NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant who is being treated for severe diarrhea. Twenty-four hours after admission, the diet is advanced from NPO to clear liquids. After clear liquids are started, the baby has four stools in two hours. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Four stools in two hours suggest intolerance to oral fluids, requiring a pause in feedings to prevent worsening dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
The physician prescribes clomiphene (Clomid) for a woman who has been having difficulty getting pregnant. When discussing this drug with the woman, the nurse should know that which of the following is known to be a side effect of clomiphene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clomiphene stimulates ovulation, increasing the risk of multiple births as a side effect.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who is in a croup tent. The child's mother calls and tells the nurse that the child's clothes are all wet. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changing wet clothing prevents hypothermia and discomfort, maintaining the child's comfort in the humid croup tent.
Question 4 of 5
A woman who is 32 weeks gestation is admitted with contractions every four minutes. Ritodrine is given for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ritodrine is a tocolytic used to suppress preterm uterine contractions, delaying delivery.
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a term newborn born two hours ago asks the nurse why the baby's hands and feet are blue. What information should the nurse include when responding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acrocyanosis, blue hands and feet, is normal in newborns for the first 24 hours due to immature circulation.