NCLEX INTEGRATED: MATERNAL-NEWBORN,
PEDIATRICS & MENTAL HEALTH - 330 QUESTIONS WITH
RATIONALES
NCLEX Integrated: Maternal-Newborn, Pediatrics & Mental Health - 330 Questions with Rationales
Course: Maternal Peds Mental | Total: 330 Questions | Format: Q + Options + Answer + Rationale | Edition: 2026
NCLEX-RN High-Yield | Author: Original Content
All questions are original and based on current nursing textbooks (Lewis, Saunders, ATI). Not copied from any exam bank.
[1] Preeclampsia severe features?
BP >=160/110, platelets <100k, AST/ALT elevated, creatinine >1.1, pulmonary edema, headache/visual changes
BP 110/70 normal
No proteinuria always
Weight loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preeclampsia severe: BP >=160/110, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs, renal dysfunction, pulmonary edema, new
onset headache/visual.
[2] APGAR scored at?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
Only at 1 hour
Only before birth
At 24 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: APGAR at 1 min (how baby tolerated birthing) and 5 min (how baby outside). 7-10 normal.
[3] Major depression signs?
Anhedonia, weight change, sleep change, fatigue, guilt, suicidal ideation >2 weeks
Happy mood
Increased energy
No sleep change
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression: 5+ symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia for 2 weeks. Risk suicide assess.
[4] Early signs autism?
Poor eye contact, delayed language, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction
Excellent social skills
No repetitive behaviors
Early language
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism spectrum: deficits in social communication, repetitive patterns, restricted interests.
[5] Preeclampsia severe features?
BP >=160/110, platelets <100k, AST/ALT elevated, creatinine >1.1, pulmonary edema, headache/visual changes
BP 110/70 normal
No proteinuria always
Weight loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preeclampsia severe: BP >=160/110, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs, renal dysfunction, pulmonary edema, new
onset headache/visual.
,[6] APGAR scored at?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
Only at 1 hour
Only before birth
At 24 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: APGAR at 1 min (how baby tolerated birthing) and 5 min (how baby outside). 7-10 normal.
[7] Major depression signs?
Anhedonia, weight change, sleep change, fatigue, guilt, suicidal ideation >2 weeks
Happy mood
Increased energy
No sleep change
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression: 5+ symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia for 2 weeks. Risk suicide assess.
[8] Early signs autism?
Poor eye contact, delayed language, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction
Excellent social skills
No repetitive behaviors
Early language
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism spectrum: deficits in social communication, repetitive patterns, restricted interests.
[9] Preeclampsia severe features?
BP >=160/110, platelets <100k, AST/ALT elevated, creatinine >1.1, pulmonary edema, headache/visual changes
BP 110/70 normal
No proteinuria always
Weight loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preeclampsia severe: BP >=160/110, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs, renal dysfunction, pulmonary edema, new
onset headache/visual.
[10] APGAR scored at?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
Only at 1 hour
Only before birth
At 24 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: APGAR at 1 min (how baby tolerated birthing) and 5 min (how baby outside). 7-10 normal.
[11] Major depression signs?
Anhedonia, weight change, sleep change, fatigue, guilt, suicidal ideation >2 weeks
Happy mood
Increased energy
No sleep change
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression: 5+ symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia for 2 weeks. Risk suicide assess.
[12] Early signs autism?
Poor eye contact, delayed language, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction
Excellent social skills
, No repetitive behaviors
Early language
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism spectrum: deficits in social communication, repetitive patterns, restricted interests.
[13] Preeclampsia severe features?
BP >=160/110, platelets <100k, AST/ALT elevated, creatinine >1.1, pulmonary edema, headache/visual changes
BP 110/70 normal
No proteinuria always
Weight loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preeclampsia severe: BP >=160/110, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs, renal dysfunction, pulmonary edema, new
onset headache/visual.
[14] APGAR scored at?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
Only at 1 hour
Only before birth
At 24 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: APGAR at 1 min (how baby tolerated birthing) and 5 min (how baby outside). 7-10 normal.
[15] Major depression signs?
Anhedonia, weight change, sleep change, fatigue, guilt, suicidal ideation >2 weeks
Happy mood
Increased energy
No sleep change
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression: 5+ symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia for 2 weeks. Risk suicide assess.
[16] Early signs autism?
Poor eye contact, delayed language, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction
Excellent social skills
No repetitive behaviors
Early language
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism spectrum: deficits in social communication, repetitive patterns, restricted interests.
[17] Preeclampsia severe features?
BP >=160/110, platelets <100k, AST/ALT elevated, creatinine >1.1, pulmonary edema, headache/visual changes
BP 110/70 normal
No proteinuria always
Weight loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preeclampsia severe: BP >=160/110, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs, renal dysfunction, pulmonary edema, new
onset headache/visual.
[18] APGAR scored at?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
Only at 1 hour
Only before birth
At 24 hours
, Correct Answer: A
Rationale: APGAR at 1 min (how baby tolerated birthing) and 5 min (how baby outside). 7-10 normal.
[19] Major depression signs?
Anhedonia, weight change, sleep change, fatigue, guilt, suicidal ideation >2 weeks
Happy mood
Increased energy
No sleep change
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression: 5+ symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia for 2 weeks. Risk suicide assess.
[20] Early signs autism?
Poor eye contact, delayed language, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction
Excellent social skills
No repetitive behaviors
Early language
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism spectrum: deficits in social communication, repetitive patterns, restricted interests.
[21] Preeclampsia severe features?
BP >=160/110, platelets <100k, AST/ALT elevated, creatinine >1.1, pulmonary edema, headache/visual changes
BP 110/70 normal
No proteinuria always
Weight loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preeclampsia severe: BP >=160/110, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs, renal dysfunction, pulmonary edema, new
onset headache/visual.
[22] APGAR scored at?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
Only at 1 hour
Only before birth
At 24 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: APGAR at 1 min (how baby tolerated birthing) and 5 min (how baby outside). 7-10 normal.
[23] Major depression signs?
Anhedonia, weight change, sleep change, fatigue, guilt, suicidal ideation >2 weeks
Happy mood
Increased energy
No sleep change
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression: 5+ symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia for 2 weeks. Risk suicide assess.
[24] Early signs autism?
Poor eye contact, delayed language, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction
Excellent social skills
No repetitive behaviors
Early language
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism spectrum: deficits in social communication, repetitive patterns, restricted interests.
[25] Preeclampsia severe features?
PEDIATRICS & MENTAL HEALTH - 330 QUESTIONS WITH
RATIONALES
NCLEX Integrated: Maternal-Newborn, Pediatrics & Mental Health - 330 Questions with Rationales
Course: Maternal Peds Mental | Total: 330 Questions | Format: Q + Options + Answer + Rationale | Edition: 2026
NCLEX-RN High-Yield | Author: Original Content
All questions are original and based on current nursing textbooks (Lewis, Saunders, ATI). Not copied from any exam bank.
[1] Preeclampsia severe features?
BP >=160/110, platelets <100k, AST/ALT elevated, creatinine >1.1, pulmonary edema, headache/visual changes
BP 110/70 normal
No proteinuria always
Weight loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preeclampsia severe: BP >=160/110, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs, renal dysfunction, pulmonary edema, new
onset headache/visual.
[2] APGAR scored at?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
Only at 1 hour
Only before birth
At 24 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: APGAR at 1 min (how baby tolerated birthing) and 5 min (how baby outside). 7-10 normal.
[3] Major depression signs?
Anhedonia, weight change, sleep change, fatigue, guilt, suicidal ideation >2 weeks
Happy mood
Increased energy
No sleep change
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression: 5+ symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia for 2 weeks. Risk suicide assess.
[4] Early signs autism?
Poor eye contact, delayed language, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction
Excellent social skills
No repetitive behaviors
Early language
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism spectrum: deficits in social communication, repetitive patterns, restricted interests.
[5] Preeclampsia severe features?
BP >=160/110, platelets <100k, AST/ALT elevated, creatinine >1.1, pulmonary edema, headache/visual changes
BP 110/70 normal
No proteinuria always
Weight loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preeclampsia severe: BP >=160/110, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs, renal dysfunction, pulmonary edema, new
onset headache/visual.
,[6] APGAR scored at?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
Only at 1 hour
Only before birth
At 24 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: APGAR at 1 min (how baby tolerated birthing) and 5 min (how baby outside). 7-10 normal.
[7] Major depression signs?
Anhedonia, weight change, sleep change, fatigue, guilt, suicidal ideation >2 weeks
Happy mood
Increased energy
No sleep change
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression: 5+ symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia for 2 weeks. Risk suicide assess.
[8] Early signs autism?
Poor eye contact, delayed language, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction
Excellent social skills
No repetitive behaviors
Early language
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism spectrum: deficits in social communication, repetitive patterns, restricted interests.
[9] Preeclampsia severe features?
BP >=160/110, platelets <100k, AST/ALT elevated, creatinine >1.1, pulmonary edema, headache/visual changes
BP 110/70 normal
No proteinuria always
Weight loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preeclampsia severe: BP >=160/110, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs, renal dysfunction, pulmonary edema, new
onset headache/visual.
[10] APGAR scored at?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
Only at 1 hour
Only before birth
At 24 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: APGAR at 1 min (how baby tolerated birthing) and 5 min (how baby outside). 7-10 normal.
[11] Major depression signs?
Anhedonia, weight change, sleep change, fatigue, guilt, suicidal ideation >2 weeks
Happy mood
Increased energy
No sleep change
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression: 5+ symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia for 2 weeks. Risk suicide assess.
[12] Early signs autism?
Poor eye contact, delayed language, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction
Excellent social skills
, No repetitive behaviors
Early language
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism spectrum: deficits in social communication, repetitive patterns, restricted interests.
[13] Preeclampsia severe features?
BP >=160/110, platelets <100k, AST/ALT elevated, creatinine >1.1, pulmonary edema, headache/visual changes
BP 110/70 normal
No proteinuria always
Weight loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preeclampsia severe: BP >=160/110, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs, renal dysfunction, pulmonary edema, new
onset headache/visual.
[14] APGAR scored at?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
Only at 1 hour
Only before birth
At 24 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: APGAR at 1 min (how baby tolerated birthing) and 5 min (how baby outside). 7-10 normal.
[15] Major depression signs?
Anhedonia, weight change, sleep change, fatigue, guilt, suicidal ideation >2 weeks
Happy mood
Increased energy
No sleep change
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression: 5+ symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia for 2 weeks. Risk suicide assess.
[16] Early signs autism?
Poor eye contact, delayed language, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction
Excellent social skills
No repetitive behaviors
Early language
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism spectrum: deficits in social communication, repetitive patterns, restricted interests.
[17] Preeclampsia severe features?
BP >=160/110, platelets <100k, AST/ALT elevated, creatinine >1.1, pulmonary edema, headache/visual changes
BP 110/70 normal
No proteinuria always
Weight loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preeclampsia severe: BP >=160/110, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs, renal dysfunction, pulmonary edema, new
onset headache/visual.
[18] APGAR scored at?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
Only at 1 hour
Only before birth
At 24 hours
, Correct Answer: A
Rationale: APGAR at 1 min (how baby tolerated birthing) and 5 min (how baby outside). 7-10 normal.
[19] Major depression signs?
Anhedonia, weight change, sleep change, fatigue, guilt, suicidal ideation >2 weeks
Happy mood
Increased energy
No sleep change
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression: 5+ symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia for 2 weeks. Risk suicide assess.
[20] Early signs autism?
Poor eye contact, delayed language, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction
Excellent social skills
No repetitive behaviors
Early language
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism spectrum: deficits in social communication, repetitive patterns, restricted interests.
[21] Preeclampsia severe features?
BP >=160/110, platelets <100k, AST/ALT elevated, creatinine >1.1, pulmonary edema, headache/visual changes
BP 110/70 normal
No proteinuria always
Weight loss
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preeclampsia severe: BP >=160/110, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs, renal dysfunction, pulmonary edema, new
onset headache/visual.
[22] APGAR scored at?
1 and 5 minutes after birth
Only at 1 hour
Only before birth
At 24 hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: APGAR at 1 min (how baby tolerated birthing) and 5 min (how baby outside). 7-10 normal.
[23] Major depression signs?
Anhedonia, weight change, sleep change, fatigue, guilt, suicidal ideation >2 weeks
Happy mood
Increased energy
No sleep change
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression: 5+ symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia for 2 weeks. Risk suicide assess.
[24] Early signs autism?
Poor eye contact, delayed language, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction
Excellent social skills
No repetitive behaviors
Early language
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism spectrum: deficits in social communication, repetitive patterns, restricted interests.
[25] Preeclampsia severe features?
