OB and Maternity NCLEX Practice Questions
419 questions
A nurse is teaching a group of pregnant women about presumptive signs of pregnancy. Which of the following signs would…What is the term for the cessation of menstruation during pregnancy?What is the recommended duration for exclusive breastfeeding in the postpartum period?Which of the following is a symptom of preeclampsia?Which medication is typically administered to a newborn to prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn?Which maternal hormone is responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during labor?What is the typical duration of a prolonged deceleration in fetal heart rate monitoring?A pregnant client with asthma requires medication for an exacerbation. Which medication is generally safe for use during pregnancy to…A client experiencing preterm labor receives terbutaline to suppress contractions. What classification of medication is terbutaline?A woman in active labor suddenly reports feeling intense rectal pressure. What does this indicate?A client with gestational diabetes is considering oral medications to manage blood sugar. What medication primarily works by improving the…Late decelerations in fetal heart rate monitoring are associated with:During fetal heart rate monitoring, what is the significance of absent baseline variability?Which assessment finding during the second stage of labor requires immediate nursing action?Which fetal presentation is considered most favorable for vaginal birth?A postpartum client is experiencing persistent, heavy vaginal bleeding despite firm fundal massage. What complication should the nurse suspect?A pregnant client at 36 weeks gestation is experiencing frequent Braxton Hicks contractions. Which instruction should the nurse provide to…A postpartum client who delivered vaginally presents with signs of postpartum hemorrhage. What action should the nurse take first?A pregnant client complains of heartburn. The nurse recommends:The term "reactive" in fetal heart rate monitoring refers to:A client in preterm labor is administered corticosteroids. What is the primary purpose of corticosteroid administration in this situation?Which medication is commonly used to induce or augment labor?Which of the following signs is an example of a presumptive sign of pregnancy?What is the term for the process of the cervix thinning and dilating during labor?Fetal heart rate accelerations are typically associated with:A nurse is assessing a pregnant client for probable signs of pregnancy. Which of the following would the nurse include…Which medication is commonly used as a local anesthetic during childbirth?A client at 32 weeks gestation presents with severe painless vaginal bleeding. What condition should the nurse suspect as the…Which finding in a postpartum client suggests the presence of endometritis?What is the term for the softening of the cervix that occurs during pregnancy?Which fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern is considered reassuring during labor?Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the second stage of labor?What is the primary goal of nursing care during the second stage of labor?Which of the following is a common nursing intervention during the third stage of labor?A postpartum client is prescribed methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) for management of postpartum hemorrhage. What instruction should the nurse provide to…A pregnant client expresses concern about experiencing mild abdominal cramping. The nurse's best response is:What is the average duration of the first stage of labor in a primigravida woman?A client at 14 weeks gestation reports feeling fluttering movements in her abdomen. The nurse interprets this as:Which pain management technique is commonly used to alleviate back pain during labor?Which of the following activities is generally safe during pregnancy?Which statement by a postpartum client indicates a need for further teaching about breastfeeding?Which of the following medications is commonly administered to prevent postpartum hemorrhage?A postpartum client with a history of thrombophlebitis is prescribed low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis.…What is the priority action when encountering a non-reassuring fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern during labor?A client in early pregnancy is prescribed a prenatal vitamin. Which vitamin is crucial to prevent neural tube defects in…What is the primary nursing intervention during the second stage of labor?Which of the following fetal heart rate patterns is considered the most ominous?What is the most critical assessment during the third stage of labor?A multiparous woman in active labor requests an epidural for pain management. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?What is the primary action of magnesium sulfate when administered to a pregnant client with preeclampsia?