NCLEX-RN
Maternity NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 28-year-old multigravida at 37 weeks' gestation arrives at the emergency department with a blood pressure of 160/104 mm Hg and +3 reflexes without clonus. The client is diagnosed with severe preeclampsia. The nurse collaborates with the health care provider to develop a plan of care that care will first include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delivery is the definitive treatment for severe preeclampsia.
Question 2 of 5
A 28-year-old multigravida at 37 weeks' gestation arrives at the emergency department with a blood pressure of 160/104 mm Hg and +3 reflexes without clonus. The client is diagnosed with severe preeclampsia. The nurse collaborates with the health care provider to develop a plan of care that care will first include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delivery is the definitive treatment for severe preeclampsia.
Question 3 of 5
A 36-year-old multigravid client is admitted to the hospital with possible ruptured ectopic pregnancy. When obtaining the client's history, which of the following would be most important to identify as a predisposing factor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pelvic inflammatory disease increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
A client is considering the cervical cap. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The cervical cap requires a prescription and fitting by a healthcare provider for proper use. It can be left in place for up to 48 hours, requires spermicide, and is less effective for women who have given birth.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing the frequency of contractions of a multiparous client in active labor admitted to the birthing area, the nurse should assess the interval between which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contraction frequency is measured from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next, capturing the full cycle and rest period, which is critical for assessing labor progress.