NCLEX-RN
Maternity RN NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing the benefits of the copper IUD with a client. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The copper IUD is effective for up to 10 years, providing long-term contraception. It may increase menstrual bleeding, does not require daily monitoring, and does not prevent ovulation, working primarily by affecting sperm motility.
Question 2 of 5
A multigravid client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. The nurse anticipates that, because the client's fallopian tube has not yet ruptured, which of the following may be ordered?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methotrexate is used to treat unruptured ectopic pregnancies.
Question 3 of 5
After instructing a primiparous client who is bottle-feeding about burping, which of the following client statements indicates that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Burping after one-half ounce is too frequent and may disrupt feeding; burping every 1-2 ounces is more appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
After instructing a mother about normal reflexes of term neonates, the nurse determines that the mother understands the instructions when she describes the tonic neck reflex as occurring when the neonate does which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The tonic neck reflex involves the neonate turning the head to one side, extending the extremities on that side, and flexing the opposite side.
Question 5 of 5
A client with gestational diabetes who is entering her third trimester is learning how to monitor her fetus's movements. After teaching the client about the kick count, the nurse should provide further instruction if the client makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The baby should move at least 10 times in 2 hours.