NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Sodium salicylate is prescribed for a child with rheumatic fever. What should the nurse assess the child for because the child is on this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium salicylate can cause tinnitus and nausea, signs of salicylate toxicity, requiring close monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A new mother has decided not to breastfeed her baby. Which statement indicates the best understanding of the management of engorgement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Standing with the back to the shower avoids stimulating milk production, helping manage engorgement.
Question 3 of 5
A woman who had a cesarean section tells the nurse, 'I guess I flunked natural childbirth because I had to have a cesarean.' This statement is most indicative of which phase of postpartum adjustment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expressing disappointment about the cesarean reflects the working-through phase, processing the birth experience.
Question 4 of 5
A 13-month-old child is diagnosed with croup and placed in a croup tent. Which toy is most appropriate for the nurse to give the child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cotton doll is safe and washable, suitable for a croup tent's humid environment, avoiding allergens or mechanical risks.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing home care for an 8-year-old boy who has Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. The boy asks the nurse to let him get out of bed to walk to the bathroom. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bed rest is essential in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease to reduce weight-bearing and promote hip healing.