NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 13-month-old child is diagnosed with croup and placed in a croup tent. Which toy is most appropriate for the nurse to give the child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cotton doll is safe and washable, suitable for a croup tent's humid environment, avoiding allergens or mechanical risks.
Question 2 of 5
A 10-year-old child has had diagnosed bronchial asthma for three years. The child has been admitted to the pediatric unit in acute respiratory distress. Which of the following would be most characteristic of the child's asthmatic attack upon admission?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expiratory wheezing is characteristic of asthma due to airway narrowing during exhalation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has celiac disease about the dietary modifications that need to be made. Which foods, if selected by the parents, indicate an understanding of the child's dietary needs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rice cake, milk, and banana are gluten-free, appropriate for celiac disease, unlike wheat-based toast, crackers, or buns.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old child has all of the following abilities. Which did he acquire most recently?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Riding a tricycle is typically mastered around age 3, later than walking, throwing, or stating a name.
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant woman comes for her sixth-month checkup and mentions to the nurse that she is gaining so much weight that even her shoes and rings are getting tight. What should the nurse plan to include in her care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tightness in shoes and rings suggests edema, requiring assessment of weight, blood pressure, and urine for signs of preeclampsia.