NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The fetus is in the breech position. Inspection of the amniotic fluid after the membranes rupture shows a greenish-black cast to the fluid. What is the best interpretation of this finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Greenish-black amniotic fluid (meconium) is common in breech presentations due to fetal compression, not necessarily indicating distress.
Question 2 of 5
A woman who is giving birth at home wonders if her baby will need drops in the eyes because she knows that neither she nor her husband has gonorrhea. The best answer for the nurse to give should include which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prophylactic eye drops (erythromycin) are standard to prevent neonatal conjunctivitis, even without parental gonorrhea, and can be delayed slightly.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant who is admitted with bacterial meningitis. What is the first priority when providing nursing care for this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering antibiotics promptly is critical to treat bacterial meningitis and prevent complications.
Question 5 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.