NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child who has epiglottitis and is having respiratory difficulty. Which of the following is the nurse most likely to assess in the child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mouth open, protruding tongue, and inspiratory stridor are classic signs of epiglottitis due to airway obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
A pregnant woman comes for her sixth-month checkup and mentions to the nurse that she is gaining so much weight that even her shoes and rings are getting tight. What should the nurse plan to include in her care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tightness in shoes and rings suggests edema, requiring assessment of weight, blood pressure, and urine for signs of preeclampsia.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a child who has otitis media ask the nurse why the doctor told them to give the child acetaminophen instead of aspirin. What should the nurse include when answering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin is linked to Reye's syndrome in children, a potentially fatal condition, making acetaminophen safer.
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
A young woman has been having lower abdominal pain and amenorrhea. She is diagnosed as having an ovarian cyst. She asks the nurse what the usual treatment is for an ovarian cyst. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ovarian cysts often require surgical removal, especially if symptomatic or large, as they may not resolve spontaneously.