NCLEX-PN
Maternal Newborn NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman, at 32 weeks gestation, delivers a 3-lb, 8-oz baby boy two hours after arriving at the hospital. What is the baby at risk for because of his gestational age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preterm infants at 32 weeks are at risk for hypothermia and respiratory distress due to immature thermoregulation and lung development.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn has a myelomeningocele. What is the most important nursing action prior to surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying sterile, moist dressings protects the myelomeningocele from infection and drying before surgery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant born with exstrophy of the bladder. What will be included in the care of this infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Covering the exposed bladder with plastic wrap protects the mucosa and prevents drying until surgical repair.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-month-old infant is admitted. Upon admission, the nurse assesses her developmental status as appropriate for age. Which of the following is the child least likely to be able to do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 3-month-old infant can typically smile, reach for objects, and hold their head steady, but sitting with slight support is a skill usually developed closer to 4-6 months.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant who has had diarrhea for two days. Which is the most useful in assessing the degree of dehydration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily weight is the most accurate measure of dehydration, reflecting fluid loss in infants.