NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is providing home care for an 8-year-old boy who has Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. The boy asks the nurse to let him get out of bed to walk to the bathroom. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bed rest is essential in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease to reduce weight-bearing and promote hip healing.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a child who has otitis media ask the nurse why the doctor told them to give the child acetaminophen instead of aspirin. What should the nurse include when answering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin is linked to Reye's syndrome in children, a potentially fatal condition, making acetaminophen safer.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman after the insertion of radium rods for treatment of cancer of the cervix. Which discomfort should the nurse anticipate that the client may have while the rods are in place?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uterine cramps are common due to irritation from radium rods in the cervix.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has told the parents that their child probably has phenylketonuria. The parents ask the nurse what special needs the child will have. What should the nurse include in the response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phenylketonuria requires a low-phenylalanine diet, including special formula and restricted protein intake, to prevent developmental issues.