NCLEX-RN

NCLEX-RN Review Study Guide

153.If a pregnant patient complains of spotting and cramping, and when she comes in for an exam, the obstetrician reports cervical dilation and effacement, this patient is likely experiencing a(an) _________________ abortion. a. Incomplete b. Missed c. Inevitable d. Spontaneous 154.True or false, DIC results in both excessive bleeding and vascular occlusion due to clotting. a. True b. False 155.Which of the following drugs is likely to be prescribed for a patient who has an ectopic pregnancy? a. Magnesium sulfate b. Terbutaline c. Methotrexate d. Oxytocin 156.A pregnancy specific syndrome consisting of hypertension, proteinuria, and seizures is: a. Transient hypertension b. Ecclampsia c. Pre-ecclampsia d. Gestational hypertension

157.What organism is found in some cat litter and excludes the pregnant female from handling the litter? a. Rubella b. Cytomegalovirus c. Toxoplasmosis d. Herpes simplex’ 158.You are assessing the laboring mother. Which of the following would be of most concern to you? a. Longitudinal lie b. Engagement c. Frank presentation d. Flexion attitude 159.Early decelerations of the fetal heart rate during labor is usually concerning and requires repositioning and physician notification. Is this true or false? a. True b. False 160.The expulsion of the fetus occurs during which stage of labor? a. First stage b. Second stage c. Third stage d. Fourth stage 161.The Bishop score is: a. A fetal assessment tool b. A neurological status assessment tool c. A labor readiness assessment tool d. A lochial assessment tool

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