NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When assessing a newborn's need for oxygen, which of the following should the nurse assess because it is the best indicator?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arterial pO2 directly measures oxygenation status, the best indicator for oxygen need.
Question 2 of 5
A woman delivered a baby in the car on the way to the hospital. In the emergency room, the physician examined the mother. What is the priority action for the nurse at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clearing mucus from the baby's mouth and nose ensures a patent airway, the priority for newborn stabilization.
Question 3 of 5
Following surgery for repair of a cleft lip, it is important to prevent excessive crying by the infant. What should the nurse do to accomplish this?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maternal holding comforts the infant, reducing crying and protecting the surgical site.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year-old child has just been diagnosed with a Wilms' tumor. Surgery is recommended. The parents tell the nurse that they feel they are being pushed into surgery and wonder if they should wait and get more opinions. What information is essential for the nurse to include when responding to the parents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surgery is a critical and urgent component of Wilms' tumor treatment to remove the tumor and prevent metastasis.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-month-old baby is placed in bilateral leg casts because she has talipes equinovarus. The mother asks how to bathe the baby. What should the nurse tell the mother?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sponge bathing keeps the casts dry, preventing damage and skin irritation.