NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An infant is born with a meningomyelocele. How should the nurse position the infant before surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying with a pillow protects the meningomyelocele from pressure and trauma before surgery.
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?
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 parents of a newborn with hypospadias ask the nurse why the doctor told them the baby could not be circumcised. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The foreskin is often used in surgical repair of hypospadias, necessitating its preservation.
Question 4 of 5
Which finding, if present, would suggest to the nurse that the infant was not at term when born?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Undescended testicles are common in preterm infants, indicating prematurity.
Question 5 of 5
Which toys would be best for a 5-month-old infant who has infantile eczema?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soft, washable toys are best for a 5-month-old with eczema to avoid skin irritation from rough or non-washable materials, and puzzles or cars are not age-appropriate.