NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Maternity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client asks about the benefits of male condoms. Which of the following would the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Male condoms provide some protection against STIs, which is a key benefit. They are not 100% effective, cannot be reused, and do not require a prescription.
Question 2 of 5
Assessment of a 16-year-old nulligravid client who visits the clinic and asks for information on contraceptives reveals a menstrual cycle of 28 days. The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of Deficient knowledge related to ovulation and fertility management. Which of the following would be important to include in the teaching plan for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ovulation typically occurs around day 14 (plus or minus 2 days) before the next menstrual cycle in a 28-day cycle, which is critical for understanding fertility windows. The ovum survives for about 12-24 hours, not 96 hours, and basal body temperature rises after ovulation.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is making clinical rounds on a group of clients in a newborn nursery. Which infant is at greatest risk of developing respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A neonate experiencing apneic episodes is at greatest risk for RDS due to compromised respiratory function.
Question 5 of 5
A primigravida is admitted to the labor area with ruptured membranes and contractions occurring every 2 to 3 minutes, lasting 45 seconds. After 3 hours of labor, the client's contractions are now every 7 to 10 minutes, lasting 30 seconds. The nurse administers oxytocin (Pitocin) as ordered. The expected outcome of this drug is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxytocin is used to augment labor by increasing contraction frequency, duration, and intensity. The expected outcome is regular contractions every 2–3 minutes, lasting 40–60 seconds, with moderate intensity and adequate resting tone, promoting effective labor progression. The other options describe unrealistic or unrelated effects.