NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A laboring woman is to be transferred to the delivery room. The nurse is positioning her on the table when she has a very strong contraction and starts to bear down. What should the nurse tell her to do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Panting prevents premature pushing during transfer, avoiding potential cervical or perineal trauma.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is feeding a newborn infant glucose water. Which finding would make the nurse suspect that the infant has esophageal atresia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choking after a few sucks suggests esophageal atresia, as the esophagus is blocked, preventing swallowing.
Question 3 of 5
A young woman asks the nurse if oral contraceptives have any side effects. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea, fluid retention, and weight gain are common side effects of oral contraceptives, providing accurate information.
Question 4 of 5
After her examination by the physician, the antepartal client tells the nurse that the doctor said she had positive Chadwick's and Goodell's signs. She asks the nurse what this means. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chadwick's sign is bluish discoloration of the vagina/cervix, and Goodell's sign is cervical softening, both confirming pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment regularly performed on newborns and infants will do most to help with early identification of infants who might have hydrocephalus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring head circumference detects abnormal increases suggestive of hydrocephalus.