NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client asks the nurse the difference between an intrauterine device (IUD) and a diaphragm. The nurse's response should be based on which information?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The IUD is inserted into the uterus by a physician, while the diaphragm is user-inserted into the vagina before intercourse.
Question 2 of 5
A 6-year-old with tetralogy of Fallot has open heart surgery. The septal defect was closed, and the pulmonic valve was replaced. When the child returns to the unit, he has oxygen, IVs, and closed chest drainage. How should the nurse position the chest drainage system?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The chest drainage system must be below the bed to facilitate gravity-dependent drainage of fluid and air.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a 2-year-old child who has meningitis ask the nurse why the lights are dim in the child's room even in the daytime. What information should the nurse include in the answer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Photophobia is common in meningitis, and dim lighting reduces discomfort and seizure risk.
Question 4 of 5
A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she is planning to breastfeed because 'You don't have to take contraceptives until you wean the baby.' What is the best response for the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breastfeeding may suppress ovulation but is not reliable contraception, necessitating additional birth control.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-year-old child is in the terminal stage of leukemia. The child appears helpless and afraid. How can the nurse best help the child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discussing the reasons for her fears allows the nurse to address specific concerns, providing comfort and reducing anxiety in a terminally ill child.