NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The parents of a 3-year-old child are leaving for the evening. Which behavior would the nurse expect the child to exhibit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 3-year-old often experiences separation anxiety, making crying a typical response when parents leave.
Question 3 of 5
A woman who had a cesarean section tells the nurse, 'I guess I flunked natural childbirth because I had to have a cesarean.' This statement is most indicative of which phase of postpartum adjustment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expressing disappointment about the cesarean reflects the working-through phase, processing the birth experience.
Question 4 of 5
The delivery room nurse is explaining Apgar scoring to new parents. Which information pertaining to the purpose of a five-minute Apgar score should be included in the explanation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The five-minute Apgar score assesses how well the newborn is transitioning to extrauterine life.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-year-old child has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The parents tell the nurse that they do not understand much about diabetes. Which is the best way to explain Type 1 diabetes to them? Type 1 diabetes is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes is caused by pancreatic insulin deficiency, impairing carbohydrate metabolism, requiring insulin therapy.