NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Maternity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A primiparous client with a neonate who is 36 hours old asks the nurse, "Why does my baby spit up a small amount of formula after feeding?" The nurse explains that the regurgitation is thought to result from which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An immature cardiac sphincter in newborns can cause regurgitation of formula.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is working with four clients on the obstetrical unit. Which client will be the highest priority for a cesarean section?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Active herpes lesions necessitate a cesarean delivery to prevent neonatal transmission.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take when performing external cardiac massage on a neonate born at 28 weeks' gestation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alternating cardiac massage with ventilation follows neonatal resuscitation guidelines to restore circulation and oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
After conducting a class for female adolescents about human reproduction, which of the following statements indicates that the school nurse's teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sperm can reach the ovum in 15-30 minutes under ideal conditions, which is accurate. Abstaining during the last 14 days of the cycle is not a reliable contraception method, as ovulation timing varies.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse on the postpartum mother-baby unit is assigned to take care of four couplets and a new couplet will be admitted within the next 30 minutes. All assessments are complete. The nurse can delegate care for which couplet to the unlicensed nursing personnel?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The G4 P4 client with stable breastfeeding is appropriate for UAP delegation, as no complex medical needs are present.