NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 10-year-old boy tells his neighbor, a nurse, that his eyes were 'stuck together' this morning when he woke up. The nurse notes that his eyes are red, and the conjunctiva is inflamed. What should the nurse neighbor recommend to the boy's mother?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ‘Stuck together' eyes and red conjunctiva suggest bacterial conjunctivitis, a contagious condition requiring prompt medical evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a 6-year-old child who has chickenpox asks the nurse when the child can go back to school. What information should be included in the nurse's response? The child is contagious:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chickenpox is contagious until all vesicles have crusted over, which occurs after fluid-filled vesicles are no longer present.
Question 3 of 5
Which diversion would be appropriate for the nurse to plan to use with an 8-month-old infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peek-a-boo is an engaging, interactive game that promotes social development and object permanence, suitable for an 8-month-old's developmental stage.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a 3-day-old infant for discharge from the hospital. When checking the record for completeness, the nurse checks to see that the infant has had which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Newborns typically receive the hepatitis B vaccine and a PKU test before discharge.
Question 5 of 5
A father has brought his 4-month-old daughter to the well-baby clinic. Which statement that he makes is the greatest cause for concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Not following objects with eyes at 4 months suggests a potential visual or neurological issue, requiring further evaluation.