NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The delivery room nurse is explaining Apgar scoring to new parents. Which information pertaining to the purpose of a five-minute Apgar score should be included in the explanation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The five-minute Apgar score assesses how well the newborn is transitioning to extrauterine life.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A 5-year-old child has cystic fibrosis. What is best to offer the child on a hot summer day?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Broth provides hydration and electrolytes, critical for a child with cystic fibrosis who loses salt through sweat.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A young couple asks the nurse which method of contraception is the best and the one that they should use. Which response is most helpful to the couple?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The best contraceptive method is one both partners agree on and will use consistently, ensuring effectiveness.