NCLEX-RN
Maternity Questions NCLEX RN Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Fifteen minutes after a client experiences an eclamptic seizure, the nurse should assess the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uterine contractions should be assessed post-seizure to evaluate labor status.
Question 2 of 5
When reviewing the prenatal history for a newly delivered neonate, the nurse notes that the mother has neurofibromatosis. The nurse should further assess the neonate for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neurofibromatosis is associated with café au lait spots, which are a hallmark sign to assess in the neonate.
Question 3 of 5
A neonate with heart failure is being discharged home. In teaching the parents about the neonate's nutritional needs, the nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A neonate with heart failure may require a higher-calorie formula to meet energy needs without increasing fluid volume.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a primipara in active labor when the fetus develops severe bradycardia with late decelerations, and an emergency cesarean delivery is performed with the client under general anesthesia. After the delivery, the client tells the nurse, 'I feel terrible. This is exactly what I didn't want to happen!' Which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's statement reflects disappointment and possible feelings of failure due to the unplanned cesarean, making situational low self-esteem the priority. Pain, anxiety, and family processes are secondary concerns post-delivery.
Question 5 of 5
Two hours ago, a neonate at 38 weeks' gestation and weighing 3,175 g (7 lb) was born to a primiparous client who tested positive for beta-hemolytic Streptococcus. Which of the following would alert the nurse to notify the pediatrician?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Temperature instability can indicate early sepsis, especially in a neonate at risk due to maternal beta-hemolytic Streptococcus.