NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment finding would the nurse expect in an infant diagnosed with pyloric stenosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Visible peristaltic waves are characteristic of pyloric stenosis due to gastric obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
A client with PIH asks the nurse, 'When will I get over this?' What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PIH typically resolves after delivery, as it is pregnancy-related.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 6-year-old child who has chickenpox asks the nurse when the child can go back to school. What information should be included in the nurse's response? The child is contagious:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chickenpox is contagious until all vesicles have crusted over, which occurs after fluid-filled vesicles are no longer present.
Question 4 of 5
An antepartal client asks when her baby is due. Her last menstrual period was August 28. Using Naegele's rule, calculate the estimated date of delivery.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using Naegele's rule (subtract 3 months, add 7 days), August 28 becomes June 4 as the estimated delivery date.
Question 5 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.