NCLEX PN - Maternity questions well answers graded A+ 2024/2025

NCLEX PN - MaternityGynoecia Pelvis - correct answer Most favorable for successful labor and birth. Placenta - correct answer Large particles such as bacteria cannot pass through the placenta, but nutrients, drugs, antibodies, and viruses can. FHR - correct answer FHR is 160-170/min in the first trimester, but slows with fetal growth to 120-160/min near or at term. Notify HCP if FHR is outside these parameters. Measuring Fundal Height - correct answer Supine position, measure from level of symphysis pubis to the top of the uterine fundus. When assessing fundal height, monitor for supine hypotension when placed in supine position. Goodell's Sign - correct answer Softening of the cervix. Chadwick's Sign - correct answer Violet discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and vulva. Hegar's Sign - correct answer Softening of the lower uterine segment. Ballottement - correct answer Rebounding of the fetus against examiner's fingers on palpation. Braxton Hick's contractions - correct answer Irregular contractions that occur intermittently throughout the pregnancy and do not increase in intensity or duration or cause cervical dilation. Folic Acid - correct answer Recommended during pregnancy to help prevent development of neural tube defects (e.g. Spina Bifida). Maternal Changes - correct answer Woman's pulse may increase 10-15 beats/min, BP slightly decreases, respiratory rate remains unchanged or slightly increases.