NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse advises the parents that, in most cases, children who have had an appendectomy usually return to school within what time frame?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Most children recover from an uncomplicated appendectomy within 1-2 weeks, allowing a return to school in about 2 weeks, depending on individual healing.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing interventions are essential to restore the child's fluid and electrolyte balance during the emergent phase of burn care and treatment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: During the emergent phase, I.V. fluids restore fluid and electrolyte balance due to massive losses. Monitoring vital signs and urine output assesses fluid status, and preparing venous access ensures timely administration. Oral fluids and protein-rich feedings are inappropriate due to gastrointestinal dysfunction.
Question 3 of 5
Which instruction is essential to give the parents before the child's discharge?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Awakening the child every 4 hours during the first night allows monitoring for neurological deterioration, such as altered consciousness, critical after a head injury.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Total bishops score is:
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: The Bishop score assesses cervical readiness for labor with a maximum of 13 points (dilation effacement station consistency position). Higher scores indicate better inducibility.