RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1006 of 2368

Which finding confirms pregnancy as a positive sign?

  1. Softening of the cervix found on pelvic exam
  2. Fetal heart tones heard by Doppler
  3. A positive urine pregnancy test
  4. Darkening of the skin on the face
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Correct answer: Fetal heart tones heard by Doppler

Positive signs come from the fetus, such as fetal heart tones. Softening, hormone tests and skin changes are only probable signs.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: Positive Signs of Pregnancy. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026