OB and Maternity NCLEX Practice Questions
419 questions
A client at 12 weeks gestation with a history of Type 1 diabetes asks the nurse about potential risks to…A postpartum client who delivered via cesarean section is experiencing persistent, severe incisional pain despite receiving pain medication. What action…What is the purpose of an episiotomy during childbirth?A primiparous woman in labor is experiencing prolonged latent phase. What action should the nurse prioritize?A postpartum client who delivered vaginally asks the nurse when she can resume sexual activity. What is the nurse's best…During which stage of labor does cervical dilation typically occur?A pregnant client presents with darkening of the areolas. This finding is known as:What is the purpose of the Apgar score?What is the purpose of the Non-Stress Test (NST) during pregnancy?Which stage of labor involves the longest duration of contractions?What is the purpose of the mucous plug during pregnancy?A client with a history of recurrent miscarriages asks the nurse about potential interventions to prevent another miscarriage. Which response…Which maternal factor is associated with an increased risk of dystocia during labor?A pregnant client at 36 weeks gestation presents with premature rupture of membranes. What action should the nurse prioritize?What is the primary nursing intervention during the third stage of labor?A postpartum client is diagnosed with postpartum eclampsia. What is the priority nursing intervention?Which maternal position is most conducive to promoting fetal descent during the second stage of labor?What is the recommended position for a laboring woman with a prolapsed umbilical cord?To prevent postpartum hemorrhage, a client receives methylergonovine after delivery. Which assessment finding indicates a potential adverse effect?During a prenatal visit, a client at 28 weeks gestation mentions feeling dizzy when standing up quickly. Which action should…Which maternal position is associated with increased blood flow to the placenta during labor?Which medication is commonly used to manage postpartum hemorrhage by promoting uterine contractions?What is the term for the process of the fetal head moving through the birth canal?Which of the following signs should be reported to the healthcare provider during pregnancy?Which instruction should the nurse provide to a postpartum client regarding perineal care?Which of the following is an early deceleration pattern on a fetal heart rate (FHR) monitor?What is the term for the rhythmic contractions of the uterus that occur during labor?During which stage of labor does cervical dilation typically occur?A pregnant client at 10 weeks gestation reports frequent episodes of nausea and vomiting. Which intervention should the nurse recommend…A client at 36 weeks gestation presents with persistent uterine contractions every 5 minutes. What action should the nurse prioritize?A client in her first trimester reports experiencing morning sickness. The nurse advises the client to:What is the significance of absent variability in fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring?A pregnant client reports experiencing Chadwick's sign. Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?A woman in active labor experiences a sudden gush of fluid from her vagina. What should the nurse do first?Which of the following signs is considered an early sign of pregnancy?Which of the following is a sign that a woman is progressing from the first stage to the second stage…Which stage of labor is the shortest in duration?Which medication is commonly used as a local anesthetic for pain relief during childbirth procedures?Which condition is characterized by excessive bleeding following childbirth?Which statement indicates that the postpartum client understands instructions for preventing infection?Which assessment finding during the third stage of labor indicates the need for immediate intervention?A breastfeeding mother develops mastitis. Which antibiotic is generally safe for treating mastitis while breastfeeding?Which stage of labor is characterized by the delivery of the placenta?A newborn receives vitamin K injection shortly after birth. What is the primary purpose of administering vitamin K to a…A category III fetal heart rate tracing indicates:A pregnant client is prescribed progesterone supplementation to prevent preterm labor. What is a potential side effect of progesterone supplementation?A primigravid client at 28 weeks gestation presents with vaginal bleeding. What condition should the nurse suspect as a priority?Which nursing intervention is essential during the third stage of labor?Which stage of labor is also known as the "rest and be thankful" phase?What is the purpose of amniotomy during labor?