NCLEX Maternal Newborn

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

An 8-year-old child is terminally ill. Considering the child's age, which statement would you most expect the child to make?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An 8-year-old is likely to fear pain associated with death, making this statement developmentally appropriate.

Question 2 of 5

An 8-year-old child is terminally ill. Considering the child's age, which statement would you most expect the child to make?

A. After I'm dead, will you come visit me?' B. Who will take care of me when I am dead?' C. Will it hurt me when I die?' D. Can you help me do a videotape about dying from leukemia?'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An 8-year-old is likely to fear pain associated with death, making this statement developmentally appropriate.

Question 3 of 5

The mother of a child who has ringworm asks what kind of worm the child has. How should the nurse respond?

A. Ringworm is caused by a fungus, not a worm. The lesion often takes the form of a circle or ring. B. The same worm that causes pinworms can cause ringworm. Good hand washing is essential to prevent spreading. C. The worm is often on plants and leaves, such as those that cause poison ivy. D. Worms that are on house plants and common garden plants can cause ringworm.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ringworm is a fungal infection, not a worm, and its circular appearance is characteristic.

Question 4 of 5

The mother of a 3-lb preterm infant has expressed a desire to breastfeed her baby. Because of his prematurity, she expresses fear that she can't. What is the best response for the nurse to make?

A. The baby won't be able to nurse for several weeks, but you can try at that time.' B. Breast milk does not have enough calories for premature babies.' C. You must be very disappointed that he is so small. Special formula is necessary. Perhaps you can nurse your next baby.' D. Breast milk is very good for premature babies. Even if he is not strong enough to nurse now, we will help you pump your breasts and give him the milk.'

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Breast milk is ideal for preterm infants, and pumping allows feeding until the baby can nurse directly.

Question 5 of 5

The day after delivery, a new mother asks why her milk is so creamy and yellow. What is the best response for the nurse to make?

A. I wouldn't worry about it.' B. This is normal. It will soon turn to real milk.' C. You're coming along fine.' D. You haven't gotten your milk in yet.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The creamy, yellow milk is colostrum, normal early breast milk that transitions to mature milk.

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