NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An oxytocin challenge test is ordered for a woman who is 42 weeks pregnant. What should the nurse plan for in the care of this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emptying the bladder ensures comfort and accurate monitoring during the oxytocin challenge test.
Question 2 of 5
A 2-year-old child is in for an annual examination. Which comment by the mother alerts the nurse to a risk for lead poisoning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating paint off window sills indicates pica, a risk factor for lead poisoning, especially in older homes with lead-based paint.
Question 3 of 5
Which activity would best occupy a 12-month-old child while the nurse is interviewing the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Large snap beads and a bowl are safe, age-appropriate, and engaging for a 12-month-old, allowing manipulation and exploration without the risks of small parts or sharp objects.
Question 4 of 5
A young woman tells the nurse that her boyfriend used a 'rubber' once. What is the most important information about condoms for the nurse to provide the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Condoms must be applied before any penile-vaginal contact to prevent pregnancy and STD transmission.
Question 5 of 5
The client is being discharged following a left simple mastectomy. Which statement the client makes indicates an understanding of discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding blood pressure measurements on the affected arm prevents lymphedema, indicating understanding.