Maternal Child Care Nursing Exam Question and Correct Answers

1. The nurse caring for the newly pregnant woman would advise her that ideally prenatal care should begin: a. Before the first missed menstrual period. b. After the first missed menstrual period. c. After the second missed menstrual period. d. After the third missed menstrual period. ANS: B REF: 229 ... 2. A woman arrives at the clinic for a pregnancy test. The first day of her last menstrual period (LMP) was February 14, 2010. Her expected date of birth (EDB) would be: a. September 17, 2010. c. November 21, 2010. b. November 7, 2010. d. December 17, 2010. ANS: C REF: 230 ... 3. Prenatal testing for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is recommended for: a. All women, regardless of risk factors. b. A woman who has had more than one sexual partner. c. A woman who has had a sexually transmitted infection. d. A woman who is monogamous with her partner. ANS: A REF: 24