NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Maternity Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician orders whole blood replacement for a multigravid client with abruptio placentae. Before administering the intravenous blood product, the nurse should first:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Validating client information and blood product is essential to prevent transfusion errors.
Question 2 of 5
In which of the following maternal locations would the nurse place the ultrasound transducer of the external electronic fetal heart rate monitor if a fetus at 34 weeks' gestation is in the left occipitoanterior(LOA) position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The transducer should be placed below the umbilicus on the left side for LOA position.
Question 3 of 5
A primigravid client at 30 weeks' gestation has been admitted to the hospital with premature rupture of the membranes without contractions. Her cervix is 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. The nurse should next assess the client's:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temperature should be assessed to monitor for infection.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements about a fetal biophysical profile would be incorporated into the teaching plan for a primigravid client with insulin-dependent diabetes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biophysical profiles are noninvasive and use real-time ultrasound.
Question 5 of 5
After instruction of a primigravid client at 8 weeks' gestation diagnosed with class I heart disease about self-care during pregnancy, which of the following client statements would indicate the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reducing protein intake is not recommended for clients with heart disease.