Presumptive, probable, positive pregnancy signs quiz for maternity nursing students!
There are three different categories of pregnancy signs you need to know for exams. These categories include presumptive, probable, and positive pregnancy signs. For maternity exams, be sure you can differentiate the signs that go in each category.
In addition, this quiz will test you on the classic signs and terms of pregnancy, such as Hegar’s Sign, Chadwick’s Sign, Goodell’s Sign, ballottement, and quickening.
Don’t forget to watch the lecture on signs of pregnancy before taking the quiz.
Presumptive, Probable, Positive Pregnancy Signs Quiz
This maternity nursing quiz will test your knowledge on presumptive, probable, and positive signs of pregnancy.
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Presumptive, Probable, Positive Pregnancy Signs Quiz
1. Which category of pregnancy signs are subjective and can only be reported by the patient?
A. Positive Signs
B. Probable Signs
C. Presumptive Signs
D. Proven Signs
The answer is C. Presumptive signs are subjective and are only reported by the patient.
2. Which of the following are NOT considered presumptive signs of pregnancy? Select all that apply:
A. Positive pregnancy test
B. Amenorrhea
C. Fatigue
D. Ballottement
E. Increased urination
F. Quickening
The answers are A and D. Positive pregnancy test and ballottement are probable signs of pregnancy.
3. A 35-year-old female suspects she may be pregnant. The physician notes in chart that the lower uterine segment is soft. As the nurse you know this is known as:
A. Ballottement
B. Hegar’s Sign
C. Goodell’s Sign
D. Chadwick’s Sign
The answer is B: Hegar’s Sign. This is the softening of the lower uterine segment (LUS).
4. Which statement below correctly describes Chadwick’s Sign?
A. “This sign is present when there is softening of the cervix.”
B. “Chadwick’s Sign is the rebounding of the fetus against the examiner fingers when the uterus is pushed during palpation.”
C. “This can be noted when the lower segment of the uterus softens.”
D. “Chadwick’s Sign occurs when there is a bluish color to the vulva, cervix and vagina.”
The answer is D: Chadwick’s Sign occurs when there is a bluish color to the vulva, cervix and vagina.
5. Select all the probable signs of pregnancy:
A. Enlarged uterus
B. Ultrasound detecting fetus
C. Goodell’s Sign
D. Braxton Hick’s contractions
E. Fetal movement felt by the examiner
The answers are A, C, and D. Option B and E are positive signs of pregnancy.
6. The examiner notes there is softening of the cervix. This is known as?
A. Goodell’s Sign
B. Hegar’s Sign
C. Chadwick’s Sign
D. Palmer’s Sign
The answer is A: Goodell’s Sign
7. During physical assessment of a pregnant female, it is noted that there is movement and recoil of the fetus against the examiner’s fingers when the uterus is palpated. This is termed as?
A. Palmer’s Sign
B. Ballottement
C. Hegar’s Sign
D. Chadwick’s Sign
The answer is B: Ballottement
8. Select below the positive signs of pregnancy:
A. Ultrasound detecting fetus
B. Visible movement of baby seen by the examiner
C. The delivery of the baby
D. Doppler detects fetal heart tones
E. Fetal movement felt by examiner
F. Braxton Hicks Contractions
The answers are A, B, C, D, and E. Option F is a probable sign of pregnancy.
9. A 25-year-old female, who is 18 weeks pregnant, reports feeling fluttering in her lower abdomen. She states it feels like the baby is moving. This is known as:
A. Ballottement
B. Quickening
C. Hegar’s Sign
D. Goodell’s Sign
The answer is B. This is known as quickening.
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