone is lowest during what day of the menstrual cycle?
A. 3rd day
B. 13th day
C. 14th day
D. End of menstrual cycle
28. How much blood is loss on the average during menstrual period?
A. Half cup
B. 4 tablespoon
C. 3 ounces
D. 1/3 cup
29. Menstruation occurs because of which following mechanism?
A. Increase level of estrogen and progesterone level
B. Degeneration of the corpus luteum
C. Increase vascularity of the endothelium
D. Surge of hormone progesterone
30. If the menstrual cycle of a woman is 35 day cycle, she will approximately
A. Ovulate on the 21st day with fertile days beginning on the 16th day to the 26th day of her cycle
B. Ovulate on the 21st day with fertile days beginning on the 16th day to the 21th day of her cycle
C. Ovulate on the 22st day with fertile days beginning on the 16th day to the 26th day of her cycle
D. Ovulate on the 22st day with fertile days beginning on the 14th day to the 30th day of her cycle
SITUATION : Wide knowledge about different diagnostic tests during pregnancy is an essential arsenal for a nurse to be successful.
31. The Biparietal diameter of a fetus is considered matured if it is atleast
A. 9.8 cm
B. 8.5 cm
C. 7.5 cm
D. 6 cm
32. Quickening is experienced first by multigravida clients. At what week of gestation do they start to experience quickening?
A. 16th
B. 20th
C. 24th
D. 28th
33. Before the start of a non stress test, The FHR is 120 BPM. The mother ate the snack and the practitioner noticed an increase from 120 BPM to 135 BPM for 15 seconds. How would you read the result?
A. Abnormal
B. Non reactive
C. Reactive
D. Inconclusive, needs repeat
34. When should the nurse expect to hear the FHR using a fetoscope?
A. 2nd week
B. 8th week
C. 2nd month
D. 4th month
35. When should the nurse expect to hear FHR using doppler Ultrasound?
A. 8th week
B. 8th month
C. 2nd week
D. 4th month
36. The mother asks, What does it means if her maternal serum alpha feto protein is 35 ng/ml? The nurse should answer
A. It is normal
B. It is not normal
C. 35 ng/ml indicates chromosomal abberation
D. 35 ng/ml indicates neural tube defect
37. Which of the following mothers needs RHOGAM?
A. RH + mother who delivered an RH - fetus
B. RH - mother who delivered an RH + fetus
C. RH + mother who delivered an RH + fetus
D. RH - mother who delivered an RH - fetus
38. Which family planning method is recommended by the department of health more than any other means of contraception?
A. Fertility Awareness Method
B. Condom
C. Tubal Ligation
D. Abstinence
39. How much booster dose does tetanus toxoid vaccination for pregnant women has?
A. 2
B. 5
C. 3
D. 4
40. Baranggay pinoybsn.tk has 70,000 population. How much nurse is needed to service this population? [4]
A. 5
B. 7
C. 50
D. 70
SITUATION : [ND2I246] Reproductive health is the exercise of reproductive right with responsibility. A married couple has the responsibility to reproduce and procreate.
41. Which of the following is ONE of the goals of the reproductive health concept?
A. To achieve healthy sexual development and maturation
B. To prevent specific RH problem through counseling
C. Provide care, treatment and rehabilitation
D. To practice RH as a way of life of every man and woman
42. Which of the following is NOT an element of the reproductive health?
A. Maternal and child health and nutrition
B. Family planning
C. Prevention and management of abortion complication
D. Healthy sexual development and nutrition
43. In the international framework of RH, which one of the following is the ultimate goal?
A. Women's health in reproduction
B. Attainment of optimum health
C. Achievement of women's status
D. Quality of life
44. Which one of the following is a determinant of RH affecting woman's ability to participate in social affairs?
A. Gender issues
B. Socio-Economic condition
C. Cultural and psychosocial factors
D. Status of women
45. In the philippine RH Framework. which major factor affects RH status?
A. Women's lower level of literacy
B. Health service delivery mechanism
C. Poor living conditions lead to illness
D. Commercial sex workers are exposed to AIDS/STD.
46. Which determinant of reproductive health advocates nutrition for better health promotion and maintain a healthful life?
A. Socio-Economic conditions
B. Status of women
C. Social and gender issues
D. Biological, Cultural and Psychosocial factors
47. Which of the following is NOT a strategy of RH?
A. Increase and improve contraceptive methods/
B. Achieve reproductive intentions
C. Care provision focused on people with RH problems
D. Prevent specific RH problem through information dessemination
48. Which of the following is NOT a goal of RH?
A. Achieve healthy sexual development and maturation
B. Avoid illness/diseases, injuries, disabilities related to sexuality and reproduction
C. Receive appropriate counseling and care of RH problems
D. Strengthen outreach activities and the referral system
49. What is the VISION of the RH? [2]
A. Attain QUALITY OF LIFE
B. Practice RH as a WAY OF LIFE
C. Prevent specific RH problem
D. Health in the hands of the filipino
SITUATION : [SORANGE19] Baby G, a 6 hours old newborn is admitted to the NICU because of low APGAR Score. His mother had a prolonged second stage of labor
50. Which of the following is the most important concept associated with all high risk newborn?
A. Support the high-risk newborn's cardiopulmonary adaptation by maintaining adequate airway
B. Identify complications with early intervention in the high risk newborn to reduce morbidity and mortality
C. Assess the high risk newborn for any physical complications that will assist the parent with bonding
D. Support mother and significant others in their request toward adaptation to the high risk newborn
11. A 12. B 13. D 14. D 15.D 16 A 17.D 18 C 19
B 20..C
21. B 22. D 23. A 24.
D 25.B 26. D 27.B 28.B 29. B 30..A
31. B 32. A 33. C 34. B 35.C 36. D 37.B
38. D 39. C 40..B
41. A 42. B 43. D 44. A 45.C 46. A
47.A 48. D 49. A 50.B
