NCLEX-PN
Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child weighs 22 kg and is prescribed a medication at 5 mg/kg/day in two divided doses. How many milligrams should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 55 mg
Rationale: Calculation: 22 kg × 5 mg/kg/day = 110 mg/day. Divided into two doses: 110 ÷ 2 = 55 mg per dose. Since no options are provided, the calculated dose is noted for accuracy.
Question 2 of 5
Which diet is most appropriate for an adolescent with oral lesions and a herpes simplex infection of the mouth secondary to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high-calorie, bland diet supports nutritional needs while minimizing irritation to oral lesions, appropriate for an AIDS patient with oral herpes lesions.
Question 3 of 5
Which finding documented by the nurse is most indicative of the presence of a Curling's ulcer in the burned child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A positive hemoccult test indicates gastrointestinal bleeding, characteristic of a Curling's ulcer, a stress ulcer common in burn patients due to physiological stress and reduced mucosal protection.
Question 4 of 5
. A new mother of a full-term, 7-lb newborn asks the nurse how to ensure that her baby is taking the correct amount of formula at each feeding. The nurse explains that the infant needs approximately 3 ounces of fluid per pound of body weight per day. How many ounces of formula should her infant be eating every 4 hours? _________ ounces (Record your answer to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 3.5
Rationale: Multiplying 3 oz by 7 lb = 21 oz/day. Dividing 21 oz by 6 feedings (every 4 hours) = 3.5 oz per feeding.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment finding is most indicative of a child with a protein deficiency?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protein deficiency can lead to brittle hair and dry skin due to inadequate protein for tissue repair and maintenance, a hallmark of conditions like kwashiorkor.