NCLEX-PN
Maternal Newborn NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the most important goal of nursing care in the management of a child with epiglottitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining a patent airway is critical in epiglottitis to prevent life-threatening obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse makes an initial assessment of a 4-year-old child admitted with possible epiglottitis. Which observation is most suggestive of epiglottitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive drooling is a hallmark of epiglottitis due to difficulty swallowing from airway obstruction.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following children would most likely be diagnosed with pituitary dwarfism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delayed puberty, such as a 15-year-old girl not menstruating, is suggestive of pituitary dwarfism due to growth hormone deficiency.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is administering eye drops to a child who has conjunctivitis. Where should the eye drops be placed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing eye drops in the conjunctival sac ensures proper distribution and absorption.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant born with exstrophy of the bladder. What will be included in the care of this infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Covering the exposed bladder with plastic wrap protects the mucosa and prevents drying until surgical repair.