NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Maternal Newborn Questions
Question 1 of 5
An 8-year-old child is terminally ill. Considering the child's age, which statement would you most expect the child to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An 8-year-old is likely to fear pain associated with death, making this statement developmentally appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for several immediate postpartum women. Which client should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A wet bed suggests potential postpartum hemorrhage, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
What should the nurse do to stimulate the separation of the placenta after home delivery of a baby?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breastfeeding stimulates oxytocin release, promoting uterine contractions and placental separation.
Question 4 of 5
An 11-year-old boy is admitted to the pediatric unit in traction with a fractured femur sustained in a motorcycle accident. His uncle, who was driving the cycle when the accident occurred, received only minor injuries. The child tells the nurse that his uncle was not to blame for the accident. He is 'the best motorcycle rider in the world.' The nurse interprets this to mean that the child is exhibiting which defense mechanism?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The child's insistence that his uncle is faultless reflects denial, a defense mechanism to cope with the trauma of the accident.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has cerebral palsy to feed the child. What position is best to recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A normal eating position with jaw stabilization promotes safe swallowing and feeding in cerebral palsy.