NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Maternity Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing nutrition counseling to a primigravida who is 10 weeks pregnant. Which meal choice stated by the client indicates she needs additional information?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tuna contains mercury and should be limited in pregnancy due to risk of mercury poisoning. The nurse should provide this additional information. Black beans provide a good source of calcium, iron, and protein. Black beans, wild rice, and collard greens provide fiber. Collard greens provide a good source of calcium and folic acid. Dry cereal provides a good source of vitamin D, milk provides a good source of calcium, and dried cranberries provide a good source of calcium and iron. Beef provides a good source of protein and iron, lentils provide a good source of iron, and red peppers provide a good source of vitamin C.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse correctly explains to the group that the most important condition related to frequent urination during pregnancy is related to what factor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The enlarging uterus presses on the bladder, causing frequent urination, especially in early and late pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse advises the client to perform which exercise to strengthen pelvic floor muscles?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, aiding postpartum recovery and preventing incontinence.
Question 4 of 5
Which snack is most appropriate for a pregnant client with nausea?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dry crackers are bland and easy to digest, helping to alleviate nausea without exacerbating symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The primiparous client, who is bottle feeding her infant, asks the nurse when she can expect to start having her menstrual cycle again. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In nonlactating women, the average time to first ovulation is 45 days, and the return of menstruation usually happens within 6 to 10 weeks postbirth. Most women can expect to have lochial discharge for up to 24 days. However, the cessation of discharge is not related to the return of menstruation. The change in lochial color is not related to the return of menstruation. The return of ovulation and menstruation is associated with a rise in serum progesterone levels. Bottle feeding does not affect when this change occurs in the client’s body.