NCLEX-PN
Maternal Newborn NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A new mother is about to be discharged from the hospital. Which statement made by a new mother indicates a need for more instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using an old diaphragm is unsafe postpartum due to potential size changes, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 2 of 5
A new mother is about to be discharged from the hospital. Which statement made by a new mother indicates a need for more instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using an old diaphragm is unsafe postpartum due to potential size changes, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing dietary needs of a child with a serious heart defect. The child is being treated with digoxin and hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril). The nurse should stress the importance of giving the child which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apricots and bananas are high in potassium, which is critical to replace due to losses from hydrochlorothiazide.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a child who is newly diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease ask the nurse, 'If we have more children, could they be affected?' Which information should be included when responding to the parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tay-Sachs is an autosomal recessive disorder, with a 25% chance of recurrence in each pregnancy for carrier parents.
Question 5 of 5
When planning outdoor play activities for a normal 4-year-old child, which activity is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sandbox play is safe and developmentally appropriate for a 4-year-old, fostering creativity and motor skills without the risks of biking or climbing.