Actual tests NCLEX-RN 828q

NCLEX-RN

QUESTION 1

A 25-year-old client believes she may be pregnant with her first child. She schedules an obstetric examination with the nurse practitioner to determine the status of

her possible pregnancy. Her last menstrual period began May 20, and her estimated date of confinement using Nägele's rule

is:

A. March 27

B. February 1

C. February 27

D. January 3

Correct Answer: C

Section: (none)

Explanation

Explanation/Reference:

Explanation:

(A)March 27 is a miscalculation. (B) February 1 is a miscalculation. (C) February 27 is the correct answer. To calculate the estimated date of confinement using

Nagele's rule, subtract 3 months from the date that the last menstrual cycle began and then add 7 days to the result. (D) January 3 is a miscalculation.

QUESTION 2

The nurse practitioner determines that a client is approximately 9 weeks' gestation. During the visit, the practitioner informs the client about symptoms of physical

changes that she will experience during her first trimester, such as:

A. Nausea and vomiting

B. Quickening

C. A 68 lb weight gain

D. Abdominal enlargement

Correct Answer: A

Section: (none)

Explanation

Explanation/Reference:

Explanation:

(A) Nausea and vomiting are experienced by almost half of all pregnant women during the first 3 months of pregnancy as a result of elevated human chorionic

gonadotropin levels and changed carbohydrate metabolism. (B) Quickening is the mother's perception of fetal movement and generally does not occur until 1820

weeks after the last menstrual period in primigravidas, but it may occur as early as 16 weeks in multigravidas. (C) During the first trimester there should be only a

modest weight gain of 24 lb. It is not uncommon for women to lose weight during the first trimester owing to nausea and/or vomiting. (D) Physical changes are not

apparent until the second trimester, when the uterus rises out of the pelvis.

QUESTION 3

A 38-year-old pregnant woman visits her nurse practitioner for her regular prenatal checkup. She is 30 weeks' gestation. The nurse should be alert to which

condition related to her age?

A. Iron-deficiencyanemia

B. Sexually transmitted disease (STD)

C. Intrauterine growth retardation

D. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)

Correct Answer: D

Section: (none)

Explanation

Explanation/Reference:

Explanation:

(A) Iron-deficiency anemia can occur throughout pregnancy and is not age related. (B) STDs can occur prior to or during pregnancy and are not age related. (C)

Intrauterine growth retardation is an abnormal process where fetal development and maturation are delayed. It is not age related. (D) Physical risks for the pregnant

client older than 35 include increased risk for PIH, cesarean delivery, fetal and neonatal mortality, and trisomy.

QUESTION 4

A client returns for her 6-month prenatal checkup and has gained 10 lb in 2 months. The results of her physical examination are normal. How does the nurse

interpret the effectiveness of the instruction about diet and weight control?

A. She is compliant with her diet as previously taught.

B. She needs further instruction and reinforcement.

C. She needs to increase her caloric intake.

D. She needs to be placed on a restrictive diet immediately.

Correct Answer: B

Section: (none)

Explanation

Explanation/Reference:

Explanation:

(A) She is probably not compliant with her diet and exercise program. Recommended weight gain during second and third trimesters is approximately 12 lb. (B)

Because of her excessive weight gain of 10 lb in 2 months, she needs re-evaluation of her eating habits and reinforcement of proper dietaryhabits for pregnancy. A

2200-calorie diet is recommended for most pregnant women with a weight gain of 2730 lb over the 9-month period. With rapid and excessive weightgain, PIH

should also be suspected. (C) She does not need to increase her caloric intake, but she does need to re-evaluate dietary habits. Ten pounds in 2 months is

excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and health teaching is warranted. (D) Restrictive dieting is not recommended during pregnancy.

QUESTION 5

Diabetes during pregnancy requires tight metabolic control of glucose levels to prevent perinatal mortality. When evaluating the pregnant client, the nurse knows

the recommended serum glucose range during pregnancy is:

A. 70 mg/dL and 120 mg/dL

B. 100 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL

C. 40 mg/dL and 130 mg/dL

D. 90 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL

Correct Answer: A

Section: (none)

Explanation

Explanation/Reference:

Explanation:

(A) The recommended range is 70120 mg/dL to reduce the risk of perinatal mortality. (B, C, D) These levels are not recommended. The higher the blood glucose,

the worse the prognosis for the fetus. Hypoglycemia can also have detrimental effects on the fetus.

QUESTION 6

When assessing fetal heart rate status during labor, the monitor displays late decelerations with tachycardia and decreasing variability. What action should the

nurse take?

A. Continue monitoring because this is a normal occurrence.

B. Turn client on right side.

C. Decrease IV fluids.

D. Report to physician or midwife.

Correct Answer: D

Section: (none)

Explanation

Explanation/Reference:

Explanation:

(A) This is not a normal occurrence. Late decelerations need prompt intervention for immediate infant recovery. (B) To increase O2 perfusion to the unborn infant,

the mother should be placed on her left side. (C) IV fluids should be increased, not decreased. (D) Immediate action is warranted, such as reporting findings,

turning mother on left side, administering O2, discontinuing oxytocin (Pitocin), assessing maternal blood pressure and the labor process, preparing for immediate

cesarean delivery, and explaining plan of action to client.

QUESTION 7

The predominant purpose of the first Apgar scoring of a newborn is to:

A. Determine gross abnormal motor function

B. Obtain a baseline for comparison with the infant's future adaptation to the environment

C. Evaluate the infant's vital functions

D. Determine the extent of congenital malformations

Correct Answer: C

Section: (none)

Explanation

Explanation/Reference:

Explanation:

(A) Apgar scores are not related to the infant's care, but to the infant's physical condition. (B) Apgar scores assess the current physical condition of the infant and

are not related to future environmental adaptation. (C) The purpose of the Apgar system is to evaluate the physical condition of the newborn at birth and to

determine if there is an immediate need for resuscitation. (D) Congenital malformations are not one of the areas assessed with Apgar scores.

QUESTION 8

A pregnant woman at 36 weeks' gestation is followed for PIH and develops proteinuria. To increase protein in her diet, which of the following foods will provide the

greatest amount of protein when added to her intake of 100 mL of milk?

A. Fifty milliliters light cream and 2 tbsp corn syrup

B. Thirty grams powdered skim milk and 1 egg

C. One small scoop (90 g) vanilla ice cream and 1 tbsp chocolate syrup

D. One package vitamin-fortified gelatin drink

Correct Answer: B

Section: (none)

Explanation

Explanation/Reference:

Explanation:

(A) This choice would provide more unwanted fat and sugar than protein. (B) Skim milk would add protein. Eggs are good sources of protein while low in fat and

calories. (C) The benefit of protein from ice cream would be outweighed by the fat content. Chocolate syrup has caffeine, which is contraindicated or limited in

pregnancy. (D) Although most animal proteins are higher in protein than plant proteins, gelatin is not. It loses protein during the processing for food consumption.

QUESTION 9

Which of the following findings would be abnormal in a postpartal woman?

A. Chills shortlyafter delivery

B. Pulse rate of 60 bpm in morning on first postdelivery day

C. Urinary output of 3000 mL on the second day after delivery

D. An oral temperature of 101F (38.3C) on the third day after delivery

Correct Answer: D

Section: (none)

Explanation

Explanation/Reference:

Explanation:

(A) Frequently the mother experiences a shaking chill immediately after delivery, which is related to a nervous response or to vasomotor changes. If not followed by

a fever, it is clinically innocuous. (B) The pulse rate during the immediate postpartal period may be low but presents no cause for alarm. The body attempts to adapt

to the decreased pressures intra-abdominally as well as from the reduction of blood flow to the vascular bed. (C) Urinary output increases during the early

postpartal period (1224 hours) owing to diuresis. The kidneys must eliminate an estimated 20003000 mL of extracellular fluid associated with a normal pregnancy.

(D) A temperature of 100.4F (38C) mayoccur after delivery as a result of exertion and dehydration of labor. However, any temperature greater than 100.4F needs

further investigation to identify any infectious process.

QUESTION 10

What is the most effective method to identify early breast cancer lumps?

A. Mammograms every 3 years