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National Council Licensure Examination - NCLEX-RN Questions 246–248 (page: 100)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

A nurse is performing a vaginal exam on a client in active
labor. An important landmark to assess during labor
and delivery are the ischial spines because:

  1. Ischial spines are the narrowest diameter of the pelvis
  2. Ischial spines are the widest diameter of the pelvis
  3. They represent the inlet of birth canal
  4. They measure pelvic floor

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

(A) The fetal descent, or station, is determined by the relationship of the presenting part to the spine. (B) Ischial spines are the narrowest measurement. (C) Ischial spines measure the pelvic outlet. (D) Pelvic floor measurement is not related to fetal descent.



A nurse is performing a vaginal exam on a client in active
labor. An important landmark to assess during labor
and delivery are the ischial spines because:

  1. Ischial spines are the narrowest diameter of the pelvis
  2. Ischial spines are the widest diameter of the pelvis
  3. They represent the inlet of birth canal
  4. They measure pelvic floor

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

(A) The fetal descent, or station, is determined by the relationship of the presenting part to the spine. (B) Ischial spines are the narrowest measurement. (C) Ischial spines measure the pelvic outlet. (D) Pelvic floor measurement is not related to fetal descent.



Following a vaginal delivery, the postpartum nurse should observe for:

  1. Dystocia, kraurosis
  2. Chadwick's sign
  3. Fatigue, hemorrhoids
  4. Hemorrhage and infection

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

(A) Dystocia is difficult labor. The delivery has occurred. Kraurosis is atrophy and dryness of skin and any mucous membrane (vulva). (B) Chadwick's sign is a bluish color of vaginal mucosa suggestive of pregnancy. (C) Fatigue is a common symptom in the postpartal period. Hemorrhoids may occur with pregnancy. (D) Hemorrhage and infection are potential complications of vaginal delivery. Hemorrhage may result from retained placental fragments or soft uterus. Infection may occur from the introduction of organisms into the uterus during the delivery.



Following a vaginal delivery, the postpartum nurse should observe for:

  1. Dystocia, kraurosis
  2. Chadwick's sign
  3. Fatigue, hemorrhoids
  4. Hemorrhage and infection

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

(A) Dystocia is difficult labor. The delivery has occurred. Kraurosis is atrophy and dryness of skin and any mucous membrane (vulva). (B) Chadwick's sign is a bluish color of vaginal mucosa suggestive of pregnancy. (C) Fatigue is a common symptom in the postpartal period. Hemorrhoids may occur with pregnancy. (D) Hemorrhage and infection are potential complications of vaginal delivery. Hemorrhage may result from retained placental fragments or soft uterus. Infection may occur from the introduction of organisms into the uterus during the delivery.



A 30-year-old client has a history of several recent traumatic experiences. She presents at the physician's office with a complaint of blindness. Physical exam and diagnostic testing reveal no organic cause. The nurse recognizes this as:

  1. Delusion
  2. Illusion
  3. Hallucination
  4. Conversion

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

(A) The client's blindness is real. Delusion is a false belief. (B) Illusion is the misrepresentation of a real, external sensory experience. (C) Hallucination is a false sensory perception involving any of the senses. (D) Conversion is the expression of intrapsychic conflict through sensory or motor manifestations.



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