NCLEX-RN
Maternity Questions NCLEX RN Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse enlists the aid of an interpreter when caring for a primiparous client from Mexico who speaks very little English and delivered a viable term neonate 8 hours ago. When developing the postpartum dietary plan of care for the client, the nurse would encourage the client's intake of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-fiber foods and adequate fluids promote bowel function and hydration, which are essential for postpartum recovery.
Question 2 of 5
A primiparous client who is bottle-feeding her neonate asks, "When should I start giving the baby solid foods?" The nurse instructs the client to introduce solid foods no sooner than at which age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Solid foods are introduced around 6 months when the infant's digestive system is more mature.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A primigravid client at 38 weeks' gestation is admitted to the labor suite in active labor. The client's physical assessment reveals a chlamydial infection. The nurse explains that if the infection is left untreated, the neonate may develop which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Untreated chlamydia during delivery can cause neonatal conjunctivitis (ophthalmia neonatorum) via transmission through the birth canal. Heart disease, skin lesions, and hepatitis are not associated with chlamydia.
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.