NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 2-year-old child is hospitalized for a fractured femur. During his first two days in the hospital, he lies quietly, sucks his thumb, and does not cry. Which is the best interpretation of his behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Quiet behavior and thumb-sucking in a 2-year-old suggest anxiety, a common response to hospitalization.
Question 2 of 5
A woman who had a cesarean section tells the nurse, 'I guess I flunked natural childbirth because I had to have a cesarean.' This statement is most indicative of which phase of postpartum adjustment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expressing disappointment about the cesarean reflects the working-through phase, processing the birth experience.
Question 3 of 5
A young couple asks the nurse which method of contraception is the best and the one that they should use. Which response is most helpful to the couple?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The best contraceptive method is one both partners agree on and will use consistently, ensuring effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is doing discharge planning and establishing long-term goals for an infant who had a cleft lip repair. The baby also has a cleft palate. Which long-term goal is most appropriate and necessary for this child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cleft palate impacts speech development, making speech therapy a critical long-term goal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant who is admitted with bacterial meningitis. What is the first priority when providing nursing care for this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering antibiotics promptly is critical to treat bacterial meningitis and prevent complications.