NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 23 years old primigravida comes in labour room for induction of labour. Cervix is closed and 3 cm long. Which of the following medicine will be given to her for cervical ripening?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prostaglandin E2 is used for cervical ripening in induction of labor as it softens and dilates the cervix. Other medications are not indicated for this purpose.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse completed discharge education to the Native American parents of a 48-hour-old,full-term infant. The nurse concludes that the mother needs additional teaching about jaundice when she makes which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Native American infants jaundice persists longer than in Caucasians with peak bilirubin at 3–5 days. Keeping warm frequent feeding and stool elimination of bilirubin are correct.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing action would best promote the adolescent's compliance with wearing the brace?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Helping the adolescent find stylish clothing to conceal the brace addresses body image concerns, promoting compliance by making the brace less noticeable.
Question 4 of 5
Vaginal examination is contraindicated in pregnancy in which situation:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placenta previa contraindicates vaginal examination due to the risk of provoking severe hemorrhage. Other conditions may require caution but are not absolute contraindications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse and student nurse are caring for the postpartum client who delivered a term newborn 24 hours previously. The nurse recognizes that the student needs more information on newborn nutrition when making which statement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Breast milk and formula (~90% water) meet infant water needs. Supplemental water risks hyponatremia. Fat (~50% calories) lactose and adequate calcium are correct.