OB Antepartum NCLEX Questions Exam 55 answers exam GRADED A+ QUESTIONS
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The nurse reviews the assessment history for a client with a suspected ectopic
pregnancy. Which assessment findings predispose the client to an ectopic
pregnancy? Select all that apply.
Use of fertility medications
History of Chlamydia
Use of an intrauterine device
History of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
The nurse is teaching a pregnant client with diabetes about nutrition and
insulin needs during pregnancy. The nurse determines that the client
understands dietary and insulin needs if the client states that which may be
required during the second half of pregnancy?
Increased insulin
The nurse is reviewing the record of a pregnant client seen in the health care
clinic for the first prenatal visit. Which data, if noted on the client's record,
should alert the nurse that the client is at risk for a spontaneous abortion?
History of syphilis
A pregnant woman seen in the health care clinic has tested positive for human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What can the nurse determine based on this
information?
HIV antibodies are detected by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
test.
The nursing instructor asks a nursing student to explain the characteristics of
the amniotic fluid. The student responds correctly by explaining which as
characteristics of amniotic fluid? Select all that apply.
,Allows for fetal movement
Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus
Maintains the body temperature of the fetus
Can be used to measure fetal kidney function
During a woman's 38-week prenatal visit, the nurse assesses the fetal heart
rate to be 180 beats/minute. What might the nurse suspect as the most likely
cause of this tachycardia?
Maternal infection
The nurse is collecting data on a pregnant client in the first trimester of
pregnancy diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse should monitor
the client to detect which manifestation indicating that this problem has not
yet resolved?
Complaints of daily headaches and fatigue
A client who has just been told that she is pregnant wants to know when the
baby's heart will be completely developed and beating. The nurse reads in the
client's chart that the health care provider has determined the client to be at 6
weeks' gestation. What is the nurse's best response?
"Your baby's heart right now has double heart chambers and has begun to beat, so
we should be able to see it beat using an ultrasound machine."
A pregnant client is seen for a regular prenatal visit and tells the nurse that
she is experiencing irregular contractions. The nurse determines that she is
experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions. On the basis of this finding, which
nursing action is appropriate?
Inform the client that these contractions are common and may occur throughout the
pregnancy.
The nursing instructor asks the nursing student about the physiology related
to the cessation of ovulation that occurs during pregnancy. Which response, if
made by the student, indicates an understanding of this physiological
process? Select all that apply.
"Ovulation ceases during pregnancy because the circulating levels of estrogen and
progesterone are high."
, "The release of the follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone is inhibited
by adaptations related to pregnancy."
A client in week 35 of her pregnancy is placed on the fetal heart monitor for a
nonstress test (NST) as a result of her complaints of decreased fetal
movement. Twenty minutes after placing the client on the monitor, the nurse
sees the following monitor strip and makes which conclusion regarding the
NST?
The FHR is reactive, with a baseline of 130 beats/minute, moderate variability, and
no decelerations.
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client seen in the health care
clinic for a first prenatal visit. The client reports February 9 as the first day of
the last menstrual period (LMP). Using Nägele's rule, what date later that same
year will the nurse relay as the client's due date? Fill in the blank. Record your
answer using 4 digits (mmdd).
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The nurse implements a teaching plan for a pregnant client who is newly
diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus. Which statement made by the
client indicates a need for further teaching?
"I should avoid exercise because of the negative effects on insulin production."
The nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant client with a history of
cardiac disease regarding appropriate dietary measures. Which statement, if
made by the client, indicates an understanding of the information provided by
the nurse?
"I should drink adequate fluids and increase my intake of high-fiber foods."
The nurse is providing instructions about treatment for hemorrhoids to a client
in the second trimester of pregnancy. Which statement made by the client
indicates a need for further teaching?
"I should apply heat packs to the hemorrhoids to help them shrink."
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a woman scheduled for her
weekly prenatal appointment. The nurse notes that the woman has been
diagnosed with mild preeclampsia. Which interventions should the nurse
include in planning nursing care for this client? Select all that apply.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED 2025-2026
The nurse reviews the assessment history for a client with a suspected ectopic
pregnancy. Which assessment findings predispose the client to an ectopic
pregnancy? Select all that apply.
Use of fertility medications
History of Chlamydia
Use of an intrauterine device
History of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
The nurse is teaching a pregnant client with diabetes about nutrition and
insulin needs during pregnancy. The nurse determines that the client
understands dietary and insulin needs if the client states that which may be
required during the second half of pregnancy?
Increased insulin
The nurse is reviewing the record of a pregnant client seen in the health care
clinic for the first prenatal visit. Which data, if noted on the client's record,
should alert the nurse that the client is at risk for a spontaneous abortion?
History of syphilis
A pregnant woman seen in the health care clinic has tested positive for human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What can the nurse determine based on this
information?
HIV antibodies are detected by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
test.
The nursing instructor asks a nursing student to explain the characteristics of
the amniotic fluid. The student responds correctly by explaining which as
characteristics of amniotic fluid? Select all that apply.
,Allows for fetal movement
Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus
Maintains the body temperature of the fetus
Can be used to measure fetal kidney function
During a woman's 38-week prenatal visit, the nurse assesses the fetal heart
rate to be 180 beats/minute. What might the nurse suspect as the most likely
cause of this tachycardia?
Maternal infection
The nurse is collecting data on a pregnant client in the first trimester of
pregnancy diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse should monitor
the client to detect which manifestation indicating that this problem has not
yet resolved?
Complaints of daily headaches and fatigue
A client who has just been told that she is pregnant wants to know when the
baby's heart will be completely developed and beating. The nurse reads in the
client's chart that the health care provider has determined the client to be at 6
weeks' gestation. What is the nurse's best response?
"Your baby's heart right now has double heart chambers and has begun to beat, so
we should be able to see it beat using an ultrasound machine."
A pregnant client is seen for a regular prenatal visit and tells the nurse that
she is experiencing irregular contractions. The nurse determines that she is
experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions. On the basis of this finding, which
nursing action is appropriate?
Inform the client that these contractions are common and may occur throughout the
pregnancy.
The nursing instructor asks the nursing student about the physiology related
to the cessation of ovulation that occurs during pregnancy. Which response, if
made by the student, indicates an understanding of this physiological
process? Select all that apply.
"Ovulation ceases during pregnancy because the circulating levels of estrogen and
progesterone are high."
, "The release of the follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone is inhibited
by adaptations related to pregnancy."
A client in week 35 of her pregnancy is placed on the fetal heart monitor for a
nonstress test (NST) as a result of her complaints of decreased fetal
movement. Twenty minutes after placing the client on the monitor, the nurse
sees the following monitor strip and makes which conclusion regarding the
NST?
The FHR is reactive, with a baseline of 130 beats/minute, moderate variability, and
no decelerations.
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client seen in the health care
clinic for a first prenatal visit. The client reports February 9 as the first day of
the last menstrual period (LMP). Using Nägele's rule, what date later that same
year will the nurse relay as the client's due date? Fill in the blank. Record your
answer using 4 digits (mmdd).
1116
The nurse implements a teaching plan for a pregnant client who is newly
diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus. Which statement made by the
client indicates a need for further teaching?
"I should avoid exercise because of the negative effects on insulin production."
The nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant client with a history of
cardiac disease regarding appropriate dietary measures. Which statement, if
made by the client, indicates an understanding of the information provided by
the nurse?
"I should drink adequate fluids and increase my intake of high-fiber foods."
The nurse is providing instructions about treatment for hemorrhoids to a client
in the second trimester of pregnancy. Which statement made by the client
indicates a need for further teaching?
"I should apply heat packs to the hemorrhoids to help them shrink."
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a woman scheduled for her
weekly prenatal appointment. The nurse notes that the woman has been
diagnosed with mild preeclampsia. Which interventions should the nurse
include in planning nursing care for this client? Select all that apply.
