NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 9-month-old child has been diagnosed with an ear infection. The father asks what else to do to help his child. The nurse can tell the father:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotics are the primary treatment for bacterial ear infections; antihistamines and eardrops are not typically recommended unless prescribed.
Question 2 of 5
A 9-month-old child has been diagnosed with an ear infection. The father asks what else to do to help his child. The nurse can tell the father:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotics are the primary treatment for bacterial ear infections; antihistamines and eardrops are not typically recommended unless prescribed.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a child diagnosed with leukemia notes that the platelet count is 20,000 mm3 (20 x 10^9/L). Based on this finding, the nurse should include which interventions in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: A platelet count of 20,000 mm3 (20 x 10^9/L) places the child at risk for bleeding. The remaining options 1, 2, and 3 are accurate interventions. Taking rectal temperatures and the use of suppositories are avoided because of the risk of rectal bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected stroke. Which of the following findings is most indicative of a stroke?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden unilateral weakness is a classic sign of stroke due to impaired blood flow to one side of the brain.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following indicates that a 5-month-old weighing 15 lb and being treated for dehydration has a normal urine output? The urine output is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal urine output for an infant is 1 to 2 mL/kg/hour, indicating adequate hydration. Higher outputs may suggest overhydration or other issues.