NCLEX-RN
Maternity RN NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes a bottle-feeding multiparous client tilting the bottle so the nipple is partially filled with air. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tilting the bottle to fill the nipple prevents air swallowing, reducing the risk of gas and regurgitation.
Question 2 of 5
A 24-hour-old, full-term neonate is showing signs and possible signs. The nurse is assisting the physician with a lumbar puncture on this neonate. What should the nurse do to assist in this procedure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Holding the neonate steady, ensuring a patent airway, and maintaining a sterile field are critical during a lumbar puncture to ensure safety and procedure success.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a group of pregnant clients. Which of the following clients should be referred to a health care provider immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe preeclampsia requires immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
A primiparous client asks the nurse about resuming exercise after vaginal delivery. The nurse should advise the client to start low-impact exercises:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low-impact exercises are generally safe after 6 weeks, allowing time for healing and recovery.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a term neonate who is diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus. While performing a physical assessment of the neonate, the nurse anticipates that the neonate will exhibit which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus typically causes a loud, continuous cardiac murmur heard through systole and diastole.