NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is doing discharge planning and establishing long-term goals for an infant who had a cleft lip repair. The baby also has a cleft palate. Which long-term goal is most appropriate and necessary for this child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cleft palate impacts speech development, making speech therapy a critical long-term goal.
Question 2 of 5
A 4-year-old child has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The parents tell the nurse that they do not understand much about diabetes. Which is the best way to explain Type 1 diabetes to them? Type 1 diabetes is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes is caused by pancreatic insulin deficiency, impairing carbohydrate metabolism, requiring insulin therapy.
Question 3 of 5
An infant has had frequent episodes of green, mucus-containing stools. The nursing assessment reveals that the infant has dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, and an absence of tearing. Based on these data, what is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, and absent tearing indicate deficient fluid volume due to diarrhea.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A 40-year-old woman who is 28 weeks gestation comes to the emergency room with painless, bright red bleeding of 1.5 hours duration. What condition does the nurse suspect this client has?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Painless, bright red bleeding at 28 weeks suggests placenta previa, where the placenta covers the cervix.