NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 1-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which room should the nurse assign to this child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A private room prevents the spread of bacterial meningitis, a highly contagious condition.
Question 2 of 5
An antepartal client asks when her baby is due. Her last menstrual period was August 28. Using Naegele's rule, calculate the estimated date of delivery.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using Naegele's rule (subtract 3 months, add 7 days), August 28 becomes June 4 as the estimated delivery date.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit for diagnostic tests. His mother is discussing the child's hospitalization with the nurse. She is concerned about staying with this child and caring for her other two children at home. Which suggestion to the mother will most help the child adjust to being in the hospital?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Familiar items like a teddy bear and blanket provide comfort and reduce anxiety, aiding the child's adjustment to the hospital.
Question 4 of 5
A 25-year-old woman is four months pregnant. She had rheumatic fever at age 15 and developed a systolic murmur. She reports exertional dyspnea. What instruction should the nurse give her?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding strenuous activities reduces cardiac strain in a pregnant woman with a history of rheumatic heart disease.
Question 5 of 5
An epidural block is ordered for a woman in labor. Which nursing action is essential because the client has epidural anesthesia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epidurals can cause hypotension, requiring close blood pressure monitoring.