NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Maternal Neonatal Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing the contraceptive sponge with a client. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The contraceptive sponge can be left in place for up to 24 hours, providing flexibility. It should be inserted just before intercourse (not 1 hour prior), is less effective after childbirth, and does not protect against HIV.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a 34-year-old multigravid client at 34 weeks' gestation experiencing moderate vaginal bleeding, which of the following would most likely alert the nurse that placenta previa is present?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Painless vaginal bleeding is characteristic of placenta previa.
Question 3 of 5
When teaching a primiparous client about the growth and development of the neonate, which of the following should the nurse include as the usual age at which most babies are able to drink from a cup independently?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most babies can drink from a cup independently by 12-14 months as motor skills develop.
Question 4 of 5
A client asks about the benefits of the hormonal IUD. Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The hormonal IUD can reduce menstrual bleeding over time, often leading to lighter periods or amenorrhea. It does not protect against HIV, lasts 3-7 years, and is suitable for irregular periods.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the chart of a multigravid client at 39 weeks' gestation with suspected HELLP syndrome. The nurse should notify the health care provider about which of the following test results?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated LDH indicates possible hemolysis in HELLP syndrome.