BSNC 5000 M3 NCLEX Questions and
Correct Answers
A mother decides to stop breastfeeding by suddenly weaning off breast milk and
switching to formula. Which maternal S&S would you expect as a complication of
sudden weaning?
a) lower back pain, painful burning urination, incontinence
b) increase in vaginal bleeding, decreased BP and increased RR
c) engorgement, large painful lumps at the breast, redness, warmth, fever, chills
d) flaky, scaly nipples, sharp pains, newborn oral thrush ✅c) engorgement, large
painful lumps at the breast, redness, warmth, fever, chills
-> Looking for S&S of Mastitis which can occur with missed feedings or suddenly
weaning off
Structural disorders that occur after pregnancy include:
a) Uterine, bladder, vaginal, and rectal prolapse
b) Infection at the incision site
c) Right upper quadrant pain, low plts, blurred vision
d) Increased BMI, hypoglycemia ✅a) uterine, bladder, vaginal, and rectal prolapse
Structural disorders are related to pelvic relaxation, urinary incontinence, and the effects
of child bearing
Which psychosocial changes during a postpartum follow up appointment would alert the
nurse that the patient requires further support?
a) Increased sadness and crying that lasts for 7 days
b) Overwhelming feelings of sadness, decrease in appetite, disinterest in the newborn
c) Increased sadness, decrease in sleep, decrease in appetite
d) Decrease in breastfeeding, red, painful nipples ✅b) Overwhelming feelings of
sadness, loss in appetite, disinterest in the newborn
Indicates PPD which is psychosocial related
Which of the following are related to the effects of progesterone during pregnancy?
Select 3
a) Decreased bladder tone
b) Increase in appetite and nausea
c) Inhibition of lactation
d) Slight hyperventilation ✅a, c, d
Correct Answers
A mother decides to stop breastfeeding by suddenly weaning off breast milk and
switching to formula. Which maternal S&S would you expect as a complication of
sudden weaning?
a) lower back pain, painful burning urination, incontinence
b) increase in vaginal bleeding, decreased BP and increased RR
c) engorgement, large painful lumps at the breast, redness, warmth, fever, chills
d) flaky, scaly nipples, sharp pains, newborn oral thrush ✅c) engorgement, large
painful lumps at the breast, redness, warmth, fever, chills
-> Looking for S&S of Mastitis which can occur with missed feedings or suddenly
weaning off
Structural disorders that occur after pregnancy include:
a) Uterine, bladder, vaginal, and rectal prolapse
b) Infection at the incision site
c) Right upper quadrant pain, low plts, blurred vision
d) Increased BMI, hypoglycemia ✅a) uterine, bladder, vaginal, and rectal prolapse
Structural disorders are related to pelvic relaxation, urinary incontinence, and the effects
of child bearing
Which psychosocial changes during a postpartum follow up appointment would alert the
nurse that the patient requires further support?
a) Increased sadness and crying that lasts for 7 days
b) Overwhelming feelings of sadness, decrease in appetite, disinterest in the newborn
c) Increased sadness, decrease in sleep, decrease in appetite
d) Decrease in breastfeeding, red, painful nipples ✅b) Overwhelming feelings of
sadness, loss in appetite, disinterest in the newborn
Indicates PPD which is psychosocial related
Which of the following are related to the effects of progesterone during pregnancy?
Select 3
a) Decreased bladder tone
b) Increase in appetite and nausea
c) Inhibition of lactation
d) Slight hyperventilation ✅a, c, d
