NCLEX-PN
Maternal Newborn NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 10-year-old girl is being treated for rheumatic fever. Which would be an appropriate activity while she is on bed rest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stringing large beads is a calm, creative activity suitable for a 10-year-old on bed rest, avoiding physical exertion.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old child is admitted with a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome. Which signs and symptoms would the nurse expect the parents to report when the child is admitted?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Puffy eyes and weight gain are classic signs of nephrotic syndrome due to edema from protein loss.
Question 3 of 5
At 3 hours of age, a term newborn seems jittery and has a weak and high-pitched cry and irregular respirations. The nurse suspects that the infant may have which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jitteriness, weak cry, and irregular respirations in a newborn suggest hypoglycemia, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
The physician is performing an amniotomy on a woman in labor. What is the most important nursing action during this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring fetal heart tones is critical during amniotomy to detect distress from potential cord compression.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is explaining cardiac catheterization to the parents of a child. The nurse explains to the parents that information about which of the following can be obtained during cardiac catheterization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac catheterization measures oxygen levels in heart chambers to assess for shunts and other anomalies.