NCLEX-PN
Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During preoperative preparation, which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the patient NPO prevents aspiration during surgery and reduces complications, as food in the stomach could interfere with anesthesia.
Question 2 of 5
Which information regarding the use of aspirin is best for the nurse to discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking aspirin with food reduces the risk of gastrointestinal upset, a common side effect, making it a key point for safe use.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse correctly explains that, during adolescence, being with a peer group and mimicking peer behaviors is part of the process of achieving which developmental task?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescence involves developing a sense of identity, often through peer group interactions and mimicking behaviors, as teens explore their place in the world.
Question 4 of 5
When preparing the adolescent for the examination, the nurse correctly explains that a specimen should be collected and sent to the laboratory. Which specimen should the nurse collect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A vaginal smear is appropriate for diagnosing gonorrhea in females, allowing culture or nucleic acid testing of cervical or vaginal secretions to detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Question 5 of 5
Which medication instruction provided by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a glove to apply topical acyclovir prevents self-contamination and virus spread, making it an accurate and safe instruction.