NCLEX-RN
Maternity Questions NCLEX RN Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who had a cesarean delivery 24 hours ago complains of pain from abdominal distention. The client has been on nothing-by-mouth status for the past 36 hours. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ambulation promotes bowel motility, relieving abdominal distention.
Question 2 of 5
Before placing the fetal monitoring device on a primigravid client's fundus, the nurse performs Leopold's maneuvers. When performing the third maneuver, the nurse explains that this maneuver is done for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The third Leopold's maneuver assesses the presenting part's engagement in the pelvis, helping determine labor progression. Other maneuvers address cephalic prominence, presentation type, or fetal positioning.
Question 3 of 5
To determine whether a primigravid client in labor with a fetus in the left occipitoanterior (LOA) position is completely dilated, the nurse performs a vaginal examination. During the examination the nurse should palpate which of the following cranial sutures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the LOA position, the fetus's occiput is anterior, and the sagittal suture (running midline along the skull) is most accessible during vaginal examination to assess dilation and fetal position. Other sutures are less prominent in this presentation.
Question 4 of 5
Several pregnant clients are waiting to be seen in the triage area of the obstetrical unit. Which client should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epigastric pain in a preeclamptic client can indicate impending eclampsia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse enlists the aid of an interpreter when caring for a primiparous client from Mexico who speaks very little English and delivered a viable term neonate 8 hours ago. When developing the postpartum dietary plan of care for the client, the nurse would encourage the client's intake of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-fiber foods and adequate fluids promote bowel function and hydration, which are essential for postpartum recovery.