NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX Maternity Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
To improve sperm production, the nurse should instruct the client's husband to avoid which activities? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: High temperatures from hot tubs can impair sperm production by overheating the testes. Smoking cigarettes negatively affects sperm quality and quantity.
Question 2 of 5
Which response by the nurse about Chadwick's sign is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chadwick's sign is the bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and vulva due to increased vascularity, a probable sign of pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
Using Naegele's Rule, the nurse can assume the client's expected delivery date to be approximately which date?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naegele's Rule: Subtract 3 months from the first day of the last menstrual period (March 13) and add 7 days, resulting in December 3.
Question 4 of 5
Which fetal heart rate must the nurse report immediately to the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A fetal heart rate of 100 beats/minute is below the normal range (110-160 bpm) and may indicate fetal distress, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
When planning for this test, which one of the following items should the nurse have available?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nonstress test requires a fetal monitor to assess fetal heart rate and movement, ensuring fetal well-being.