NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 4-year-old child has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The parents tell the nurse that they do not understand much about diabetes. Which is the best way to explain Type 1 diabetes to them? Type 1 diabetes is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes is caused by pancreatic insulin deficiency, impairing carbohydrate metabolism, requiring insulin therapy.
Question 2 of 5
The delivery room nurse is explaining Apgar scoring to new parents. Which information pertaining to the purpose of a five-minute Apgar score should be included in the explanation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The five-minute Apgar score assesses how well the newborn is transitioning to extrauterine life.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a child who has otitis media ask the nurse why the doctor told them to give the child acetaminophen instead of aspirin. What should the nurse include when answering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin is linked to Reye's syndrome in children, a potentially fatal condition, making acetaminophen safer.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing care plan for a woman who has placenta abruptio should include careful assessment for signs and symptoms of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abruptio placenta causes significant bleeding, leading to hypovolemic shock, requiring vigilant monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman after the insertion of radium rods for treatment of cancer of the cervix. Which discomfort should the nurse anticipate that the client may have while the rods are in place?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uterine cramps are common due to irritation from radium rods in the cervix.