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Pediatric Gi Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child with sickle cell disease should receive
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D manage sickle cell, per document p60, 9.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-year-old has been brought to the emergency department. She has a 'froglike' croaking sound on inspiration, is drooling and is very anxious. She continues to sit upright. Which of the following should this nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Signs of epiglottitis (croaking sound, drooling, upright posture) require immediate physician notification and tracheostomy prep (C) due to airway emergency risk. Examining the pharynx (A) risks obstruction, mist tents (B) are ineffective here, and lying down (D) worsens breathing. Document: 'Epiglottitis is always a medical emergency requiring… immediate medical evaluation.'