NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Maternal Neonatal Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has just had a cesarean section for a prolapsed cord. In reviewing the client's history, which of the following factors places a client at risk for cord prolapse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,F
Rationale: These factors increase the risk of cord prolapse.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is to assess a newborn for incurving of the trunk. Which illustration indicates the position in which the nurse should place the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To assess for incurving of the trunk, the newborn should be placed in a side-lying position to observe spinal curvature.
Question 3 of 5
A client has just had a cesarean section for a prolapsed cord. In reviewing the client's history, which of the following factors places a client at risk for cord prolapse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,F
Rationale: These factors increase the risk of cord prolapse.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is explaining basic principles of asepsis and infection control to a client who has a respiratory tract infection following delivery. The nurse determines the client understands principles of infection control to follow when the client says:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent hand washing is the most effective infection control measure for a respiratory tract infection.
Question 5 of 5
The physician orders scalp stimulation of the fetal head for a primigravid client in active labor. When explaining to the client about this procedure, which of the following would the nurse include as the purpose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scalp stimulation is used to assess fetal well-being by eliciting a heart rate acceleration, indicating good oxygenation and variability. It does not assess hematocrit, strengthen contractions, or determine position.