NCLEX-PN
Maternal NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Before teaching the client about the nutritional needs during pregnancy, which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client's eating patterns and preferences provides a baseline for tailored nutritional education.
Question 2 of 5
On the basis of the health history data, how should the nurse record the client's pregnancy status on the prenatal records?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A primigravida is a woman pregnant for the first time, which matches the client's status of being possibly 2 months pregnant with no prior pregnancies.
Question 3 of 5
Multiple women are being seen in a clinic for various conditions. From which clients should the nurse prepare to obtain a group beta streptococcus (GBS) culture? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: The client in preterm labor should be screened for GBS infection. Between 10% and 30% of all women are colonized for GBS. All pregnant women, regardless of risk status, should be screened for GBS infection. Between 10% and 30% of all women are colonized for GBS. There is no indication that the client with a previous neonatal death is pregnant. The client would not be screened for GBS solely because of a history of spontaneous abortion. The client would not be screened for GBS solely because of an elective abortion.
Question 4 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse provide about newborn feeding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feeding on demand supports the newborn's nutritional needs and promotes bonding and growth.
Question 5 of 5
Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor for a client with preeclampsia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring platelet count is critical in preeclampsia, as low platelets may indicate severe disease or HELLP syndrome.