BIO 101 NCLEX-RN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Sample Questions

Question: 1

On the third postpartum day, the nurse would expect the lochia to be:

A. Rubra

B. Serosa

C. Alba

D. Scant

Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) This discharge occurs from delivery through the 3rd day. There is dark red blood, placental debris, and clots. (B) This discharge occurs from days 4-10. The lochia is brownish, serous, and thin.

(C) This discharge occurs from day 10 through the 6thweek. The lochia is yellowish white.

(D) This is not a classification of lochia but relates to the amount of discharge.

Question: 2

A pregnant client is having a nonstress test (NST). It is noted that the fetal heart beat rises 20 bpm, lasting 20 seconds, every time the fetus moves. The nurse explains that:

A. The test is inconclusive and should be repeated

B. Further testing is needed

C. The test is normal and the fetus is reacting appropriately

D. The fetus is distressed

Answer: C

Explanation:

(A) The test results were normal, so there would be no need to repeat to determine results.

(B) There are no data to indicate further tests are needed, because the result of the NST was normal.

(C) An NST is reported as reactive if there are two to three increases in the fetal heart rate of 15 bpm, lasting at least 15 seconds during a 15-minute period.

(D) The NST results were normal, so there was no fetal distress.