NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young woman has been having lower abdominal pain and amenorrhea. She is diagnosed as having an ovarian cyst. She asks the nurse what the usual treatment is for an ovarian cyst. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ovarian cysts often require surgical removal, especially if symptomatic or large, as they may not resolve spontaneously.
Question 2 of 5
A young woman has been having lower abdominal pain and amenorrhea. She is diagnosed as having an ovarian cyst. She asks the nurse what the usual treatment is for an ovarian cyst. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ovarian cysts often require surgical removal, especially if symptomatic or large, as they may not resolve spontaneously.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant who is admitted with bacterial meningitis. What is the first priority when providing nursing care for this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering antibiotics promptly is critical to treat bacterial meningitis and prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
The delivery room nurse is explaining Apgar scoring to new parents. Which information pertaining to the purpose of a five-minute Apgar score should be included in the explanation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The five-minute Apgar score assesses how well the newborn is transitioning to extrauterine life.
Question 5 of 5
Sodium salicylate is prescribed for a child with rheumatic fever. What should the nurse assess the child for because the child is on this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium salicylate can cause tinnitus and nausea, signs of salicylate toxicity, requiring close monitoring.