NCLEX-RN
Maternity NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A primigravida admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum is placed on nothing-by-mouth(NPO) status and is receiving intravenous(IV) fluid replacement therapy. In planning this client's care, the nurse should collaborate with the health care provider(HCP) to carry out which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gradual reintroduction of oral fluids is appropriate once vomiting subsides.
Question 2 of 5
A 25-year-old primiparous client who delivered a viable neonate 2 hours ago has decided to breast-feed her neonate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse address as the highest priority in the teaching plan about preventing nipple soreness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper latch with the areola in the baby's mouth prevents nipple soreness by reducing trauma.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assesses a primiparous client in labor for 20 hours. The nurse identifies late decelerations on the monitor and initiates standard procedures for the labor client with this wave pattern. Which intravenous should the nurse perform? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Late decelerations indicate uteroplacental insufficiency. Standard interventions include administering oxygen to improve fetal oxygenation and placing the client on her side to enhance uterine perfusion. Questioning pain relief or readjusting the monitor does not address the issue, and internal monitoring may be considered but is not the first step.
Question 4 of 5
A primigravida admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum is placed on nothing-by-mouth(NPO) status and is receiving intravenous(IV) fluid replacement therapy. In planning this client's care, the nurse should collaborate with the health care provider(HCP) to carry out which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gradual reintroduction of oral fluids is appropriate once vomiting subsides.
Question 5 of 5
A client asks about the effectiveness of the vaginal contraceptive ring. Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The vaginal contraceptive ring is highly effective when used correctly, with a low failure rate. It is not 100% effective, requires a prescription, and is generally more effective than condoms.