NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
On the first day after a cesarean section, the client is ambulating. She is uncomfortable and asks the nurse, 'Why am I being made to walk so soon after surgery?' What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early ambulation prevents venous stasis and blood clots, a key postoperative goal.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is discussing breast self-examination with a group of women in a clinic. One woman asks, 'When should I do this examination?' What is the best response for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Performing breast self-examination a few days after menstruation, when breasts are less tender, ensures accuracy.
Question 5 of 5
Which factor would most likely be a cause of epiglottitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Haemophilus influenzae, type B is the most common cause of epiglottitis, leading to rapid airway swelling.