NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a 2-year-old client ask how they can help their child cope with hospitalization. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse give the parents? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Maintaining home routines, parental presence, and reassuring the child about the cause of illness help reduce anxiety and promote coping during hospitalization.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a 1-week-old infant says to the nurse, 'When will that ugly black cord thing come off?' How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The umbilical cord typically detaches in 10 days to 3 weeks, providing accurate information. Other responses are irrelevant or incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
The pediatric nurse is reinforcing education about medication administration to the parents of a 4-year-old client. Which statements made by the parents demonstrate correct understanding? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using an oral syringe ensures accurate dosing. Mixing with food, redosing after vomiting, involving the child in preparation, or punishing refusal are inappropriate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is discussing management of nocturnal enuresis with the parent of a 10-year-old client who has had little response to behavioral interventions. The parent tells the nurse, 'My child wants to go to overnight camp in several months but is afraid of being teased by other children if an accident occurs.' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medications like desmopressin may help manage enuresis for events like camp, addressing the child's concerns.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing recommended dietary modifications with a client with celiac disease. Which of the following menu selections by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Corn tortillas, grilled chicken with potato/yogurt, and rice noodles are gluten-free, suitable for celiac disease. Barley and wheat contain gluten.