NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 6-month-old child is being seen for a well-baby visit. The child has received all immunizations as recommended so far. What immunizations does the nurse expect to give at this visit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 6 months, DTP, hepatitis B, and HIB are standard immunizations, per CDC guidelines, while MMR and varicella are given later.
Question 2 of 5
The day after delivery, a new mother asks why her milk is so creamy and yellow. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The creamy, yellow milk is colostrum, normal early breast milk that transitions to mature milk.
Question 3 of 5
A pregnant 16-year-old asks the nurse if she should have an abortion. How should the nurse respond initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about her feelings promotes a nonjudgmental discussion, respecting her autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
A 26-year-old, gravida 3, para 0, term 0, preterm 0, abortion 2, living 0 in early labor is admitted to labor and delivery. She is not sure if her membranes have ruptured. She has had some leakage of fluid. How should the nurse begin the assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about a sample of the leaking fluid aids in confirming membrane rupture, a priority assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A 10-month-old child is being treated for otitis media. What is the most important nursing action to prevent recurrence of the infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Completing the full course of antibiotics prevents recurrence of otitis media by ensuring eradication of the infection.