NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young woman asks the nurse if oral contraceptives have any side effects. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea, fluid retention, and weight gain are common side effects of oral contraceptives, providing accurate information.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a toddler with a cardiac defect who has had several episodes of congestive heart failure in the past few months. Which data would be the most useful to the nurse in assessing the child's current congestive heart failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Recent weight fluctuations are the most reliable indicator of fluid retention or loss in congestive heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
What should the nurse do to stimulate the separation of the placenta after home delivery of a baby?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breastfeeding stimulates oxytocin release, promoting uterine contractions and placental separation.
Question 4 of 5
Parents of a newborn note petechiae on the newborn's face and neck. The nurse should tell them that this is a result of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Petechiae on the face and neck result from increased pressure during vaginal delivery.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing action has the highest priority for a client in the second stage of labor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Helping the mother push effectively is critical in the second stage to facilitate delivery.