TEST PREP QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026-2027
a nurse in a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use with a group of adolescent clients. which of
the following statements by an adolescent reflects an understanding of the teaching?
A. "a water soluble lubricant should be used with condoms"
B. "a diaphragm should be removed 2 hours after intercourse"
C. "oral contraceptives can worsen a case of acne"
D. "a contraceptive patch is replaced once a month" - correct answer-
A. "a water soluble lubricant should be used with condoms"
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking an oral contraceptive about danger indicat
ions to report to her provider. the nurse determines the client understands the teaching when the c
lient states which of the following manifestations?
A. reduced menstrual flow
B. breast tenderness
C. shortness of breath
D. headaches - correct answer-C. shortness of breath
a nurse in an obstetrical clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client about using an IUD for contracep
tion. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "an IUD should be replaced annually during a pelvic exam"
B. "i cannot get an IUD until after I've had a child"
C. "i should plan on regaining fertility 5 months after the IUD is removed"
D. "i will check to be sure the strings of the IUD are still present after my periods" -
correct answer-D. "i will check to be sure the strings of the IUD are still present after my periods"
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about potential adverse effects of implantable progestin
s. which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include? (SATA)
A. tinnitus
B. irregular vaginal bleeding
,C. weight gain
D. breast changes
E. gingival hyperplasia - correct answer-B, C, D
a nurse in a clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client about her new prescription for medroxyproge
sterone. which of the following information should the nurse include? (SATA)
A. "weight loss can occur"
B. "you are protected against STIs"
C. "you should increase your intake of calcium"
D. "you should avoid taking antibiotics"
E. "irregular vaginal spotting can occur" - correct answer-C, E
a nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and states that her last menstrual period was April 1st
. which of the following is the client's estimated date of delivery?
A. January 8
B. January 15
C. February 8
D. February 15 - correct answer-A. January 8
a nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy. the client
's health record includes this data: G3 T1 P0 A1 L1. how should the nurse interpret this information
? (SATA)
A. client has delivered one newborn at term
B. client has not experienced a preterm labor
C. client has been through active labor
D. client has had two prior pregnancies
E. client has one living child - correct answer-A, D, E
a nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who is pregnant. the provider indicated the client
exhibits probable signs of pregnancy. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (SATA
)
, A. enlarged montgomery glands
B. Goodell's sign
C. ballottement
D. Chadwick's sign
E. quickening - correct answer-B, C, D
a nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is pregnant and experiencing episodes of hypot
ension. the client asks the nurse what causes these episodes. which of the following reponses shoul
d the nurse make?
A. "this is due to an increase in blood volume"
B. "this is due to pressure from the uterus on the diaphragm"
C. "this is due to the weight of the uterus on the blood vessels"
D. "this is due to an increased blood flow through the heart" - correct answer-
C. "this is due to the weight of the uterus on the blood vessels"
a nurse in a clinic receives a phone call from a client whose period is 1 week late and requests a p
regnancy test. which of the following information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. "you should wait until 6 weeks after your last period to be tested"
B. "you should not take medications for 24 hours prior to the test"
C. "you should not eat or drink for at least 8 hours before the test"
D. "you should collect the urine from your first morning void" - correct answer-
D. "you should collect the urine from your first morning void"
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of clients about measures to relieve backache during pr
egnancy. which of the following measures should the nurse include? (SATA)
A. avoid any lifting
B. perform kegel exercise every day
C. perform the pelvic rock exercise every day
D. use proper body mechanics
E. avoid constrictive clothing - correct answer-C, D