NCLEX-PN
Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 25 years old P2 comes to emergency,after home delivery with heavy bleeding per vaginum. After evaluation and emergency resuscitation she is diagnosed as a case of uterine atony. What is the appropriate medicine in the management of this case:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxytocin is the first-line treatment for uterine atony as it stimulates uterine contractions to control postpartum hemorrhage. Other options are not indicated for this condition.
Question 2 of 5
Preterm labour is defined as spontaneous onset of painful regular uterine contractions at any time prior to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preterm labor is defined as regular contractions before 37 weeks gestation leading to cervical change. This is the standard cutoff for preterm delivery.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing action would best help the child to cope with the effects of the chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chemotherapy often causes nausea and vomiting. Administering an antiemetic prophylactically manages these side effects, improving the child's comfort and coping.
Question 4 of 5
During early postburn care of the child, it is essential for the nurse to closely monitor which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I.V. fluid therapy is critical in the early postburn phase to prevent hypovolemic shock and maintain organ perfusion. Close monitoring ensures adequate resuscitation and prevents complications like over- or under-hydration.
Question 5 of 5
Organogenesis is complete at:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Organogenesis the process of organ formation occurs during the embryonic period primarily between weeks 3 to 8 after ovulation (or 5 to 10 weeks gestational age). By 8 weeks post-ovulation major organ systems are formed making this the correct answer. Earlier or later weeks do not align with this developmental milestone.