Obs and Gynae NCLEX questions

Topics

• Obstetrical Nursing
• Antepartal Care
• GTPAL Questions
• Preeclampsia

Guidelines

• Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
• You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
• Answers and rationales are given below. Be sure to read them.
• If you need more clarifications, please direct them to the comments section.

Questions

1. A nursing instructor is conducting lecture and is reviewing the functions of the female reproductive system. She asks Mark to describe the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and the luteinizing hormone (LH). Mark accurately responds by stating that:

1. FSH and LH are released from the anterior pituitary gland.
2. FSH and LH are secreted by the corpus luteum of the ovary
3. FSH and LH are secreted by the adrenal glands
4. FSH and LH stimulate the formation of milk during pregnancy.

2. A nurse is describing the process of fetal circulation to a client during a prenatal visit. The nurse accurately tells the client that fetal circulation consists of:

1. Two umbilical veins and one umbilical artery
2. Two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein
3. Arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the fetus
4. Veins carrying deoxygenated blood to the fetus

3. During a prenatal visit at 38 weeks, a nurse assesses the fetal heart rate. The nurse determines that the fetal heart rate is normal if which of the following is noted?

1. 80 BPM
2. 100 BPM
3. 150 BPM
4. 180 BPM