Test Prep NCLEX-PN Exam
National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN) (Page 29 )

Updated On: 30-Jan-2026

A newborn baby exhibits a reflex that includes: hand opening, abducted and extended extremities following a jarring motion.

Which of the following correctly identifies the reflex?

  1. ATNR reflex
  2. Startle reflex
  3. Grasping reflex
  4. Moro reflex

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The moro reflex has all of the listed characteristics.



A laboring patient is experiencing late decelerations. Which position should she be placed in?

  1. lithotomy
  2. semi-Fowler’s
  3. left lateral
  4. right lateral

Answer(s): C



A mother that has never breast-feed a child before is having trouble getting the baby to latch on to the breast. The baby has lost 3% of its’ birth weight within the first 2 days of life.

The best statement is ______________.

  1. the baby will eventually take to the breast
  2. I can fix up a bottle if you want to try that
  3. a small amount of weight loss in the first few days is normal
  4. I can get the charge nurse to come and talk to you about breast-feeding

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

5-10% of birth weight loss following birth is normal for the first few days of life.



A nurse is screening patients for immunizations.

Which of following is not a contraindication for immunization?

  1. Seizures
  2. Fever > 3 days
  3. Malignancy > 3 months
  4. Illness > 6 months

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Chronic conditions are not considered a contraindication for immunization.



A patient has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.

Which of the following is not a clinical sign of diabetes mellitus?

  1. Polyphagia
  2. Polyuria
  3. Metabolic acidosis
  4. Lower extremity edema

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Polyphagia, Polyuria, Metabolic acidosis are associated with diabetes mellitus.



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