NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Maternal Neonatal Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When teaching a primiparous client about the growth and development of the neonate, which of the following should the nurse include as the usual age at which most babies are able to drink from a cup independently?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most babies can drink from a cup independently by 12-14 months as motor skills develop.
Question 2 of 5
Assessment of a 15-year-old primigravid client at term in active labor reveals cervical dilation at 7 cm with complete effacement. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 7 cm dilation in active labor, assessing for cephalopelvic disproportion is critical, as it can impede labor progression and may require intervention. Uterine inversion and rapid third stage occur post-delivery, and decreased pushing ability is relevant only in the second stage.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse discovers a medication error where a postpartum client received 400 mg of ibuprofen instead of 800 mg. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the physician and filing an incident report ensures patient safety and proper follow-up.
Question 4 of 5
A female neonate delivered vaginally at term with a cleft lip and cleft palate is admitted to the regular nursery. Which of the following actions should the nurse do the first time that the parents visit the neonate in the nursery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emphasizing the neonate's normal characteristics helps promote bonding and reduces parental anxiety during the initial visit.
Question 5 of 5
A client asks about the side effects of oral contraceptives. Which of the following would the nurse include in the response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and breast tenderness are common initial side effects of oral contraceptives, which often subside. Weight gain, not loss, may occur, hair loss is not typical, and oral contraceptives do not significantly reduce breast cancer risk.