Title RECALLS 5 (NP2) SC ✅

1 | Page RECALLS 5 EXAMINATION NURSING PRACTICE II CARE OF HEALTHY / AT RISK MOTHER AND CHILD FEBRUARY 2026 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination Review GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1. This test questionnaire contains 100 test questions 2. Shade only one (1) box for each question on your answer sheets. Two or more boxes shaded will invalid your answer. 3. AVOID ERASURES. 4. Detach one (1) answer sheet from the bottom of your Examinee ID/Answer Sheet Set. 5. Write the subject title “NURSING PRACTICE I” on the box provided Situation: Mrs. Myrtle, a 28-year-old newlywed, comes to the clinic after missing her period by 3 weeks. 1. She asks Nurse Roma if a missed period could indicate pregnancy. A. Yes, a missed period is a positive sign of pregnancy. B. Yes, a missed period is common and is the earliest sign of pregnancy. C. Missed period could indicate pregnancy, but it is only a presumptive sign and could indicate other conditions. D. Missed period could indicate pregnancy, but it is only a probable sign and could indicate other conditions. 2. Mrs. Myrtle, a 28-year-old newlywed who missed her menstrual period for three weeks, undergoes a urine pregnancy test which yields a negative result. Nurse Roma explains that this result may be inaccurate because the hormone detected by urine pregnancy tests may still be below detectable levels. Which hormone is Nurse Roma referring to? A. Human chorionic gonadotropin B. Human placental lactogen C. Estrogen D. Progesterone 3. Mrs. Myrtle returns to the clinic, and her pregnancy is confirmed through ultrasound. During counseling, she verbalizes mixed emotions but begins to think about preparing herself emotionally and socially for motherhood. Nurse Roma identifies this as which primary developmental task of pregnancy? A. Accepting the pregnancy B. Accepting the fetus as a separate individual C. Accepting the role of motherhood D. Binding-in after birth 4. As the pregnancy progresses, Mrs. Myrtle reports breast tenderness and constipation. Nurse Roma explains that these changes are primarily due to which physiologic factor? A. Increased estrogen and progesterone levels B. Compression of abdominal organs by the fetus C. Increased metabolic demands of the fetus D. Reduced renal blood flow 5. Mrs. Myrtle complains of constipation during her pregnancy. Nurse Roma plans interventions to relieve this discomfort. Which instruction is most appropriate? A. Encourage high-fiber foods, adequate fluids throughout the day, and regular physical activity B. Advise increasing fluid intake especially in the evening to soften stools C. Recommend taking laxatives daily without medical consultation D. Suggest small frequent feeding to reduce abdominal pressure 6. Mrs. Myrtle reports nausea and occasional vomiting, especially in the morning. Nurse Roma explains that this is a common early pregnancy symptom. Which physiologic factor is primarily responsible for this discomfort? A. Increased human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels B. Increased progesterone causing relaxation of smooth muscles C. Compression of the stomach by the growing uterus D. Increased blood volume 7. Mrs. Myrtle reports nausea and occasional vomiting, especially in the morning. Nurse Roma advises her on ways to relieve this discomfort. Which recommendation is most appropriate? A. Eat small, frequent meals and consume dry foods like crackers before getting out of bed. B. Take over-the-counter antiemetics if needed, in consultation with her healthcare provider C. Skip breakfast or delay meals slightly until nausea is less severe D. Drink fluids gradually upon waking and between meals to stay hydrated 8. During the first prenatal visit, Nurse Roma explains the importance of routine prenatal laboratory tests. Which of the following tests is performed to detect anemia and screen for infections? A. Complete blood count (CBC) B. Blood typing only C. Urinalysis only D. Hepatitis B surface antigen only 9. Nurse Roma explains to Mrs. Myrtle that one theory suggests labor begins because a drop in a specific hormone level triggers uterine contraction. Which theory of labor is this? A. Progesterone deprivation theory B. Mechanical theory C. Oxytocin deprivation theory D. Fetal maturation theory 10. Mrs. Myrtle calls the clinic reporting she has bloody show, backache, and regular contractions. Which sign is considered the most definitive indicator that labor has truly begun? A. Lightening or fetal descent B. Bloody show C. Regular, rhythmic uterine contractions increasing in intensity D. Braxton Hicks contractions 11. During labor assessment, Nurse Roma notes that the fetus is in vertex presentation. Which aspect of the “5 Ps of labor” does this describe? A. Passageway B. Passenger C. Powers D. Position 12. Mrs. Myrtle is admitted to the labor room with cervical dilation of 6 cm and strong, regular contractions. Which stage of labor is she currently in? A. Latent phase of the first stage B. Active phase of the first stage C. Second stage D. Third stage * NLE * NCLEX * CGFNS * HAAD * PROMETRICS * DHA * MIDWIFERY * LET * RAD TECH * CRIMINOLOGY * DENTISTRY * PHARMACY *