NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 4-year-old child has been admitted to the nursing unit with a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome. The symptoms include generalized edema with weight gain, hypoproteinemia, hyperlipidemia, hypotension, and decreased urine output. In developing a nursing care plan for this child, which nursing diagnosis would be highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid volume excess is the highest priority due to generalized edema, which can lead to complications like respiratory distress.
Question 2 of 5
It is important to teach the parents of a child with asthma about the disease and its long-term management. Teaching the child a play technique such as blowing cotton balls or ping pong balls across a table is good for him. Which is the best explanation for this play technique?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blowing games extend the expiratory phase, strengthening respiratory muscles and improving air exchange in asthma.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A 6-year-old child is brought to the doctor's office with crusts on the eyelid and a very red conjunctiva. The doctor prescribes antibiotic eye drops. The child's mother asks the nurse if the child can go back to school this afternoon. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bacterial conjunctivitis is highly contagious, requiring 24-48 hours of antibiotic treatment before returning to school.
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.