NCLEX-PN
Maternal Newborn NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is discussing dietary needs of a child with a serious heart defect. The child is being treated with digoxin and hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril). The nurse should stress the importance of giving the child which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apricots and bananas are high in potassium, which is critical to replace due to losses from hydrochlorothiazide.
Question 2 of 5
A new mother is about to be discharged from the hospital. Which statement made by a new mother indicates a need for more instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using an old diaphragm is unsafe postpartum due to potential size changes, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 3 of 5
A woman in labor does not continue to dilate. The physician decides to perform a cesarean section. A healthy 7-lb, 12-oz baby boy is delivered. What is the most essential nursing intervention in the immediate postpartum period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the fundus for firmness prevents postpartum hemorrhage, a priority post-cesarean.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is administering eye drops to a child who has conjunctivitis. Where should the eye drops be placed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing eye drops in the conjunctival sac ensures proper distribution and absorption.
Question 5 of 5
A 13-month-old child has just been placed in a plaster hip spica cast to correct a congenital anomaly. Which nursing actions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent neurovascular assessments ensure circulation and nerve function are intact in a spica cast.