OB and Maternity NCLEX Practice Questions
419 questions
Which statement indicates that the postpartum client understands instructions for preventing infection?A newborn receives vitamin K injection shortly after birth. What is the primary purpose of administering vitamin K to a…A woman in labor expresses fear and anxiety about the pain associated with childbirth. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?A client at 36 weeks gestation presents with severe painless vaginal bleeding. Which condition should the nurse suspect as the…During a routine prenatal visit, a client at 18 weeks gestation expresses concern about feeling more tired than usual. Which…What is the purpose of the third stage of labor?Which of the following is a potential complication during the fourth stage of labor?During fetal heart rate monitoring, a baseline heart rate of 110-160 beats per minute is considered:Which of the following statements regarding prenatal testing is true?The baseline fetal heart rate is measured over a period of:Which statement by a postpartum client indicates a need for further education about breastfeeding?Which of the following is a potential complication associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension?A pregnant client reports experiencing frequent urination. The nurse understands that this symptom is likely due to:To prevent postpartum hemorrhage, a client receives methylergonovine after delivery. Which assessment finding indicates a potential adverse effect?Which of the following is the first stage of labor?Which of the following is a common discomfort experienced during the antepartum period?What is the priority nursing intervention for a postpartum client with mastitis?Which of the following signs may indicate a possible complication during pregnancy?Which maneuver can alleviate umbilical cord compression causing variable decelerations in fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring?Which of the following substances should pregnant women avoid to prevent fetal abnormalities?A pregnant client is prescribed iron supplements to treat anemia. Which potential adverse effect should the nurse educate the client…Which finding in a postpartum client suggests a possible urinary tract infection (UTI)?What is the normal range for duration of the first stage of labor in a nulliparous woman?What is the first stage of labor characterized by?Which statement by a postpartum client indicates an understanding of newborn care?A client receives corticosteroids before delivery in the case of preterm labor. What is a potential benefit for the newborn…A pregnant client at 30 weeks gestation presents with sudden onset of blurred vision, epigastric pain, and headache. The nurse…Which fetal presentation is most favorable for vaginal delivery?During labor, continuous electronic fetal monitoring reveals late decelerations in fetal heart rate. What is the priority nursing intervention?A newborn is diagnosed with ophthalmia neonatorum. Erythromycin ointment is used to treat this condition. What is ophthalmia neonatorum?A pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation reports sudden onset of blurred vision and epigastric pain. Which assessment finding is…Which intervention is appropriate for managing late decelerations in fetal heart rate monitoring?What should the nurse monitor closely during the second stage of labor?Which of the following signs is a probable sign of pregnancy?Which maternal behavior indicates transition phase of labor?Which statement indicates effective teaching about postpartum exercises?A pregnant client at high risk for preeclampsia receives magnesium sulfate. The nurse monitors for which potential adverse effect?Which of the following is a non-reassuring pattern in fetal heart rate monitoring?Which of the following signs is characteristic of presumptive signs of pregnancy?During which stage of labor does cervical dilation typically occur?A client experiencing preterm labor is taking medication to inhibit contractions. Which assessment finding indicates a therapeutic effect of the…A client at 34 weeks gestation with a history of incompetent cervix presents with vaginal pressure and pelvic pain. What…A client with a history of thromboembolic disorders is prescribed anticoagulant therapy during pregnancy. Which medication is commonly used for…A pregnant client is prescribed iron supplementation due to iron-deficiency anemia. Which adverse effect should the nurse educate the client…Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated maternal anemia during pregnancy?A client with a urinary tract infection (UTI) during pregnancy receives nitrofurantoin. Why is nitrofurantoin a preferred antibiotic for UTIs…Which medication is typically administered to a newborn to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum?A pregnant client at 28 weeks gestation complains of leg cramps at night. Which instruction should the nurse provide to…A nurse is assessing a pregnant client for probable signs of pregnancy. Which of the following would the nurse include…Which intervention is most appropriate for a postpartum client diagnosed with mastitis?