NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young couple asks the nurse which method of contraception is the best and the one that they should use. Which response is most helpful to the couple?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The best contraceptive method is one both partners agree on and will use consistently, ensuring effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
When changing her newborn infant, a mother notices a reddened area on the infant's buttocks. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent cleansing and diaper changes prevent diaper rash, addressing the reddened buttocks.
Question 3 of 5
During an emergency home delivery, the head is beginning to crown. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gentle perineal pressure prevents rapid expulsion, reducing the risk of perineal tears and fetal trauma.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman after the insertion of radium rods for treatment of cancer of the cervix. Which discomfort should the nurse anticipate that the client may have while the rods are in place?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uterine cramps are common due to irritation from radium rods in the cervix.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who delivered a baby three hours ago. The woman pulls the emergency call light and says she is bleeding all over the bed. The nurse enters the room and sees the blood-soaked bed. What is the best initial action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing and massaging a soft fundus addresses the likely cause of postpartum hemorrhage, stabilizing the client.