NCLEX-RN
Maternity Questions NCLEX RN Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After circumcision with a Plastibell, the nurse should instruct the neonate's mother to cleanse the circumcision site with which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warm water is recommended for cleansing the circumcision site to keep it clean and promote healing without causing irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks about the use of a cervical cap for contraception. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The cervical cap requires a prescription and fitting by a healthcare provider to ensure proper size and placement. It can be left in place for up to 48 hours, requires spermicide for effectiveness, and is not ideal for women with pelvic infections due to infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
A 39-year-old multigravid client asks the nurse for information about female sterilization with a tubal ligation. Which of the following client statements indicates effective teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tubal ligation involves blocking or tying the fallopian tubes, often through a small abdominal incision. Reversal is complex with lower success rates, it does not significantly reduce ovarian cancer risk, and it does not affect menopause timing.
Question 4 of 5
A primigravid client admitted to the labor area in the upper and lower lower than the lower was born with cystic fibrosis and she wonders if her baby will also have the disease. The nurse can tell the client that cystic fibrosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder, requiring both parents to carry the gene for the child to be affected. If the father does not carry the gene, the baby cannot have the disease but may be a carrier. X-linked and dominant inheritance patterns do not apply.
Question 5 of 5
A male neonate born at 38 weeks' gestation by cesarean delivery after prolonged rupture of the membranes and a maternal oral temperature of 102°F (38.8°C) is being observed for signs and symptoms of infection. Which of the following would alert the nurse to notify the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leukocytosis is a sign of infection and warrants notifying the physician, especially given the maternal fever and prolonged rupture of membranes.