Maternal Newborn NCLEX Practice Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A 13-month-old child has just been placed in a plaster hip spica cast to correct a congenital anomaly. Which nursing actions should be included in the plan of care?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Frequent neurovascular assessments ensure circulation and nerve function are intact in a spica cast.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is the most important goal of nursing care in the management of a child with epiglottitis?

A. Preventing the spread of infection from the epiglottis throughout the respiratory tract B. Reduction of high fever and prevention of hyperthermia C. Maintaining a patent airway D. Maintaining the child in an atmosphere of high humidity with oxygen

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Maintaining a patent airway is critical in epiglottitis to prevent life-threatening obstruction.

Question 3 of 5

Methergine 5 mg qid is ordered for a postpartum client. An hour after taking the drug, the woman complains of uterine cramping. What is the best explanation for the nurse to give her?

A. This is an unfortunate side effect, but you need the medicine.' B. The cramping is uncomfortable, but it is a sign that the drug is keeping your uterus contracted so you won't bleed too much.' C. Since you are experiencing cramps, I'll ask the doctor to discontinue the drug.' D. The cramping should decrease soon. If it does not, let me know. I'll see if the doctor will decrease the dosage.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Methergine causes uterine contractions to prevent bleeding, and cramping indicates it is working effectively.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is administering eye drops to a child who has conjunctivitis. Where should the eye drops be placed?

A. On the pupil B. In the conjunctival sac C. By the inner canthus D. On the sclera

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Placing eye drops in the conjunctival sac ensures proper distribution and absorption.

Question 5 of 5

A 39-year-old woman is seen in the gynecology clinic and asks the nurse about menopause. What is the best explanation for the nurse to give her?

A. It usually occurs around the age of 40. You can expect severe hot flashes.' B. It usually occurs after the age of 45 and frequently marks the end of a woman's sex life.' C. You can expect to have symptoms for about three years while your body adjusts to additional hormones.' D. No more ovarian hormones are produced, so you will stop menstruating.'

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Menopause involves cessation of ovarian hormone production, leading to the end of menstruation.

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