NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The incidence of Sickle Cell Anemia is higher among black American babies.
Question 1 of 5
The symptoms of sickle cell anemia are not evident until later during infancy because
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High levels of fetal hemoglobin prevent sickling of red blood cells. The newborn has from 44% to 89% fetal hemoglobin, but this rapidly decreases during the first year, making symptoms evident later.
Extract:
Which of the following is considered a sequela of a staphylococcal infection that may result to glomerulonephritis?
Question 2 of 5
Infected burn wound
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by streptococci or staphylococci. Group A hemolytic streptococci can cause rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.
Extract:
Hirschprung's Disease is somewhat similar to cystic fibrosis. In both diseases, the newborn does not pass out meconium.
Question 3 of 5
Pathophysiologically, in Hirschprung's Disease, the child's affected organ is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hirschprung's disease involves aganglionic segments of the large intestine, causing obstruction.
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Question 4 of 5
A 4-year-old child with Down syndrome is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. She has a heart murmur and appears to be in respiratory distress. Her mother asks why her child has a heart murmur. What is the best nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Congenital heart defects, like ventricular septal defects, are common in Down syndrome, and pneumonia may amplify a murmur due to increased cardiac workload.
Question 5 of 5
Signs of impaired breathing in infants and children include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nasal flaring, grunting, and seesaw breathing are signs of respiratory distress in infants and children. Quivering lips are not a recognized indicator of impaired breathing. Physiological Adaptation