Is there a lot of maternity on the Nclex?
Over 30% (I actually calculated this) of the test questions were related to maternity and pediatrics, so, this was a big chunk of questions answered wrong.
Is OB on Nclex?
Using the test plan as a guide, test candidates will need to know about caring for clients in the Ante/Intra/Postpartum periods as well as newborn care. The test plan further describes that nurses will need to be able to provide education both prenatal and postpartum.
Which of the following is the nurse’s initial action when umbilical cord prolapse occurs?
The immediate priority is to minimize pressure on the cord. Thus the nurse’s initial action involves placing the client on bed rest and then placing the client in a knee-chest position or lowering the head of the bed, and elevating the maternal hips on a pillow to minimize the pressure on the cord.
What do I need to know for OB for the NCLEX?
In order to prepare for the NCLEX exam, you must know the basics about OB nursing and be able to answer questions regarding the following:
- Gestation.
- Pregnancy Signs.
- Gravidity and Parity.
- Fundal Height.
- Maternal Risk Factors.
Which of the following would the nurse in charge do first after observing a 2 cm circle of bright red bleeding on the diaper of a neonate who just had a circumcision?
Which of the following would the nurse in charge do first after observing a 2-cm circle of bright red bleeding on the diaper of a neonate who just had a circumcision? Rationale: If bleeding occurs after circumcision, the nurse should first apply gently pressure on the area with sterile gauze.
Which of the following is the most important nursing assessment during the fourth stage of labor?
What is the most important nursing intervention during the fourth stage of labor? Assess for hemorrhage.
What is the safest position for a woman in labor when the nurse notes a prolapsed cord?
If the fetus is viable, place the mother in the knee-chest position (patient facing the bed, chest level to bed, knees tucked under chest, pelvis and buttocks elevated) or head-down tilt in the left lateral position and apply upward pressure against the presenting part to lift the fetus away from the prolapsed cord.
What does a nurse do for a prolapsed cord?
The client with a prolapsed cord should be treated by elevating the hips and covering the cord with a moist, sterile saline gauze. The nurse should use her fingers to push up on the presenting part until a cesarean section can be performed. Answers A, B, and D are incorrect.
How do you answer the NCLEX question you don’t know?
If you don’t understand the question, read the answers. Then go back and read the original question. The answers will give you an idea of what the question is asking.
What is the shortest but most difficult part of this stage?
The third phase of stage one labor is called “transition”. During transition, the cervix dilates to between 7 and 10 centimeters. This is often the most difficult phase, but it is also the shortest in duration.
What does it mean when the baby is at minus 1 station?
The baby is said to be “engaged” when the largest part of the head has entered the pelvis. If the presenting part lies above the ischial spines, the station is reported as a negative number from -1 to -5.
Why do you give birth on your back?
Nurse-midwives believe that the supine position is the universally known and practised birthing position, and prefer it because it provides flexibility for them to continuously monitor the progress of labour and assist delivery most efficiently.
What happens if the cord comes out first?
When this occurs during labor or delivery the prolapsed cord is compressed between the fetal presenting part and the cervix. This can result in a loss of oxygen to the fetus, and may even result in a stillbirth.
What are the most common questions on NCLEX?
Top 10 Most Common Types of NCLEX Questions
- Prioritization.
- Illness and disease.
- Diagnosis.
- Treatment Plans and Patient Communication.
- Safety and Care Environment.
- People Skills.
- Procedures and Physiological Adaptation.
- Interpreting Information.