NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has had a right modified radical mastectomy this morning. Which exercise should the nurse encourage the client to perform this evening?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Finger and wrist movements are safe early exercises to promote circulation without straining the surgical site.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman after insertion of radium rods for treatment of cancer of the cervix. The nurse positions her in a supine position with legs extended for which reason?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The supine position with legs extended helps maintain the correct placement of radium rods for effective treatment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is observing a new mother for good maternal-infant attachment. Which observation would be a sign of inappropriate attachment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Refusing to hold the baby due to fatigue suggests poor attachment, indicating a need for support.
Question 4 of 5
A woman who is at about six weeks gestation asks if she can listen to the baby's heartbeat today. What should be included in the nurse's reply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At six weeks, the fetal heart is beating but too weak to be heard with a standard stethoscope.
Question 5 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.