NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A newborn has been diagnosed as having mild hip dysplasia. The mother asks the nurse why the physician told her to 'triple diaper' the baby. What should the nurse include when responding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Triple diapering abducts the hips, promoting proper alignment of the femoral head in the acetabulum.
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year-old child is admitted with his first asthma attack. Which of the following would have been least likely to have precipitated his asthma attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eating fresh fruit salad is unlikely to trigger asthma, unlike allergens (pets), irritants (smoke), or weather changes.
Question 3 of 5
Which toys would be best for a 5-month-old infant who has infantile eczema?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soft, washable toys are best for a 5-month-old with eczema to avoid skin irritation from rough or non-washable materials, and puzzles or cars are not age-appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A 6-year-old child with tetralogy of Fallot is being admitted for surgery. What is most important to teach the child during the preoperative period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teaching coughing and deep breathing prepares the child for postoperative recovery, reducing respiratory complications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes that a child who has had a serious heart condition since birth does not do the expected activities for that age. The child's mother says, 'I worry constantly about my child. I don't let the older children or the neighborhood kids play with my child very much. I try to make things as easy for my child as I can.' What is the best interpretation of these data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The mother's overprotectiveness likely limits the child's opportunities for age-appropriate activities, hindering development.