MATERNAL/NEWBORN TEST 2 NCLEX
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who believes that she might be pregnant
because she feels the baby moving. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make?
a."This is a presumptive sign of pregnancy."
b."This is a probable sign of pregnancy."
c."This is a possible sign of pregnancy."
d."This is a positive sign of pregnancy.
a
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 7 weeks of gestation. The
client reports urinary frequency and asks if this will continue until delivery. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
a. "It's a minor inconvenience, which you should ignore."
b. "In most cases it only lasts until the 12th week, but it will continue if you have poor
bladder tone."
c. "There is no way to predict how long it will last in each individual client."
d. "It occurs during the first trimester and near the end of the pregnancy."
d
,A nurse is taking a woman's obstetric history. The patient indicates that she is pregnant
for the fourth time and all of her children from previous pregnancies are living. One was
born at 39 weeks of gestation, twins were born at 34 weeks of gestation, and another
child was born at 35 weeks of gestation. How would the nurse document this using the
GTPAL system?
a. 3-1-1-1-3
b. 4-1-2-0-4
c. 3-0-3-0-3
d. 4-2-1-0-3
b
What important, immediate postoperative care practice should the nurse remember
when caring for a woman who has had a mastectomy?
a. The blood pressure (BP) cuff should not be applied to the affected arm.
b. Venipuncture for blood work should be performed on the affected arm.
c. The affected arm should be used for intravenous (IV) therapy.
d. The affected arm should be held down close to the woman's side.
a
A nurse is providing teaching about Kegel exercises to a group of clients who are in the
third trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following statements by a client indicates
understanding of the teaching?
a. "These exercises help prevent constipation."
, b. "These exercises help pelvic muscles to stretch during birth."
c. "They can help reduce back aches."
d. "They can prevent further stretch marks."
b
As part of their participation in the gynecologic portion of the physical examination,
nurses should:
a. Take a firm approach that encourages the client to facilitate the examination by
following the physician's instructions exactly.
b. Explain the procedure as it unfolds and continue to question the client to get
information in a timely manner.
c. Take the opportunity to explain that vulvar self-examination is only for women at risk
for cancer.
d. Help the woman relax through proper placement of her hands and proper breathing
during the examination.
d
Management of primary dysmenorrhea often requires a multifaceted approach. The
nurse who provides care for a client with this condition should be aware that the optimal
pharmacologic therapy for pain relief is:
a. Acetaminophen.
b. Oral contraceptives (OCPs).
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who believes that she might be pregnant
because she feels the baby moving. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make?
a."This is a presumptive sign of pregnancy."
b."This is a probable sign of pregnancy."
c."This is a possible sign of pregnancy."
d."This is a positive sign of pregnancy.
a
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 7 weeks of gestation. The
client reports urinary frequency and asks if this will continue until delivery. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
a. "It's a minor inconvenience, which you should ignore."
b. "In most cases it only lasts until the 12th week, but it will continue if you have poor
bladder tone."
c. "There is no way to predict how long it will last in each individual client."
d. "It occurs during the first trimester and near the end of the pregnancy."
d
,A nurse is taking a woman's obstetric history. The patient indicates that she is pregnant
for the fourth time and all of her children from previous pregnancies are living. One was
born at 39 weeks of gestation, twins were born at 34 weeks of gestation, and another
child was born at 35 weeks of gestation. How would the nurse document this using the
GTPAL system?
a. 3-1-1-1-3
b. 4-1-2-0-4
c. 3-0-3-0-3
d. 4-2-1-0-3
b
What important, immediate postoperative care practice should the nurse remember
when caring for a woman who has had a mastectomy?
a. The blood pressure (BP) cuff should not be applied to the affected arm.
b. Venipuncture for blood work should be performed on the affected arm.
c. The affected arm should be used for intravenous (IV) therapy.
d. The affected arm should be held down close to the woman's side.
a
A nurse is providing teaching about Kegel exercises to a group of clients who are in the
third trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following statements by a client indicates
understanding of the teaching?
a. "These exercises help prevent constipation."
, b. "These exercises help pelvic muscles to stretch during birth."
c. "They can help reduce back aches."
d. "They can prevent further stretch marks."
b
As part of their participation in the gynecologic portion of the physical examination,
nurses should:
a. Take a firm approach that encourages the client to facilitate the examination by
following the physician's instructions exactly.
b. Explain the procedure as it unfolds and continue to question the client to get
information in a timely manner.
c. Take the opportunity to explain that vulvar self-examination is only for women at risk
for cancer.
d. Help the woman relax through proper placement of her hands and proper breathing
during the examination.
d
Management of primary dysmenorrhea often requires a multifaceted approach. The
nurse who provides care for a client with this condition should be aware that the optimal
pharmacologic therapy for pain relief is:
a. Acetaminophen.
b. Oral contraceptives (OCPs).
