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Pediatric Gi Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child with a fracture in traction should be monitored for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are critical in traction, per document p58, 3.
Question 2 of 5
Doctor orders: Furosemide 2 mg/kg PO daily for congestive heart failure. Available is Furosemide 10 mg/ml oral solution. How many ml will you give a child weighing 10 lbs? Round to the nearest tenth.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Convert weight to kg: 10 lbs ÷ 2.2 lbs/kg = 4.545 kg. Calculate the dose: 2 mg/kg × 4.545 kg = 9.09 mg. Divide by concentration: 9.09 mg ÷ 10 mg/ml = 0.909 ml. Round to the nearest tenth: 0.909 ≈ 0.9 ml.
Question 3 of 5
How does an infant acquire the intestinal bacteria needed for digestion and elimination?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Breastmilk provides beneficial bacteria (e.g., Bifidobacterium) to colonize the infant’s gut, aiding digestion and immunity. Environment contributes later, vitamin K prevents bleeding, and formula lacks the live bacteria of breastmilk.
Question 4 of 5
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 5 of 5
A nurse is developing playful ways to engage the child following an operative procedure. Which of the following postoperative interventions can the nurse use? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Popsicles , pinwheels , decorating dressings , and prizes engage playfully. Ambulation depends on orders and condition.