NCLEX-PN
Maternal Newborn NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering eye drops to a child who has conjunctivitis. Where should the eye drops be placed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing eye drops in the conjunctival sac ensures proper distribution and absorption.
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a child who is newly diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease ask the nurse, 'If we have more children, could they be affected?' Which information should be included when responding to the parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tay-Sachs is an autosomal recessive disorder, with a 25% chance of recurrence in each pregnancy for carrier parents.
Question 3 of 5
A woman in labor does not continue to dilate. The physician decides to perform a cesarean section. A healthy 7-lb, 12-oz baby boy is delivered. What is the most essential nursing intervention in the immediate postpartum period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the fundus for firmness prevents postpartum hemorrhage, a priority post-cesarean.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn has a myelomeningocele. What is the most important nursing action prior to surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying sterile, moist dressings protects the myelomeningocele from infection and drying before surgery.
Question 5 of 5
A 10-month-old child is seen in the well baby clinic. Which assessment finding by the nurse indicates a need for further neurological evaluation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to sit up without support at 10 months suggests a neurological delay, warranting further evaluation.