Maternal NCLEX

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Question 1 of 5.

The nurse correctly explains that the bleeding is the result of sloughing of which structure?

A. Endometrium

B. Myometrium

C. Epimetrium

D. None of the above

Explanation: Menstrual bleeding occurs due to the sloughing of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus, when pregnancy does not occur.

Question 2 of 5.

On the basis of this finding, the nurse can assume that the client is at least how many months' pregnant?

A. 5 months

B. 6 months

C. 7 months

D. 8 months

Explanation: Ballottement, the rebound of the fetus when the cervix is tapped, is typically detectable around 4-5 months, indicating at least 5 months' gestation.

Question 3 of 5.

The nurse correctly assists the client into which position?

A. Lithotomy

B. Prone

C. Sims'

D. Trendelenburg's

Explanation: The lithotomy position, with legs elevated and apart, is standard for pelvic examinations to provide access to the pelvic area.

Question 4 of 5.

Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

A. Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test can detect this defect.

B. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test can detect this defect.

C. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test can detect this defect.

D. Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test can detect this defect.

Explanation: The maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test screens for neural tube defects like spina bifida by measuring AFP levels.

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse advises the client that this test is typically performed at what time during the pregnancy?

A. Just after the pregnancy is confirmed

B. Early in the second trimester

C. In the transition phase of labor

D. Just after the first fetal movements

Explanation: Amniocentesis is typically performed early in the second trimester (15-20 weeks) to assess for genetic abnormalities.

Question 1 of 5.

The nurse correctly explains that the bleeding is the result of sloughing of which structure?

A. Endometrium

B. Myometrium

C. Epimetrium

D. None of the above

Question 2 of 5.

On the basis of this finding, the nurse can assume that the client is at least how many months' pregnant?

A. 5 months

B. 6 months

C. 7 months

D. 8 months

Question 3 of 5.

The nurse correctly assists the client into which position?

A. Lithotomy

B. Prone

C. Sims'

D. Trendelenburg's

Question 4 of 5.

Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

A. Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test can detect this defect.

B. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test can detect this defect.

C. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test can detect this defect.

D. Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test can detect this defect.

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse advises the client that this test is typically performed at what time during the pregnancy?

A. Just after the pregnancy is confirmed

B. Early in the second trimester

C. In the transition phase of labor

D. Just after the first fetal movements

Question 1 of 5.

The nurse correctly explains that the bleeding is the result of sloughing of which structure?

A. Endometrium

B. Myometrium

C. Epimetrium

D. None of the above

Question 2 of 5.

On the basis of this finding, the nurse can assume that the client is at least how many months' pregnant?

A. 5 months

B. 6 months

C. 7 months

D. 8 months

Question 3 of 5.

The nurse correctly assists the client into which position?

A. Lithotomy

B. Prone

C. Sims'

D. Trendelenburg's

Question 4 of 5.

Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

A. Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test can detect this defect.

B. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test can detect this defect.

C. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test can detect this defect.

D. Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test can detect this defect.

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse advises the client that this test is typically performed at what time during the pregnancy?

A. Just after the pregnancy is confirmed

B. Early in the second trimester

C. In the transition phase of labor

D. Just after the first fetal movements

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