NCLEX-RN Practice Test

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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 Ngeles rule is:

  1. March 27
  2. February 1
  3. February 27
  4. January 3

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:

  1. Nausea and vomiting
  2. Quickening
  3. A 6–8 lb weight gain
  4. Abdominal enlargement

Question 3

A client is 6 weeks pregnant. During her first prenatal visit, she asks, "How much alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy?" The nurse’s response is:

  1. Up to 1 oz daily
  2. Up to 2 oz daily
  3. Up to 4 oz weekly
  4. No alcohol

Question 4

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?

  1. Iron-deficiency anemia
  2. Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
  3. Intrauterine growth retardation
  4. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)

Question 5

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?

  1. She is compliant with her diet as previously taught.
  2. She needs further instruction and reinforcement.
  3. She needs to increase her caloric intake.
  4. She needs to be placed on a restrictive diet immediately.