NCLEX-PN
Maternal Newborn NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman who is 38 weeks gestation tells the nurse that she sometimes gets dizzy when she lies down. Which information is it important for the nurse to give the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lying on the left side prevents supine hypotensive syndrome, where the uterus compresses the vena cava, causing dizziness.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse makes an initial assessment of a 4-year-old child admitted with possible epiglottitis. Which observation is most suggestive of epiglottitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive drooling is a hallmark of epiglottitis due to difficulty swallowing from airway obstruction.
Question 3 of 5
When planning outdoor play activities for a normal 4-year-old child, which activity is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sandbox play is safe and developmentally appropriate for a 4-year-old, fostering creativity and motor skills without the risks of biking or climbing.
Question 4 of 5
A woman who is 28 weeks gestation comes to the emergency room with painful, bright red bleeding of 1.5 hours in duration. Which of the following would the nurse expect during assessment of this woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Painful bleeding suggests abruptio placenta, which can cause fetal distress, leading to altered fetal heart rates. Painless bleeding is more indicative of placenta previa, so the question likely contains a typo, but based on the provided options, abruptio placenta fits best.
Question 5 of 5
A 39-year-old woman is seen in the gynecology clinic and asks the nurse about menopause. What is the best explanation for the nurse to give her?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Menopause involves cessation of ovarian hormone production, leading to the end of menstruation.