NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A 10-year-old child has had diagnosed bronchial asthma for three years. The child has been admitted to the pediatric unit in acute respiratory distress. Which of the following would be most characteristic of the child's asthmatic attack upon admission?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expiratory wheezing is characteristic of asthma due to airway narrowing during exhalation.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-year-old child has all of the following abilities. Which did he acquire most recently?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Riding a tricycle is typically mastered around age 3, later than walking, throwing, or stating a name.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is doing discharge planning and establishing long-term goals for an infant who had a cleft lip repair. The baby also has a cleft palate. Which long-term goal is most appropriate and necessary for this child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cleft palate impacts speech development, making speech therapy a critical long-term goal.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has told the parents that their child probably has phenylketonuria. The parents ask the nurse what special needs the child will have. What should the nurse include in the response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phenylketonuria requires a low-phenylalanine diet, including special formula and restricted protein intake, to prevent developmental issues.