NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a 5-year-old child ask the nurse in the doctor's office what they should do about their child who is still wetting the bed several nights a week. In addition to reporting this to the physician, what suggestion should be included in the nurse's discussion with the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting fluids after the evening meal reduces bladder volume at night, helping manage bedwetting.
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
Which activity would best occupy a 12-month-old child while the nurse is interviewing the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Large snap beads and a bowl are safe, age-appropriate, and engaging for a 12-month-old, allowing manipulation and exploration without the risks of small parts or sharp objects.
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 12-month-old child who was diagnosed at birth as having Hirschsprung's disease has been maintained at home under conservative treatment. The parents have brought the child to the clinic for a well-baby examination. After interviewing the child's parents, the nurse concludes that an appropriate treatment regimen is being followed. Which of the following would indicate this?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Isotonic saline enemas and a low-residue diet are appropriate to manage constipation in Hirschsprung's disease without causing irritation.