NCLEX-RN
Maternity Questions NCLEX RN Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Several pregnant clients are waiting to be seen in the triage area of the obstetrical unit. Which client should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epigastric pain in a preeclamptic client can indicate impending eclampsia.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks about the effectiveness of male condoms. Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Male condoms are highly effective when used correctly, with a low failure rate. They are not 100% effective, do not require a prescription, and are more effective than the withdrawal method.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is counseling a client about the use of a contraceptive sponge. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The contraceptive sponge can be inserted just before intercourse, providing immediate protection. It cannot be reused, does not protect against STIs, and contains spermicide, so additional application is not needed.
Question 4 of 5
After surgery to remove a ruptured fallopian tube, a multigravid client receives discharge instructions about potential complications to report to her physician. Which of the following, if stated by the client as a complication, indicates a need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache is not a typical complication of ectopic pregnancy surgery.
Question 5 of 5
To determine whether a primigravid client in labor with a fetus in the left occipitoanterior (LOA) position is completely dilated, the nurse performs a vaginal examination. During the examination the nurse should palpate which of the following cranial sutures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the LOA position, the fetus's occiput is anterior, and the sagittal suture (running midline along the skull) is most accessible during vaginal examination to assess dilation and fetal position. Other sutures are less prominent in this presentation.