LPN Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam

A woman asks about resumption of her menstrual cycle after childbirth. What should the nurse include in the teaching?

Why should the nurse encourage the mother to void during the fourth stage of labor?

A patient had a cesarean birth and is planning to breastfeed.They express pain from the incision area while feeding. What is the best suggestion by the nurse?

Which behavior reported by a parent of an 18-month-old toddler would the nurse report to the pediatrician as a cause for concern?

The mother of a 7-month-old infant states, "The baby is eating food now. Should I give him regular milk, too?" What is the nurse's best response?

The nurse is educating a group of preschool parents about the importance of safety. Which statement by a parent indicates the need for further education?

The teaching plan for using a dry powder inhaler includes rinsing the mouth after use. This is to prevent which of the following?

A 10-year-old child with sickle cell disease is in a vaso-occlusive crisis. The nurse is concerned about managing their pain effectively. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?

A 13-year-old girl has been hospitalized for the past week. When discussing the girl's feelings about her illness, what would the nurse expect would be her biggest concern?

A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home but now refuses to drink from anything except his favorite bottle. What is the most likely reason for this behavior?

The parents of a hospitalized toddler are upset because she seems more interested in her toys when they come to visit her. In which stage of separation anxiety is the toddler?

A 13-year-old boy states, "The girls in the class tower over me.”. Which would be a nurse's most informative response?

A parent comments to the nurse, "My teenager can't do anything without checking with his friends first. He doesn't care about my opinion anymore.”. What would be an appropriate response from the nurse

A parent comments that their adolescent child seems to be daydreaming a lot. What does a nurse understand about this behavior to indicate regarding their child?

What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a hospitalized child who is on the autism spectrum?

A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a 2-month-old infant and discovers there is no ID bracelet on the child. What should be the next action by the nurse?

The teaching plan for using a dry powder inhaler includes rinsing the mouth after administration. What is the primary reason for this instruction?

A 15-year-old boy was previously active in a band and saved money to buy a special guitar. What would a nurse assess as an early sign of depression in this boy?

Why are infants more vulnerable to fluid and electrolyte imbalances than adults?

Which statement made by a parent of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa indicates an understanding of this condition?

A nurse is assigning a room for a 16-year-old adolescent with cystic fibrosis. Which roommate would be the most appropriate for this patient?

Sandra's 4-day-old infant has recently been diagnosed with hyperbilirubinemia. What are the priority nursing considerations that would be important during hospitalization.

A nurse is speaking to the parent of a 3-year-old child with mild diarrhea. Which dietary modification would the nurse teach the parents?

What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a hospitalized child who is on the.

What classic sign would the nurse, auscultating the breath sounds of a child hospitalized for an acute asthma attack, expect to find?