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MOTHER/BABY EXAM 1 NCLEX EXAM QUESTIONS EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS EXAM 2026 LATEST
EDITION SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED
A nurse is teaching a class of expectant mothers about amniotic fluid. Which
statements are correct regarding its function? (Select all that apply)
A. Cushions the fetus from trauma
B. Aids in fetal lung development
C. Provides nutrients for growth
D. Prevents cord compression
E. Promotes fetal movement
A, B, D, E
Amniotic fluid cushions, promotes movement and lung development, and prevents
cord compression. It does not provide nutrition.
During a fundal assessment on postpartum Day 2, the nurse notes that the
uterus is firm but deviated to the right. What is the appropriate nursing
intervention?
A. Massage the fundus
B. Notify the provider
C. Encourage the client to void
D. Recheck in 1 hour
C
Deviation to the right suggests full bladder; encourage voiding to allow uterus to
contract midline.
A nurse is educating a client on using Nagele's Rule. The client reports her
LMP was July 20. What is her estimated due date?
A. April 13
B. April 27
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C. April 20
D. May 1
B
Nagele's Rule: LMP (July 20) - 3 months + 7 days = April 27
A newborn assessment reveals nasal flaring, grunting, and intercostal
retractions. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Suction the nares
B. Administer oxygen
C. Notify the provider
D. Perform a heel stick
C
Grunting + retractions indicate respiratory distress—must notify provider ASAP.
Which reflexes should be present in a healthy newborn during a neurological
assessment? (Select all that apply)
A. Babinski
B. Moro
C. Rooting
D. Startle
E. Babkin
A, B, C, D
Babinski, Moro, Rooting, and Startle are normal. Babkin is not a standard reflex
evaluated.
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The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who delivered vaginally and has a
second-degree perineal laceration. Which interventions would be appropriate
to promote comfort and healing? (Select all that apply)
A. Ice packs for the first 24 hours
B. Warm sitz baths after 24 hours
C. Use of topical anesthetic spray
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D. Ambulation every 4 hours
E. Avoid cleansing the perineum with water
A, B, C
Ice initially, warm sitz bath later, and sprays reduce discomfort. Avoiding perineal
care is not appropriate.
A nurse is caring for a neonate who is 5 minutes old. The baby has a heart rate
of 142, strong cry, active movement, and pink body with blue extremities. What
is the Apgar score?
A. 10
B. 8
C. 9
D. 7
C (Score = 9)
Deduct 1 point for blue extremities (acrocyanosis).
A nurse is assessing the maternal bonding process immediately after birth.
Which behaviors indicate positive maternal-infant bonding? (Select all that
apply)
A. The mother requests the baby be taken to the nursery
B. The mother holds the infant skin-to-skin
C. The mother talks to and calls the baby by name
D. The mother is hesitant to touch the baby
E. The mother initiates breastfeeding within the first hour
B, C, E
Holding skin-to-skin, naming baby, early breastfeeding = strong bonding. Sending
baby away or not touching = concern.
The nurse is performing Leopold's maneuvers on a laboring client. Which
findings suggest a cephalic presentation?
A. A round, firm, movable part in the lower abdomen
B. A soft, irregular part in the lower abdomen
C. Ballotable part at the fundus
D. Breech part felt in the pelvis
A
Head (cephalic) is round, firm, and mobile. Breech is softer and irregular.
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A nurse is assessing a newly pregnant client. Which of the following are
considered probable signs of pregnancy? (Select all that apply)
A. Chadwick's sign
B. Amenorrhea
C. Goodell's sign
D. Positive pregnancy test
E. Fetal movement felt by the mother
F. Braxton Hicks contractions
A, C, D, F
Probable signs: Chadwick's, Goodell's, positive urine test, Braxton Hicks.
Amenorrhea is presumptive, and fetal movement felt by mom is also presumptive.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions for a postpartum woman who is
formula feeding her infant. Which statements by the mother indicate proper
understanding of care for her breasts? (Select all that apply)
A. "I will wear a supportive bra day and night."
B. "I'll express a small amount of milk for comfort."
C. "Cold compresses can help with engorgement."
D. "I'll take a warm shower to help with leaking."
E. "I should avoid nipple stimulation."
A, C, E
Ice/cold packs, supportive bra, and no stimulation help suppress milk. Warmth and
expression promote milk—undesirable for formula-feeding moms.
The nurse is providing education to a first-time mother about newborn care.
Which of the following demonstrate appropriate use of the bulb syringe?
(Select all that apply)
A. Suction the mouth before the nose
B. Compress the bulb before inserting it
C. Insert fully into the posterior pharynx
D. Clean bulb syringe with hot water and soap
E. Discard bulb after each use
A, B, D
Mouth before nose; bulb compressed first; never insert deeply; clean with soap and
water; reuse is okay unless soiled/damaged.
MOTHER/BABY EXAM 1 NCLEX EXAM QUESTIONS EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS EXAM 2026 LATEST
EDITION SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED
A nurse is teaching a class of expectant mothers about amniotic fluid. Which
statements are correct regarding its function? (Select all that apply)
A. Cushions the fetus from trauma
B. Aids in fetal lung development
C. Provides nutrients for growth
D. Prevents cord compression
E. Promotes fetal movement
A, B, D, E
Amniotic fluid cushions, promotes movement and lung development, and prevents
cord compression. It does not provide nutrition.
During a fundal assessment on postpartum Day 2, the nurse notes that the
uterus is firm but deviated to the right. What is the appropriate nursing
intervention?
A. Massage the fundus
B. Notify the provider
C. Encourage the client to void
D. Recheck in 1 hour
C
Deviation to the right suggests full bladder; encourage voiding to allow uterus to
contract midline.
A nurse is educating a client on using Nagele's Rule. The client reports her
LMP was July 20. What is her estimated due date?
A. April 13
B. April 27
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C. April 20
D. May 1
B
Nagele's Rule: LMP (July 20) - 3 months + 7 days = April 27
A newborn assessment reveals nasal flaring, grunting, and intercostal
retractions. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Suction the nares
B. Administer oxygen
C. Notify the provider
D. Perform a heel stick
C
Grunting + retractions indicate respiratory distress—must notify provider ASAP.
Which reflexes should be present in a healthy newborn during a neurological
assessment? (Select all that apply)
A. Babinski
B. Moro
C. Rooting
D. Startle
E. Babkin
A, B, C, D
Babinski, Moro, Rooting, and Startle are normal. Babkin is not a standard reflex
evaluated.
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questions, pharmacology, and test-taking techniques with confidence.
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Contact:
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who delivered vaginally and has a
second-degree perineal laceration. Which interventions would be appropriate
to promote comfort and healing? (Select all that apply)
A. Ice packs for the first 24 hours
B. Warm sitz baths after 24 hours
C. Use of topical anesthetic spray
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D. Ambulation every 4 hours
E. Avoid cleansing the perineum with water
A, B, C
Ice initially, warm sitz bath later, and sprays reduce discomfort. Avoiding perineal
care is not appropriate.
A nurse is caring for a neonate who is 5 minutes old. The baby has a heart rate
of 142, strong cry, active movement, and pink body with blue extremities. What
is the Apgar score?
A. 10
B. 8
C. 9
D. 7
C (Score = 9)
Deduct 1 point for blue extremities (acrocyanosis).
A nurse is assessing the maternal bonding process immediately after birth.
Which behaviors indicate positive maternal-infant bonding? (Select all that
apply)
A. The mother requests the baby be taken to the nursery
B. The mother holds the infant skin-to-skin
C. The mother talks to and calls the baby by name
D. The mother is hesitant to touch the baby
E. The mother initiates breastfeeding within the first hour
B, C, E
Holding skin-to-skin, naming baby, early breastfeeding = strong bonding. Sending
baby away or not touching = concern.
The nurse is performing Leopold's maneuvers on a laboring client. Which
findings suggest a cephalic presentation?
A. A round, firm, movable part in the lower abdomen
B. A soft, irregular part in the lower abdomen
C. Ballotable part at the fundus
D. Breech part felt in the pelvis
A
Head (cephalic) is round, firm, and mobile. Breech is softer and irregular.
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A nurse is assessing a newly pregnant client. Which of the following are
considered probable signs of pregnancy? (Select all that apply)
A. Chadwick's sign
B. Amenorrhea
C. Goodell's sign
D. Positive pregnancy test
E. Fetal movement felt by the mother
F. Braxton Hicks contractions
A, C, D, F
Probable signs: Chadwick's, Goodell's, positive urine test, Braxton Hicks.
Amenorrhea is presumptive, and fetal movement felt by mom is also presumptive.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions for a postpartum woman who is
formula feeding her infant. Which statements by the mother indicate proper
understanding of care for her breasts? (Select all that apply)
A. "I will wear a supportive bra day and night."
B. "I'll express a small amount of milk for comfort."
C. "Cold compresses can help with engorgement."
D. "I'll take a warm shower to help with leaking."
E. "I should avoid nipple stimulation."
A, C, E
Ice/cold packs, supportive bra, and no stimulation help suppress milk. Warmth and
expression promote milk—undesirable for formula-feeding moms.
The nurse is providing education to a first-time mother about newborn care.
Which of the following demonstrate appropriate use of the bulb syringe?
(Select all that apply)
A. Suction the mouth before the nose
B. Compress the bulb before inserting it
C. Insert fully into the posterior pharynx
D. Clean bulb syringe with hot water and soap
E. Discard bulb after each use
A, B, D
Mouth before nose; bulb compressed first; never insert deeply; clean with soap and
water; reuse is okay unless soiled/damaged.
