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Pediatric Neurological NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child recently diagnosed with epilepsy is being evaluated for anticonvulsant medication therapy. The child will likely be placed on which type of regimen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: One oral anticonvulsant is the likely regimen for new epilepsy, per AAN guidelines. Monotherapy controls seizurwhile minimizing side effects, with efficacy monitored via levels. Polytherapy increasrisks; rectal gel is rescue; IV inpatient. Bs simplicity and safety make it the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
The diet that producanticonvulsant effects from ketosis consists of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-fat, low-carbohydrate is the ketogenic diet, per epilepsy guidelines, inducing ketosis to reduce seizures. High-carb (B, D) prevents ketosis; low-fat lacks energy shift. As metabolic effect makes itthe correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-year-old with an altered state of consciousness is being assessed for orientation. The nurse determinthat the child is oriented by asking her to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying parents and name assessorientation in a 3-year-old, per developmental nursing, matching cognitive capacity. President and phone exceed ability; month is partial. Bs appropriateness makes itthe correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
A child with cerebral palsy (CP) whose weight is in the fifth percentile has been hospitalized for aspiration pneumonia. His parents are anxious and do not want a G-tube placed. Which would be the nursbest response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tell me your thoughts is best, per nursing communication, opening dialogue to address parental anxiety about G-tubes. Benefits (A, B) or assumptions may dismiss concerns. Ds empathy makes itthe correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows further education is needed about Reye syndrome when a mother states:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Give aspirin for headache shows Reye syndrome misunderstanding, per CDC. Aspirin links to Reyin viral illness; avoidance , vaccin, and admission are correct. Cs error makes itthe correct answer.