NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A parent brings a 3-week-old infant to the clinic. The parent states that the baby does not eat very well. She takes 45 cc of formula in 45 minutes and gets 'tired and sweaty' when eating. The nurse observes the baby sleeping in the parent's arms. Her color is pink, and the child is breathing without difficulty. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tiredness and sweating during feeding may indicate a cardiac issue, such as a congenital heart defect, prompting further assessment of symptoms like color changes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is doing discharge planning and establishing long-term goals for an infant who had a cleft lip repair. The baby also has a cleft palate. Which long-term goal is most appropriate and necessary for this child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cleft palate impacts speech development, making speech therapy a critical long-term goal.
Question 3 of 5
A 40-year-old woman who is 28 weeks gestation comes to the emergency room with painless, bright red bleeding of 1.5 hours duration. What condition does the nurse suspect this client has?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Painless, bright red bleeding at 28 weeks suggests placenta previa, where the placenta covers the cervix.
Question 4 of 5
A young woman has been having lower abdominal pain and amenorrhea. She is diagnosed as having an ovarian cyst. She asks the nurse what the usual treatment is for an ovarian cyst. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ovarian cysts often require surgical removal, especially if symptomatic or large, as they may not resolve spontaneously.
Question 5 of 5
In establishing a teaching plan for a client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy, the nurse identifies a long list of topics to discuss. Which is most appropriate for the first visit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nutrition and activity are critical early in pregnancy to support fetal development and maternal health.