NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A 25-year-old woman is four months pregnant. She had rheumatic fever at age 15 and developed a systolic murmur. She reports exertional dyspnea. What instruction should the nurse give her?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding strenuous activities reduces cardiac strain in a pregnant woman with a history of rheumatic heart disease.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of an infant who has esophageal atresia ask the nurse how the baby will eat. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A gastrostomy tube is typically placed surgically to allow feeding in esophageal atresia until repair.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A 3-year-old child is brought to the physician's office by the parent. The parent states that the child was completely toilet trained but has been 'having accidents' recently. The parent also tells the nurse that the child is voiding more often than usual and that the urine has a strong odor. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent voiding, strong-smelling urine, and accidents suggest a urinary tract infection, requiring a urine specimen.