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Pediatric Gi Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A 12-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis finds aromatherapy helpful for relieving her joint discomfort. The essential oil useful for children with chronic pain is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lavender (A) relieves chronic pain via relaxation. Ephedra (B), ginseng (C), and kava-kava (D) are stimulants or anxiolytics, not pain-specific. Document: 'Lavender… [is] useful in aromatherapy for children with chronic pain.'
Question 2 of 9
A 3-month-old with a fever should receive
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Paracetamol C is safest for infants, per document p51, 6.
Question 3 of 9
Which tool should the nurse use to monitor pain in a toddler-aged patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The FLACC scale is designed for nonverbal children like toddlers, assessing behavior (e.g., face, legs, activity). FACES and Oucher require comprehension, and numeric is for older children.
Question 4 of 9
A newborn with a history of maternal polyhydramnios failed to pass meconium within the first 24 hours of life. He appears with abdominal distension and bilious vomiting. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Duodenal atresia matches polyhydramnios, bilious vomiting, and obstruction, per AAP. A, C-E are less consistent.
Question 5 of 9
Best screening test for congenital hypothyroidism is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serum TSH is the most sensitive screening test for congenital hypothyroidism, per AAP (doc p149, Q580).
Question 6 of 9
A 5-year-old girl presents with fever and a swollen knee. Aspiration shows gram-positive cocci. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Septic arthritis fits fever and gram-positive cocci, per AAP. B-E lack infection.
Question 7 of 9
A 3-year-old who ingested bleach will exhibit all EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cyanosis D is not typical of bleach ingestion, per document p12, .
Question 8 of 9
A child with sickle cell disease should receive
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D manage sickle cell, per document p60, 9.
Question 9 of 9
A 3-year-old girl presents with recurrent ear infections and speech delay. Tympanometry shows flat curves. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: OME causes flat tympanometry, per AAP. A, C-E differ.