Maternity Nursing (OB Maternal & Newborn) NCLEX Practice | Quiz #2 QUESTION AND ANSWERS A+

1. Question The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought information about conceiving. The couple asks the nurse to explain when ovulation usually occurs. Which statement by the nurse is correct? • A. Two weeks before menstruation. • B. Immediately after menstruation. • C. Immediately before menstruation. • D. Three weeks before menstruation. Correct Answer: A. Two weeks before menstruation Ovulation occurs 14 days before the first day of the menstrual period (A). Although ovulation can occur in the middle of the cycle or 2 weeks after menstruation, this is only true for a woman who has a perfect 28-day cycle. For many women, the length of the menstrual cycle varies. 2. Question The nurse instructs a laboring client to use accelerated blow breathing. The client begins to complain of tingling fingers and dizziness. Which action should the nurse take? • A. Administer oxygen by face mask. • B. Notify the health care provider of the client's symptoms. • C. Have the client breathe into her cupped hands. • D. Check the client's blood pressure and fetal heart rate. Correct Answer: C. Have the client breathe into her cupped hands. Tingling fingers and dizziness are signs of hyperventilation (blowing off too much carbon dioxide). Hyperventilation is treated by retaining carbon dioxide. This can be facilitated by breathing into a paper bag or cupped hands. 3. Question When assessing a client at 12 weeks of gestation, the nurse recommends that she and her husband consider attending childbirth preparation classes. When is the best time for the couple to attend these classes?