OB and Maternity NCLEX Practice Questions
419 questions
A pregnant client at 28 weeks gestation presents with symptoms of hyperglycemia. What action should the nurse prioritize?What should the nurse prioritize when caring for a woman in the second stage of labor?What is the term for the thinning and shortening of the cervix during labor?A client experiencing preterm labor receives terbutaline to suppress contractions. What is the classification of terbutaline?What is the optimal frequency for fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring during active labor?A client is prescribed a tocolytic agent to delay preterm labor. Which assessment finding indicates a therapeutic response to the…When assessing fetal heart rate patterns, which characteristic indicates fetal well-being?Which of the following is a characteristic of variable decelerations in fetal heart rate monitoring?What should the nurse suspect when observing late decelerations that coincide with contractions during fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring?A pregnant client reports experiencing frequent episodes of Braxton Hicks contractions. Which of the following explanations by the nurse is…What is the term for the stretching and thinning of the skin, often occurring on the abdomen during pregnancy?Which maternal factor is associated with an increased risk of persistent fetal tachycardia?A baseline fetal heart rate of 170 bpm would be classified as:During the fourth stage of labor, the nurse should assess the woman for signs of:Which of the following signs is a probable sign of pregnancy?A newborn is diagnosed with ophthalmia neonatorum. Erythromycin ointment is used to treat this condition. What is ophthalmia neonatorum?Which intervention is appropriate when variable decelerations occur during fetal heart rate monitoring?What is the recommended position for a laboring woman experiencing back labor?A pregnant client is prescribed progesterone supplementation to prevent preterm labor. What is a potential side effect of progesterone supplementation?Which fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern is associated with uteroplacental insufficiency?Which of the following positions is recommended for sleeping during pregnancy?Which of the following is a common psychological symptom during pregnancy?Which of the following is a potential complication of the second stage of labor?During fetal heart rate monitoring, a nurse observes a pattern of repetitive, uniform decelerations occurring with contractions. This is indicative…What is the term for the fetal movements felt by the mother, typically occurring around 16 to 20 weeks of…What is the normal range of contractions during active labor?What is the most appropriate nursing action when observing variable decelerations in fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring?A nurse is teaching a group of pregnant women about probable signs of pregnancy. Which of the following signs would…During a prenatal visit, a pregnant client at 32 weeks gestation expresses concerns about experiencing occasional contractions. Which statement by…Which of the following is a sign that a woman is in the transition phase of labor?Which medication is commonly prescribed to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus?During which stage of labor is the risk of maternal hemorrhage highest?A pregnant client with a history of three prior cesarean deliveries presents at 39 weeks gestation in active labor. What…Which position is most conducive to fetal descent during labor?A pregnant client reports experiencing tingling and numbness in her hands. The nurse recognizes this symptom as:What is the normal duration of the first stage of labor in a primigravida woman?Which finding during a prenatal assessment at 12 weeks gestation should the nurse expect in a primigravid client?What is the significance of a prolonged deceleration in fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring?A pregnant client at 28 weeks gestation presents with severe preeclampsia. Which finding should the nurse prioritize?A client with gestational diabetes is considering alternative medication options to manage blood sugar. Acarbose works by:During which stage of labor does the cervix dilate from 4 to 7 centimeters?Which of the following signs is considered a probable sign of pregnancy?Which finding indicates a potential complication in a postpartum client who delivered via cesarean section?Which of the following findings requires immediate attention in a postpartum client?Which hormone is primarily responsible for initiating uterine contractions during labor?A postpartum client who delivered 12 hours ago reports feeling restless and anxious. What is the nurse's initial action?A woman in labor is experiencing prolonged decelerations in fetal heart rate. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?Which stage of labor involves the delivery of the placenta?A pregnant client with a history of blood clots is prescribed enoxaparin during pregnancy. Enoxaparin belongs to which medication class?Which medication is commonly prescribed to newborns to prevent or treat hyperbilirubinemia?