NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Maternity Questions
Question 1 of 5
A primiparous client with a neonate who is 36 hours old asks the nurse, "Why does my baby spit up a small amount of formula after feeding?" The nurse explains that the regurgitation is thought to result from which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An immature cardiac sphincter in newborns can cause regurgitation of formula.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks about the risks of long-term oral contraceptive use. Which of the following would the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Long-term use of oral contraceptives may increase the risk of blood clots, especially in at-risk populations. It may reduce ovarian cancer risk, does not cause permanent weight loss, and does not guarantee regular cycles.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is counseling a client about the vaginal contraceptive ring. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The vaginal contraceptive ring typically reduces menstrual flow or causes lighter periods, not heavier ones. The other statements are correct, indicating a need for further teaching about menstrual effects.
Question 4 of 5
A client at 4 weeks postpartum tells the nurse that she can't cope any longer and is overwhelmed by her newborn. The baby has old formula on her clothes and under her neck. The mother does not remember when she last bathed the baby and states she does not want to care for the infant. The nurse should encourage the client and her husband to call their health care provider because the mother should be evaluated further for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postpartum depression involves feelings of being overwhelmed and unable to care for the infant.
Question 5 of 5
Initial assessment of a term female neonate about 4 hours old reveals a normal anterior fontanel. The nurse documents its shape as which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The anterior fontanel in a term neonate is typically diamond-shaped.