NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Maternal Neonatal Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for a primiparous client about preventing postpartum infections?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand washing before and after perineal care reduces the risk of introducing pathogens, preventing infections.
Question 2 of 5
A primiparous client asks when to transition her bottle-fed neonate to a sippy cup. The nurse should recommend introducing a sippy cup around:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Introducing a sippy cup around 12 months aligns with developmental readiness for independent drinking.
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 septic preterm neonate's I.V. was removed due to infiltration. While restarting the I.V., the nurse should carefully assess the neonate for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia can indicate pain, stress, or cardiovascular compromise during I.V. insertion, especially in a septic preterm neonate.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is to assess a newborn for incurving of the trunk. Which illustration indicates the position in which the nurse should place the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To assess for incurving of the trunk, the newborn should be placed in a side-lying position to observe spinal curvature.