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Maternal Newborn Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client at 12 weeks' gestation asks why folic acid is important during pregnancy. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A 26-year-old woman is interested in using an IUD for contraception. What is the primary advantage of using an IUD over other contraceptive methods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: One of the primary advantages of the IUD is that it requires no daily action, making it a convenient and reliable method. Choice B is incorrect because it may take a few days for some types of IUDs to provide full protection. Choice C is incorrect because immediate protection may not be ensured immediately after insertion, especially for hormonal IUDs. Choice D is incorrect because IUDs typically last for several years, not just 6 months.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse provides counseling on coitus interruptus. What important counseling should be included?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The important counseling that should be included when discussing coitus interruptus (withdrawal method) is that the partners must communicate well to use this method effectively. Coitus interruptus involves the male partner withdrawing his penis from the vagina before ejaculation to prevent sperm from entering the woman's reproductive tract. Effective communication between partners is crucial to ensure that the method is used correctly and consistently. This method does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), so it's also important to discuss alternative methods of contraception for STI prevention. The statement that this method is 100 percent effective is incorrect, as pre-ejaculate can contain sperm and there is a risk of pregnancy if withdrawal is not done correctly.
Question 4 of 5
A patient calls the clinic Monday morning. She had condomless sex Friday night and is interested in emergency contraception. What should the nurse tell this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct advice for the patient in this scenario is to inform her that she can still use emergency contraceptive pills, even if she has had other condomless sex since the Friday night event. Emergency contraceptive pills are most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex, but they can still be used within a certain window of time depending on the type of pill used. It is important to inform the patient that she can take emergency contraception in this situation to reduce the risk of an unintended pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has neonatal abstinence syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs in newborns who were exposed to addictive drugs in utero, commonly seen in infants born to mothers with substance use disorders. These babies often experience withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. Swaddling the newborn in a flexed position can help provide comfort and security to the infant, which may help alleviate some of the withdrawal symptoms they are experiencing. This intervention can also mimic the snug environment of the womb, promoting a sense of calmness for the newborn. It is important to create a soothing environment to aid in the management of NAS symptoms.