NCLEX-RN
Maternity Questions NCLEX RN Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The health care provider has determined that a preterm labor client at 34 weeks' gestation has no fetal fibronectin present. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following outcomes in the next week?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absence of fetal fibronectin indicates reduced likelihood of preterm labor.
Question 2 of 5
A neonate with heart failure is being discharged home. In teaching the parents about the neonate's nutritional needs, the nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A neonate with heart failure may require a higher-calorie formula to meet energy needs without increasing fluid volume.
Question 3 of 5
A primigravid client in active labor has had no anesthesia. The client's cervix is 7 cm dilated, and she is starting to feel considerable discomfort during the first 10 cm to the client's sacral client is a left side-lying position. The nurse should encourage which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Slow abdominal breathing promotes relaxation and oxygenation, helping manage discomfort in active labor without anesthesia. Rapid or shallow breathing may lead to hyperventilation, and deep chest breathing is less effective for pain control.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the withdrawal method of contraception. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The withdrawal method does not protect against STIs and has a high failure rate due to pre-ejaculate containing sperm and reliance on timing. It does not require medical supervision and is less effective than condoms.
Question 5 of 5
Four days after a vaginal delivery, the client visits the clinic complaining of excessive lochia rubra with clots. The physician orders methylergonovine maleate (Methergine), 0.2 mg intramuscularly. Before administering this drug, the nurse should assess:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methylergonovine can cause hypertension, so blood pressure assessment is essential before administration.