NCLEX-RN
Maternity NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client asks the nurse about the effectiveness of natural family planning methods. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The effectiveness of natural family planning depends on consistent monitoring and abstinence during fertile periods. It is less effective than oral contraceptives or barrier methods due to variability in ovulation and user adherence.
Question 2 of 5
A couple is inquiring about vasectomy as a permanent method of contraception. Which teaching statement would the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After a vasectomy, another contraception method is needed until a follow-up semen analysis confirms a zero sperm count, ensuring sterility.
Question 3 of 5
A 24-year-old client is discussing contraception options with the nurse and expresses interest in an intrauterine device (IUD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The IUD does not primarily prevent ovulation; it works by affecting sperm movement and preventing fertilization (copper IU
D) or thinning the uterine lining (hormonal IU
D). The other statements are correct, indicating a need for further teaching about its mechanism.
Question 4 of 5
A client asks about the benefits of breastfeeding for contraception. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) is effective for up to 6 months postpartum if the client is exclusively breastfeeding, amenorrheic, and the infant is under 6 months. It is not reliable for a year, does not permanently prevent ovulation, and is less effective with formula supplementation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is counseling a client about the fertility awareness method. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The fertility awareness method is less reliable with irregular cycles, as ovulation is harder to predict. The other statements reflect correct understanding, indicating a need for further teaching about cycle regularity.