NCLEX-PN
Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Because the burned child is confined to bed, the nurse assesses for footdrop. Which nursing action best prevents the development of footdrop?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Resting the child's feet against a footboard maintains the feet in a neutral position, preventing plantar flexion and footdrop during prolonged bed rest.
Question 2 of 5
The pathological retraction ring of Bandl is associated with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bandl’s ring a pathological retraction ring forms in obstructed labor due to prolonged intense uterine contractions leading to a visible ridge between the upper and lower uterine segments.
Question 3 of 5
While supervising the LPN,the RN determines that the LPN needs additional instruction in newborn care. Which action by the LPN prompted the nurse’s conclusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rectal temperature checks risk mucosal irritation or perforation. Apical HR assessment stocking caps and supine positioning (to reduce SIDS risk) are correct practices.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is completing the 1-minute Apgar assessment on the full-term newborn. The newborn’s HR is 80 bpm. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A newborn HR of less than 100 bpm scores as a 1 on the HR criterion and indicates a need to begin positive pressure ventilation by bag mask or Neopuff® ventilation. A score of 2 requires HR above 100 bpm. Suctioning is not indicated and wrapping is done after assessment.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing actions are most appropriate to include in the care plan of a child with nephrotic syndrome? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Daily weighing monitors fluid status, range-of-motion exercises prevent immobility complications, measuring abdominal circumference tracks ascites, collecting urine assesses proteinuria, and monitoring BUN/creatinine evaluates kidney function. Protein restriction is not typical.