NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child who has epiglottitis. What position would the child be most likely to assume?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting upright and leaning forward (tripod position) maximizes airway opening in epiglottitis.
Question 2 of 5
A client with PIH asks the nurse, 'When will I get over this?' What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PIH typically resolves after delivery, as it is pregnancy-related.
Question 3 of 5
A father has brought his 4-month-old daughter to the well-baby clinic. Which statement that he makes is the greatest cause for concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Not following objects with eyes at 4 months suggests a potential visual or neurological issue, requiring further evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she is planning to breastfeed because 'You don't have to take contraceptives until you wean the baby.' What is the best response for the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breastfeeding may suppress ovulation but is not reliable contraception, necessitating additional birth control.
Question 5 of 5
A 2-year-old child has just been diagnosed with a Wilms' tumor. Surgery is recommended. The parents tell the nurse that they feel they are being pushed into surgery and wonder if they should wait and get more opinions. What information is essential for the nurse to include when responding to the parents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surgery is a critical and urgent component of Wilms' tumor treatment to remove the tumor and prevent metastasis.