NCLEX-PN
Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse correctly advises the parents to avoid administering medications containing which ingredient to their child who has hemophilia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin inhibits platelet function and increases bleeding risk, which is dangerous for a child with hemophilia, a condition characterized by impaired clotting.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
Which information reported by the parents indicates a high risk for the presence of a brain tumor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morning vomiting is a classic sign of increased intracranial pressure from a brain tumor, as pressure is highest after lying flat overnight, making it a high-risk indicator.