NCLEX-PN
Maternal Newborn NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman comes to the doctor's office for her routine checkup. She is 34 weeks gestation. The nurse notes all of the following. Which would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A blood pressure of 150/94 suggests pregnancy-induced hypertension, requiring immediate evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has cystic fibrosis. What should the nurse do to help the child manage secretions and avoid respiratory distress?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest physiotherapy every four hours mobilizes secretions, preventing respiratory distress in cystic fibrosis.
Question 3 of 5
A 10-month-old infant is hospitalized with severe eczema. The child has elbow restraints applied. When should the elbow restraints be removed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing restraints every two hours allows skin care and movement, preventing complications while minimizing scratching.
Question 4 of 5
A 6-year-old boy has tetralogy of Fallot. He is being admitted for surgery. The nurse knows that which problem is not associated with tetralogy of Fallot?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot includes pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, overriding aorta, and ventricular septal defect, not an atrial septal defect.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following children would most likely be diagnosed with pituitary dwarfism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delayed puberty, such as a 15-year-old girl not menstruating, is suggestive of pituitary dwarfism due to growth hormone deficiency.