NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant who has had surgery for a meningomyelocele. When thinking of long-term care needs, which understanding is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meningomyelocele often results in lower body paralysis and neurogenic bowel/bladder due to spinal nerve involvement.
Question 2 of 5
A young woman has been having lower abdominal pain and amenorrhea. She is diagnosed as having an ovarian cyst. She asks the nurse what the usual treatment is for an ovarian cyst. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ovarian cysts often require surgical removal, especially if symptomatic or large, as they may not resolve spontaneously.
Question 3 of 5
During an emergency home delivery, the head is beginning to crown. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gentle perineal pressure prevents rapid expulsion, reducing the risk of perineal tears and fetal trauma.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing care plan for a woman who has placenta abruptio should include careful assessment for signs and symptoms of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abruptio placenta causes significant bleeding, leading to hypovolemic shock, requiring vigilant monitoring.
Question 5 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.