NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who delivered a baby three hours ago. The woman pulls the emergency call light and says she is bleeding all over the bed. The nurse enters the room and sees the blood-soaked bed. What is the best initial action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing and massaging a soft fundus addresses the likely cause of postpartum hemorrhage, stabilizing the client.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The fetus is in the breech position. Inspection of the amniotic fluid after the membranes rupture shows a greenish-black cast to the fluid. What is the best interpretation of this finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Greenish-black amniotic fluid (meconium) is common in breech presentations due to fetal compression, not necessarily indicating distress.
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 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.