NCLEX-PN
Maternal Newborn NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman is being treated for Trichomonas vaginalis with metronidazole (Flagyl). Which statement the woman makes indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alcohol consumption with metronidazole can cause severe reactions, indicating a need for further teaching to avoid all alcohol.
Question 2 of 5
An 18-month-old child is admitted for a repeat cardiac catheterization. The parents are continuously present and do everything for the child—dress him, feed him, and even play for him. The nurse wants to prepare the child and the parents for the procedure. Which of the following should be included in the care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Talking with the parents assesses their understanding and encourages their involvement, promoting a collaborative approach to prepare the child effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A 23-year-old woman, pregnant for the first time, is 39 weeks gestation. She is admitted to the labor room with contractions every five minutes lasting 45 seconds. On vaginal exam, she is noted to be completely effaced and 5-cm dilated. Station is 0. She asks the nurse for pain medication. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging breathing techniques supports her goal of natural childbirth and manages pain non-pharmacologically.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most common complication associated with too rapid delivery in precipitate labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid delivery in precipitate labor increases the risk of dural or subdural tears due to sudden pressure changes on the fetal head.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is administering eye drops to a child who has conjunctivitis. Where should the eye drops be placed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing eye drops in the conjunctival sac ensures proper distribution and absorption.