OB and Maternity NCLEX Practice Questions
419 questions
The nurse is teaching a prenatal class about signs of preterm labor. Which symptom should the nurse emphasize as an…A client at 20 weeks gestation reports feeling faint when lying flat on her back. The nurse explains that this…Which finding indicates fetal distress during labor?What is the primary indication for the administration of nalbuphine (Nubain) during labor?Which of the following is a common complaint of pregnant women related to blood pressure changes?Which of the following signs is an example of a presumptive sign of pregnancy?Which of the following is a sign that the placenta is separating from the uterine wall?Which stage of labor is characterized by contractions becoming more intense and frequent, leading to rapid cervical dilation?What assessment finding would be most concerning during the third stage of labor?Late decelerations in fetal heart rate monitoring are typically associated with:A client at 16 weeks gestation reports experiencing a sudden increase in vaginal discharge. The nurse explains that this symptom…Which of the following is a potential complication of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting?Which medication is commonly used as a topical anesthetic for pain relief during episiotomy or laceration repair during childbirth?Which of the following interventions is appropriate for a fetus experiencing recurrent late decelerations?Which of the following signs indicates a potential ectopic pregnancy?What maternal condition might necessitate the administration of magnesium sulfate during labor?A nurse observes a fetus with a baseline heart rate of 90 bpm. What is the priority action?During which stage of labor should the nurse encourage the woman to begin pushing with contractions?Which medication is used to treat gestational diabetes by mimicking the body's natural insulin?Which of the following statements regarding fetal development is true?Which of the following is characteristic of the first stage of labor?A client receives corticosteroids before delivery in the case of preterm labor. What is a potential benefit for the newborn…Which medication may be administered to the mother to stimulate fetal activity and improve fetal heart rate patterns?During the postpartum period, which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating uterine contractions and reducing the risk of hemorrhage?What is the primary nursing intervention during the fourth stage of labor?Which of the following statements regarding Goodell's sign is accurate?A pregnant client in her third trimester reports experiencing lightening. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?Which assessment finding in a postpartum client requires immediate intervention?Which statement is true regarding the fourth stage of labor?The nurse is teaching a pregnant client about nutrition during the antepartum period. Which dietary recommendation is most appropriate for…The nurse is assessing a client's risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during the first trimester. Which factor should the…Which medication is commonly used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy?Which condition is associated with a sinusoidal fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern?Which fetal position is considered optimal for vaginal delivery?Accelerations in fetal heart rate monitoring typically indicate:Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication of magnesium sulfate therapy in a client with severe preeclampsia?Which of the following signs is considered an early sign of pregnancy?During pregnancy, which symptom is associated with frequent urination?During which trimester is it common for pregnant women to experience morning sickness?Which of the following interventions is recommended for a pregnant woman experiencing round ligament pain?A postpartum client who delivered via cesarean section is experiencing difficulty passing stool. What intervention should the nurse implement?A client at 12 weeks gestation with a history of Type 1 diabetes asks the nurse about potential risks to…A postpartum client is experiencing nipple soreness while breastfeeding. Which action should the nurse recommend?Which of the following statements regarding fetal movement is true?Which fetal heart rate pattern is considered abnormal and requires immediate intervention?During which stage of labor does the cervix dilate from 7 to 10 centimeters?What is the purpose of the amniotic fluid during labor?Which of the following is a typical sign of pregnancy occurring in the second trimester?A postpartum client complains of feeling "stiff" in her legs after childbirth. Which nursing action is appropriate?Which intervention should the nurse prioritize for a postpartum client experiencing uterine atony?