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Maternal Child NCLEX Review Questions And Actual Answers A 12-hour-old infant has hemolytic disease of the newborn. What is the most common complication of this disorder? A. respiratory failure B. Liver failure C. Jaundice D. Blindness - Answer: C Rationale: Hemolytic disease of the newborn is caused by incompatibility of maternal and fetal blood types. When the fetal Rh-positive antigens or anti-A or anti-B antigens cross into the maternal circulation, the mother produces a...

A nurse is assessing a premature infant. What would initially alert the nurse that the infant is having respiratory distress? A. Flaring nostrils B. Sporadic crying C. Ineffective cough D. Decreased pulse rate - ANSWER-Answer: A Rationale: In attempt to increase intake of oxygen, the respiratory rate increases with flaring of nostrils as a cardinal sign. It is significant to note that when a neonate is in respiratory distress, the rate of respirations will increase. Sporadic crying, in...

MATERNAL CHILD NCLEX REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS RATED A+

A nurse is assessing a premature infant. What would initially alert the nurse that the infant is having respiratory distress? A. Flaring nostrils B. Sporadic crying C. Ineffective cough D. Decreased pulse rate - Answer: A Rationale: In attempt to increase intake of oxygen, the respiratory rate increases with flaring of nostrils as a cardinal sign. It is significant to note that when a neonate is in respiratory distress, the rate of respirations will increase. Sporadic crying, ineffe...

Maternal Child NCLEX Review Questions And Answers

Maternal Child NCLEX Review Questions With Verified Answers Rated A+ [Document subtitle]   NCLEX Review Questions 1. Because injuries are the most common cause of death and disability in children in the United States, which stage of development correctly determines the type of injury that may occur? Select all that apply. A A newborn may roll over and fall off an elevated surface. B The need to conform and gain acceptance from his peers may make a child accept a dare. C Toddlers who ...

Maternal Child NCLEX Review Questions With Verified Answers Rated A+ [Document subtitle]   A nurse is counseling the spouse of a client who has a history of alcohol abuse. What does the nurse explain is the main reason for drinking alcohol in people with a long history of alcohol abuse? 1 They are dependent on it. 2 They lack the motivation to stop. 3 They use it for coping. 4 They enjoy the associated socialization. - Correct Answers 1 Alcohol causes both physical and psycholo...

A nurse is assessing a premature infant. What would initially alert the nurse that the infant is having respiratory distress? A. Flaring nostrils B. Sporadic crying C. Ineffective cough D. Decreased pulse rate - Answer: A Rationale: In attempt to increase intake of oxygen, the respiratory rate increases with flaring of nostrils as a cardinal sign. It is significant to note that when a neonate is in respiratory distress, the rate of respirations will increase. Sporadic crying, ineffecti...