NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Maternity Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 30-year-old woman, G 4, P 4, has delivered a healthy term female neonate by cesarean delivery due to a nonreassuring fetal heart rate tracing. At 2 hours postpartum, the nurse assesses the client's retention catheter and observes that the client's urine is slightly red tinged. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red-tinged urine may indicate catheter trauma or misplacement, requiring assessment of catheter placement.
Question 2 of 5
A mother is visiting her neonate in the neonatal intensive care unit. Her baby is fussy and the mother wants to know what to do. In order to quiet a sick neonate, which of the following can the nurse teach the mother to do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Constant, gentle touch is soothing and minimizes overstimulation for a sick neonate.
Question 3 of 5
While caring for a male neonate diagnosed with gastroschisis, the nurse observes that the parents seem hesitant to touch the neonate because of his appearance. The nurse determines the presence of which of the following stages of grief?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parents' hesitation to touch the neonate suggests shock, as they are likely overwhelmed by the neonate's condition.
Question 4 of 5
A 32-year-old multigravida returns to the clinic for a routine prenatal visit at 36 weeks' gestation. She has had a prior pregnancy with pregnancy-induced hypertension. The assessments during this visit include BP 140/90, P 80, and +2 edema of the ankles and feet. Based on the client's past history and current assessment, what further information should the nurse obtain to determine if this client is becoming preeclamptic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proteinuria is a key indicator of preeclampsia, distinguishing it from gestational hypertension.
Question 5 of 5
A client is considering the contraceptive implant. Which of the following benefits should the nurse highlight?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The contraceptive implant is effective for up to 3 years and is reversible, offering long-term convenience. It does not protect against STIs, require daily administration, or cause significant weight loss.