NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant who is admitted with bacterial meningitis. What is the first priority when providing nursing care for this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering antibiotics promptly is critical to treat bacterial meningitis and prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
A woman who is in early pregnancy asks the nurse what to do about her 'morning sickness.' What should the nurse include in the reply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eating dry crackers before rising stabilizes the stomach, reducing morning sickness.
Question 3 of 5
Sodium salicylate is prescribed for a child with rheumatic fever. What should the nurse assess the child for because the child is on this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium salicylate can cause tinnitus and nausea, signs of salicylate toxicity, requiring close monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is positioning a laboring woman who has not reached the transition phase. The nurse should avoid placing her in the supine position because the supine position has which effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The supine position compresses the vena cava, reducing placental perfusion and fetal oxygenation.
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.