NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who had a hysterectomy. Which vascular complication should the nurse be especially alert for because of the location of the surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pelvic surgery, like a hysterectomy, increases the risk of thrombophlebitis due to venous stasis and surgical trauma.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a 2-year-old child asks the nurse how to cope with the child's frequent temper tantrums when he does not get what he wants immediately. What information should the nurse include when responding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ignoring tantrums, while ensuring safety, prevents reinforcement of the behavior, helping the child learn self-regulation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child who had a tonsillectomy this morning. The child is observed to be swallowing continuously. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Continuous swallowing suggests possible bleeding, a serious post-tonsillectomy complication, requiring immediate notification.
Question 4 of 5
The day after delivery, a new mother asks why her milk is so creamy and yellow. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The creamy, yellow milk is colostrum, normal early breast milk that transitions to mature milk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who is 30 weeks gestation, has gained 17 pounds during the pregnancy, and has a blood pressure of 110/70. The woman states that she feels warmer than everyone around her. Which interpretation of these findings is most correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 17-pound weight gain at 30 weeks, normal blood pressure, and feeling warm are typical in pregnancy due to increased metabolism.